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US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.”I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!” Trump said in a social media post. The announcement came less than two hours before a 50% levy on nearly $20bn (C$28bn) of Canadian imports were set to go in place.The two sides…
IND vs SL Live Updates 1st Test Day 5: India aim to get the job doneIND vs SL Live Score: India head into Day 5 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle with victory firmly within sight. After four days of absorbing cricket, the visitors reduced Sri Lanka to 84/4 while defending a target of 372, leaving the hosts needing another 288 runs to pull off an unlikely victory. India’s commanding position has been built on contributions across departments. After setting a 372-run target, India made the most of a challenging Galle surface. Debutant Manav Suthar impressed with…
Fortune has a practical mood today, Sagittarius. Jupiter is a wise expansionist, and the Moon assists in long-term planning so what you do now will protect your future self when life comes up with the typical surprise.This is the perfect opportunity to invest to help in future crises instead of feeding the excitement of today. You’re also carrying a pleasant magnetism in speech. People warm to you easily, and your tone can attract admiration without any extra effort. Unexpected guests may arrive too. Annoying? Maybe for a minute. Yet their presence may bring blessings, warmth, or useful news. Receive them…
DIY home hack: How aluminium foil can help you check moisture on damp walls That damp patch creeping across a bedroom wall raises an annoying question most people can’t answer just by looking at it: is this simply humidity condensing on a cold surface, or is water actually working its way through the wall from somewhere outside? Getting that distinction wrong before calling in a contractor can mean paying for the wrong fix entirely, like a dehumidifier when you actually needed a waterproofing repair, or vice versa. It turns out architects and building surveyors have long relied on a genuinely…
Anantnag, Aug 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat on Tuesday chaired a meeting at DC Office, to review the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Rural and Urban, in the district.The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Planning Officer, Block Development Officers, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Anantnag, Executive Officers of Municipal Committees, and other concerned officials.Briefing the chair about progress of both components of the scheme, the ACD informed that the district has achieved around 95 percent progress under PMAY-G as well as PMAY-U so far, while the remaining 5 percent…
Wridhayan Bhatt and his wife, Ankita, were close to booking a ₹1.7 crore 2-BHK apartment in Mumbai’s suburbs last weekend, but eventually put the purchase on hold after assessing the financial burden. The couple had negotiated the price down to around ₹1.5 crore with the developer’s sales team, but a closer look at the numbers made them reconsider the deal.Mumbai real estate: A couple were close to booking a ₹1.7 crore 2-BHK apartment in Mumbai’s suburbs last weekend, but eventually put the purchase on hold after assessing the financial burden. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Gemini Generated Photo )The couple…
Pete Hegseth’s latest political moves are fuelling speculation that Donald Trump’s defence secretary could be eyeing a 2028 presidential run. His August 17 trip to Iowa, where he campaigned for Republican Representative Zach Nunn, has drawn attention because Iowa plays a major role in the presidential primary calendar. Hegseth also recently campaigned in South Carolina, another key early-voting state. Sources reportedly claim he wants to become president, but he has made no formal announcement. A potential Hegseth bid could put him against Vice President J.D. Vance, while also creating an awkward political clash with Trump over his eventual successor. Source…
A model and actor, Twisha was crowned Miss Pune in 2012 after winning a beauty pageant in the western Indian city. She had featured in a number of advertising campaigns and acted in a Telugu-language film. In recent years, she had also worked as a marketing professional with private firms. According to the chargesheet, Twisha met Samarth through a dating app in February 2025 and the couple married in December. In the chargesheet, the CBI said its investigation showed that after their marriage, Samarth subjected Twisha to mental cruelty on several occasions and repeatedly used derogatory terms towards her. “Giribala…
Harmanpreet Singh (Agency Image) An India-Pakistan contest in any sport evokes emotions that often go beyond competitiveness. There was a phase in hockey when beating the arch-rivals was celebrated almost like winning a trophy.None of the current crop of Indian players has faced Pakistan in a hockey World Cup before. But they have someone in their corner who knows exactly what such a contest entails.Shivendra Singh, a formidable striker of his generation known as much for his style as his flair with the stick, featured in the last World Cup meeting between the two sides in New Delhi in 2010,…
New Delhi: Globally, about 34.4 million additional doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, and pharmacists are needed to achieve moderate universal health coverage, with the largest shortages in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, a global study published in The Lancet Public Health journal has estimated.India has a ratio of about 73 health workers per 10,000 population — 10.5 doctors per 10,000 population, 10.8 nurses per 10,000 population, 8.1 pharmacists and pharmaceutical assistants per 10,000 population and 1.2 midwifery personnel per 10,000 population.Researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, US, estimated China to have a ratio…