New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday announced that 57 per cent of the country’s exports to India will be “tariff-free from day one” under the proposed India-New Zealand trade deal, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic two-day state visit to the country.Taking to social media platform X, Luxon said the…
For people living across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, early July brought another reminder of how quickly conditions can change in the western Pacific. Super Typhoon Bavi arrived as an exceptionally powerful storm, crossing near the islands with destructive winds, heavy rain and dangerous coastal flooding. According to Nasa, the cyclone reached its greatest…
India Women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) ( India captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the one-off women’s Test against England at Lord’s is a huge opportunity for her team to bounce back after their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. She said a victory at the iconic venue would boost the team’s confidence and become a…
The arrest of a 15-year-old student in Japan over an alleged ChatGPT-assisted cyberattack has reignited concerns about how young people are using artificial intelligence beyond the classroom. The incident has sparked calls for stronger AI literacy, cybersecurity education and ethical training as schools increasingly adopt generative AI tools for learning. Artificial intelligence has become an…
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” died at 75 in a Portuguese hospital after an illness. Born Gaynor Hopkins, she rose to fame in the 1970s-80s, represented the UK at Eurovision 2013, and is survived by husband Robert Sullivan. Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer…
A short Instagram video has sparked a much bigger conversation than anyone expected. Instead of focusing on the property itself, people are discussing something that comes up after almost every stay but rarely makes headlines. How should guests leave an Airbnb when they check out?That question has divided social media after an Airbnb host shared…
Pharma company Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltdon Thursday (July 9) said it has initiated a voluntary recall of select batches of Semalix injection disposable pens as a precautionary measure, following a product recall notification from manufacturer Dr Reddy’s Laboratories for technical evaluation. The recall applies only to select batches of Semalix Injection 2 mg and 4 mg…
A major fire at a footwear factory in China’s eastern Fujian province caused “heavy human losses” on Thursday, state media reported, as rescue teams continued search and firefighting operations.The blaze broke out at around 12.04 pm at a shoe factory in Jiangtou Village, Chendai Township, in Jinjiang city, according to Xinhua. CCTV reported that several…
Congress targets PM Modi for giving China ‘clean chit’ NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday accused the BJP of increasing India’s economic dependence on China despite the 2020 Galwan clash, alleging that Beijing has gained a dominant position in several strategic sectors under the current administration.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, citing a media report and official…
Details of the Trump administration’s biggest crackdown on H-1B visa fraud. The H-1B visa program, which allows US companies to hire skilled workers from foreign countries, has remained a major flashpoint in the current Donald Trump administration, with tech leaders supporting the program, citing a major talent crunch in the US, and a section of…
