The US economy grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace in the October–December quarter, lower than earlier estimates, as a prolonged government shutdown weighed on activity, AP reported.The Commerce Department revised down its estimate of fourth-quarter GDP growth from 0.7% to 0.5%, marking a sharp slowdown from 4.4% growth in the July–September period and 3.8%…
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has come out in strong support for his wife, Blake Lively, amid her ongoing legal dispute with ‘It Ends With Us’ director and actor Justin Baldoni.Reynolds, who was speaking to Today.com, stood by his wife and showered praise on her in front of a live studio audience. The couple has been…
H-1B visa holders in the US are not liable to explain themselves to private citizens like anti-immigration influencers, immigrations attorneys said. In the wake of several incidents where influencers barged inside private properties to apparently investigate H-1B visa abuses, immigration attorneys Rahul Reddy and Emily Brown said H-1B visa holders have rights to not engage…
Sometimes real life surprises you in ways you never ever saw coming. An employee recently shared his work story on Reddit that quickly went viral, not just because it’s unusual, but because it sits right in that messy grey area between loyalty, ethics, and self‑interest. According to his post, he had decided to leave his…
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) reported a 68.43% year-on-year decline in net profit for the fourth quarter at ₹117 crore, compared with ₹371 crore in the same period last year. According to exchange filings, the company’s revenue rose 3.2% to ₹28,493 crore from ₹27,602 crore a year ago. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday rejected the annual report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom for 2026, which recommended targeted sanctions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Research and Analysis Wing for violations of religious freedom.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a statement, said that the commission has persisted…
Beloved actress Christina Applegate’s close circle is understandably worried after her recent hospitalization linked to her battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Sources reveal that she is encountering serious obstacles, and those around her are acutely aware of the fragile state of her health. Nevertheless, Applegate is said to keep her spirits high, embodying a remarkable resilience…
Run clubs have quickly grown from small local fitness groups into a global lifestyle trend. What once attracted only serious runners has now become a social movement that includes beginners, fitness enthusiasts, and even people who usually avoid structured workouts. But what exactly are run clubs, and why are they suddenly everywhere? Image credit :…
NEW DELHI: India has tightened rules for foreign airlines operating to and from the country. Now, the DGCA can “revoke or suspend” a foreign airline’s authorisation for lapses like not meeting safety standards. In one of his first orders, DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav said foreign airlines “shall nominate or appoint a local representative” to…
NEW DELHI: Congress hit out at the BJP-led central government on Monday over Pakistan holding US-Iran talks, terming it a “substantial setback for Mr Modi’s foreign policy”. Citing foreign minister S Jaishankar’s “dalal (broker or middleman)” remark for Pakistan, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh pointed out that the same nation was set to host the…
