EU signs off on Ukraine loan, new Russia sanctions The European Union on Thursday gave final approval to a €90 billion ($105 billion) loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions against Russia, ending a prolonged standoff that had held up EU support for Kyiv.The measures were signed off after Hungary and Slovakia dropped…
Saanika Shah is a mountaineer, who also carries Bharatanatyam with her into the mountains – a classical dance form she has trained in since childhood. During one of her recent expeditions, she brought both parts of her life together in a moment that has now struck an emotional chord online.At Everest Base Camp, ahead of…
Representative image (AI-generated) With the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, several Asian countries are turning to Russian oil to fill the gap caused by the Iran war.Energy-starved nations in the region are taking advantage of US sanction waivers to secure Russian crude, Bloomberg reported. The Philippines recently received its first…
Jaisalmer, the “Golden City,” which is visited by most tourists because of its desert sunsets and rich culture, had a moment of realization for one of its visitors during their breakfast experience at the hotel’s restaurant.It all started with an innocent observation. The Instagram user @adityapatelwinners noted that there were two foreigners going in and…
Global crude benchmarks jumped over 2% on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East escalated once again, with Iran announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is “closed to all vessels.” Tehran’s move came after the US military launched fresh strikes on multiple sites in Iran.Brent crude futures rose $2.30, or 2.47%, to $95.40 a barrel,…
In the latest on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal battle, the lawyers of the two ‘It Ends With Us’ stars have reportedly been summoned for settlement talks. This update comed hours after the actress suffered a huge blow after a US judge dismissed 10 of 13 claims, including that of sexual harassment. Blake…
Representational image (ANI file photo) The central government called an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis. The move comes amid reports of an LPG crisis and unstable market conditions caused by tensions in the region.Opposition leaders have been attacking the government’s handling of the situation and pressing it to convene…
Industrialist Anand Mahindra has once again sparked a fresh travel debate with a post on X. this time turning the spotlight on India’s one of the most overlooked and underrated states—Jharkhand. In the post Mahindra admits that, like many travellers, he too had ignored the state while planning holidays and candidly says, “I plead guilty…
KKR wins toss, opt to field (Image: IPL) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 6th match of IPL 2026. While left-arm wrist spinner Shivang Kumar came in for SRH, KKR chose to stick with the same playing XI, banking on continuity after a…
Gold prices declined in futures trade on Monday, tracking weak global cues and softer spot demand. The fall comes even as retail prices across major Indian cities showed a mixed trend, with some markets seeing marginal gains while others remained flat.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for June delivery fell by Rs 349,…