The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, as investors geared up for a slew of mega-cap earnings and a Federal Reserve update on interest rate policy later this week. Both indexes hit their highest levels in more than a week and registered their longest string of advances since
The United States on Tuesday announced a multi-day air exercise in West Asia, stepping up its military presence in the region as tensions with Iran continue to rise. As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, the US military is stepping up its presence in the West Asia, announcing a large-scale air exercise aimed at demonstrating
Minnesota’s chief federal judge has summoned the acting director of US ICE, Todd Lyons, to appear in court Friday to explain why the agency has repeatedly failed to comply with multiple court orders. Minnesota’s chief federal judge has ordered the acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, to appear in court
US consumer confidence has slumped to its lowest level in over a decade, falling below even the depths of the Covid pandemic, as rising worries over inflation, jobs and tariffs fuel fresh fears of a looming recession. Americans are growing increasingly pessimistic about the US economy, despite Donald Trump’s claims that his tariff policies are
Poverty in Britain remains stubbornly high, with more than one in five people now living in deprivation, a new report has warned. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said hardship is set to deepen further unless the government takes stronger action before the end of the current parliament. Poverty in Britain remains at record levels, with around
A major heatwave across Australia’s southeast stoked bushfires, forced hundreds of residents in rural towns to evacuate and brought recordbreaking temperatures, with Melbourne recording its hottest day in nearly 17 years. A major heatwave across Australia’s southeast stoked bushfires, forced hundreds of residents in rural towns to evacuate and brought record-breaking temperatures, with Melbourne recording
In a significant political and religious outreach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan, the influential seat of the Ravidassia community, on February 1. Dera Sachkhand Ballan head Sant Niranjan Dass meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on December 5, 2025. (HT Photo) The visit coincides with the 649th
Reaffirming his government’s resolve to protect Punjab’s interests, chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday hit out at the Union government for its “step-motherly” treatment and alleged that conspiracies were being hatched to snatch the state’s rightful claims. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann taking the salute during the 77th Republic Day function in Hoshiarpur. (HT Photo) Addressing
The Haryana government on Tuesday appointed 1990-batch IAS officer Sudhir Rajpal as the additional chief secretary (ACS) for home, jails, criminal investigation, and administration of justice. Rajpal will retain his current charge of the environment, forests, and wildlife department. The Haryana government on Tuesday appointed 1990-batch IAS officer Sudhir Rajpal as the additional chief secretary
In a departure from the usually contentious rhetoric surrounding the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday struck a conciliatory note, describing Haryana as a “brother” and calling for a solution through sustained dialogue. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing the joint press conference as his Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini