Lithuania Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius (Image/AP) Social Democrat leader Mindaugas Sinkevicius became Lithuania’s new prime minister on Tuesday after parliament approved his government’s programme, paving the way for his cabinet to take office.Lithuania, a member of both Nato and the European Union, shares borders with Russia and Belarus. The Baltic nation is Nato’s highest defence…
Trump, after threatening a renewed US naval blockade, has said that ships will be allowed safe passage via Hormuz for a 20% toll. (AP Photo) Adding to transit cost uncertainty, US President Donald Trump has proposed imposing a 20% reimbursement or toll on cargoes that are transported through the Strait of Hormuz. Traditionally, vessels have…
Axar Patel produced a brilliant spell at the death to enter an exclusive list in Indian ODI cricket during the opening match against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday. The left-arm spinner became only the second Indian spinner to claim four wickets between overs 41 and 50 of an ODI innings. The only other Indian spinner…
The WBJEEB has released the JELET 2026 results, making rank cards available for candidates on its official website. Following the publication of the final answer key, the board is expected to begin the counselling process shortly, paving the way for lateral entry admissions into second-year engineering, technology and pharmacy programmes across participating institutions in West…
Ayodhya has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing real estate destinations following the consecration of the Ram Mandir, attracting high-profile investors and witnessing a major infrastructure boom. Bollywood celebrities are not far behind. Among the biggest names to invest in the temple town are Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor, who have collectively acquired premium land…
Not every day arrives with a trumpet. Some come with a heavy shoe, and today feels a bit like that. You may feel slightly low, and hurdles in work can test your patience from the start. Mars, your ruler, is agitated, while the Moon disturbs emotional balance. That mix can make you reactive. So the…
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday called for an artificial intelligence-driven economic transition that protects jobs, social security and human dignity, while Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) pressed for alternative economic models to tackle poverty, unequal wealth distribution and vulnerabilities faced by workers under the free-market system.At the inaugural session of the BRICS Trade Union Forum Summit…
Imam and Muhammad Umar, two labourers from Mand, were found dead with gunshot wounds after they were allegedly detained by Pakistani security personne Two brothers who were allegedly taken into custody by Pakistani security personnel were later found dead in Balochistan’s Kech district, with their bodies bearing bullet injuries, raising concerns around custodial treatment.The victims,…
India’s holdings of the US Treasuries have dropped as per the latest data from US Federal Reserve. Gold has surpassed US Treasuries to become the world’s largest reserve asset – driven largely by the rise in bullion prices in recent years. But the other reality is that gold as a reserve currency, diversifier and safe…
India coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector for the Indian men’s cricket team Ajit Agarkar . (Getty Images) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes there could be differences between head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, suggesting that contrasting priorities may have contributed to India’s selection decisions during the recent T20I tour of…