US stock markets moved closer to record levels on Tuesday as easing oil prices shifted investor focus back to strong corporate earnings, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent and was on track to surpass its all-time high set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 248 points, or 0.5 per cent, while…
For years, the Methana volcano located in Greece has been categorised as a dormant volcano since it has always appeared peaceful and inactive due to its proximity to the Saronic Gulf in the vicinity of Athens. It had always been assumed that it did not display any signs of volcanic activity for hundreds of years,…
One of the oldest known copies of the Shikshapatri, usually on display at the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries, is on a historic tour of UK temples in collaboration with leaders of the Swaminarayan faith, to mark its 200th anniversary.Composed in Vadtal, Gujarat, in 1826 by Sahajananda Swami, the scripture provides moral and spiritual guidance…
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has taken only three wickets in IPL 2026 despite playing all 10 matches so far. His form has been a concern for the team, which is placed ninth on the points table with three wins and seven losses.Bumrah has gone at an economy rate of 8.89 and has an…
Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) recorded a robust 15.9 per cent growth in credit during FY2025-26, reflecting strong economic activity and sustained demand across sectors, the Finance Ministry said, PTI reported. Total outstanding bank credit stood at Rs 212.9 lakh crore in March 2026, an increase of Rs 29.2 lakh crore over the previous year. “Amidst…
NEW DELHI: A scooter parked near the BSF Chowk in Punjab’s Jalandhar district caught fire on Tuesday evening, triggering panic in the area, though no one was injured, police said.The incident occurred around 8 pm on the busy road outside the Punjab Frontier headquarters of the Border Security Force (BSF), which connects the main city…
70% of H-1B approvals in FY 2025 were from Indian applicants, USCIS’s new report reveals. Senator Eric Schmitt expressed shock over the latest official report on H-1B for FY 2025 where India led the list of countries with 283,772 approvals, followed by China with a distant 49,161 approvals. “While Washington pats themselves on the back,…
A moment during the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings led to confusion over Nitish Rana’s dismissal, with some on social media suggesting it could be a “hit-wicket.”The incident took place on the third ball of the 10th over bowled by Noor Ahmad. Rana played a shot towards backward square leg,…
Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel shares a light moment with Chennai Super Kings’ Kartik Sharma and Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI: There are very few sports teams that look as out of place in home conditions as Delhi Capitals do at the Ferozeshah Kotla. For the second match in a row here, the…
Galapagos National Park is probably one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet! It is created by volcanic activity and has been isolated for millions of years. The park is home to some rare animals on Earth including giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. There are penguins, sea lions, and countless endemic species…