China’s exports grew at a faster-than-predicted pace in May, supported by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, electric vehicles and other technology-related products, even as geopolitical tensions and elevated energy prices weighed on global trade.Data released by China’s customs agency on Tuesday showed exports rose 19.4 per cent year-on-year in May, up from April’s 14.1 per…
Belfast stabbing leaves man injured as police launch investigation / Image – file A major police investigation is under way after a man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in north Belfast that police have described as a critical incident.The attack happened on Kinnaird Avenue shortly after 10:30pm on Monday. According to the Police…
Priyansh Arya run out (Screen grab) NEW DELHI: Priyansh Arya’s fluent innings ended in extraordinary fashion after a bizarre mix-up with Ruturaj Gaikwad and an unfortunate collision with wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella’s foot during the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A on Tuesday.An extremely unusual dismissal unfolded in the 13th over after Gaikwad pushed the ball…
Anaemia was dropped from the sixth National Family Health survey launched in 2023 saying that it will be surveyed more scientifically in the Diet and Biomarkers Survey in India (DABS-I) launched in December 2022. However, the anaemia prevalence data from DABS-I is yet to be made public though it was completed in November 2025. According…
Sam Altman founded eyeball-scanning startup – Tools for Humanity is cutting jobs, reports Business Insider. The publication claims to have seen an internal email that was sent to the startup employees on June 8 from the human resource team. “As we enter the next step of our company strategy and operating priorities, we have made…
Tensions remained high across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Tuesday, a day after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between Pakistani security forces and anti-government protesters.Videos circulating on social media showed large crowds gathering in Barnala, Bhimber and Mirpur, while security personnel fired tear gas shells at protesters in Muzaffarabad. Other footage…
A Nepali security guard living in Abu Dhabi has become the first winner of The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day grand prize under its current jackpot format, turning a routine email check into a Dh30 million windfall.Tayab Khan, 26, moved to the UAE four years ago in search of better opportunities. This week, he discovered that…
Property buyers purchasing homes, flats or any other immovable property worth Rs 50 lakh or more are required to comply with a key tax provision under the income tax act before completing the transaction. Under Section 194-IA, buyers must deduct 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) from the sale consideration and deposit it with the…
David Dhawan’s multi-starrer romantic comedy ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ continues to command attention at the box office as it navigates its first crucial weekdays. After delivering a robust Rs. 24 crore domestic net opening weekend, the Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde starrer has smoothly transitioned into the weekday grind. The out-and-out…
NEW DELHI: A consumer commission has directed AirAsia to pay Rs 90,750 as compensation after a hybrid jackfruit sapling carried by a farmer was damaged due to a flight delay.The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Palakkad, Kerala, pronounced the order on 8 May 2026 after AirAsia failed to appear before the commission and was proceeded…