Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday as soaring tensions in the Middle East and caution ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision hit investor sentiment. Surrendering its early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 138.64 points or 0.17 per cent to close at 81,444.66. After a weak opening, the…
New Delhi: Developed and emerging economies in East and Southeast Asia are key targets for AI investments, with India, Singapore, and Malaysia rapidly establishing themselves as prime destinations for data centre projects or chip manufacturing, Moody’s Analytics said on Wednesday. In its report titled AI Is Beating the Odds, Moody’s Analytics said at a time…
Ahmedabad: When a tragic plane crash struck near BJ Medical College in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, 56-year-old construction businessman Raju Patel was among the first civilians to respond. Living just minutes away, Patel and his team reached the crash site within five minutes of the incident. What they encountered was a harrowing scene- raging flames, thick smoke,…
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at the Modi government over reports that Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir would be having lunch with US President Donald Trump, and said Indian diplomacy is being “shattered” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “totally silent”. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, also…
Kanaskis (Canada): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump and set the record straight that Operation Sindoor was “paused” following a request from Pakistan and not due to mediation or offer of a trade deal by the US. In a 35-minute phone call with Trump on Tuesday, Modi briefed the US President…
Girja Shankar Dixit Shivnath Singh stands as one of the greatest long-distance runners in Indian history, yet his legacy remains underappreciated outside athletic circles. Born on July 11, 1946, in Majharia village, Buxar, Bihar, Singh’s journey from humble beginnings to national icon is a story of extraordinary grit and determination. Growing up in a family…
California: Sunil Narine’s poor form in the ongoing edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC) continued on Tuesday, June 17, as the bowling all-rounder went wicketless for a second game in a row and was even dismissed for a duck twice in as many matches. After Saurabh Netravalkar of Washington Freedom sent back Alex Hales for…
Caesarea (Israel): A newly published, peer-reviewed study in Nature Scientific Reports, part of the prestigious Nature Portfolio, presents compelling clinical evidence on the effectiveness of non-invasive energy-based technology for abdominal fat reduction. The study demonstrated statistically significant decreases in abdominal fat layer thickness in Korean women with abdominal obesity, following a series of ultrasound and…
New Delhi: Social media platform Reddit on Wednesday announced Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador. Sports fans will now have exclusive opportunities to engage with Tendulkar in Reddit communities, the company said in a statement. Through his official Reddit profile, batting icon Tendulkar will share personal reflections, match insights, and exclusive content….
Kanaskis (Canada) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the margins of the G7 Summit here, with discussions focusing on a range of issues such as trade, investment, counter-terrorism, and global challenges. Modi, who is here to attend the G7 Summit, Tuesday said he had a “very…
