The clause allows relief in extraordinary circumstances beyond human control, such as war, and frees parties from contractual liability NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict should be treated as a “war” to invoke the ‘force majeure’ clause in public contracts where obligations have been impacted by disruptions, the finance ministry has said.It has allowed govt…
Dutch greenhouse growing tulips In a greenhouse on the outskirts of the Netherlands’ flower-growing regions, rows of tulips bloom in a climate controlled not only by traditional horticultural equipment but also by humming cryptocurrency computers. Instead of allowing heat generated by Bitcoin mining machines to dissipate into the air, farmers and engineers have begun redirecting…
Lokesh Sathyanathan’s 8.21m jump in Fayetteville last month broke his own national record and made him the fourth Indian to win an NCAA Division I title. Now third on India’s all-time list, the feat follows years of injuries and personal loss, with his journey driven by his mother’s last words and his father’s constant presence….
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied in opening trade on Tuesday after a day of massive selloff. Hopes of an early halt to the US-Iran war led to the stock market rebounding. While Nifty50 went above 22,800, BSE Sensex was up over 1,100 points. At…
India on Saturday said it has strongly opposed the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement being incorporated into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) framework, flagging concerns over its systemic implications, PTI reported.The issue was raised at the ongoing 14th ministerial conference (MC14) of the WTO in Yaounde, Cameroon, where Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush…
Brazil’s Neymar (AP /PTI) Brazil have brought Neymar back into their World Cup plans, with the veteran forward earning a dramatic recall to the national squad nearly three years after his last appearance for the Seleção. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the 34-year-old’s inclusion while announcing Brazil’s 26-man squad at a gala event in Rio de…
The University of Mumbai has announced that the registration process for Undergraduate (UG) admissions 2026 will begin from tomorrow, May 6, 2026. Students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official admission portal. The admissions are being conducted for the academic session 2026–27. Courses offered As per the National Education Policy (NEP)…
MUMBAI: Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and State Bank of India on Wed announced a strategic partnership to structure and finance projects, including mergers and acquisitions, acquisitions, and real estate funding for Indian and global clients.The alliance follows new rules by Reserve Bank of India allowing banks to fund corporate acquisitions up to 75% of…
Haryana Board announces HBSE Class 12 result 2026 declaration date HBSE Class 12 result 2026: The Board of School Education Haryana has confirmed that the HBSE Class 12 Result 2026 will be declared on May 14, 2026. The announcement was made by HBSE Chairman Dr Pawan Kumar, who said the result preparation process is progressing…
US inflation rose in line with expectations in February, with further upside risks emerging from the Iran war, a trend that could delay interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, Reuters reported.The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index –the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge– increased 0.4% in February after a 0.3% rise in January, data from…
