The report cautioned that a sustained increase in global crude oil prices could once again put pressure on both the fiscal deficit and the current account balance. Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, the Finance Ministry in its monthly economic review has called for reinventing approach to dealing with the evolving global challenges. India will need…
Students who lost their educational documents in Assam’s recent floods can now obtain duplicate copies without paying any charges. The Assam State School Education Board has launched the temporary relief measure for eligible students in four affected districts, allowing online applications and replacing the police complaint requirement with a self-declaration to speed up the process….
Being dressed in a well-fitted suit or a pair of polished shoes when entering an office could sometimes result in certain impressions from others. For some, it might be taken as a sign of confidence and ambitions or just an attempt to make a good impression. However, the dress code in the workplace is never…
NEW DELHI: Meta on Wednesday told the ministry of electronics and information technology that posts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent Indian personalities will receive additional oversight, with reviews to be conducted at a senior level, PTI reported, citing sources.The assurance came a day after the government summoned Meta officials over the brief…
Oil prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with benchmark crude contracts gaining over 7%, after a fresh wave of military action in the Middle East reignited concerns over global oil supplies. The rally was also supported by industry data showing a drawdown in US crude inventories.Around 9 pm IST, Brent crude rose $6.28, or 7.47%, to…
pc: Study: Elephant-bone tool (NHMUK PV UNREG 4339) from intertidal deposits at the Boxgrove Waterhole Site Half a million years ago, people living in what is now southern England were doing far more than shaping stone into cutting tools. A newly analysed elephant bone from the famous Boxgrove archaeological site suggests they were carefully choosing,…
Deep inside Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, far from crowded towns and city streets, scientists found a surprising pattern in the insects they were studying. Mosquitoes living in protected forest areas appeared to have been feeding on humans more often than expected, despite being surrounded by natural habitat. The discovery has raised questions about how environmental change…
Every few months, a new morning routine seems to take over the internet. Wake up at 5 a.m. Drink a green juice. Run five kilometres. Journal for half an hour. Meditate. Read ten pages. Cold shower. Repeat. It can make you feel like you’ve already failed before your day has even begun. But the truth…
LeBron James’ path to NBA greatness came with years of sacrifice, intense discipline, and time spent away from his family while chasing championships (Image via Getty) LeBron James did not become one the greatest players through talent alone. The championships, records, and fame came much later. The real story started in Akron, Ohio, with instability,…
This month is mostly about partnerships, marriage, business deals and public dealings. You might have to decide who is worth your time, trust and long-term support. Some bonds can get stronger; some weak agreements can be difficult to ignore. Sawan (30 July to 28 August 2026) encourages patience and emotional discipline. Nag Panchami on 17…
Scattered across the ocean floor worldwide are more than 8,500 shipwrecks classified as potentially polluting, most dating back to World War I and World War II, still carrying an estimated 6 billion gallons of heavy fuel oil within their corroding hulls. As these vessels approach or pass the century mark since sinking, their steel structures…
Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: ‘A freak thing’ A 32-year-old nurse walked more than 10 miles down a rocky mountain with a metal trekking pole stuck through his side after a fall near the top of Granite Peak in Montana. David Cifaldi, who lives in Billings, spent…
