A Roland Garros insider, Gilles Jourdan, recently claimed Rafael Nadal appeared more authentic and approachable than Roger Federer during their careers. Speaking to L’Équipe, Jourdan said Federer seemed focused on business and money, while Nadal built stronger relationships at the tournament. Despite the criticism, Federer remains one of tennis’ greatest champions and a billionaire through endorsements and investments.
A grocery shopkeeper in Delhi transformed an empty space under a metro bridge into an open-air school for underprivileged children. This initiative, born from a simple act of teaching two children, has since educated hundreds, relying on donations and volunteer teachers. The school provides routine and aspiration, demonstrating that education can flourish in unexpected places.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCL Technologies dropped nearly 2%, while Tech Mahindra slipped more than 1%. The declines pushed the Nifty IT index down by over 2%, making it the worst-performing sectoral index on the NSE.
Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a public holiday to conserve fuel amid escalating Middle East tensions impacting global oil supplies. This move, alongside similar measures in other Asian nations like Thailand and Myanmar, aims to mitigate potential shortages. Motorists in Sri Lanka now face fuel rationing, a stark reminder of past economic struggles.
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is set to be discharged from Lilavati Hospital today after a month-long recovery from a minor brain hemorrhage. Admitted in mid-February, the 90-year-old legend underwent a Digital Subtraction Angiography procedure and has shown significant improvement. His family, including Salman Khan, has been by his side throughout his hospital stay.
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to take cues from crude oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.
Ghaziabad Police uncovered a sophisticated cross-border espionage ring using a WhatsApp group. Suspects, including youths from different religions, installed solar-powered CCTVs at Delhi Cantonment and filmed critical infrastructure in Mumbai for Pakistani handlers. This new modus operandi, focusing on blending in, highlights a dangerous shift in intelligence operations.
North Korean hackers are increasingly posing as remote IT workers to infiltrate companies in Europe, mirroring a scheme previously identified in the United States. Cybersecurity experts warn that these operatives use stolen identities and AI tools to secure high-paying tech jobs, with some individuals even attending interviews on behalf of others.
Thousands of tourists were rescued after being stranded by heavy snowfall near Atal Tunnel and in Lahaul-Spiti. A joint operation by police and BRO worked tirelessly to guide over 1,000 vehicles back to Manali. The region experienced significant snowfall, causing road blockages and a sharp drop in temperatures, with more weather alerts issued.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened flat in trade on Tuesday after a day of gains. While Nifty50 was near 23,400, BSE Sensex was down around 50 points.
Middle East conflict intensifies, driving oil prices higher as fears of supply disruptions mount. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely disrupted, impacting production and leading to calls for strategic reserve releases. Analysts warn of further price hikes if tensions persist, potentially impacting global economies.
Pakistan airstrikes have struck a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Hundreds have died and many more are injured. Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of deliberately targeting civilians. Pakistan denies this, stating strikes hit militant infrastructure. Cross-border clashes continue, raising regional security concerns. Both nations present conflicting casualty figures.
The US Department of Commerce has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have restricted American AI chip companies like Nvidia and AMD from exporting their products without US approval. This move offers significant relief to these companies, as the withdrawn proposal aimed to implement a tiered approval system for advanced AI chip shipments.
