Makeshift camp for displaced people in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip (Photo credit: AP) US President Donald Trump‘s Board of Peace has received only a fraction of the $17 billion pledged for rebuilding Gaza, preventing plans for the war-hit region’s future, Reuters reported citing sources.Just days before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran escalated into a…
Rupee stood firm on Monday, gaining 33 paise to reach 92.85 against the US dollar in early trade. This follows intervention by the Reserve Bank of India, as the bank stepped in to support the currency. The RBI tightened norms to curb speculative positions and capped banks’ net open positions at $100 million, even as…
LED or Light-emitting diode bulbs are household things these days. These have become the dominant technology for lighting thanks to their energy efficiency and long life values. There’s no doubt that LED lights have revolutionised the way we illuminate homes and workplaces across the globe. However, the question here is do these LEDs emit harmful…
While much of the sporting world was focused on the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, New Zealand and West Indies played out a tense one-day international at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, where both teams paid tribute to Sir Garry Sobers.New Zealand held their nerve to beat West Indies by one wicket in a…
Kerala schools closed on Dec 9 in south and Dec 11 in north for local body elections The Kerala State Election Commission has announced statewide school closures to facilitate the two-phase local body elections. Schools in the southern and central districts will remain shut on December 9, while institutions in the northern districts will close…
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photo) November 15 marks two significant milestones in Indian cricket history. On this date in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar made his debut, and 34 years later, Virat Kohli broke Tendulkar’s record for most ODI centuries.On the same day in 2013, Tendulkar made his final international appearance after amassing 34,357 runs…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a nearly 9 per cent increase in capital expenditure, raising the allocation to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, as the government doubled down on infrastructure-led growth under its “future-ready Bharat” push.Presenting the Union Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said the higher allocation was aimed at sustaining…
NEW DELHI: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who missed the opening Test against India due to a rib injury, lavished praise on his team’s remarkable ability to “find a way to win” regardless of injuries or absences. The Proteas stunned India by 30 runs inside three days at the Eden Gardens, defending a modest…
Harish Parvathaneni (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accusing it of a long record of violence against civilians and citing recent incidents in Afghanistan linked to Pakistani military action.Speaking at the Annual UNSC Open Debate on ‘Protection of civilians in armed conflict’, India’s Permanent Representative to…
The US government entered a partial shutdown Saturday after Congress failed to approve the 2026 budget by midnight. The shutdown was triggered by Democratic opposition to federal immigration agents killing two protesters in Minneapolis, which halted talks about Department of Homeland Security funding. However, the disruption is expected to be brief as the House plans…