Asian stocks began the week on a positive note, following Wall Street’s gains on Monday, as tech stocks drove investor’s sentiments and currency markets grappled with volitality, with Japan’s yen sliding to record lows.In Japan, Nikkei added 973 points or 1.97% to reach 50,480 at 8:40 AM IST. South Korea’s Kospi also inched 1.88% to…
NEW DELHI: Indian carriers have begun progressively resuming long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations by rerouting flights to avoid restricted airspace. In addition, special arrangements are being made to assist stranded passengers abroad.The ministry of civil aviation announced that a total of 24 flights are being operated by Indian carriers today, while Emirates and Etihad have operated…
(Representative AI image) Asian markets kicked off the new year on a positive note on Friday, tracking gains in US futures and higher oil prices, with technology stocks leading the rally in Hong Kong.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 2.2% to 26,189.79. Markets in Tokyo, Shanghai, Thailand and New Zealand remained closed for holidays.South Korea’s…
Bahraich: A female elephant was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the core zone of Katarniaghat Wildlife Division.Shockingly, the carcass reportedly lay decomposing for nearly a week in a dense forest area before being discovered, raising questions over forest monitoring and patrolling systems.The incident came to light late Tuesday night after a strong foul smell…
Sleep deprivation has become a pressing global health concern, affecting millions of adults worldwide. Inadequate sleep not only impacts daily energy levels and mood but also has long-term consequences for overall health, including increased risks of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and weakened immunity. As awareness of the importance of restorative sleep grows, lifestyle factors that…
Heroes are not born, they are made. A 14-year-old girl is being hailed as a “true heroine” after she shielded two young children with her own injured body during the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach last week.The teenager was attending the Chanukah by the Sea event on Sunday when gunmen Sajid Akram (50) and his…
Ajit Pawar Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday in a plane crash in Baramati after the aircraft failed during a landing attempt.Ajit Pawar was among the most influential political leaders in Maharashtra. Though he never became chief minister, he made history by holding the post of deputy chief minister for the longest…
It took Hardik Pandya one ball to announce himself in Ahmedabad. The bat came down in a full arc, the ball went up and over, and somewhere beyond the rope a cameraman found himself part of the moment. Ahmedabad had barely settled when Pandya, walking in mid-innings, turned the fifth T20I on Friday into a…
Not all of Earth belongs to humans. It seems some islands are ruled by creatures great and small. From pigs to snakes, cats to seals, there are places where animals call the shots. Humans might visit, snap a few photos, and maybe leave some food. But really? The locals are in charge. Some of these…
Calvin Ridley (Image Via Getty) The 2026 NFL free agency period is already full of surprises. Teams across the league began making official moves on Wednesday after two days of legal tampering. That is when clubs are allowed to talk with players and agree to deals before they can officially sign contracts. Once the league…