UK annual leave: How holiday dates create shorter working week A rare sequence of official days off is set to shape a three-day workweek in the UK near the close of 2026, stemming from adjusted public holiday rules. Because of how dates fall, the replacement day for Boxing Day moves into a standard weekday. This…
A key driver behind today’s downturn was the worsening standoff between Iran and the United States. (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex continued their downward streak on Friday, dropping on negative global cues and weak sentiment in IT stocks. The stock market is under pressure for a third straight session, with…
NEW DELHI: Mixed signals from the Iranian regime on Saturday forced Indian crude tankers to abruptly turn back, as uncertainty deepened around the vital energy chokepoint amid inconclusive US–Iran negotiations, Bloomberg reported.Confusion emanating from Tehran has left shipowners wary about the safety and status of passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Alongside Indian vessels, several…
MUMBAI: More than half of young Indians, in the age group 24 to 34, who buy health insurance drop out within the first three years, exposing a structural weakness in policy retention.According to a Niva Bupa Health Insurance survey, 55% of policyholders in the age group who lapse do so within three years of purchase,…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Friday hailed the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a victory for the state.The DMK and its allies have been vocal in opposing the delimitation bill, arguing that it would weaken the voice of southern states.In a post on X,…
NEW DELHI: While rejecting the US Trade Representative’s claims for section 301 investigations against India, govt has said that concerns should be addressed bilaterally, when negotiations for a trade agreement are underway, and not through unilateral measures.After the setback on reciprocal tariffs in the Supreme Court, the Trump administration had initiated two section 301 probes…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the warm up session (ANI Photo) A video shared by Rajasthan Royals showed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pulling off a stunning helicopter shot during a net session in Jaipur. The clip quickly went viral across social media.In IPL 2026, 15-year-old prodigy Sooryavanshi continues to shine as one of RR’s standout…
NEW DELHI: The two Kashmiri locals – in jail in the Pahalgam attack case for allegedly harbouring the three Pakistani terrorists a night before the incident – could have easily prevented the mayhem of April 22, 2025, and saved 26 civilians from being brutally gunned down in front of their families.Around 12.30 pm on the…
The distribution of global wealth in 2026 shows a pattern that feels both familiar and slightly shifting. The United States continues to dominate the list of high-net-worth individuals, holding a lead that remains difficult to close. At the same time, countries such as India are beginning to gain attention for their rapid pace of wealth…
PBKS jersey in 2013 (l) and 2026 (r) IPL franchise Punjab Kings’ co-owner Preity Zinta on Monday revealed that why her team no longer has the silver colour in their jersey. “Punjab should try to bring back its Red and silver jersey. Still remember Gilchrist taking his only wicket in that. Best jersey hands down,”…