Asian stocks edged lower on Friday, pausing after a strong rally this month, as investors dialled back risk ahead of a crucial weekend that could shape the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.8%, though it remained near its highest level since early March. The index is…
Planning a bank visit this week? You might want to check your city’s bank holiday list first! Bank holidays in India often vary from state to state, depending on the event, occasion and regional festivals. With no single uniform calendar followed across the country, your bank trip might be wasted in case the day turns…
Director Imtiaz Ali reveals ‘Safar’ from ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ evolved from a blues track to a ‘country meets blues’ feel, capturing modern life’s restlessness. He highlights Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, ‘idhar ka hi hoon na, udhar ka raha, safar ka hi tha main safar ka raha’, as embodying the contemporary human’s state of flux. Imtiaz…
Sonipat: With political activity gaining momentum ahead of the Haryana civic body elections, the Congress has announced its mayoral candidates for key municipal corporations, signalling an early push to consolidate its position on the ground.In Sonipat, the party has fielded its urban district president Kamal Diwan as the mayoral candidate, while Kulwinder Kaur has been…
MOHALI: In a major relief for thousands of students, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has opened the online registration process for a Special Mercy Chance for candidates who could not clear their Class 10 or Class 12 board examinations over the past 16 years. Eligible candidates can apply on the PSEB website till May…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that fans will be allowed to attend the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 final.Naqvi, who also serves as the country’s interior minister, stated on social media that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has “graciously approved” spectator attendance for the May 3 final, which will be…
Parked cars block the way on Hapur Road Ghaziabad: The city streets are anyway crowded. They are now being choked by haphazard parking, encroached footpaths and roadside activity that spills on to carriageways.Across Indirapuram, Vaishali, Vasundhara and the old city, a smooth ride has become increasingly rare as vehicles line roadsides, pedestrians are pushed off…
MS Dhoni and AI-powered IPL robotic dog (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni is yet to feature in an IPL 2026 match so far. Fans are eagerly waiting for their superstar to return to the field. He has been nursing a calf strain that he picked up just before the tournament began late last…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court has extended the temporary bail granted to Ashumal Harpalani alias Asaram till June 15 in connection with the rape case in which he has been awarded life imprisonment by a Gandhinagar court.Asaram was released on temporary bail on health grounds by the Supreme Court, and his release was extended by…
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday alleged irregularities during the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, claiming that its party symbol had been taped over on electronic voting machines (EVMs) at several polling booths in Falta under the Diamond Harbour constituency.West Bengal assembly polls — Follow live updatesLeader of opposition and BJP candidate…
