Global crude oil prices dropped to a three-month low after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a peace agreement with Iran was close to completion, raising hopes of a full reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The development has boosted expectations of improved global energy supplies and lower fuel costs, particularly for major oil-importing nations such as India. Following Trump’s remarks, Brent crude briefly fell below $85 per barrel before recovering to around $87.50. Prior to the conflict that began in late February, oil prices were trading near $70 per barrel. Markets responded positively to the prospect of…
Author: Aditi
Gold prices were headed for a second consecutive weekly decline as investors assessed the likelihood of higher U.S. interest rates and awaited the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting. Concerns that inflation may remain elevated have continued to weigh on the precious metal, which typically performs better in a low-interest-rate environment. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,227.17 per ounce on Friday, while U.S. gold futures settled 3% higher at $4,238.80. Despite the day’s gains, gold remained down 2.3% for the week, reflecting ongoing pressure from expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep rates elevated for longer. Market sentiment has been influenced…
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire, reaching an estimated net worth of approximately $1.11 trillion following the record-breaking stock market debut of SpaceX. The milestone places Musk far ahead of other wealthy business leaders, including Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bernard Arnault. Musk’s rise has been extraordinary. In January 2020, he ranked only 35th among the world’s richest individuals with a fortune of around $28 billion. However, the rapid growth of Tesla and SpaceX over the following years dramatically increased his wealth. By January 2021, he had overtaken Jeff Bezos to become…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the first edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions in Nice, France, marking a significant milestone in Indo-French cooperation in deep technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Organised by the Government of India under the Ministry of Education, Bharat Innovates 2026 serves as a global platform to showcase India’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem and foster partnerships between Indian deep-tech innovators and international stakeholders. The event highlights India’s advancements across sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, healthcare, energy, advanced manufacturing, mobility, and space technologies. Addressing the gathering, Prime…
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is set to strengthen Bihar’s industrial ecosystem with the establishment of a new Technology Centre at Khizarsarai in Gaya district. Union MSME Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary will jointly lay the foundation stone of the project on June 15, 2026, marking a significant step toward enhancing technological capabilities and industrial growth in the Magadh region. The Technology Centre will be developed with an investment of ₹170 crore, including ₹86 crore for civil infrastructure and ₹84 crore for advanced machinery and equipment. Spread across a…
Over the past twelve years, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its road infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Through sustained investments and policy reforms, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has significantly expanded connectivity, improved logistics efficiency, and strengthened economic growth. A key pillar of this transformation is the Bharatmala Pariyojana, launched in 2017 to enhance freight and passenger movement through the development of 34,800 km of National Highway corridors. By March 2026, projects covering 26,425 km had been awarded, while 22,590 km had been completed, improving connectivity…
A brand-new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic The Odyssey has made its debut exclusively in cinemas, playing ahead of screenings of Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi blockbuster Disclosure Day. The trailer has not yet been officially released online, making theatres the only place where fans can currently view the new footage. Reports from cinema chains and moviegoers confirmed that the trailer began screening alongside Disclosure Day this week. The exclusive rollout has generated significant excitement among film enthusiasts, many of whom have purchased tickets specifically to catch an early glimpse of Nolan’s latest project. The strategy aligns with Nolan’s long-standing…
Comedian Pranit More has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over a viral crowdwork video from one of his stand-up performances, acknowledging what he described as a “lapse of judgement” during the interaction. The controversy began after a clip from a show in Gurugram surfaced online, showing an audience member making derogatory remarks about a woman during a crowdwork segment. The video quickly spread across social media, drawing criticism from users who accused both the audience member and the comedian of normalising misogynistic behaviour. In a statement shared on Instagram, More admitted he should have intervened when the remarks…
Salman Khan grabbed attention at the celebrations marking 25 years of Aamir Khan Productions on Saturday, with his striking new look becoming one of the most talked-about moments of the star-studded event. The actor arrived wearing a black vest, ripped black jeans and a matching leather jacket, but it was his shaved head that immediately caught the attention of fans and photographers. Salman confidently posed for pictures before joining Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor for a series of photographs that quickly went viral on social media. While Salman and Aamir opted for coordinated black outfits, Kareena stood out in a…
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody and setting a new benchmark for the genre at the global box office. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, the film has earned an impressive $911.9 million worldwide. The total includes $358.6 million from domestic markets and $553.3 million internationally, placing it ahead of Bohemian Rhapsody, which concluded its theatrical run with approximately $910.9 million globally. The film’s release in Japan is expected to provide an additional boost, with industry observers suggesting that Michael could…