Asian equity markets are facing heightened volatility after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered sharp swings in oil prices and global risk sentiment, exposing uneven vulnerabilities across the region, according to a report by Moody’s Analytics.The report said the conflict sent “shock waves through global financial markets”, with Brent crude briefly surging to around…
Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called ‘spine cover plate’. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device’s thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain. Microsoft did not get the success it was…
An Indian‑American immigration advocate has said that the reason so many Indians are on H‑1B visas is not by choice, but because of flaws in the United States’ immigration system that make it extremely difficult for them to obtain permanent residency.Sidharth, founder of the Indian‑American Advocacy Council, posted on X that the long waits for…
KKR’s Harshit Rana (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) In a huge blow, all-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League edition. Rana injured his knee during a warm-up fixture against South Africa in Navi Mumbai ahead of the T20 World Cup and has missed action since then. The 24-year-old underwent surgery in…
Get ready for an exhilarating ride as Steven Spielberg unveils ‘Disclosure Day,’ a suspense-laden thriller featuring the dynamic duo of Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor. The film’s gripping narrative revolves around a world on the brink of collapse due to an enigmatic alien presence, which leads to chilling instances of possession and widespread media frenzy….
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Friday as escalating conflict in West Asia and rising crude oil prices weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Weak global cues, persistent foreign fund outflows and rupee weakness further added to the pressure on domestic markets.Declining for the third straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged…
ChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team verified the restoration on the website and mobile app. ChatGPT went through an outage. The outage tracking website — Downdetector — has also received reports…
The Michigan shooter who tried to murder toddlers at a Jewish pre-K was Ayman Ghazali, a naturalised US citizen from Lebanon, and his two brothers were believed to be Hezbollah terrorists.Ghazali rammed his car, loaded with mortar shells, into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Thursday, but officials said security guards opened fire on him…
NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Shivam Dube went viral on social media after sharing an emotional moment with his father following India’s victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Dube shared pictures and a video of himself placing his winner’s medal around his father’s neck. His father, wearing an…
A viral Instagram video by singer-filmmaker Amit Jadhav has sparked a fresh debate around Saiyaara, the film starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Jadhav claims that the story of the 2025 film closely resembles the plot of his 2019 YouTube short film Khwaabon. A viral Instagram video by singer-filmmaker Amit Jadhav has sparked a fresh…