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The fallout of conflict in West Asia is real, immediate and deeply unsettling The growing confrontation between Iran and the United States is no longer a narrowly defined regional dispute. It has begun to cast a long and troubling shadow over the global order. What may appear, at first glance, to be another episode in West Asia’s turbulent history is in fact a crisis with consequences far beyond the battlefield. It is unsettling energy markets, disturbing trade routes, raising inflationary fears, and reminding the world how fragile peace and economic stability have become. The most immediate impact is being felt…

Kolkata Knight Riders kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in a rain-interrupted clash at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, KKR bowlers quickly put Mumbai under pressure. MI’s batting lineup once again struggled badly, slipping to 41/4 inside the powerplay after early wickets of Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav.Captain Hardik Pandya attempted to rebuild the innings with a cautious 26, while Tilak Varma added 20. The duo stitched together a slow but important 43-run partnership off 49 balls to steady Mumbai after the…

ED officials produce Ashok Kharat before a Special PMLA Court in connection with a Rs 70 crore money laundering case Mumbai: Seeking custody of Ashok Kharat, a Nashik-based astrologer accused of running a money laundering operation by exploiting spiritual faith, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday submitted how through repeated meetings and rituals presented as “religious guidance and business support,” he extorted over Rs 5.6 crore from a businessman. This amount includes travel, including foreign trips costing about Rs 1 crore, a luxury vehicle costing Rs 95 lakh, medical treatment in the US costing Rs 30 lakh, and farmhouse-related expenses…

New Delhi: Delhi govt on Wednesday launched a talent hunt scheme to promote young people across the city in diverse creative fields such as singing and dancing to theatre and digital arts. With a proposed budget of Rs 10 crore, the scheme will offer cash prizes of up to Rs 2.5 lakh and provide a competitive platform for people aged 16 to 35 through a four-stage selection process under seven categories.“The objective of the scheme is also to create an inclusive and accessible platform that encourages diversity, self-employment and self-reliance among talented youth,” chief minister Rekha Gupta said while launching…

GCCs are maintaining a healthy pace of talent expansion, although hiring is becoming more selective Bengaluru: In 2026, GCCs in India are paying higher salary increases than traditional IT services firms, even as compensation patterns become increasingly differentiated, driven by AI-led pay polarisation and a growing emphasis on skills.The sector is registering an average annual salary hike of 9.8%, according to a Zinnov report on compensation, attrition, and hiring trends. Hiring activity remained strong at around 27.4% annually, while average attrition stood at 16%, indicating continued employee movement across the industry.The findings suggest GCCs are maintaining a healthy pace of…

Hyderabad: Madhira Rural police arrested a man on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old woman.According to Wyra ACP Sarangapani, the accused Y Chennarao (30) was arrested in connection with the murder of G Kalpana (28), a resident of Meduru village in NTR district.Police said Kalpana, who worked at a private finance company, went missing on May 15 while travelling to Madhira for work. Based on a complaint filed by her brother, police launched a search operation and later found her body in the Nakshatra Open Venture area near Krishnapuram village.Investigation revealed that the accused and the victim…

Dehydration and reduced water intake are also aggravating related illnesses such as tick fever and kidney complications Dehydration and reduced water intake are also aggravating related illnesses such as tick fever and kidney complicationsAhmedabad: A week ago, an Ahmedabad resident took his labrador for a walk around noon. Within minutes, the otherwise active dog suddenly collapsed and had to be rushed to a veterinary clinic. The veterinarian found the dog’s body temperature to be extremely high and immediately placed him in a tub of cold water to bring down the temperature before administering fluids and medication.In peak summer months, when…

Prayagraj: In a high-voltage drama that lasted more than an hour in Pratapgarh, a 28-year-old woman climbed atop a 20-foot mobile tower near Charu nursing home, Balipur on Wednesday demanding the release of her lover from jail.However, the senior cops were shocked after they came to know that she was the same woman who had lodged an FIR against her lover identified as Ankit Gautam, a resident of Maheshganj under section 69, 352,251(2) of BNS with Kunda police station on April 21 accusing him of having physical relationship under the pretext of marriage.Acting upon the FIR, the police sent Ankit…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Wednesday explored a wider academic and research collaboration with Australia’s James Cook University, with discussions focusing on joint PhD programmes, student and faculty exchanges, and the possibility of establishing an international campus in the state.Higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj said the talks aimed at creating world-class opportunities in the state’s higher education sector and strengthening its position as a major centre for research and innovation.The minister said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed among James Cook University, Fakir Mohan University in Balasore and Berhampur University would open new avenues in marine biotechnology for students and researchers. The…

New Gurgaon police commissioner Sibash Kabiraj acknowledges that traffic is the biggest problem in the cityNew Gurgaon police commissioner Sibash Kabiraj acknowledges that traffic is the biggest problem in the cityNew Gurgaon police commissioner Sibash Kabiraj acknowledges that traffic is the biggest problem in the cityNew Gurgaon police commissioner Sibash Kabiraj acknowledges that traffic is the biggest problem in the cityNew Gurgaon police commissioner Sibash Kabiraj acknowledges that traffic is the biggest problem in the cityNew Gurgaon police commissioner Sibash Kabiraj acknowledges that traffic is the biggest problem in the cityNew Gurgaon police commissioner Sibash Kabiraj acknowledges that traffic is…