Mumbai: With the cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran hopes have risen of normalization of trade, but Indian insurers plan to retain the marine insurance pool to ensure that there is enough domestic capacity to ensure that trade is protected when similar geopolitical events arise in future.Insurers and brokers said that while the…
The US government has refunded tens of billions of dollars in collected tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down a major portion of President Donald Trump’s extra tariffs ordered, marking a significant setback for one of his flagship economic policies. Newly released Treasury budget figures show the refunds surged following the court’s ruling, wiping out…
John (R, image enhanced with AI) admitted to modelling his criminal lifestyle on notorious conman Charles Sobhraj (L, image enhanced with AI) RAIPUR: For nearly three decades, Bingson John allegedly travelled across India posing as a respectable guest, checking into luxury hotels, vanishing without paying bills and staying one step ahead of authorities.When finally caught,…
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has urged caution about the growing list of tech layoffs being blamed on artificial intelligence, arguing the AI label is increasingly being used to disguise more conventional drivers of job cuts, including the hiring excesses of the pandemic era. In a post on X, Hoffman wrote: “Just a reminder that we’re…
A video showing a Russian anti-aircraft gunner losing control of a powerful YakB-12.7 heavy machine gun during what appears to be a training exercise has gone viral.The footage shows the weapon suddenly spinning out of control after being fired, forcing nearby troops to dive for cover as rounds appeared to spray unpredictably across the range….
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to file response on how to strengthen the National Testing Agency and to make NEET fool-proof.The apex court said that all efforts should be made by government and all concerned authorities to prevent leak of question paper for medical entrance exam. It further said that…
Not long ago, solo travel was still a niche concept, and a woman travelling on her own was often seen as breaking social norms rather than embracing adventure. But thankfully, those days are in the past for good. In recent years, solo female travel has evolved from a trend into a global movement. Women worldwide…
Ireland’s Orla Prendergast (AP Photo) Ireland finally brought an end to their long wait for a victory at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating the West Indies by six wickets in Bristol on Saturday to register their first-ever win in the tournament after a 21-match losing streak spanning 12 years.The result not only marked…
Ever look at a graphic and realize a friend sees something completely different? It’s kind of trippy. But optical illusions aren’t just internet bait; they’re actually a direct line to how your brain processes reality on the fly. Don’t look at this like a clinical psychology exam—think of it as a quick, instinctual gut-check that…
NEW DELHI: Thick black smoke blanketed Moscow’s skyline, reports of black rain surfaced across parts of the Russian capital and flights were temporarily grounded after Ukraine struck a key oil refinery during its largest drone offensive against Moscow in months. The attack, part of Kyiv’s campaign targeting Russia’s capital and energy infrastructure, prompted fresh Russian…