Beijing increasingly controls the marginal barrel of demand – whether it is purchased, stored, released or withheld. For half a century, the global oil market has revolved around two centres of power. The Gulf, led by Saudi Arabia, controlled spare production capacity. The US supplied military protection and financial muscle to Gulf oil. Together, Washington…
SSC CHSL FRTA result 2026 released: Check merit list, cutoff and sliding process SSC CHSL FRTA result 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025. The FRTA notice was issued on August 17, 2026, after the Tier-I result was…
Magnus Carlsen (Image credit: Vineet Ramakrishnan/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in PARIS: Lucas had come to watch chess with his family. His wife was there, so was his young daughter and his 11-year-old son, Marius, who has been playing the game for only about a year.By the time they left the Esports World Cup arena at Paris Expo…
India will need to address structural challenges such as high trade costs, regulatory complexity, infrastructure gaps and barriers to deeper global integration if it is to achieve its ambition of becoming a developed nation by 2047, according to the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) latest Trade Policy Review (TPR) report.The report said India remained the fastest-growing…
Twinkle Khanna is a popular name in the industry; she has worn many hats before becoming the internet’s favourite, who often comes up with household tips.She began her career in Bollywood with the superhit Barsaat, later became a bestselling author with the book “Mrs Funnybones,” and produced the National Award-winning “Pad Man.“These days, she’s just…
Trump administration imposes tariffs Trump slaps 10% tariff on India, no major impact seen | page 23New Delhi: The US Trade Representative has announced 10% additional tariffs on India and several other countries for allowing import of goods using forced labour.The “permanent” levy after a Section 301 probe, which was on expected lines, will replace…
Individuals with a birthday on the Mulank 7 date may feel a strong sense of transformation during the Moon’s transit through Capricorn. This period could bring new insights into career choices and personal relationships. It’s a prime time to evaluate finances and change spending habits, encouraging practicality and responsible decision-making. Look out for significant guidance…
To mark his birthday, actor Dhanush delighted fans by releasing “Alaakaa Loova,” the vibrant first single from his highly anticipated Tamil film OM. The catchy track quickly gained traction across social media platforms and secured a spot in listener playlists within hours of its drop, further boosting anticipation for the movie. ‘Alaakaa Loova’ receives a…
Gupt Navratri may be growing in popularity, but astrologer and spiritual mentor Dr. Jai Madaan says that with the rise in interest has come a rise in confusion. “Every year around this time, I get the same set of questions, and unfortunately, the same set of errors,” she says. “People are enthusiastic, which is wonderful,…
A rough week on Dalal Street wiped out Rs 2.74 lakh crore from the combined market value of nine of India’s 10 most-valued companies, as weak investor sentiment weighed on equities. HDFC Bank took the biggest hit, while Hindustan Unilever stood out as the only company in the top-10 pack to end the week with…
