US equities looked set to extend their recovery on Friday, while crude oil prices fell more than 3% after President Donald Trump said progress had been made in efforts to bring an end to the conflict involving Iran. Ahead of the opening bell, futures linked to the S&P 500 were up 0.6%, while Dow Jones…
Proxies’ usually apply to war or near war situations while ‘levers’ are really tools of diplomacy, coercion and negotiation which would be applicable in standoffs without wars actually being fought. They would be also applicable in situations where wars are underway, to limit, ignite or terminate them.Background‘Proxies and levers’ provide a novel theme to analyse,…
Mysore Palace is a monument that represents heritage luxury, characterised by luxurious and sophisticated tastes associated with royal living. All aspects of the monument including arches, domes, courtyards, and interior designs contribute to creating an ambiance of elegant sophistication. The Mysore Palace is not only a monument but one that epitomises grandeur and artistry. The…
NEW DELHI: At the Times Internet Half Marathon, age was just a number as the men’s 50 and above category dazzled with stories of stamina and lifelong commitment.Leading the pack was 52-year-old Raj Kumar, who crossed the finish line with a stellar chip time of 1:24:40. With more than 25 years of running experience, Kumar’s…
Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze (Image Via Getty) Tommy Paul was back in the spotlight during his Australian Open 2026 fourth-round match against Carlos Alcaraz on January 25. The match briefly stopped after a medical emergency in the crowd, but once play resumed, fans quickly turned their attention to another topic, Paul’s personal life. Many…
SIVAGANGA: A mob snatched Rs 13.44 lakh in cash from an election flying squad, which had seized it moments ago from Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram’s office during a raid on Monday.Police have arrested a suspect, identified as Palaniyappan. Acting on a tip-off that cash was stored for distribution to voters, the squad raided Karti’s office…
Gold is expected to remain volatile with a broad trading range of $4,300–$5,000 range in the short term. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to continue seeing volatility in the near term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold and…
Donald Trump on Wednesday launched retaliatory strikes against Iran after Tehran shot down a US Apache helicopter near the troubled Strait of Hormuz. The escalation came amid months of tensions in the Middle East following the launch of the US mega military campaign against Iran – Operation Epic Fury.The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said…
NEW DELHI: Centre on Saturday appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani (Retd.) as the country’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), according to an official announcement issued on Friday.The government said Lt Gen Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd.), will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of…
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Tuesday moved to second place on the all-time list for most runs scored in the powerplay during an IPL season during RR’s IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants.Vaibhav scored 25 runs off 16 balls in the powerplay during Rajasthan Royals’ chase of 221. With that effort, he went…