The US stock market began trading on a mixed note on Thursday, as a pullback in several artificial-intelligence-linked stocks offset broader gains across the market, while easing oil prices provided support to investor sentiment.The S&P 500 gained 0.02% to 7,555.08 after retreating from its record high a day earlier, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.58%…
India’s push for flex-fuel vehicles can help meet twin national goals of cutting crude oil imports and reducing carbon emissions, but will require a full supporting ecosystem from fuel availability to wider model launches, Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said on Thursday.Speaking at the launch of the company’s first flex-fuel car, Wagon…
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) UAE authorities have started tightening enforcement against delayed salary payments after a new wage payment rule came into effect on June 1, resulting in a sharp increase in payroll processing activity across the private sector.Under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026 issued by the Ministry of Human Resources…
China’s nuclear-capable missile arsenal has expanded significantly in recent years, with estimates placing its warhead count at around 600; the Pentagon suggests the number could exceed 1,000 by 2030. The backbone of this arsenal includes the DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile, a solid-fuel system capable of carrying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), deployed in both…
Malcolm X was one of the most influential civil rights leaders of the twentieth century. Born in 1925 in the United States, he dedicated his life to advocating for equality, justice and empowerment for African Americans. Despite facing many hardships during his early years, Malcolm X transformed himself through learning and self-education. His journey showed…
In the run-up to the West Bengal election, a video of Mamata Banerjee chastising Ritabrata Banerjee had gone viral, drawing widespread amusement. At a SIR protest meeting, Ritabrata had gone into an oratorical flourish before Mamata, in her own inimitable manner, cut him off publicly and asked him to focus on the burning issue of…
Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders linked to $21M Arizona Cardinals veteran R.(Image via X) The Arizona Cardinals’ star player, James Conner, has been a subject of trade rumors for the last few weeks. As many rival teams have been linked to him, the Las Vegas Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys have now emerged as…
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, has admitted that businesses are increasingly concerned about the cost of using artificial intelligence (AI). The chief executive of the AI company has revealed that some customers are telling OpenAI that they have already exhausted their annual AI budgets within the first few months of the year. Speaking at the…
India’s KS Bharat (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw him play seven Test matches for the country. The 32-year-old shared an emotional message on social media, reflecting on the sacrifices, support and determination that helped him achieve his…
CHENNAI: Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai is expected to disclose his future course of action during a social media interaction on Friday, intensifying speculation that he might launch a new political party.Taking to social media, Annamalai posted: “Tomorrow at 12 noon, I eagerly look forward to interacting with you all on social media…