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Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 6% in line with International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to recover energy costs and to stabilise the economy. Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by up to 6% on Sunday (May […]
WorldRescuers work at a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine on May 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukrainian drone strikes caused fires at more Russian oil facilities overnight into Saturday (May […]
WorldIsraeli troops entered a southern Lebanese village early on Friday (May 29, 2026), pushing deeper into the country as Lebanese and Israeli military officials held direct talks at the Pentagon over the deadly conflict. The entrance of Israelโs troops into the village of Dibbine, near […]
WorldPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 12 years in office. He described the period as one dedicated to โtrust, development and public welfareโ while highlighting key achievements of his government Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 12 years in office. He described the […]
Chinese investors are seeking indirect ways to gain exposure to SpaceX’s highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), after being excluded from direct participation in what could become the worldโs largest listing.The surge in interest around Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite internet company has triggered strong […]
BusinessApple unveiled a ton of new features and updates during this week’s WWDC keynote. From the brand new Siri AI to Spatial Reframing, the internet is still talking about what’s coming in the latest Apple operating systems like iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate. […]
TechnologyAfter nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams showed she still has plenty of power to her game as she made a winning return at Queen’s Club on Tuesday.ย The 44-year-old Williams hit service winners of up to 120 mph and some ferocious winners […]
SportsWill India complete a historic double? Can Australia regain lost ground? Will this be eternal bridesmaid South Africaโs turn to stand under the spotlight? Or will an underdog script a thrilling triumph? The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, starting on June […]
SportsThe World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA was set to make history for his country. ย Omar Artan was due to be the first referee from […]
SportsWith just a couple of days to go for the FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the debate over who will lift football’s most coveted trophy is already gathering momentum. ย Defending champions Argentina remain among the favourites, while European heavyweights […]
SportsThirteen-year-old Niral Wadekar from Pune emerged as one of India’s brightest stars at the inaugural World Yogasana Championship 2026, winning two gold medals in Ahmedabad. ย Representing India at the championship held from June 4 to 8, Niral secured top honours in the Sub-Junior Individual […]
SportsState-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will shut a 120,000-barrel-per-day crude unit and some secondary processing units at its Mumbai refinery in November for planned maintenance, news agency Reuters reported citing industry source on Monday.The maintenance shutdown will affect units at BPCL’s 200,000-bpd refinery in […]
BusinessDebutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar announced himself on the international stage with a superb seven-wicket match haul as India crushed Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test on Monday, registering the biggest innings victory in their Test history. ย Suthar, who […]
SportsFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said more than 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have brought crores of Indians into the formal banking system, strengthening financial inclusion across the country.The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has ensured that benefits under welfare schemes, low-cost insurance […]
BusinessThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the largest edition in the tournamentโs history, with 48 teams, three host nations and a record 104 matches spread across 16 stadiums over 39 days, according to official figures and tournament data. ย To be held […]
SportsBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer. File | Photo Credit: Reuters British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on โharmfulโ online โplatforms for children under 16 while maintaining access to some โsafer forms of social media, The Times newspaper โreported on Monday […]
WorldMore than 100 days into the Middle East crisis, the Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s biggest shipping question mark. Iran has now signalled that the strategic waterway will reopen, but not quite as before.According to Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, the route will operate under […]
BusinessTechnically, gold is approaching an important support cluster between โน153,500 and โน154,500. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to be volatile amid geopolitical developments, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold prices remained under pressure during […]
BusinessBy Dipti DeshpandeThe Reserve Bank of Indiaโs Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its June policy review unanimously decided to leave policy rates unchanged and retain a neutral policy stance โ an outcome that was largely expected. At 5.25%, the repo rate remains below its decadal […]
BusinessWelcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game […]
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