Oil prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with benchmark crude contracts gaining over 7%, after a fresh wave of military action in the Middle East reignited concerns over global oil supplies. The rally was also supported by industry data showing a drawdown in US crude inventories.Around 9 pm IST, Brent crude rose $6.28, or 7.47%, to…
Oscar winner Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by four women over alleged encounters when they were teenagers in BBC documentary Trigger warning: This story includes allegations of sexual assault, grooming, and sexually explicit content involving teenagers. Some readers may find the material disturbing.Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has been…
Technology stocks, particularly companies viewed as richly valued, remain under pressure. US stock market today: US equities traded in negative on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting on interest rates. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed sharply.S&P 500 edged down 0.73%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost over 700 points,…
Actress Simran has once again reminded fans why she continues to enjoy immense love beyond the silver screen. The star, who ruled Tamil cinema in the 1990s, recently created an unforgettable memory for a young differently abled girl by welcoming her home, spending quality time with her and making one of her biggest dreams come…
Maharashtra has emerged as the largest contributor to states’ tax revenue in recent years since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), supported by its high domestic consumption and large services sector, according to a report by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).The rating agency said GST has strengthened state governments’ tax collections and…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay was once again seen experiencing his incredible fan power when he appeared in public in Chennai. What should have been a routine visit turned into a massive gathering as hundreds of fans rushed to see him. Footage from the Metro stations has gone viral with excited fans cheering,…
Filing your ITR needs to be a careful process to avoid triggering any unwanted scrutiny. It’s the last week of July and like every year the income tax return filing deadline is nearing. For salaried taxpayers July 31, 2026 is the last date on which they can file their ITR within the due date.Taxpayers who…
The personal lives of actor Ravi Mohan and his estranged wife Aarti continue to be a hot topic of discussion. Just when the maintenance case became a major talking point online, producer Sujatha Vijayakumar’s latest Instagram Stories added a new twist to the conversation. Though she did not mention anyone by name, her posts quickly…
India’s electronics manufacturing sector has seen a major expansion over the last decade, with mobile phone exports recording a 165-fold increase between 2014-15 and 2025-26, the government said in Parliament on Wednesday.Mobile phone exports, which stood at around Rs 1,500 crore in 2014-15, have now reached approximately Rs 2.59 lakh crore in 2025-26, according to…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck share a new bond of friendship. (Image credits: Instagram) Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, the former lovers who tried to mend their relationship twice, have found a new outlook on their bond. While the ‘Bennifer’ might seem messy to the public, they are rebuilding their foundation and seeking confidants in…