Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein (Images/Agencies) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told a US House panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein that his meetings with the disgraced financier were a ‘grave error in judgment’, as lawmakers reviewed his past association with the convicted sex offender.In a written opening statement released to reporters, Gates said he ‘should never have…
US President Donald Trump. (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that the United States had secretly facilitated the movement of millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s knowledge, describing it as a covert operation that Tehran was learning about only now.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office,…
As the world continues to feel the heat of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, India’s refiners have swiftly secured enough crude oil and LPG supplies to last till the upcoming weeks.According to sources cited by Reuters, Indian refiners have built up sufficient crude inventories to meet demand through at least August. On the…
CJP education manifesto targets paper leaks, proposes reforms for students PUNE: Stating that there was nothing wrong with forming a political party after a public movement, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), announced that the launch of an education manifesto during their protest in Pune on ThursdayResponding to questions about comparisons with…
Hollywood star Zac Efron is constructing a private eco-haven in Australia’s Tweed Valley rainforest. This off-grid, zero-waste residence, dubbed Futurecave, is being built with hemp and natural materials, aiming to be the healthiest home on Earth. Efron’s commitment to sustainability and his growing ties to Australia are evident in this ambitious project. Zac Efron is…
India’s one of the most ambitious high-speed rail networks could soon bring Mumbai and Hyderabad much closer. In a recent update, the proposed Mumbai–Pune–Hyderabad Bullet Train Corridor has taken a major step forward. As per official reports, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is completed. If the plan gets a nod, the corridor could reduce travel…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer S Sreesanth has urged teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to remain focused on cricket and avoid getting distracted by professional managers following his rapid rise to fame. The 15-year-old prodigy recently earned a place in India’s squads for the tours of Ireland and England, becoming the…
Across the world, cities are confronting a common challenge. As populations grow and development intensifies, urban areas are becoming hotter, noisier and increasingly disconnected from nature. Concrete surfaces absorb heat, biodiversity declines, and green spaces often struggle to keep pace with expansion. In response, an unconventional form of afforestation pioneered in Japan is gaining global…
Kerala health authorities have stepped up surveillance and contact-tracing measures after a 43-year-old man from Kozhikode district tested positive in a preliminary screening for Nipah virus (NiV), a highly fatal zoonotic disease that has caused multiple outbreaks in the state over the past decade.The patient, a businessman from Feroke, is currently on ventilator support at…
A Google Maps navigation error allegedly led four UP Police recruitment aspirants 59 km away from their examination centre, causing them to miss the exam. The incident has sparked concerns about reliance on digital maps and prompted calls for QR-coded admit cards. For most of the aspirants in India, a government exam is not merely…
The much-awaited trailer of Welcome To The Jungle, the third instalment of the beloved Welcome franchise, is finally out and has received a warm response. Akshay Kumar is an absolute show stealer, with his reunion with Suniel Shetty being a major highlight. The film releases in cinemas on June 26, 2026. The trailer of the…
For most of the year, people picture Ladakh as a place of harsh, dramatic landscapes and endless stretches of barren rock. When winter hits, it turns into a frozen desert. Temperatures drop way below freezing, completely cutting off plenty of villages from the rest of the world. But then spring comes in, and it feels…
The rollout and first flight of the India-assembled C-295 aircraft from Tata Advanced Systems’ facility in Vadodara marks a major milestone for India’s aerospace sector. The plant, inaugurated in October 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, is at the heart of the $3.5 billion C-295 programme signed between India…
Love has inspired poetry, fuelled wars, launched lifelong partnerships and broken countless hearts. It can feel overwhelming, irrational and impossible to explain. Yet some of the most important clues about why humans fall in love did not emerge from studies of couples, philosophers or poets. Instead, they came from a small brown rodent scurrying through…
BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: BJP leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday claimed he was aware of alleged misuse and theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, but said he was not in a position to disclose details at present.Speaking to reporters at his…
NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. When Mexico step out at the iconic Estadio Azteca against South Africa on June 11 to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they will do so in front of a football world that has been holding its breath for four years since Lionel Messi and Argentina’s stunning…
UP Polytechnic Answer Key 2026 out; candidates can download response sheets and challenge answers online NEW DELHI: The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh has officially released the provisional answer key for the UP Polytechnic entrance exam today, June 11, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the state-level entrance examination can now access and download their…
Amid the ongoing debate around the portrayal of women in films triggered by the ‘Peddi’ controversy, veteran actress Madhoo has candidly admitted that her 1991 blockbuster ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ glorified eve-teasing. She even acknowledged the fact that the same content, if released today, would be socially and legally unacceptable. Madhoo reflects on rape scenes and…
“Just five more minutes.” Every parent has heard this at least a hundred times. It starts small. One more Youtube video, one more game level, one more reel. And before you know it, dinner is getting cold on the table, homework hasn’t been touched, and asking your child to put the phone down has turned…
TMC MP with Vice President NEW DELHI: After resigning from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik said he stepped down after considering that the West Bengal “mandate was in favour of BJP”. Baraik, the third TMC parliamentarian to quit this week, also said he would do “as the chief minister…
