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Nepal’s streets have been full, this time not with protesters but voters. The same generation that brought down a government came out to choose the next one. Early counting indicated that Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by former Kathmandu mayor and rapper-turned-politician, Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, was leading in 110 seats. Earlier, the Nepali Congress […]
Skywatchers in India will have to wait a little longer for the next spectacular “blood moon,” as the total lunar eclipse on Tuesday will not be fully visible from most parts of the country. While parts of the world prepare for a dramatic celestial show, Australia and New Zealand are expected to enjoy the best […]
Modi’s phone calls with the two West Asian leaders come even as India has yet to comment on the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader in the US-Israeli strikes. Just after condemning Iran’s missile strikes on the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging an early cessation of […]
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera criticised the Modi government’s silence on the “targeted assassination” as an abdication of moral leadership and a betrayal of India’s traditional principles. The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli airstrike has triggered has sparked sharp criticism from opposition parties in India. Leaders across political parties […]
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday announced the cancellation of over flights as escalating tensions in West Asia disrupted air traffic and triggered widespread operational uncertainty. The decision came amid cascading global flight suspensions after large portions of Middle Eastern airspace were abruptly closed, severely impacting international […]
Zoho Corporation founder Sridhar Vembu has cautioned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could unsettle the way people perceive their own value in society. In a recent post on X, Vembu reflected on how AI’s expanding capabilities are reshaping conversations around work, intelligence and identity. He observed that many individuals derive their sense of […]
The Indian embassy in Iran has issued an advisory for its nationals, urging them to exercise “utmost caution” and avoid going outdoors, as a widening military confrontation between Israel, the United States and Iran triggered retaliatory attacks and regional airspace closures across the Middle East. In a social media post, the embassy also asked them to monitor the […]
Block, the fintech company that owns Square, Cash App and Afterpay, is making one of the most dramatic workforce reductions in its history — cutting roughly 40% of its staff, or more than 4,000 jobs. In a letter to shareholders, co-founder Jack Dorsey said the decision reflects a shift in how the company plans to […]
At 93, most people are happy lifting a cup of chai. Jim Arrington is lifting weights, and holding world records while he’s at it. The California-based great-grandfather is reportedly the official Guinness World Record holder for the oldest competitive bodybuilder. But here’s the thing: Jim says the real secret to his longevity isn’t what happens in […]
Valentin Hénault came to India in 2023 with a documentary project and a lifelong dream. He left with a book about prison. The 32-year-old French author and filmmaker has published J’avais un rêve indien. Dans l’enfer de la prison de Gorakhpur. In English, it means “I Had an Indian Dream: In the Hell of Gorakhpur […]
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates did not deliver the keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with the Gates Foundation confirming his withdrawal amid renewed attention over his name appearing in documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The announcement came on the morning of the summit, with the foundation stating that Gates would […]
Galgotias University has clarified that Professor Neha Singh has not been suspended following the controversy surrounding a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The institution said she has been asked to continue in her role while an internal inquiry examines how the incident unfolded. The clarification comes after days of online […]
A US visa may look like a golden ticket, but Washington is reminding the world that it comes with fine print and a firm eraser. In a pointed message delivered from Budapest, the US State Department underscored that entry into America is a privilege, not a promise, and can be revoked if visitors cross certain […]
North Korea’s tightly controlled leadership structure may be moving toward a new and potentially tense phase, as South Korea’s intelligence agency believes Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter is nearing recognition as the country’s future successor. According to media reports, the development has sparked speculation about a possible rivalry within the ruling family, particularly involving Kim […]
Priyanka Chopra continues to make waves on the global stage, and her latest cover shoot for Variety is yet another reminder of her unstoppable star power. The actor features as the magazine’s newest cover star, styled by celebrity fashion duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald in four striking couture looks. For the cover photograph, Priyanka […]
Google has begun offering select employees the option to leave the company through a voluntary exit programme, as the tech industry continues to grapple with job cuts and restructuring. According to an internal communication sent on Tuesday, the company has extended voluntary exit packages (VEP) to certain teams within its Global Business Organisation (GBO). Chief […]
Two residents of Anand district in Gujarat, who were allegedly taken abroad under false promises and later held hostage in Azerbaijan, have been brought to safety at the Indian embassy, officials said. Anand MP Mitesh Patel while talking to a section of the media confirmed on Tuesday that the victims — a man from Jhankhariya […]
Indian nationals may comprise the largest share of H-1B visa holders in the US but that position is under threat, following a Bill introduced by a Republican lawmaker to abolish the visa programme. The proposal, along with recent administrative changes, will have major implications for Indian professionals and students planning careers in the US. Official data […]
A major courtroom battle has begun in California as Meta’s Instagram and Google-owned YouTube face accusations that their platforms were deliberately designed to hook children and harm their mental health. The case, being heard in Los Angeles Superior Court before Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl and a jury, is being closely watched nationwide because it could […]
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is on course to win the snap election by a landslide. Projections show the party securing 316 of the 465 lower house seats, the LDP’s best-ever result. Together with coalition partner Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), the ruling bloc could control 352 seats, according to […]
