KARACHI, Pakistan, June 3 (Reuters) More than 200 inmates escaped from a jail in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi late on Monday when they overpowered prison guards after being allowed to leave their cells following a series of earthquakes, local officials and police said. The jailbreak began just before midnight and continued into the early hours of Tuesday after hundreds of prisoners were allowed into the courtyard of the District Malir prison because of the tremors, Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar

New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI) Gold prices gained Rs 70 to Rs 99,000 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, supported by rupee depreciation, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity climbed Rs 200 to Rs 98,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). Silver prices went up by Rs 100 to Rs 1,00,200 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) on Tuesday. The rupee declined 21 paise to settle at 85.60 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down b

New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) may go for a jumbo rate cut of 50 basis points on Friday to reinvigorate the credit cycle and counterbalance uncertainties, said SBI research report. RBIs rate-setting panel Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will start deliberations on the next bi-monthly monetary policy on June 4 and announce the decision on June 6 (Friday). The central bank reduced the key interest rate (repo) by 25 bps each in February and April, bringing it to 6 per cent.

Hyderabad, Jun 2 (PTI) Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma unfurled National Flag at the Raj Bhavan here on the occasion of state formation day on Monday. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also hoisted the National Flag at the state governments official celebration of formation day organised at the Parade Grounds here. Speaking on the occasion in Raj Bhavan, the Governor wished people of the state and the Telangana people living all over the world. Hailing the progress made by the state in various

New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) Veteran cricket administrator Rajeev Shukla is set to replace Roger Binny as BCCI president in an interim capacity after the latter turns 70 next month, BCCI sources told PTI on Monday. Binny, who had replaced Sourav Ganguly as the Board president in 2022, turns 70 on July 19, crossing the age-limit threshold for a BCCI office-bearer. Shukla, 65, is currently serving as the BCCI vice-president, a post he has held since 2020. He would be the active BCCI chief until fresh el

Mumbai, Jun 2 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty on Monday morning tumbled following weak trends in Asian markets and renewed global trade concerns. Moreover, foreign fund outflows also dented investors sentiment, experts noted. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 762.24 points to 80,688.77 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dropped 212.25 points to 24,538.45. From the Sensex firms, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Titan, Tata C

Mumbai, Jun 2 (PTI) The rupee appreciated by 12 paise to 85.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday on the back of a weak American currency and favourable macroeconomic data that fuelled hope of a further reduction in key interest rate in the RBIs upcoming monetary policy. However, a volatile equity market, outflow of foreign funds and higher crude oil prices amid global trade related uncertainties weighed on the Indian currency, according to forex traders. Analysts also said that mark

WARSAW, Poland, June 2, 2025 (AP) Conservative Karol Nawrocki has won Polands weekend presidential runoff election, according to the final vote count. Nawrocki won 50.89% of votes in a very tight race against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafa Trzaskowski, who received 49.11%. The close race had the country on edge since a first round two weeks earlier and through the night into Monday, revealing deep divisions in the country along the eastern flank of NATO and the European Union. An early exit poll rel

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (AP) President Donald Trump on Friday told Pennsylvania steelworkers hes doubling the tariff on steel imports to 50% to protect their industry, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods. In a post later on his Truth Social platform, he added that aluminum tariffs would also be doubled to 50%. He said both tariff hikes would go into effect Wednesday. Details of Trumps Visit to U.S. Steels Irvin Plant Trump spok

Dhaka, May 30 (PTI) Japan on Friday pledged to provide USD 1.06 billion to Bangladesh for budgetary support, railway upgradation and scholarships as it reiterated full support to Mohammad Yunus-led interim governments reform initiatives amidst protests by political parties in Dhaka over policy issues and election deadline. Japan and Bangladesh exchanged notes under which Tokyo will provide $1.063 billion to Dhaka as support for budget and railway upgradation and grants for scholarships, Yunus pr

NEW YORK (AP): Elon Musk is leaving Washington after a short but turbulent stint in government and getting back to his numerous businesses, each with their own set of issues for the billionaire to address. Start with his electric car company Tesla. While how much Musk accomplished in his role as President Donald Trumps chief cost-cutter is up for debate, its clear his association with right-wing politics damaged Teslas brand and tanked sales. Musks social media platform X, formerly Twitter, need

New Delhi, May 30 (PTI): The CBI has arrested a deputy director of the Enforcement Directorate in Odisha for allegedly taking a Rs 20 lakh bribe from a Bhubaneswar based businessman, officials said Friday. Chintan Raghuvanshi allegedly demanded Rs 5 crore from businessman Ratikanta Rout, who has a stone mining business in Dhenkanal, for giving him relief in an ED case registered against him. The agency conducted a trap operation following inputs that he was allegedly going to take the first inst

Mumbai, May 30 (PTI): Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday, dragged by IT shares and sluggish trends in Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 219 points to 81,414.02 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 53.6 points to 24,780. Investors turned cautious ahead of the release of domestic GDP data, analysts said. From the Sensex firms, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services were among the la

Mumbai, May 30 (PTI) The rupee strengthened by 19 paise to 85.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on the back of lower crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said a firm greenback and volatile stock markets capped the rupees gain even as market participants stayed cautious ahead of the release of domestic GDP data. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 85.35 and gained further to trade at 85.29 against the greenback in initial de

Mumbai, May 29 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday after two days of decline, mirroring a rally in global markets as a US court blocked President Donald Trumps reciprocal tariffs. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 320.70 points or 0.39 per cent to settle at 81,633.02. During the day, it jumped 504.57 points or 0.62 per cent to 81,816.89. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 81.15 points or 0.33 per cent to 24,833.60. Among Sensex firms, IndusInd Bank climbed 2.41 per

NEW YORK, May 28 (Reuters) A U.S. trade court blocked President Donald Trumps tariffs from going into effect in a sweeping ruling on Wednesday that found the president overstepped his authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports from U.S. trading partners. The Court of International Trade said the U.S. Constitution gives Congress exclusive authority to regulate commerce with other countries that is not overridden by the presidents emergency powers to safeguard the U.S. economy. The

Mumbai, May 29 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday after two days of decline, mirroring a rally in Asian markets amid positive developments on the US tariffs front. Also, foreign fund inflows drove equity markets higher. The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex jumped 504.57 points to 81,816.89 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 137.25 points to 24,889.70. From the Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Service

WASHINGTON (AP): Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure, announced Wednesday evening, marks the end of a turbulent chapter that included thousands of layoffs, the evisceration of government agencies and reams of litigation. Despite the upheaval, the billionaire entrepreneur struggled in the unfamiliar environment of Washington, and he accomplished far less than he

Jaipur, May 28 (PTI) Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot on Wednesday said that senior citizens form the bedrock of the nation, and stressed the importance of fostering a society where the elderly are not only supported but also regarded as valued members of the community. Gehlot said that the state government is committed to empowering elderly citizens and making them self-reliant through a range of welfare programmes. Speaking at a state-level workshop focused on t

New Delhi, May 28 (PTI) Flagging a reported drop in the share of passenger cars in the overall auto sales, the Congress on Wednesday claimed that it points to most Indians being locked out of the consumption economy, growing inequality, stagnant incomes and weak investment. Congress general secretary in-charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh shared a media report which claimed that while the middle class is increasingly unable to transition from two-wheelers to entry-level cars, the sport utilit

DHAKA, Bangladesh, May 28, 2025 (AP) Tens of thousands of students and youths from a leading Bangladeshi political party rallied in the capital, Dhaka, on Wednesday, calling for a general election in December as discontent grows with the interim government appointed after the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August. Activists from three groups linked to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, or BNP, headed by former prime minister Khaleda Zia gathered on the streets outside its party

Mumbai, May 28 (PTI) Stock markets declined for the second straight day on Wednesday with benchmark Sensex falling by 239 points dragged by losses in FMCG major ITC. The 30-share BSE barometer declined 239.31 points or 0.29 per cent to settle at 81,312.32. During the day, it lost 307.61 points or 0.37 per cent to 81,244.02. The 50-issue NSE Nifty dropped 73.75 points or 0.30 per cent to close at 24,752.45. Analysts said the key indices remained largely range-bound ahead of the monthly expiry on

Limerick (Ireland), May 28 (The Conversation) While ageing is inevitable, ageing well is something we can influence. Its not just about the number of candles on your birthday cake its whether youve got the puff to blow them out, the balance to carry the cake and the memory to remember why youre celebrating. As we age, our bodies change. Muscle mass shrinks, bones weaken, reaction times slow. But that doesnt mean were all destined for a future of walking frames and daytime TV. Ageing well isnt a

Nottingham (UK), May 28 (The Conversation) Despite living in an age of dietary abundance, vitamin B12 deficiency is on the rise. One major culprit? Our growing reliance on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) those convenient, calorie-dense and nutrient-poor products that dominate supermarket shelves. While they might fill us up, theyre fuelling a global epidemic of hidden hunger. This refers to a lack of essential micronutrients including B12, folate, iron and zinc, even when people consume enough (or

NEW DELHI, May 28 (Reuters) Global makers of surveillance gear have clashed with Indian regulators in recent weeks over contentious new security rules that require manufacturers of CCTV cameras to submit hardware, software and source code for assessment in government labs, official documents and company emails show. The security-testing policy has sparked industry warnings of supply disruptions and added to a string of disputes between Prime Minister Narendra Modis administration and foreign co

Mumbai, May 28 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty dropped in early trade on Wednesday, dragged by ITC amid stake sale reports. The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex declined 200.32 points to 81,351.31 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 61.2 points to 24,765. From the Sensex firms, ITC, IndusInd Bank, Nestle, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries and Maruti were among the laggards. ITC dropped over 3 per cent amid reports that British American Tobac

New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions that the name of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is not misused and his name be included in the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act. A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih dismissed the plea, saying no fundamental right of the petitioner is affected. The petitioner, Dr. Pankaj Phadnis, sought directions that the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, do co

New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) Gold prices declined Rs 800 to Rs 98,500 per 10 grams, bringing an end to its four-day rally, in the national capital on Tuesday amid a fall in precious metal rates globally, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.5 per cent purity depreciated Rs 800 to Rs 98,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had closed at Rs 98,800 per 10 grams in the previous market session. Additionally, silver prices plunged Rs 1,370 to Rs 99,000 per kg (incl

Mumbai, May 27 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent on Tuesday, snapping the two-day rally after profit-taking in banking, IT and auto shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 624.82 points or 0.76 per cent to settle at 81,551.63, in a volatile session. During the day, the barometer tanked 1,054.75 points or 1.28 per cent to 81,121.70. The 50-issue NSE Nifty declined 174.95 points or 0.70 per cent to 24,826.20. Investors turned cautious ahead of the release of

Melbourne, May 27 (The Conversation) Anxiety affects one in five Australian men at some point in their lives. But the condition remains highly stigmatised, misunderstood and under-diagnosed. Men are around half as likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder compared to women. Some feel pressure to be fearless and hide their emotions. Others simply dont understand or have the language to describe anxiety symptoms. This has serious consequences. Our latest research shows young men are turning

New Delhi, May 27(PTI) Bengaluru is among the top 12 global technology hubs with a tech workforce in the IT city crossing the 1 million mark, according to CBRE. Real estate consultant CBRE has released a report, Global Tech Talent Guidebook 2025, which highlights global tech talent dynamics across 115 markets. The report evaluates these markets based on the availability, quality, and cost of tech talent and classifies them into three categories: Powerhouse (12 markets with large, deep, and highl

Mumbai, May 27 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Tuesday, after two days of rally, dragged lower by IT stocks and weak Asian market trends. The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex dropped 460.38 points to 81,716.07 in early trade. The NSE Nifty declined 162.05 points to 24,839.10. Later, the BSE benchmark traded 627.86 points lower at 81,548.59, and the Nifty quoted 178 points down at 24,807.95. Investors turned cautious ahead of the release of industrial

Vitamin D might be doing more than just supporting bone health it could also help the body age slower, according to a new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Medical College of Georgia. The study, published this month in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals that taking vitamin D supplements may protect against biological aging by slowing the shortening of telomeres, the tiny caps on DNA that naturally erode as people grow older. Conducted as part of a n

KATHMANDU, Nepal, May 27, 2025 (AP) Using xenon gas treatment and the latest technology is making climbing Mount Everest not just faster but also better for the environment, cutting down garbage and waste, a renowned mountain guide said Monday. Lukas Furtenbach took a team of British climbers, who left London on May 16, to scale the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak on May 21. They returned home two days later, in one of the fastest ascents on record of the worlds highest peak, including the climb

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD, May 27 (Reuters) A little after 8:00 pm on May 8, red flares streaked through the night sky over the northern Indian city of Jammu as its air-defence systems opened fire on drones from neighbouring Pakistan. The Indian and Pakistani militaries have deployed high-end fighter jets, conventional missiles and artillery during decades of clashes, but the four days of fighting in May marked the first time New Delhi and Islamabad utilized unmanned aerial vehicles at scale against

New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has issued fresh guidelines to determine vigilance angle in cases of misconduct by government employees, including those in public sector banks and insurance companies, officials said on Monday. The move is aimed at ensuring more clarity about the vigilance angle in cases of irregularities and corruption, they said. In a recent master circular, the probity watchdog has enlisted certain misconducts specifically in public sector banks

Adelaide, May 26 (The Conversation) Youve probably heard the terms abs and core used in social media videos, Pilates classes, or even by physiotherapists. Given they seem to refer to the same general area of your body, you might have wondered what the difference is. When people talk about abs, theyre often referring to the abdominal muscles you can see. Conversely, the term core is used to describe a broader group of muscles in the context of function, rather than aesthetics. While abs and core

NEW DELHI May 26, 2025 (AP) Kerala on Monday issued a high alert along its coastal areas and asked fishermen not to venture near the site of an accident where a container ship carrying hazardous cargo sank off its coast in the Arabian Sea. The Liberia-flagged MSC ELSA 3 was sailing between the Indian ports of Vizhinjam and Kochi when it sank about 38 nautical miles off Kerala early Sunday. All 24 crew members were rescued, Indias defense ministry said. Indian coast guard rescues foreign nationa

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over completion of 11 years of his being in office in the centre, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Modi government has ruined the country. Kharge stated that their promise of good days has turned out to be a dreadful dream. He stated that a promise of doubling farmers income was not fulfilled, so they had to eat rubber bullets, whereas womens security is currently in tatters. Mallikarjun Kharge furthe

New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the decision to conduct a caste census, the Congress on Monday took a swipe at him and posted videos of him from last two years criticising the opposition partys demand for such a survey. Prime Minister Modi asserted on Sunday that caste enumeration is a step towards bringing into the mainstream of development those left behind, as he emphasised that his government does not believe in caste politics but in the empowerment of

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 26, 2025 (AP) ASEANs will forge a common front to face challenges including economic headwinds from U.S. tariffs and a four-year civil war in Myanmar, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday. Opening an annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Anwar said he has sought a unified bloc meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the tariffs. Officials are hopeful it could happen later this year. Malaysia is the current chair of ASE

Mumbai, May 26 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday following news that India has become the fourth largest economy in the world. Moreover, early arrival of monsoon, the Reserve Bank announcing a record Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY25 and US President Donald Trump delaying 50 per cent EU tariffs to July 9 also added to the optimism of the market, experts said. The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex jumped 562.31 points to 82,283.39 in e

CHERNIHIV REGION, Ukraine, May 23 (Reuters) Russia and Ukraine each released 390 prisoners on Friday and said they would free more in the coming days, in what is expected to be the biggest prisoner swap of the war so far. The agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners each was the only concrete step towards peace to emerge last week from the first direct talks between the warring sides in more than three years, when they failed to agree a ceasefire. Both sides said they had each released 270 soldier

May 23 (Reuters) Harvard University sued the Trump administration on Friday over its decision to revoke the Ivy League schools ability to enroll foreign students, ratcheting up White House efforts to conform practices in academia to President Donald Trumps policies. In a complaint filed in Boston federal court, Harvard called the revocation a blatant violation of the U.S. Constitution and other federal laws, and had an immediate and devastating effect on the university and more than 7,000 visa

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 (AI News) US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Apple, threatening a 25% tariff on iPhones not manufactured within the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that devices sold in America must be made domestically, not in India or anyplace else. If that is not the case, a tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the US, Trump posted. The statement triggered an immediate market reaction. Accordi

Mumbai, May 23 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Friday, propelled by buying in market heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ITC. After a flat start to the trade, the 30-share BSE benchmark bounced back and surged 769.09 points or 0.95 per cent to settle at 81,721.08. During the day, it jumped 953.18 points or 1.17 per cent to 81,905.17. The NSE Nifty rallied 243.45 points or 0.99 per cent to 24,853.15. From the Sensex firms, Eternal, Po

Mumbai, May 23 (PTI) The rupee snapped its three-day losing streak and settled for the day higher by 70 paise at 85.25 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, on a sharp fall in the dollar index and surge in domestic equities, amid rise in risk appetite for riskier assets. Forex traders said, the rupee which had lost 53 paise in the last three trading sessions, settled with significant gains on Friday largely supported by the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. Howev

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 23 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday stated that he had been a victim of the raids conducted by the ED (Enforcement Directorate), accusing the probe agency of being a weapon of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a press conference, Raut spoke on the Supreme Court rapping ED over the TASMAC raids in Tamil Nadu. What is new here? I am a victim too (of ED). I have been through that, there are several others like meED is a weapon

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 (AP) The Trump administration revoked Harvard Universitys ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. The Department of Homeland Security announced the action Thursday, saying Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators to assault Jewish students on campus. It also accused Harv

Dhaka/New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) Bangladeshs interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus mulls resignation as he finds it difficult to work because political parties failed to reach a common ground, BBC Bangla service reported at midnight on Thursday quoting student-led National Citizen Party chief Nahid Islam. We have been hearing news of sirs (Yunus) resignation since this morning. So I went to meet sir to discuss that issue . . . He said he is thinking about it. He feels that the situation