Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as US-Iran talks offset geopolitical jitters

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh hopes of possible US-Iran peace talks against lingering geopolitical risks and elevated oil prices, while technology shares lent support to key regional indices.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1 per cent to 59,485.54, driven by strong gains in technology counters. As per…

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‘Would faint on set’: When Rishi Kapoor went through depression as ‘Qurbani’ overshadowed ‘Karz’, admitted failure shook his confidence | Hindi Movie News

‘Karz’, starring Rishi Kapoor, released over four decades ago and today, it is remembered for its music and unique storyline, although it turned out to be a flop during it’s release. The film was directed by Subhash Ghai and the setback deeply affected Rishi Kapoor. He later described this phase as one of “deep depression.”…

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Bahrain Airport starts gradual flight resumption after weeks of shutdown; Gulf Air announces limited services

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has announced plans of gradual resumption of flights. This comes after the reopening of Bahrain’s airspace as announced by its Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) at the Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry. It is a preparation for phased recovery, after weeks of disruption…

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Vikrant Massey reveals he took a break from movies for his son Vardaan out of paternal guilt: ‘Didn’t know it will become national news’ |

When Vikrant Massey announced in December 2024 that he was “returning home” and stepping away from work, the news caught many off guard. His statement quickly led to widespread speculation, with discussions ranging from the challenges faced by outsiders in the film industry to the ongoing nepotism debate. However, the actor later revealed that the…

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Minimum wage hike may send many out of EPFO net

NEW DELHI: The increase in minimum wages in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Haryana may result in several workers getting out of the provident fund net as the current wage ceiling for mandatory contribution to Employees Provident Fund Organisation is Rs 15,000 a month.Amid labour protests, the UP govt has increased the minimum wage…

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‘Saari nazar utaar denge’: PSL CEO wards off ‘evil eye’ for Pakistan’s Babar Azam, video goes viral – Watch | Cricket News

A light moment involving Salman Naseer and Babar Azam went viral after Peshawar Zalmi’s win over Quetta Gladiators, with the PSL CEO seen performing a gesture to ward off the ‘evil eye’ for the Zalmi captain.Meanwhile, on the field, Peshawar Zalmi extended their lead at the top of the table and strengthened their position with…

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“Our future is not a game”: Students enraged over CBSE’s Class 12 evaluation, say OSM turned checking into a ‘lottery’

CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system has sparked concern among Class 12 students, who allege that blurred scans and technical inconsistencies may have affected evaluation accuracy. While the Ministry of Education maintains that the digital process is secure and efficient, growing student complaints highlight fears over fairness, transparency, and the reliability of technology-driven board exam assessment. Days…

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Afcat 02/2026 Notification: AFCAT 02/2026 applications begin May 20 for 300-plus Indian Air Force vacancies; check details here

Indian Air Force opens AFCAT 02/2026 applications for 300-plus posts across multiple branches Indian Air Force releases AFCAT 02/2026 notification for Flying and Ground Duty posts Indian Air Force opens AFCAT 02/2026 applications for 300-plus posts across multiple branches Indian Air Force releases AFCAT 02/2026 notification for Flying and Ground Duty posts Indian Air Force…

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