The long proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement will enter its first phase only after Washington restores India’s tariff competitiveness against rival exporting nations, Addressing concerns around the much awaited trade pact, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday, said that the understanding reached between the two countries was based on India receiving a comparative…
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career that spanned more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Venezuela’s Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…
Naboshree Santra developed biodegradable soilshade balls that reduce evaporation and help soil retain more moisture, offering a simple solution for drought-affected agriculture An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Oviedo, Florida, has created a simple tool to help farmers save water during dry weather. Naboshree Santra, a sixth grader at Jackson Heights Middle School, made special soilshade balls…
Sunny Deol has been making headlines following the launch of the trailer for his upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the Partition-era drama also stars Shabana Azmi and Preity G Zinta and is slated to hit theatres on August 14, 2026.The trailer launch turned into an emotional affair when Santoshi recalled veteran actor…
This month, you could feel inspired to start something that truly matters. But excitement can make you forget practical boundaries. August will reward imagination when it is backed by discipline. Sawan will be from the 30th of July to the 28th of August 2026. Its spiritual mood will help you direct emotional energy to prayer,…
NEW DELHI: Meta on Wednesday told the ministry of electronics and information technology that posts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent Indian personalities will receive additional oversight, with reviews to be conducted at a senior level, PTI reported, citing sources.The assurance came a day after the government summoned Meta officials over the brief…
Centennial persistence of kelp forests on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada Researchers have reconstructed nearly 170 years of the history of kelp forests along Canada’s Pacific coast, finding that colder, wave-exposed waters off Vancouver Island protected most kelp forests while warmer, sheltered areas lost nearly half of them.The study mapped about 5,600 kilometres…
Oil prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with benchmark crude contracts gaining over 7%, after a fresh wave of military action in the Middle East reignited concerns over global oil supplies. The rally was also supported by industry data showing a drawdown in US crude inventories.Around 9 pm IST, Brent crude rose $6.28, or 7.47%, to…
ICC Penalises Pakistan duo Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad (Image: ICC) Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad have been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening Test against the West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. Both players were…
Arundhati Choudhary (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing contingent produced a perfect five-in-five performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Wednesday, with Narender Berwal joining Ankush Yadav, Sakshi Choudhary, Arundhati Choudhary and Sachin Siwach in the semifinals after a memorable day in Glasgow.The five victories ensured that every Indian boxer who stepped into the ring…