US markets traded mixed on Thursday as strong corporate earnings helped Wall Street stay near record highs despite sharp swings in crude oil prices linked to the Iran war, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.1 per cent and remained just below the all-time high touched earlier this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 413…
Young Indians did not blindly follow fitness apps and instead negotiated with them by altering targets around consuming extra sweets during festivals and family meals, and workouts during humid days, a research study by IIIT Hyderabad found.The study from IIIT Hyderabad, presented at CHI 2026, found that this adjustment was not laziness but a rational…
Wildfires ripped through southern France on Thursday, scorching a combined area of 1,210 hectares of land as strong winds and tinder-dry conditions left by Europe’s recent heatwave fuelled rapidly spreading blazes.Hundreds of firefighters, supported by water-bomber aircraft and emergency vehicles, were deployed across the affected regions as authorities raced to contain the fires, Reuters reported.The…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s 32nd foundation day on Sunday proposed setting up cloth banks at Metro stations to facilitate the recycling of used garments.Gupta suggested linking the initiative with women’s self-help groups to promote environmental sustainability while also generating livelihood opportunities.Describing the metro as Delhi’s “lifeline”, she said…
After much anticipation and a delay which felt longer than it was, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally made his India debut on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to represent the country in international cricket when he took the field in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.The 15-year-old received his maiden India cap from…
NEW DELHI: After the roller coaster of the past 12 months, the US and India looked to steady the relationship with visiting Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on PM Narendra Modi and delivering an invitation from President Donald Trump to visit the US “in the near future”. As the 2 sides discussed the situation…
He used AI-generated images of himself in a khaki uniform to woo women Ahmedabad: A 27-year-old man, who allegedly posed as a sub-inspector with Gujarat Police using AI-generated photographs, forged identity cards and fabricated cybercrime credentials, was arrested by the crime branch for allegedly cheating more than 20 women through dating and matrimonial applications.Police sources…
The inspections covered Jeevan Nagar Road, Sanatan Dharam Mandir Road, Phase 5, and Chandigarh Road, among other areas. Ludhiana: Municipal commissioner Ojasvi Alankar conducted morning inspections across various Focal Point industrial pockets on Friday to tackle major hygiene and sanitation issues, prompting criticism from the opposition over a lack of public engagement.The inspections covered Jeevan…
Vinod Kambli (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli made an emotional appearance at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium during Mumbai Indians’ final IPL 2026 match, with videos of him struggling to walk quickly going viral on social media. Kambli, once regarded as one of India’s brightest batting talents, was seen being supported by two as…
Chennai: City Union Bank aims to maintain its long-standing record of outpacing industry growth while retaining its conservative lending model, management said on Wednesday.As N Kamakodi prepares to step down after a 15-year stint as MD & CEO of the old private sector lender, R Vijay Anandh will take charge on May 1, 2026.Anandh indicated…
