Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Federal Reserve policy: Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged within the 3.50%-3.75% band. “In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2 to 3‑3/4 percent. In considering the extent and timing…
Global oil and natural gas prices surged sharply on Thursday after Iran launched fresh strikes on key energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed close to $114 per barrel, up from below $73 on the eve of the…
Karan Johar’s latest web series, ‘Nazdeekiyan,’ draws inspiration from his iconic 2006 film ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna,’ delving into the complexities of loyalty and desire in a modern context. While it echoes the emotional essence of its predecessor, this series carves its own path with a unique narrative and fresh backdrop, featuring rising stars Taha…
HasanAbi (Image Via Getty) Hasan Piker, widely known as HasanAbi, is facing strong online criticism after photos and clips from his recent Cuba visit went viral. Many social media users questioned his clothing choices and called them expensive and out of touch with the country’s economic reality. The debate quickly accelerated through all three X…
Mayank Chakraborty becomes the first GM from Northeast India (Special Arranements) NEW DELHI: On Saturday morning, Rajib Dhar, the general secretary of the All Assam Chess Association, was having a good sleep. And why not? His protégé, Mayank Chakraborty, had just secured his final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the 8th GM Tournament in Sweden. In…
Tech billionaire, Tesla CEO, and X owner Elon Musk has reignited the global debate around COVID-19 vaccine safety after sharing a deeply personal account of his experience with both the virus and its vaccine. In a post on X that has since garnered over 15 million views, Musk claimed that contracting the original Wuhan strain…
A Florida man has gone viral after riding his horse through a Chick-fil-A drive-through, leaving staff stunned.Felipe Delamora shared a video of the unusual visit, filmed on March 21, showing himself on horseback as he passed through the drive-through lane of the fast food restaurant. The clip was recorded from his glasses and went viral…
Representational file photo Debris from an aerial interception struck a building in Dubai’s Marina area on Saturday amid the escalating conflict between Israel, US, and Iran. Authorities said they responded to the debris that struck the facade of the building, and that no fire or injuries were reported.Dubai Marina, where the debris fell, is a…
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is making his Telugu acting debut in the upcoming action drama ‘Dacoit,’ starring Adivi Sesh. Kashyap found the role of a realistic cop, not a villain, refreshing and aligned with his creative roots. The demanding shoot also prompted him to prioritize his health and return to scriptwriting. Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap…
An aviation enthusiast paid a moving tribute to three members of the Ohio Air National Guard, days after they were among six service personnel killed in a refueling tanker crash in western Iraq.Flight-tracking data from Flightradar24 shows a pilot creating a symbolic tribute in the sky on March 19, tracing the outline of a service…