Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Trump took a U-turn on tariffs, putting a pause for 90 days. On Wednesday morning, US markets fluctuated until Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, advising it was an optimal time to purchase stocks. Approximately four hours later, he announced a 90-day tariff suspension, resulting in significant market gains.Criticism poured in after White House aide Margo Martin shared a video where the President referenced substantial financial gains made by executives, specifically mentioning figures of $2.5 billion and $900 million.A social media user, claiming to be a multi-asset trader on X, criticised what appeared to be market manipulation, highlighting a pattern of presidential tweets followed by policy changes that benefited specific individuals financially."Imagine a president tweeting, ‘This is the right time to buy,’ then pausing the tariffs, and later happily saying how his friends made $2.5 billion and $900 million. […]

[ad_1] Catch up on today’s biggest entertainment stories that grabbed everyone’s attention! From Om Puri's wife's confession on the actor having an affair with his househelp before wedding, Abhijeet Bhattacharya taking a jibe at Shah rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone on choosing between Mumbai and Bengaluru; here are the top 5 updates you shouldn't miss from the world of films and stars.Om Puri confessed having an affair with his househelp to his wife before weddingOm Puri's first wife, Nandita Puri, revealed he confessed to having an affair with his house help just a day before their wedding. Despite the shocking admission, the wedding went ahead as planned. Nandita later shared this incident in his biography, highlighting the emotional turmoil she experienced at the time.Rhea Chakraborty shares post with Showik after clean chitRhea Chakraborty shared a heartfelt photo with her brother Showik […]

[ad_1] Shadab Khan and Saqlain Mushtaq (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Pakistan's senior all-rounder Shadab Khan has expressed frustration over repeated allegations of favouritism and promotion due to his relationship with Saqlain Mushtaq, his father-in-law and a mentor appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Saqlain, who has held influential positions within the PCB, including head coach of the national team and a role at the National Cricket Academy, has been accused of favouring Shadab in selection matters.Shadab, who has been part of the Pakistan team for nearly seven years, made a surprise comeback to the T20 squad for the New Zealand tour as vice-captain after being out of the team since the ICC T20 World Cup last year. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!This move has fueled speculation and criticism from former players and critics, suggesting […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Thursday. The Capitals, the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far, have won all three of their matches and currently sit second on the points table.RCB, with three wins and one loss, are placed third.Also See: IPL Live ScoreWhile Bengaluru retained their playing XI, Delhi made one change, bringing in Faf du Plessis in place of Samir Rizvi.After winning the toss, Axar also shared an update on KL Rahul's batting position."We will bowl first. My fingers are fine, protecting it, but if needed, I will bowl all four overs. Faf is fit, he's in and (Sameer Rizvi) Rizzie is out. We've decided on our order and KL will bat in the middle-order," […]

[ad_1] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump The European Union on Thursday announced that it would suspend its retaliatory tariff worth 20.9 billion euros ($23 billion) on US goods for 90 days after American President Donald Trump imposed a pause on levies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged Trump's announcement and confirmed the suspension of new tariffs on US goods for 90 days to facilitate negotiations. She cautioned that countermeasures would be implemented if talks proved unsuccessful.Trump had previously imposed a 20% duty on EU goods as part of his broader tariff strategy against international trading partners, but offered a 90-day negotiation window to resolve trade concerns.Von der Leyen responded positively to Trump's decision to temporarily suspend most US tariffs, though she remained non-committal about the EU's planned countermeasures. “we want to give negotiations […]

[ad_1] Apple has reportedly chartered multiple cargo flights to ship an estimated 1.5 million iPhones, weighing approximately 600 tons, from India to the US, a report has said. This move aimed at ramping up inventory in its home country in an effort to mitigate the potential impact of tariffs previously threatened by US President Donald Trump policies.Citing sources familiar with the matter, news agency Reuters reported that Apple’s motivation was to “beat the tariff.” To facilitate the increased shipments, the company reportedly lobbied airport authorities to reduce customs clearance times at Chennai airport in Tamil Nadu to six hours, down from the previous 30 hours.Also Read: How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump TariffsThis expedited customs process, dubbed a “green corridor,” mirrors a system Apple utilises at certain airports […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: More than 15 years after the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, one of its key accused, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, has been extradited to India from the United States.The Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of convicted terrorist David Coleman Headley arrived in Delhi on a special flight on Thursday.Rana’s extradition marks a major diplomatic and legal milestone in India’s long-standing efforts to bring the conspirators of the 2008 attacks to justice. The NIA had filed a chargesheet against Rana in 2011 and has now taken over his custody for further proceedings.Tahawwur Hussain Rana successfully extradited: NIAIn a detailed statement, the NIA said, “The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday successfully secured the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the mastermind of the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, after years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring the key […]

[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: The iconic yellow jersey will once again be led by its most beloved figure -- none other than MS Dhoni. Chennai Super Kings confirmed on Thursday that current skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2025 due to a fractured elbow, paving the way for Dhoni's dramatic return as captain.The news broke a day ahead of CSK’s much-anticipated home clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, sending fans into an emotional whirlwind. Head coach Stephen Fleming announced the development, stating, “Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the IPL with a fracture on his elbow. MS Dhoni will take over as captain for the rest of the season.”ALSO READ: MS Dhoni to lead CSK for remainder of IPL; Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out with elbow fractureSocial media platforms […]

[ad_1] The Taliban morality police in Afghanistan have detained men and their barbers over hairstyles and others for missing prayers at mosques during the holy month of Ramadan, a UN report said Thursday, six months after laws regulating people's conduct came into effect. The Vice and Virtue Ministry published laws last August covering many aspects everyday life in Afghanistan, including public transport, music, shaving and celebrations. Most notably, the ministry issued a ban on women's voices and bare faces in public. That same month, a top UN official warned the laws provided a "distressing vision" for the country's future by adding to existing employment, education, and dress code restrictions on women and girls. Taliban officials have rejected UN concerns about the morality laws. Thursday's report, from the UN mission in Afghanistan, said in the first 6 months of the laws' […]

[ad_1] K Unnikrishnan, father of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who received Ashok Chakra for his bravery during 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, described the extradition of accused Tahawwur Rana as a “diplomatic success” for India.Speaking to ANI over the phone, K Unnikrishnan said, “There was talk of bringing him back after US consent, he is only one of the links. It is the diplomatic success that India gained after a long time. It is not an end thing or a big achievement; there are a lot of layers that we have to achieve. For a common man, he was a link. He made 231 calls when David Coleman Headley was in India. All the evidence is here. This (Rana) is a learned man who can handle everything alone. Let's see what comes out of this.”Major Sandeep was a part of the national […]