Oil prices tumbled below the $90 per barrel mark on Friday on hopes of a deal to restore global crude flows after signs of easing tensions in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump said Washington had reached a framework agreement with Iran and that the “war has ended today.”Around 7 am IST, WTI Crude…
Mexico’s Julian Quinones celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Not many players have managed to outscore Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League. Julian Quinones did exactly that in the 2025-26 season. And on Thursday night, the Mexican striker carried that form onto football’s biggest stage, scripting a piece of FIFA World Cup…
Strong domestic travel has again saved the day for Indian hospitality, although the West Asia war has impacted inbound traffic to the country, like many others globally.“Over 40% of people flying to India (and other parts of Asia from the west) do so via the Middle East (West Asia). That has slowed down inbound. The…
Taylor Swift added another historic achievement to her illustrious career as she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, becoming the youngest woman ever to receive the honour and the second-youngest inductee of all time.The singer-songwriter arrived at the event in a strapless floral Givenchy gown, posing solo on the red…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already shown enough promise to succeed at the highest level, according to veteran umpire and referee Virender Sharma, who believes the teenager’s performances in the IPL are a strong indicator of what lies ahead.Sharma, who has officiated in international and domestic cricket across…
Virat Kohli , Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes the experience of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be crucial to India’s title chances at the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the veteran duo can play a major role in supporting captain Shubman Gill during…
CHENNAI: Home services startup Pronto’s admission recently that it was piloting in-home video recordings to train physical AI systems shines light on a fast-growing and loosely regulated industry of AI data capture and labelling for the global robotics supply chain.Pronto is not alone. Startups such as Human Archive, Humyn Labs, Egolab AI and Neocambrian are…
Kannada psychological thriller ‘Vikalpa’ is directed by Pruthviraj Patil and the cast includes Nagashree Hebbar, Harini Shreekanth, Sandhya Vinayak, Vaddinagadde Ganapati Hegde, Swaroop Buchh and Pooja Buchh in significant roles. Now the psychological thriller is all set for it’s OTT release. When and where to stream ‘Vikalpa’ The streaming platform officially confirmed the digital release…
There’s a bold streak in you today, and it may surprise even you. The Moon stirs courage and curiosity, making you want to try unusual activities, change routine, or take a short trip just to break the monotony. That fresh spirit can be exciting, like the first breeze before rain. Just don’t let courage become…
MUMBAI: Pine Labs has launched India’s first agent-to-agent payment capability, enabling autonomous transactions through artificial intelligence by extending UPI’s standing mandate framework to machines.The company on Thursday introduced the Pine Labs Payment Protocol (P3P), allowing users to authorise a onetime mandate that can be delegated to an AI agent, which can then independently decide when…
David Dhawan’s directorial ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur, continues its steady journey at the box office despite facing tough competition from new releases. The film, which marks the fourth collaboration between Varun and his father David Dhawan, has completed a week at the theatres since its…
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal and EY (Ernst & Young) Global Chair and CEO Janet Truncale during a meeting to exchange views on India’s consistently growing role in global supply chains. BENGALURU: Janet Truncale, global chair and CEO of EY, said the professional services firm’s India operations are increasingly becoming central to…
Suriya and Trisha Krishnan starrer ‘Karuppu’ has entered the final stage of its theatrical journey as the film begins streaming on OTT. After enjoying a successful run in cinemas for four weeks, the fantasy action drama is now witnessing its last few days on the big screen.According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 37 lakhs…
You might start your day feeling sluggish. It’s as if your body woke up, but the mind remained in the bed. Don’t be too concerned. The weight won’t last long. The Moon creates some inner restlessness early on, but Mars strengthens confidence as the day moves forward, and one bold decision may snap you back…
Mexico’s Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) The 2026 FIFA World Cup got off to a dramatic start in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in…
NEW DELHI: A fresh round of price hikes by FMCG companies is set to make everyday essentials costlier for consumers soon. The latest increases across categories, from soaps and detergents to toothpaste and edible oils, in the range of 4-11%, come weeks after the fuel price revision in mid-May, industry experts told TOI.Leading consumer goods…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has explained the reason behind using the expression “flop actor” for him in his upcoming film ‘Welcome to the Jungle’. Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has explained the reason behind using the expression “flop actor” for him in his upcoming film ‘Welcome to the Jungle’.The actor attended the…
Today feels like a knot loosening. Tensions and lingering problems begin to ease, and you get some breathing room at last. Saturn, your ruler, is steadier now, while the Moon brings comfort through family, home, and familiar company. So instead of carrying the whole mountain on your back, you may actually sit down and smile…
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that an agreement with Iran could be completed as early as this weekend, adding that a formal signing ceremony may take place in Europe once the remaining paperwork is finalised.Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said, “We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran, and…
MUMBAI: Credit growth surged to a high even as deposits shrank in the first two months of FY27, widening the funding gap and pushing banks deeper into a liquidity squeeze, with the wedge between loans and deposits reaching about Rs 3.8 lakh crore by May 31.Credit growth stood at 17.7% for the fortnight ending May…
