R Vaishali (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: History was created on the Mediterranean shores as Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown later this year.Going into the final round, Vaishali’s fate wasn’t entirely in…
In its latest World Economic Outlook report for April 2026, IMF has actually raised the growth forecast for India. (AI image) India’s high growth and low inflation period has been dealt an oil shock. Since the start of the Middle East conflict and US-Iran war, crude oil prices have crossed $100 per barrel, in effect…
Benchmark indices surged sharply on Wednesday, with investors turning bullish as easing oil prices and hopes of renewed US-Iran talks lifted sentiment across sectors.The BSE Sensex jumped 1,263.67 points, or 1.64%, to close at 78,111.24, after rising as much as 1,422.85 points, or 1.85%, during the session. The NSE Nifty climbed 388.65 points, or 1.63%,…
Rishabh Pant in pain (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: It was a worrying moment for Rishabh Pant and Lucknow Super Giants early in their IPL clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday, as the skipper was forced to walk off the field after a painful blow to his elbow.Pant had just come in to bat and…
Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday, with benchmark indices approaching record levels after a strong two-week rally driven by optimism that the global economy may avoid a worst-case fallout from the US-Iran conflict.The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in early trade and was on track to surpass its January record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
MUMBAI: In a big blow to the Mumbai Indians, already reeling after three straight defeats, their former captain and star opener Rohit Sharma is set to miss the team’s fifth match of IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium due to a recurrence of a hamstring injury, TOI has learnt.Rohit sustained the injury…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he would fire him if he continues in the role beyond the end of his mandate.Powell’s term as Fed chair ends in mid-May, and Trump has repeatedly criticised him for not cutting interest rates more aggressively, AFP reported.“I’ll have…
Adhara Perez Sanchez, autistic girl finished primary school at 5, earned a master’s at 11. A young girl from Mexico is drawing global attention for an extraordinary academic journey that began almost as soon as it started. Adhara Perez Sanchez, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of three, rapidly progressed through the education…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was not included in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s starting XI against Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru, but he was named among the Impact Players, meaning he could still come in to bat if needed. His absence at the start comes after he picked up an ankle injury in RCB’s previous match against…
Hyderabad: US-based investment giant Vanguard plans to scale its Hyderabad global capability centre, called Vanguard India, to 1,000 employees by the end of 2026 and to 2,400 by 2029, as the US investment management firm deepens its technology and product capabilities in India.The company launched the India office in Nov 2025 and has already hired…
