US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued fresh threats of military strikes against Iran, claiming the US would hit the country “very hard tonight”.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Washington would also seize control of major Iranian oil and gas facilities, including Kharg Island — just as it has done in Venezuela.“The…
Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez, teen shooters of San Diego mosque, died from self-inflicted wounds. 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Velasquez have been identified as the shooters who went on a rampage outside a San Diego mosque Monday. Both of them died from self-inflicted wounds. According to reports, Clark was a standout wrestler and…
A social media post by a MAGA supporter has ignited heated debate online after she criticised the growing number of Indian-American families in Forsyth County, Georgia.The user, identified as Kate, blamed the H-1B visa programme for what she described as Indian professionals dominating local jobs, housing markets and schools.According to her claims, around 35,000 Indian-American…
Government backs MEA’s ‘Passport never been proof of citizenship’ statement. Credit: ANI The central government on Thursday issued a clarification asserting that an Indian passport has “never been treated as conclusive proof of citizenship”, stressing that the position is neither new nor recently adopted.This comes a day after the ministry of external affairs (MEA), during…
MI captain Hardik Pandya and KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane. (Pic credit: IPL) KOLKATA: One cannot but help remember the adage ‘cricket is a great leveller’ on seeing Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians meeting in what seems to be an inconsequential match at the business end of a tournament they have dominated over the years….
Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen will make a comeback to Global Chess League after a year’s absence while FIDE Women’s World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh will make her debut in the event during the fourth edition. Magnus Carlsen will make a comeback to the Global Chess League after a year’s absence (REUTERS) The draft for the…
Bengaluru, India’s campaign in the men’s singles at the SM Krishna Memorial Open came to an end, but not before Mukund Sasikumar produced a stirring fight against second seed Alastair Gray of Great Britain in a quarterfinal battle that stretched two hours and 40 minutes here on Thursday. Mukund loses as Indian challenge ends in…
NEW DELHI: Women aced voter turnout in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on Thursday, not only recording their highest-ever polling percentage but also surpassing the male voter turnout in the two states and the Union territory. A whopping 91.4% of the female electorate in Puducherry, 86.5% in Assam and 81.2% in Kerala voted. In comparison, the…
Ola Electric has expanded its electric scooter lineup with the launch of the new S1 X+ 5.2 kWh variant. The e-scooter has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 1,29,999, ex-showroom, but this price is only valid till April 15, 2026, after which it is expected to go up. Ola is aiming to make…
Real estate has long been a preferred investment for Indian households, traditionally through direct ownership of residential or commercial property. But investors today also have access to other routes, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). While all three offer exposure to the property market, they differ significantly in terms of…
