Today offers a chance to shine socially, whether among friends or at work, but be wary of mixed emotions due to differing viewpoints. In personal relationships, strive for understanding instead of putting your partner to the test. The business landscape is looking promising with a surge in orders and responsive clients, but proceed with caution…
MEERUT: After razing at least 17 mosques and other structures in Sambhal, the district administration has escalated its crackdown on “illegal” encroachments by imposing heavy financial penalties on the structures built on government and pond land. On Thursday, tehsildar Dhirendra Pratap Singh announced that violators would face a fine exceeding Rs 75 lakh for six…
Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and poet, was shot and killed on January 7 during a federal immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. She was fatally shot while seated inside her car by an officer from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Within hours, federal officials said the shooting was justified. An investigation was…
At a junction on Anna Salai in Chennai, a car edges past the spot where a traffic light once hung, slows down, curves into a U-turn and merges back without stopping. Almost 1700km away, in Bokaro, drivers approach roundabouts that have never needed signals at all, easing off instinctively. In Kota, the same idea of…
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar continues its historic run at the box office, rewriting record books with every passing week. Since its release on December 5, the Aditya Dhar directorial has become the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in a single language. The spy thriller has collected over Rs 831 crore nett in India and has…
Today marks a refreshing reprieve, inviting mental clarity and delightful connections with loved ones. Family relationships deepen, paving the way for easier romantic dialogues and new friendships for those on the lookout. In professional spheres, clear thinking enhances effective communication, while students seize the opportunity to dive into focused study sessions. The day starts with…
Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy Schmidt, have committed private funding to four ambitious telescope projects that together could reshape modern astronomy. Announced this week, the initiative spans three ground-based observatories and one space telescope, Lazuli, designed to deliver Hubble-like observations using newer technology. The projects will be coordinated by Schmidt…
In a sweeping overhaul of America’s global footprint, President Donald Trump has authorised the withdrawal of US from 66 international organisations, marking one of the most significant retreats from multilateralism in modern history. The pullout is from all major climate-linked global bodies, including India-headquartered International Solar Alliance and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Though…
Candace Owens revives Kanye West tweet while blasting The Daily Wire over treatment and control (Image via Getty) Candace Owens is once again speaking out against The Daily Wire, and this time, she is using an old tweet from Kanye West to make her point. In a new video shared on her personal podcast, Candace…
MEERUT: A 25-year-old wedding caterer was beaten to death and his body set on fire by a teenage auto driver in Meerut after an argument over loud music. The auto driver allegedly assaulted Rohit Kumar with bricks and set his body on fire using engine oil in an attempt to conceal his identity, police said….
Neena Gupta has always been known for her unfiltered honesty, as she’s also broken several stereotypes, taken some bold decisions. Apart from that, Neena is often vocal about her opinions on the conditioning of the society and patriarchy. In a recent interview, as Gupta spoke about marriage and love, she said that in general, men…
With a newfound bravery, today invites you to tackle those daunting projects you’ve been avoiding and explore nearby places. While enthusiasm is high, remember to show patience to prevent misunderstandings, particularly in close relationships where tensions can rise. In the workplace, take on fresh roles, but ensure you plot out your tasks to avoid feeling…
NEW DELHI: Bomb threats were emailed to courts across India Thursday, sparking panic, mass evacuations and multi-state security sweeps before authorities declared them hoaxes. Messages claiming RDX-based IEDs and suicide attacks forced shutdowns in Odisha, Bihar, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, among others, paralysing judicial work.In Bhubaneswar, an email warned judges and…
Minnesota Star Tribune and The Intercept identified the ICE agent, who shot Renee Good dead in Minneapolis triggering a major controversy on whether the firing was unprovoked, as Jonathan Ross, a deportation officer based out of the agency’s field office in St Paul. The reports dug out Ross’s past and revealed that he has been…
KANNUR: A Thalassery sessions court in Kerala sentenced Thursday seven BJP-RSS workers to life imprisonment for the 2008 murder of a CPM functionary, K Latheesh. Additional sessions court judge J Vimal found the seven accused guilty, and awarded them 35 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.4 lakh each. Four other accused…
Padma Shri and Grammy Award winner Shankar Mahadevan has once again underlined the need for honesty and creative freedom in Indian music, this time by backing it with action. The celebrated musician has announced the launch of Goongoonalo, an artist-owned platform set to go live on January 16, aimed at giving musicians a space to…
Seize the day with courage! Make a daring choice and back it up with unwavering effort. Any restlessness at first will fade as your self-assurance builds. In your personal connections, nurture peace and avoid escalating tensions. Success in your career demands perseverance, so ensure you’re well-prepared. Handle your finances with care—now is not the moment…
DHAKA: Bangladesh police have arrested the main accused – an imam of a mosque – in the Dec 18 lynching of Hindu garment factory worker Dipu Chandra Das on blasphemy allegations in Mymensingh, reports Ahsan Tasnim. Yasin Arafat (25), who was arrested from Sarulia under Dhaka’s Demra police station area, had “supervised the attack on…
Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, was reportedly excluded from key planning meetings for the operation to oust Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro because of her past opposition to US military action in the country. Her previous stance cast doubt on her willingness to support the operation, reports Bloomberg. The exclusion became so well-known among…
KOLKATA: Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on multiple Kolkata addresses linked to political consultancy I-PAC escalated into an extraordinary stand-off between the central agency and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday as the latter shadowed the search teams all day, got police to “verify their credentials”, took away files and storage devices, and claimed that their…
