Host America opens FIFA World Cup
read 2 minutes Last update: 13 June 2026 | 3:17 pm First Folarin Balogun scored twice in the first half of the Americans’ historic three-goal haul, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win at the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday night. Christian…
Setting goals to review retirement
People realize that they should have a financial plan, but only a few have one. Instead, there are scattered SIPs, an old fixed deposit, an unreviewed life insurance policy and a feeling that things will work out. That’s not a plan. It is a collection of financial decisions taken at different times, with no thread…
Iran war may cool down as officials say
President Donald Trump said the US is close to signing a deal with Iran to end the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in the coming days. But some of the major objectives that Trump had set for the conflict remain unfulfilled. And while the Trump administration has said its objectives are…
America and Iran signed peace agreement
The United States and Iran indicated on Friday that a deal to end their conflict was close, with a senior US administration official saying a text existed that both sides found acceptable. A spokesman for the country’s Foreign Ministry said Iran’s decision-making bodies were meeting to discuss the memorandum. Pakistan, which has been trying to…
Sensex jumped 1,695 points
Domestic markets rallied sharply on Friday as benchmark Sensex and Nifty recorded their biggest one-day gains in more than two months after oil prices fell amid reports that the US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end their ongoing conflict. The Sensex closed 1,695 points or 2.3 per cent higher at 75,528, while…
Government clears the way for self-driving
India has scrapped the licensing requirement for radar sensors in a bid to make some of the world’s deadliest roads safer, giving automakers free rein to adopt technology that helps cars avoid crashes and drive themselves by sensing nearby objects. The latest data shows that India, the world’s third-largest car market, could see more than…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Star-studded
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off in spectacular fashion on Thursday night when a star-studded opening ceremony took place at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ahead of the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa. The 15 to 20-minute ceremony in front of a packed stadium celebrated Mexico’s rich culture and…
Validity of scheme extended: MF
Under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions 2.0 (CGSMFI 2.0), which was announced in March, loans up to ₹20,000 crore were to be guaranteed by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC). The scheme was originally scheduled to run till June 30 or till the guarantee of ₹20,000 crore is issued by NCGTC –…
Human activities push vermin
According to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) report, human-induced warming could reach a record 1.37 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in 2025 and exceed the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 degrees Celsius benchmark within about four years. The report updates climate indicators to 2025 using more than 40 global datasets. The findings come as…
Trump congratulated Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump (Photo: Reuters) read 1 minute Last update: 11 June 2026 | 12:34 am First US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest serving elected Prime Minister. Modi on Wednesday reached the milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving prime minister with…
