Navigating the world of gold jewellery can be confusing, but understanding karat is key. The article decodes the karat system, explaining how 24k is pure but too soft for wear, while 18k offers a luxurious balance of gold content and durability. There was a time when buying gold strictly meant picking out heavy, traditional sets…
Meta, in one of the largest coordinated takedowns of online scam networks, has disabled more than 150,000 accounts across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, linked to criminal scam centres operating out of Southeast Asia. The social media giant also says that its crackdown has helped put 21 people behind bars.The company announced that the…
JAMMU: A joint team of security forces busted a terrorist hideout in a remote, forested area in J&K’s Rajouri district and seized an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), officials said Thursday.The troops detected the hideout in Badi Behak, Thanamandi, during a cordon-and-search operation and found the explosive. The object was tested and found to be an…
A gunman opened fire inside a building at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on Thursday morning, critically injuring two people before the suspect was killed, according to university officials. The shooting occurred inside Constant Hall on the university’s main campus, triggering an active-shooter alert and a temporary campus lockdown as police and emergency responders…
Producer Ektaa Kapoor grabbed attention when she launched the OTT platform ALTT, earlier known as ALTBalaji, which focused on bold and adult-oriented original content. However, the platform later landed in controversy and was banned by the Government of India in 2025 over allegations of obscene material. In a recent conversation, Ektaa revealed that her parents,…
Police responded to reports of an active shooter at a synagogue outside Detroit on Thursday, with smoke seen rising from the roof of the building.According to WDIV-TV, quoted by the Associated Press, a truck crashed into the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township. The scene had numerous police vehicles surrounding the synagogue as authorities responded…
NEW DELHI: In an unusual development, Trinamool Congress MPs had sought an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu to apprise her about the welfare initiatives taken by the West Bengal government. However, the Rashtrapati Bhavan turned down their request, citing “paucity of time”, as per sources.This comes after a political row erupted over allegations of protocol…
Everyone calls it ‘Middle East’, whether it’s in a book or on television. But no one noticed why this term ‘East or West’ middle. There is a history behind this that is important to know when this particular phrase gets spoken at a very high level. This term was occupied during the British Empire. As…
MUMBAI: Vinay Tonse, former managing director at State Bank of India, will take over as chief executive officer of Yes Bank after incumbent Prashant Kumar completes his term on Apr 6, following a change in the bank’s shareholding after Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation acquired a 20% stake and became its largest shareholder.Tonse spent over 35…
Rajasthan Royals (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals have announced a minor adjustment to their pre-season schedule. While March 15 was initially earmarked as the start date for their IPL 2026 preparations, the full squad camp will now officially commence on March 17 here at the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Stadium.Under head coach…
