Crude prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 on Wednesday while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day.Brent crude for June delivery jumped 7.3 per cent to $119.34 a barrel by 1:15 pm Eastern time and touched an intraday high of $119.76. Brent for July delivery, where more active trading…
Lucknow: With no let-up in scorching weather on Tuesday, Banda became hottest place in the country for the third time in the past six days. In fact, three cities from UP were among 10 hottest districts in India.Banda sizzled at 44.4 degrees Celsius, 3.9 units above normal, followed by Jharsuguda (Odisha) and Akola (Maharashtra) recorded…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan govt has stepped up efforts to revive non-operational mines to boost regulated mineral production, curb illegal mining and meet a revenue target of Rs 14,001 crore this financial year—39% higher than last year’s Rs 10,394 crore.“In a recent review, officials were directed to identify dormant mining areas and fast-track their conversion into…
JAMMU: Rescue workers pulled out another body from the debris of a collapsed bridge in Thuther area of Bantalab in Jammu, taking the toll to three. Govt has initiated a probe and suspended two engineers.The accident took place when workers were engaged in repair work on the bridge, which had developed cracks following the 2025…
The much-anticipated final trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ has dropped, showcasing the incredible connection between Din Djarin and his tiny companion, Grogu. This preview teases thrilling escapades filled with new challenges and raises an emotional question about Grogu’s destiny. As beloved characters make their appearances, fans are counting down to the emotional rollercoaster awaiting…
Anne Hathaway has spent a lot of years working in the industry, and has worked across various notable roles. From ‘Les Misérables’ to ‘The Princess Diaries’, ‘Interstellar’, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ and more, she has managed to create an extensive portfolio ever since she started working in the entertainment industry. Over the years, she has…
TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump continued his blow hot-blow cold approach towards Iran as both sides exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday amid a diplomatic impasse. While the global community appeared to be coming to a realization that Washington may have overestimated its hand in the conflict, signs of…
Following Nitish Kumar’s resignation, Samrat Choudhary was voted in to become the next Bihar chief minister. Over 300 arrested, seven FIRs filed after fresh Noida workers’ protests. The probe also pointed to an organised WhatsApp network. US-Iran negotiations edge towards a second round of talks, with Islamabad and Geneva emerging as leading venue options. An…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has granted two weeks’ additional time to Delhi University (DU) to file its objection in connection with an appeal filed over its refusal to disclose details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bachelor’s degree.The counsel for the appellants has urged the court to condone the delay even as DU wants it…
Mumbai: Banking data for the fortnight ended April 15, 2026 showed a sharp contraction in deposits and advances after a surge at the March 31 year-end, highlighting the scale of balance sheet adjustments and exposing the window dressing in the system. Bank deposits fell from Rs 267.8 lakh crore on March 31 to Rs 261.9…
