Pakistan’s stock market saw a sharp sell-off on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plunging nearly 6,000 points as the collapse of US-Iran ceasefire talks and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz hit investor sentiment.KSE-100 index dropped 3.5 per cent to hit an intraday low of 1,61,638, reversing last week’s sharp rally when it…
Perhaps the deepest frustration for many teens is being treated as if they are still little children in every situation that matters. Parents may still see the child they once held, fed and protected, but teenagers are in a different phase now. They are forming opinions, testing boundaries and learning how to carry responsibility. When…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission has instructed presiding officers of all polling stations in West Bengal to check electronic voting machines (EVMs) and ensure that all candidate buttons on them are clearly visible to the voter, with not a single button covered with tape, glue or any other material.“No colour, ink, perfume or any other chemical…
Nita Ambani captivated the TIME100 Gala by opting for a classic handwoven Banarasi saree and a bold, handcrafted blouse, eschewing typical red carpet trends. Her choice, complemented by historically significant jewelry and understated makeup, powerfully represented Indian culture and identity on a global stage, aligning with Reliance’s initiative to spotlight rising Indian talent. In a…
A debate over a possible US military draft started after tech giant Palantir Technologies publicly backed the idea of universal national service. It argued that all citizens should share the burden of war. The company shared 22 extensive points explaining why software companies are equally responsible for defence. In a post on X, the company…
A fan’s impulsive grab of cricketer Abhishek Sharma’s hand outside a Jaipur hotel sparked a viral debate. Identified as Himshikha Tripathi, she explained it was a nervous, split-second mistake, not a deliberate act, after facing backlash for her initial post. The incident has ignited discussions on fan boundaries at sporting events. What started as a…
An S-400 air defence system New Delhi: Russia has shipped the fourth batch of S-400 Triumf defence system that “will reach India by mid-May” soon after the May 7 anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a defence source told TOI. The fifth S-400 system is expected to arrive in India in November. The Russian S-400 system proved…