Chennai: Summer vacations for Indians to exotic destinations have been disrupted as the West Asia conflict and a weakening rupee have pushed overseas tour package costs up by about 20%, offsetting the Centre’s cut in Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on such packages to 2% from 20% and 5%.The conflict has also led to a…
US markets opened on a mixed note Tuesday, with the Dow Jones holding modest gains while the Nasdaq retreated as pressure on technology shares offset strength in defensive names and select consumer stocks.By 9:59 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 57.59 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 49,225.38. The S&P 500 slipped…
MUMBAI: The rupee breached the 94 level for the first time to close at 94.81 per dollar after hitting a record low of 94.84, declining about 4% since late Feb and 11% in the current fiscal year, marking its worst financial year performance in over a decade.Many analysts are forecasting that oil prices will remain…
Nuwan Thushara (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara has taken a step back in his dispute with Sri Lanka Cricket after earlier going to court over being denied permission to play in the IPL. Thushara had filed a case after SLC refused to grant him a No Objection Certificate (NOC), which is…
A Reddit post detailing repeated US visa rejections for an Indian family has sparked discussion online about how difficult it can be to secure a visitor visa even after multiple attempts and stronger documentation.“Parents denied US tourist visa 4 times over 9 years from India — what are we doing wrong? Is there any hope…
Steve Smith and Sahibzada Farhan (X) A moment of tension involving Steve Smith and Sahibzada Farhan grabbed attention during a Pakistan Super League 2026 clash, as fans quickly drew comparisons with an earlier controversial incident featuring Babar Azam. During Multan Sultans’ match against Quetta Gladiators on Sunday, Smith looked in sublime touch and was keen…
Asian stocks edged higher on Thursday, as investor sentiments were lifted by hopes of United States and Iran extending their ceasefire and moving a step closer to reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The gains were led by Japan’s Nikkei, which was up 1,214 points or 2% to 59,348. In South Korea, Kospi jumped 1.7%…
Spot gold, which had declined for nine consecutive sessions, is now stabilising at around USD 4,420 per ounce in international markets, supported by cautious optimism surrounding the Iran conflict, said Praveen Singh, Head of Commodities at Mirae Asset ShareKhan. He noted that US President Donald Trump had announced a five-day pause on strikes targeting energy…
Following a leak from Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan,’ Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ now faces a piracy scare after a viral clip emerged from its shooting set. Makers have issued a stern warning, threatening legal action and account suspensions against those distributing the footage. This incident highlights growing concerns over film security during production. The unauthorized release of…
Sara Arjun was among the notable faces spotted at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as Mumbai Indians took on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2026. The Dhurandhar 2 actress attended the match with her family, adding a touch of glamour to a high-octane contest.Sara’s appearance comes at a time when she is…