Small plane slams into Beijing landmark CITIC tower A car-sized aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the 108-storey CITIC Tower, on Friday, according to two bystanders cited by Reuters.Police sealed off roads around the building, also known as China Zun, and prevented passersby from filming the scene.The CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, is…
Paris recorded a June high of 40.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Health authorities across Europe remained on high alert Friday as an unprecedented heatwave continued to sweep across the continent, forcing governments to introduce emergency measures ranging from alcohol restrictions and event cancellations to transport advisories.Scientists described the spell of extreme weather, which began on…
For the first time since Operation Sindoor was launched in May last year, the govt has officially released the names of the six bravehearts martyred during the mission against Pakistan. Five of them are from the Army and one from the Indian Air Force. Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Rifleman Sunil Kumar, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar,…
India’s Prasidh Krishna (ANI Photo) Prasidh Krishna endured a forgettable return to India’s T20I side as Ireland’s middle order took him apart in the opening T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Friday.The fast bowler conceded 27 runs in his fourth over, making it the most expensive over bowled by an Indian against Ireland…
India-born left-arm pacer Jai Moondra made a memorable start to his international career by becoming only the second Ireland player to take a wicket with the first ball of his T20I career.Playing his first international match against India in Belfast on Friday, Moondra struck with the first delivery of his spell in the second over…
An Uber spokesperson said Prabhjeet Singh is leaving the company to pursue another leadership opportunity. Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh has stepped down after more than a decade with the ride-hailing company, the company confirmed on Thursday, PTI reported.An Uber spokesperson said Singh is leaving the company to pursue another leadership opportunity.“We…
Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar recently reunited on screen after almost 22 years with ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, which released in theatres on Friday. Reflecting on their latest collaboration, Raveena had nothing but admiration for her former co-star, praising his unwavering dedication and work ethic.In an interview with ANI, the actor said that despite the…
Bolton’s prosecution comes after his high-profile split with Trump John Bolton, who served as US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser during his first term before becoming one of his most outspoken critics, pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to mishandling classified information.People familiar with the matter had earlier told news agency Reuters that…
UK-based comedian of Indian-origin Hardeep Singh Kohli is accused of 20 charges, including multiple counts of rape and sexual offences involving five women, and is to face trial after pleading not guilty. Kohli, 57, entered his pleas through his legal team during a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow. The trial is scheduled to…
Birthday boy Shivam Dube celebrates with Prasidh Krishna after taking a wicket. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shivam Dube turned 33 in style on Friday, marking his birthday with a rare and memorable achievement during India’s first T20I against Ireland in Belfast — becoming only the fourth Indian bowler to take a T20I wicket on…
Tabu is known for being one of the best actresses in Hindi cinema, who has won several awards along with critical acclaim, also including the National Award. Tabu had won the Best Actress for Gulzar’s ‘Maachis’ which released in 1996. At that point, Sonali Kulkarni was also a contender for it for her acclaimed performance…
The Telangana government’s Double Bedroom Housing Scheme, commonly known as the 2BHK Housing Scheme, is a flagship welfare housing programme aimed at providing free accommodation to poor and homeless families across the state. The scheme seeks to improve the living conditions for socio-economically weaker sections by offering homes without requiring any financial contribution from beneficiaries.Under…
Indian woman Amitoj Kaur was the sole casualty of the fire that caught her apartment in Nova Scotia, Canada, earlier this month 24-year-old Amitoj Kaur was identified as one of the victims of the tragic fire that caught a residential building in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, earlier this month. Kaur came to Canada to study and…
Brajesh Pathak said that the Samajwadi Party and Congress are indulging in politics of appeasement and attacking Sanatan culture to attract Muslim voters. NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday played down the ongoing controversy over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, claiming that no one…
Among the biggest drags was Micron Technology, whose shares fell 5.5%. The memory-chip maker has been one of Wall Street’s biggest winners this year, with its stock roughly quadrupling as AI-driven demand boosted sales. Wall Street slipped on Friday as another sharp selloff in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks outweighed gains across much of the broader…
Isakapatnam releases first trailer ahead of July 2 release on OTT platform The first trailer for ‘Isakapatnam’, an upcoming Telugu thriller series, has been shared online, and fans are raving about the first look of the much-awaited OTT show. The gripping drama about a father and daughter’s feud sparked several conversations after its announcement. Now…
The US Supreme Court has ruled that federal border officials can more easily deport certain Green Card holders. In the ruling, the court said that officials do not need to prove by “clear and convincing evidence” that a lawful permanent resident, or Green Card holder, committed a crime involving “moral turpitude” before treating them as…
Residents in Dubai received an incoming missile alert on Friday, only to be told shortly afterward to “disregard” the warning.The brief text message from the UAE’s Interior Ministry, sent shortly after 5.15 pm local time, was the first such alert issued during the Iran war.The warning appeared to have been sent in error, though it…
Sanjay Raut said that former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray’s son Aaditya possesses the capability to take command of the party going forward NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Friday signalled a bigger role for Aaditya Thackeray in Shiv Sena (UBT) as the party witnesses a second split in four years.While talking to…
Piyush Goyal on Friday urged Indian and British businesses to look beyond incremental gains from the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the pact should become a catalyst for “transformational growth” when it comes into force on July 15. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged Indian and British businesses to look beyond incremental gains…
