File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh hopes of possible US-Iran peace talks against lingering geopolitical risks and elevated oil prices, while technology shares lent support to key regional indices.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1 per cent to 59,485.54, driven by strong gains in technology counters. As per…
A church from the 5th or 6th century was uncovered by archaeologists beside a Sasanian fortification in the Gird-î Kazhaw area of Iraqi Kurdistan. This research study was conducted by researchers from Goethe University in Frankfurt and Erlangen-Nuremberg University; their findings provide strong evidence for the existence of religious pluralism during the 5th and 6th…
Security guards the entrance of Japan’s Defense Ministry in Tokyo (File photo) Japan has taken a significant step away from its postwar pacifist stance, with the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday approving new guidelines that lift long-standing restrictions on the export of lethal weapons.Under the revised guidelines, Japan will now be…
Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab/X) Tennis dominated the grand stage at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively. The star-studded event was held at the iconic Cibeles Palace in Madrid, celebrating the finest achievements across global sport. What…
Traditionally seen as a more affordable alternative to Mumbai, Pune is steadily climbing the list of expensive rental cities. While its rent index is only (6.6), demand has been increasing rapidly, pushing. Some costly areas include Hinjewadi, Baner, and Koregaon Park. The city offers a perfect work-life balance. Sources: Reports and data compiled from Times…
BENGALURU: High attrition among Gen Z employees is driving a surge in backfilling across India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem, even as overall hiring demand witnesses a sharp rebound.A report by Quess Corp shows Gen Z tenure has dropped below 24 months, with companies facing a 40% replacement hiring rate-meaning nearly two in five roles…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Grasim, State Bank of India (SBI), and Navin Fluorine International Limited have been picked by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan as the top stock recommendations on April 21, 2026. He shares target and stop loss levels:Grasim: Buy in the range between Rs…
MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that capital account liberalisation cannot come at the cost of macroeconomic sovereignty. He said that while some regard this as conservatism, he sees it as prudence.Highlighting some of the prudent measures taken by RBI in the past, Malhotra said that there were controls on the capital account for…
Apple has announced that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook to become the new CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook, who has led Apple for 15 years, will now transition to the role of executive chairman for the board. Ternus, who is Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, has been a central figure in…
Screengrab source: X/CENTCOM The US military on Monday released a video showing a machine gunner in a helicopter warning a cargo vessel to turn back after it was detected near Iranian ports, as US forces continue enforcing a maritime blockade amid escalating tensions with Iran.The footage, shared by United States Central Command on X, shows…