Beijing has repeatedly opposed unilateral sanctions and has continued economic ties with countries targeted by US sanctions, including Iran. China on Thursday rejected US efforts to pressure countries buying Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties.The response came after the…
The biggest impact is likely to be on employees whose PF wages fall between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 per month. For many employees, provident fund (PF) is a deduction they notice on their salary slip every month but rarely think about until they change jobs, need funds for an emergency or start planning for…
The shooting of former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly’s biopic has landed a Counry club in financial trouble. Leicestershire have been handed a 27-point penalty and fined £5,000 (almost Rs 6.43 lakh) after being found guilty of breaching pitch regulations during their County Championship match against Glamorgan in August. The decision has left the club in…
Sumit Nagal of Team India (Photo by Abhishek Chinnappa/Getty Images for ITF) India’s top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal has had a difficult 2026 season, with injuries disrupting his progress and pushing him down to No. 247 in the rankings. But the 29-year-old says he has changed his mindset and is now focused more on enjoying…
Picture Credit: Instagram Sobhita Dhulipala recently opened up about her experience growing up in the Telugu states while reacting to an Instagram post discussing whether people from the Telugu community support those who choose unconventional paths. The ‘Made in Heaven’ actress recalled packing her bags and moving to Mumbai when she was just 16, saying…
Astrological conjunctions occur when planets are close, mixing their energies significantly. These planetary combinations are neither inherently good nor bad for individuals. The zodiac sign and house placement determine how these energies manifest in life. A stellium involves three or more planets in close proximity, intensifying focus. Understanding conjunctions requires examining the planets, sign, and…
‘Chennai shouldn’t alienate Delhi’: SC tells Tamil Nadu to reconsider opposition to Navodaya schools NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to comply with its December 15, 2025 order to identify land in every district for establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, while urging the state and Centre to resolve their differences over…
North Carolina acquired more than 342 acres without using local purchase money; the mountain property is now moving toward becoming Buncombe County’s largest public park (Image Credit: Buncombe County, North Carolina) A 342-acre mountain property west of Asheville has moved another step closer to becoming a public park, with Buncombe County now developing the master…
Fed hikes rates to 3.75%-4%: FAQs on what it means for credit cards, mortgages, car loans and savings The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, taking the target range to 3.75%-4%. It is the first rate hike since the summer of 2023.The move is aimed at tackling…
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq (Image: ANI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is waiting for the findings of a National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) probe before deciding whether to take disciplinary action against senior players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq.The development comes after the Lahore High Court dismissed Rizwan’s petition challenging the notices issued to him by…