US markets opened on a mixed note Tuesday, with the Dow Jones holding modest gains while the Nasdaq retreated as pressure on technology shares offset strength in defensive names and select consumer stocks.By 9:59 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 57.59 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 49,225.38. The S&P 500 slipped…
The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice on a petition filed by Rani Kapur, mother of late businessman Sanjay Kapur, in connection with the ongoing Rs 30,000 crore estate dispute involving his family, children, and widow Priya Sachdev Kapur. While seeking responses from Priya and 22 others, the court also said that mediation…
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced the schedule for the second attempt of MHT-CET for the 2026–27 academic year. The exams will be held from May 9 to May 21, with 4,92,383 students set to appear, a statement issued by the state CET Cell said.The second attempt covers MBA/MMS, Engineering (PCM), Pharmacy…
The boy throws his bat to the ground in frustration and bursts into tears. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: A deeply emotional moment involving a young fan of Virat Kohli has gone viral as the ongoing IPL 2026 season intensified, capturing the heartbreak of a missed encounter with the star batter.In the widely circulated clip, a…
A new genetic study has shifted the way scientists describe the origins of modern humans. For many years, the simplest explanation was that Homo sapiens emerged from a single ancestral population in Africa before spreading out. Research suggests the picture is more complicated. It appears early human groups were spread across different parts of the…
Mumbai: Six months after actual work began on the much-hyped Radio Club jetty near Gateway of India in Colaba, the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) has terminated the around Rs 196 crore contract over delays and failure to adhere to timelines. MMB officials said new tenders will be floated and a contractor will be appointed soon….
Kolkata: After liquor, Election Commission has asked eateries that are within 100 metres of polling booth to stay closed. However, the 100-metre rule would vary from constituency to constituency. This has resulted in closure of more than 400 prominent eateries across the city on April 29 and, for some, both on April 28 and 29.According…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Overseas Bank has issued an official statement after a man in Odisha exhumed and brought his deceased sister’s remains to a branch in Keonjhar district on 27 April, in an attempt to withdraw money from her account, amid reports alleging misconduct by bank officials.In its clarification, the bank issued clarification on…
A suspected Chinese state-linked hacker accused of targeting Covid-19 research has been brought to US after being extradited from Italy.34-year-old Xu Zewei appeared in a federal court in Houston after being transferred from Italy over the weekend. According to US Department of Justice (DOJ), he faces a nine-count indictment tied to computer intrusions carried out…
India’s industrial production growth slowed to a five-month low of 4.1 per cent in March, weighed down by subdued manufacturing activity and near-flat expansion in the power sector amid the Middle East crisis, reported PTI.Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had grown 3.9 per cent in March 2025, according to official…
