US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has instructed the Department of Homeland Security not to get involved in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal assistance or federal property is under threat.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said cities must protect their own state and local property. “Under no…
Saikat Chakrabarti publicly called out Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO claimed he had pushed for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The Indian-origin political strategist called Musk’s comments ‘a lie’ on X.Musk posted on X: “No one pushed harder than me to have the Epstein files released and I’m glad that has finally…
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim will be present at the airport, along with Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, B N Reddy, to receive PM Narendra Modi for his brief but packed visit to Malaysia Feb 7, reports Aradhana Takhtani.The visit is being seen as validation of growing ties between the nations, especially after Anwar’s…
Several factors led to the sudden crash in the prices of the precious metals. (AI image) Trillions wiped out – gold and silver prices crash globally – the headlines from the commodity market on Friday described the volatile nature of the commodity market. Gold and silver have been on a record breaking spree for several…
Two school districts in Alaska have filed a lawsuit accusing the state of failing to meet its constitutional obligation to adequately fund public education, arguing that years of underinvestment have damaged learning conditions and student outcomes.The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and the Kuspuk School District filed the case in Anchorage Superior Court this…
Producer Shailendra Singh, known for backing National Award-winning films like Page 3 and Traffic Signal, has opened up about a long-standing dispute involving Amitabh Bachchan and filmmaker Shoojit Sircar over the unreleased film Shoebite. Singh claimed he had originally developed the story under the title Johnny Walker, which was later renamed Shoebite, and accused Shoojit…
Today is a day to celebrate achievements, but uncertainty may linger in your thoughts. In your personal life, open dialogue will help unravel complex emotions. At work, new doors may open, yet being genuine is essential for advancement. When it comes to finances, tread carefully; avoid hasty decisions. Embrace simplicity and prioritize downtime for a…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that Tehran is not seeking a conflict with the United States, warning that a wider clash would harm all sides. He made the remarks during a phone call on Saturday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to a statement from the Iranian presidency.“The Islamic Republic of Iran has…
Martin Pistorius was diagnosed with locked-in syndrome/ Image: X A South African man who spent more than a decade fully conscious but unable to move or speak has reflected on life after emerging from a condition often described as being “locked inside” his own body. Martin Pistorius, who fell ill as a child and was…
New Delhi: Forty-nine districts across eight states – Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, UP and West Bengal – contribute a major share of construction workers engaged in highway projects across the country, according to a mapping of labour origins carried out by the National Highways Authority of India.In a first-of-its-kind exercise, NHAI has…
With the India–European Union free trade agreement — widely dubbed the “mother of all deals” — now concluded, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the pact would be “compassionate and loving”, ensuring gains for all 28 partners involved, while potentially doubling India’s exports to Europe within five years, PTI reported.Goyal said India…
Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has been conferred the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Music Director for his work in Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan – I. The recognition adds yet another milestone to Rahman’s celebrated career, which spans decades and includes state, national and international honours.Announcing the award, Rahman took to X…
Today, harness your confident communication style to advance your career and plan spontaneous getaways. Be mindful in your relationships; think twice before responding impulsively, and remember that attention doesn’t always equate to genuine affection. On the financial front, focus on necessary expenses and steer clear of lending money. Curiosity takes the driver’s seat today, and…
Mumbai: European aviation regulator EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) suspended its third country operator authorisation of Indian charter operator VSR Ventures more than a year ago, citing a “Level 1” safety finding after the company failed to provide documents and information repeatedly sought in the Sept 2023 Learjet 45 accident in Mumbai.EASA had also…
Recently, Madhu Gottumukkala, the Indian-origin acting director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), came under fire after uploading sensitive government contracting documents into the AI model ChatGPT. The documents were marked “for official use only” and were not meant for public release. They were not classified, but the incident triggered internal security…
New Delhi: The Union health ministry has challenged in Delhi high court its ruling asking Sir Gangaram Hospital to release the frozen semen of an unmarried dead man to his parents.The ministry’s appeal asked two main questions: Can judges create new heirs, other than a spouse, for children conceived after death, and can gametes/sperm be…
New York/New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, have agreed to receive a legal notice from US Securities and Exchange Commission in a civil fraud lawsuit alleging they misled investors about a bribery scheme, according to a court filing. The stipulation is subject to court approval, reports PTI.In a filing in a…
Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela are now parents of three. The couple welcomed twins—a baby boy and a baby girl—on Saturday, a development that was officially confirmed by Chiranjeevi on social media. Announcing the update, Chiranjeevi wrote, “With immense joy and a heart full of gratitude, we are happy to share that @AlwaysRamCharan…
Today’s atmosphere is tranquil, allowing past anxieties to blur while cherished family memories come to the forefront. Whether it’s spontaneous video chats or intimate gatherings, social interactions are vibrant. In relationships, a spirit of empathy and understanding fosters stronger bonds. Professionally, everything aligns seamlessly, calling on learners to ask questions and seek understanding. Old worries…
New Delhi: A quarrel over payment of instalments on a house in Dwarka may have been behind the brutal killing of 24-year-old SWAT commando Kajal Chaudhary.Kajal, who was four months pregnant, was assaulted allegedly by her husband Ankur, a clerk with the ministry of defence, at their home in southwest Delhi’s Mohan Garden on Jan…
