MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices slumped over 2% on Wednesday, logging their sharpest single-day fall in over two months, after US President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran was “over”.The statement, following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a 7% surge in crude oil prices to $79.1 per barrel, sparking…
Quote of the day by Miley Cyrus: “Legends get scared too. I’m scared right now. But the difference is we do it anyway, and all of you can do that every single day. It’s legendary to be afraid and do it anyway. There is no such thing as failure when you try. That’s the only…
The day starts with a smile, and you could feel more energized than in recent days. Jupiter, the ruler of your life is a great supporter of learning, movement and a peaceful mental state, and the Moon helps keep your daytime rhythm stable. The combination of Jupiter and Moon helps you remain efficient without being…
New Delhi: Noting that the trial will likely take time due to the high number of witnesses, Delhi High Court has granted bail to four alleged aides of Sukesh Chandrashekhar in a Rs 200 crore extortion case registered under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).Justice Prateek Jalan recently granted bail to Arun…
The mother and her premature newborn are taken to hospital in a tractor in Nalasopara by a civic doctor. Vasai-Virar: A doctor with the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) and his tractor came to the rescue of a seven-month pregnant woman stranded in her home in flood-hit Nalasopara when she went into premature labour on Wednesday.Dr…
Bengaluru: A deepfake investment video featuring Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman promising extraordinary returns lured a retired professor into a sophisticated cyber scam. The retiree was left poorer by over Rs 61 lakh after fraudsters trapped her through a bogus trading platform, Telegram chats and overseas calls.According to a complaint filed by Nanditha (name changed),…
SSI accused of using seized bikes Chennai: A special sub-inspector (SSI) attached to the Thazhambur police station has come under scrutiny for using motorcycles seized in criminal cases for personal purposes. A special team has recovered two such vehicles from his residence.According to police sources, several vehicles seized in connection with criminal cases were kept…
Hyderabad: Alleging that he was duped by a Mumbai-based businessman and his associate of Rs 2.7 crore, a 34-year-old victim from Begumpet has lodged a complaint with the Central Crime Station (CCS). The complainant alleged that the accused lured him to invest by offering him a franchise of their company with an assurance to supply…
Civil surgeons have been directed to maintain strict surveillance of pregnant women requiring specialised care Gurgaon: Haryana govt has launched a statewide ‘zero preventable maternal death pakhwada’, which will run till July 22.From identifying and closely monitoring high-risk pregnancies to ensuring round-the-clock emergency obstetric care, adequate blood supplies, timely referrals and free postnatal check-ups at…
Kolkata: A man, Subhas Das, murdered his wife, Geeta, by slitting her throat with a sharp weapon near Rathindra Cinema Hall in Sodepur on Wednesday morning. The accused then attempted suicide by stabbing himself in the abdomen and was admitted to a hospital in critical condition.The woman died on the spot. Police recovered the body…
