Rising oil prices and renewed tensions involving Iran weighed on US equities on Wednesday, but Wall Street remained close to record levels as investors continued to bet on a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and drew support from strong corporate earnings.The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from its all-time high, while the Dow Jones…
Local residents also joined rescue efforts, arranging mattresses on the road for people trapped on the upper floors. NEW DELHI: A large-scale rescue operation involving the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), police and ambulance services was launched on Wednesday after a massive fire broke out at Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi’s…
Ritabrata Banerjee (File photo) In a major escalation of the crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), expelled party leader Ritabrata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose had recognised him as the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and accepted the rebel camp’s claim to legislature party status.Addressing a press…
Garmia Greh (Image source: National Portal for Transgender Person site) NEW DELHI: Garima Greh Shelter Homes was launched by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme to provide safe accommodation and support the transgender community.Despite growing awareness about transgender rights, many still face barriers…
Jakub Mensik suffers painful cramp (Screengrab) Jakub Mensik’s dream run at the French Open has come with plenty of physical challenges, and the toll of the tournament was on full display after his quarter-final victory over Joao Fonseca. The 20-year-old Czech player suffered a painful cramp during his post-match press conference, forcing him to briefly…
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 4.2 lakh vehicles in the US due to a seat belt issue that could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash, AP reported citing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The recall covers certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles from model years 2018 through 2022.According…
Cristiano Ronaldo (via Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo may no longer possess the explosive pace that made him one of football’s most feared wingers. However, his impact on the game remains as strong as ever. According to former Portugal teammate Ricardo, the veteran forward has successfully adapted his style over the years. As he continues to be…
NEW DELHI: A District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed online baby products retailer FirstCry to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation along with a refund of Rs 2,130 with interest to a consumer after finding that the company cancelled his order without reason, withheld his money, and internally labelled him as a fraud user.The complainant…
Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan gathered momentum on Thursday, with the team putting in a demanding training session despite the intense heat. The Test match begins on Saturday and will be followed by a three-match ODI series.One of the biggest positives for India was…
Aamir Khan, Bollywood’s generational actor, has kept his personal life away from the eagle-eyed curious fans – but the brewing love has managed to sparkle the brightest. The 61-year-old actor is rumored to have set the date for his wedding with his partner, Gauri Spratt. The duo have been linked to each other for quite…