Micron falls 5% in premarket, paring earlier gains amid tech rout

Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty Images Micron Technology’s shares tumbled on Friday, paring gains from earlier in the week after reporting blowout earnings. The memory chipmaker declined nearly 5% in premarket trading as other U.S. semiconductor firms also struggled. Intel was last down just over 3%, Sandisk fell 5%, Arm shed 4%, and Marvell declined 3.7%. Investors remain wary of the…

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Passport application fees hiked from July 1: What it means for Indian travellers planning their next international trip

In a latest update, the government of India has announced plans to revise passport application fees across several categories. The new charges will come into effect from July 1, 2026, making fresh passports, reissues and Tatkal services more expensive than ever. For travellers, a passport is the first travel document needed to explore the world….

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Karumbeswarar Temple: Inside ‘Diabetes Temple’: The ancient Tamil Nadu shrine where devotees believe ants carry away their illness

It’s hard to imagine that visiting a temple can help ease diabetes. But in the quiet village of Koilvenni in Tamil Nadu, thousands of devotees believe that a visit to the ancient Karumbeswarar Temple helps. Popular as India’s “Diabetes Temple,” the Karumbeswarar Temple has gained immense popularity for a unique ritual involving sugar, ants, and…

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5 most common things that attract houseflies in homes and how to keep them away |

Buzzing houseflies are more than just a nuisance; they pose health risks. These persistent pests are drawn to open dustbins, decaying organic waste, and standing water, making your home a breeding ground. Uncovered food and poorly ventilated, warm areas also attract them. Keeping your home clean, sealing waste, fixing leaks, and ensuring good ventilation are…

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Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump

Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, led by a sell-off in technology firms as investors worried that recent jumps in share prices had gone too far. Trading on South Korea’s Kospi was temporarily halted as an 8% fall in the benchmark index triggered a mechanism intended to curb panic selling. The index closed 5.8%…

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