File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded higher on Friday as investor sentiment improved on hopes of progress in US-Iran peace talks, although rising oil prices and continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation concerns in focus.Tokyo led regional gains, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 surging more than 2 per cent. Taiwan’s market…
MPESB Jail Prahari and Forest Guard admit card 2026 released: The Madhya Pradesh Staff Selection Board (MPESB) has released the admit cards for the Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari Recruitment Examination 2026. Candidates who applied for the recruitment drive can now download their hall tickets from the official website — esb.mp.gov.in.The recruitment examination will be…
“Giving up is not my blood, Sir”/Instagram “I was told that my plan was impossible. So I decided to name it Project Possible”.It will be considered a black day in the world of mountaineering. The world has lost one of its greatest modern legends, Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja. The Nepal-born climber didn’t have ‘impossible’ word in…
India’s PV Sindhu, left, shakes hands with China’s Wang Zhi Yi after their match. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu’s quest for an unprecedented sixth World Championships medal ended in a gruelling pre-quarterfinal defeat to China’s Wang Zhi Yi on Thursday, with the Indian admitting the loss “hurts a lot more” on home soil while…
Sidharth Malhotra eyes 2026 reunion with mentor Karan Johar post-Yodha, negotiating a heartfelt drama by Sharan Sharma. Talks near finalization; shoot starts summer Mumbai. Next: ‘Vvan’ with Tamannaah on May 15. Dharma’s ‘Nagzilla’, ‘Chand Mera Dil’ upcoming despite recent flop. Sidharth Malhotra could soon team up again with longtime mentor Karan Johar in 2026. Following…
India vs Sri Lanka Live,1st Test: Rain could again disrupt proceedings on Monday, with Galle facing an 83% chance of precipitation, according to AccuWeather. Hourly forecasts put the chance of rain at 51% at 10am, 47% at 11am, 44% at noon, 48% at 1pm and 52% at 2pm. The probability then stands at 45% at…
“Rockies to the Red Rocks”, Rocky Mountaineer is one of North America’s most luxurious rail journeys. This one’s legendary. The train traverses through Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah. It takes travellers through dramatic scenery like canyons, deserts, cliffs, forests and remote mountain landscapes which are not accessible by road. The train is known for its…
Arjun Tendulkar at LSG nets. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Young left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar may still be waiting for his opportunity with Lucknow Super Giants, but he is already making waves with his performances in the nets. Videos of the 26-year-old delivering a series of pinpoint yorkers have gone viral on social media, offering fans…
A temporary US sanctions waiver has put Iranian oil back on the table, but will Indian refiners return as buyers?While Washington has given Iran a 60-day window to export crude, Indian refiners are unlikely to rush back for those barrels. Most of their oil purchases for the coming months have already been booked, with state-run…
AriesYou may feel like expressing something directly. The need to clear the air is strong. Still, the response may not come instantly. That pause can feel uncomfortable at first. When you give it space, the situation softens on its own. Not everything needs immediate closure.TaurusThings feel steady at the start. There is comfort in how…
