NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, according to Reuters. The move is aimed at curbing precious metal imports and easing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.The sharp increase in duties comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold…
Mohammed Nawaz (Image: Screengrab/X) Mohammad Nawaz has come under serious scrutiny after testing positive for recreational drug use during the 2026 T20 World Cup, triggering an official investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board.According to ESPNcricinfo, the positive result emerged from routine testing conducted during the world cup earlier this year. Nawaz, 32, featured in all…
After a whirlwind month of film and music promotions and getting their glam on for awards season appearances, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas took time off for a quiet romantic getaway. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas share cute video The star couple hopped into their vintage convertible and drove off and made sure to post…
The finance ministry has approved Dubai-based Emirates NBD Bank’s proposal to acquire up to 74 per cent stake in private sector lender RBL Bank, PTI reported citing a regulatory filing on Friday.RBL Bank said Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C) has received a letter from the Department of Financial Services dated May 14, 2026 approving the proposed…
Shreyas Iyer, Jaydev Unadkat MULLANPUR: Abhishek Sharma wasn’t in a rush at the prematch training session on Friday. He strolled out, glanced around and exchanged a few easy words in Punjabi with the ground staff, the kind of small talk that only comes when a place feels like your own. The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International…
Pakistani man to lose US citizenship because of immigration fraud. Pakistani-origin man Murtaza Ali is set to be deported from the US as the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization plea against him after he pleaded guilty to the fraud that he committed to get immigration benefits.65-year-old Murtaza Ali filed multiple applications for immigration benefits…
A shooting attempt disrupted US President Donald Trump’s ballroom address at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering immediate evacuation, panic and a massive security response at a Washington D hotel Saturday night. The incident unfolded at the Washington Hilton shortly before Trump was due to speak, as guests reported hearing multiple gunshots near a security…
Over five decades have passed, but Thaduthuvila Chandapillai Yohannan, the genial octogenarian, recounts that day in Tehran with the enthusiasm of a five-year-old.It’s the 1974 Asian Games and the then 28-year-old long jumper’s left toe is swollen. He walks onto the runway, taking painkillers.Yohannan’s first attempt lands at 7.25m. The pain shoots up and he…
Image Via Instagram Kick streamer Braden “Clavicular” has finally spoken after a scary moment from his livestream went viral online. Clips showed him looking unwell and unresponsive, which quickly worried viewers across different platforms. Reports later suggested a suspected overdose and seizure, leading to his hospital visit.The incident spread fast on social media, and many…
Archaeologists uncover 2,700-year-old Etruscan tomb at Italy’s Vulci; weapons, gold and rare pottery found in elite burial (Image credit: Return to Vulci Project) Archaeologists have uncovered a monumental Etruscan tomb inside an ancient cemetery at Vulci in central Italy, nearly 140 years after French archaeologist Stéphane Gsell first identified the burial mound surrounding it. The…