Conflicting narratives have emerged between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump claimed “very good” and “productive” talks with Tehran after announcing a temporary pause in planned strikes on the region’s energy infrastructure. However, Iranian authorities denied any direct negotiations, accusing Washington of using diplomacy as a cover to “buy time” for military...
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‘Bomb our little hearts out’: Trump sets 5-day window for 15-point Iran deal — what he said
AP file photo US President Donald Trump said on Monday that there were “major points of agreement” with Iran following discussions over the weekend, as the two sides continue talks amid the ongoing conflict.Speaking to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said the negotiations had been productive despite communication challenges.“We have had very, very strong...
Rupee breaches 94 against dollar for first time, closes flat after recovery
The rupee breached the 94-per-dollar mark for the first time ever on Monday but recovered sharply to close flat at 93.53 against the US dollar, instead of ending at a fresh record closing low, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, persistent foreign fund outflows and volatile crude oil prices.At the interbank foreign exchange market,...
Heart disease kills 28.6 lakh Indians every year and yet, treatment is uneven and erratic
On a cold February morning, Jassuram Khanna, a farmer from Sujau village in Chakrata in Uttarakhand, felt a tightness in his chest on his way to the market. After waiting a few minutes, he called his son Suresh to come and take him to the doctor. They hired a private car and went to the...
EC circular with BJP seal? Poll panel calls it ‘clerical error’ in clarification
The Election Commission blamed clerical errors for a letter by the EC being circulated with a BJP seal. Issuing an official clarification, the EC said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) submitted a document bearing the party seal as part of a clarification requested regarding the 2019 guidelines on the publication of criminal antecedents of...
Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch may break $600M Vegas record
Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Manny Pacquiao rematch to break previous $600M ‘Fight of the Century’ record in Las Vegas, Jas Mathur opens up on fight’s preparations (Image via Getty) The high voltage rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao is already generating huge excitement ahead of its planned date on September 19 in Las...
Fragile footing: How India, China face sizeable economic damage from US-Iran war
Asia-Pacific economies entered 2026 on a fragile footing. (AI image) Asia-Pacific economies have entered 2026 on a fragile footing, and the US-Israel-Iran war has exacerbated the risks to GDP growth for economies like China, India, and other major countries in the region, says Moody’s Analytics in its latest report.The global economy has been undergoing a...
Iran reportedly threatening to cut Red Sea cables: What it means for internet users
AI-generated photo for representational purpose Iran has reportedly threatened to damage undersea internet cables in the Red Sea, a move that will have a significant impact on internet speed across multiple countries in the world. Notably, the threat has not been directly confirmed by Iranian officials or major intelligence outlets but several notable Twitter handles,...
Stock market today: Top gainers and losers on NSE and BSE – check full list
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129753796,imgsize-100988,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-98.jpg" alt="Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE & BSE on March 23? Check list" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty plunged sharply on Monday, tracking a brutal global sell-off as the Middle East war deepened into its fourth week, with rising...
Oil price dips! Brent slips below $100 as Trump delays strike on Iranian power plants
Oil prices tumbled sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump ordered a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, easing fears of escalation in the Middle East conflict.Brent crude fell more than 13% during the session, dropping to a low of $96 per barrel after trading above $104...
