Senator Warren urges Trump administration to stop $1.6T federal student loan sale Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is leading efforts to halt discussions about selling the federal student loan portfolio, valued at $1.6 trillion, to private companies. ABC News reports that Senator Warren sent a bicameral letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Treasury Secretary…
Malayalam action thriller ‘Kattalan’, starring Antony Varghese in the lead role, is set for release on this day.Directed by debutant Paul George, the film has already generated strong buzz among audiences due to its reported links with the world established in ‘Marco’ as some shots were teased in the trailer and also the actors in…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on late Friday said efforts were underway to achieve a “historic peace” between Israel and Lebanon following a three-week ceasefire extension, while accusing Hezbollah of attempting to derail the process.In his first remarks since the truce extension, Netanyahu said he had held an “excellent conversation” with US President Donald Trump,…
On November 29, Venus, the planet of love and desire, moves into Anuradha Nakshatra, nestled in the deep waters of Scorpio. Anuradha is ruled by Saturn, a planet known for discipline, karma, and restraint. When Venus meets Saturn in the intense terrain of Scorpio, emotional waters run deep—and sometimes dangerously so. This transit is not…
DHAKA: One of Muhammad Yunus’s top aides on home affairs resigned from the interim government in the aftermath of mob violence in major cities of Bangladesh, including in Dhaka, following the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi on December 18, six days after he was shot in the head. Officials said the resignation of…
College Subject Date (Range) College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur Medicinal Chemistry I – Practical December 29–31, 2025 Physical Pharmaceutics II – Practical December 29–31, 2025 College of Pharmacy, Kannur Medical College, Anjarakandy Medicinal Chemistry I – Practical December 29–31, 2025 Physical Pharmaceutics II – Practical December 29–31, 2025 Crescent College of Pharmaceutical…
Samrat Choudhary (File photo) NEW DELHI: Samrat Choudhary has been chosen as Bihar’s new chief minister, becoming the first BJP leader to assume the post in the state after Nitish Kumar stepped down to move to the Rajya Sabha. His elevation marks a landmark political transition in Bihar, where Nitish Kumar had remained the dominant…
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday defended the India-US bilateral trade agreement in the Lok Sabha, saying India had “successfully safeguarded” its sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture and dairy, after nearly a year of negotiations between the two sides. “As the Members of the House are aware, since Prime Minister Narendra…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has been in the industry for around 25 years now. The actress known for a long list of movies like ‘Omkara’, ‘Jab We Met’, ‘Chameli’ and many more isn’t just loved for her characters onscreen, but Kareena’s charm reflects even off screen. While her candid comments and expressions in interviews become memes…
Lizards getting into homes is a regular problem, especially in places that are warm and humid. Insects, wetness, and calm places where they may hide are what usually bring them inside. There are chemical repellents, but many people choose natural ones that are safer for families with kids and pets. Some plants smell strong or…
China and the United States kicked off their latest round of trade talks in Malaysia on Saturday, as the world’s two largest economies attempt to prevent further escalation of a costly tariff dispute. “The Chinese and US delegations convened on Saturday morning for talks on economic and trade issues,” official Xinhua news agency reported, as…
There are 50 states in the United States, but only four begin with the letter A. These states are absolutely stunning and are among the biggest travel attractions in the country. Despite sharing the same first letter, these states could not be more different. While one is known for its towering glaciers, the other for…
AI generated image for representation This year, or in February 2025 to be precise, Andrej Karpathy, the former director of AI at Tesla and a founding member of OpenAI, gave the technology world a new word — Vibe Coding. Karpathy came up with the word to represent how AI can let some programmers “forget that…
Lakshya Sen secures his first Australian Open Super 500 title. (Image: Badminton Photo/X) Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen secured his first title of the 2025 season by defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight games 21-15, 21-11 at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament on Sunday. The 24-year-old Commonwealth Games champion took just 38 minutes to clinch…
Hyderabad candidate held in police custody after being caught with hidden mobile phone A mobile phone hidden inside a school washroom flush tank has landed an 18-year-old NEET re-test candidate in police custody in Hyderabad.The candidate was allegedly caught using the phone to search for answers during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination…
When children spend long stretches with fast-moving, highly stimulating content, the brain can get used to constant novelty. Over time, that can make slower, everyday tasks feel harder to tolerate. The evidence here is still evolving, but the pattern is worrying enough to deserve attention. Research has increasingly pointed to a pattern: certain kinds of…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Change is a constant variable in daily life. People change in their personal lives, their careers, their relationships, and their environment. Some changes are planned, some just come out of the blue. People often try to control the outcome or fight situations that are not what they expect….
𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 (X-Cricbuzz) “Picture abhi baaki hain,” says Biju Nair. The former Services team coach has watched Aaron George from close quarters and, on a sun-drenched Wednesday afternoon in Harare, he saw another important chapter being written. India were chasing 311 in the U-19 World Cup semifinal on the back of twin hundreds from Afghanistan’s…
Prabowo said that because PM Modi’s programmes worked, he quipped that he was “very happy” there was “no copyright” on them. NEW DELHI: The banquet burst into applause and praise as a light-hearted remark by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stole the spotlight. Addressing the gathering, the Indonesian President praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in…
Google is said to be in talks with the Department of War (previously Department of Defense) to bring its powerful Gemini AI models into the heart of the US military. However, according to a report from The Information (via news agency Reuters), the tech giant is insisting on strict contract terms to ensure the technology…
