Russia’s central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate to 20 percent on Friday, easing it from a two-decade peak of 21 percent as signs of economic cooling and easing price pressures emerged.The move marked the regulator’s first rate cut since September 2022 and followed growing calls from businesses and political quarters who said the high…
Stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium The Karnataka high court on Friday granted interim conditional relief to office-bearers of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), after the cricket board moved the high court to quash the FIR registered against its officials in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case.Justice SR Krishna Kumar ordered that no coercive action should be…
Photo: Psychologylove100/Tiktok Optical illusion personality tests are quite popular among people these days. These are weird images that can trick the eyes– hence called optical illusions. Moreover, these images are based on psychology– and so, they claim to reveal a person’s innermost thoughts and feelings. For instance this particular image, which was initially shared by…
Elite US colleges face scrutiny over rising international enrollment under Trump. (AI Image) For decades, top US universities have aggressively expanded their global reach, enrolling more international students as part of a strategic effort to boost prestige, revenues, and academic competitiveness. Institutions such as Harvard University and Columbia University now count foreign students as a…
India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, front and Chirag Shetty in action (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s leading men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, faced a disappointing exit from the Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament after their quarterfinal defeat to Malaysia’s Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun on Friday. The previously world No. 1 Indian…
The Reserve Bank of India once again raised red flags over cryptocurrencies, warning that these digital assets could threaten the financial stability and monetary policy.Speaking to reporters after the central bank’s monetary policy announcement on Friday, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said, “There is no new development as far as crypto is concerned. A committee of…
KTM 390 Duke, Triumph 400s to get 10-yr warranty. There’s good news for buyers eyeing mid-capacity motorcycles like the KTM 390 Duke or Triumph’s 400cc lineup. Bajaj Auto, which manufactures and retails these models in India, has announced a limited-period 10-year warranty offer at no additional cost. This extended warranty is available for purchases made…
File photo: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel is backing an armed faction in Gaza that opposes Hamas, amid widespread criticism and warnings from security experts about empowering what has been described as a criminal gang. His remarks follow claims by former defence minister…
Both Labradors and Goldendoodles produce dander, but how it spreads differs in the dog breeds. Labrs, with their frequent shedding, distribute dander more widely, which can aggravate allergies in their humans. Whereas, Goldendoodles generally trap dander within their curly coats, and thus reduce how much dander floats in the air or onto furniture. But, this…
Students can now check FYJC 2025 merit status at mahafyjcadmissions.in Maharashtra FYJC 2025 merit list 2025: The Maharashtra School Education Department has released the first provisional general merit list for First-Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions 2025 today, June 6, 2025. The list is now accessible on the official portal, mahafyjcadmissions.in, where registered students can log…
