China’s exports grew at a faster-than-predicted pace in May, supported by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, electric vehicles and other technology-related products, even as geopolitical tensions and elevated energy prices weighed on global trade.Data released by China’s customs agency on Tuesday showed exports rose 19.4 per cent year-on-year in May, up from April’s 14.1 per…
The kitchen sink often becomes a catch-all for things people want to get rid of quickly. A few scraps left on a plate, a splash of oil from a frying pan or a handful of leftovers can seem harmless once water is running. Yet many plumbing problems begin with small habits repeated over time rather…
Seize the day with audacity as cosmic forces align in your favor. While short travels await, be mindful of congested routes and your tendency to misplace essentials. In personal connections, diffuse fiery disputes with thoughtful dialogue. On the career front, face demanding projects with unwavering focus. Financially, be prudent with expenditures, particularly for major items…
Punjab National Bank (PNB) is accepting online applications for the recruitment of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their applications through the official PNB website, pnb.bank.in.The registration process started on July 20, 2026, and will close on August 9, 2026. Candidates…
Who is Trump’s likely Republican successor Vice President JD Vance has emerged as President Donald Trump’s undisputed political heir for 2028, according to an Axios analysis, following a summer that saw him broker a tentative Iran peace deal, publish a bestselling book and embark on a media blitz that has impressed the current US President.“JD…
Inquiry find lapses in Covid PPE kits procurement Nearly £9.9 billion worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) bought during the Covid-19 pandemic was wasted in the UK, a public inquiry has found. It concluded that the country entered the health crisis with inadequate stockpiles and an emergency procurement system that was ill-prepared for the surge…
You’ll earn every bit of today, Sagittarius. The day carries hard work, mental strain, and a restless pace, thanks to Saturn pressing on your routine zone while the Moon keeps your mind moving from one thing to the next. You’ll be busy, but not always peacefully busy.Still, not all of it is heavy. New social…
The Year of the Snake is a time of keen insight, deep perception, and hidden truths. In Chinese astrology, the Snake is a strategic, cautious, silent and wise animal. It cannot believe every word instantaneously. It looks at the behaviour before concluding. That’s why communication is so important in the Year of the Snake. Under…
MUMBAI: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in Indian equities in July, breaking a four-month streak of heavy outflows, even as overall flows in 2026 remain under pressure.Net FPI equity inflows stood at nearly $1.6 billion (Rs 14,946 crore) till July 24, marking a reversal after sustained selling between March and June.Supported by continued…
For decades, Taiwan has been one of the world’s most dangerous fault lines, a small island sitting at the centre of a growing rivalry between the world’s rising superpower and its reigning one.Now, tension has returned sharply to the global spotlight after Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to invoke the idea of the “Thucydides Trap”…
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant, center, with teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Nothing seems to be going right for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 season. With six consecutive defeats, the franchise remains rooted to the bottom of the points table, and their playoff hopes are hanging by the thinnest of threads.After nine…
When Jayshree Ullal joined networking startup Arista Networks in 2008, the company had no revenue and fewer than 50 employees. Nearly two decades later, she has helped transform it into one of Silicon Valley’s most successful networking companies and become one of the wealthiest self-made women in the United States. Forbes ranks Ullal No. 7…
