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In an effort to reduce airline emissions, France has formally banned domestic flights on short routes that can be completed by train in less than 2.5 hours. The Tuesday move largely eliminates air travel between Paris and regional hubs like Nantes, Lyon, and Bordeaux; connecting flights are unaffected. The French law, according to Max Boycoff, […]
In a first, Yakub Patel, a Muslim from Gujarat, has been sworn in as the 695th mayor of Preston, in the northern English county of Lancashire. Patel, who was born in Gujarat’s Bharuch area and who graduated from the University of Baroda in 1976, relocated to the UK. He was a prominent member of the […]
According to reports, a 19-year-old Indian-origin teen, suspected of purposefully ramming a rented U-Haul truck through a White House barrier, said to police that he wanted to enter the building to “seize power” and “kill” US President Joe Biden. Prior to 10 p.m. on Monday, US Park Police detained Sai Varshith Kandula after he drove […]
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed India’s worries on recent attacks on temples in Australia as well as the activities of pro-Khalistani forces in that nation with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. The Australia-India Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement, which aims to promote two-way mobility of students, academic researchers, and business personnel, was finalised, […]
On the sidelines of the G7 summit in Japan’s Hiroshima, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This is the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of last year. They have earlier only spoken virtually. The meeting, which also included […]
The Japanese ice cream company Cellato recently launched the most expensive ice cream in the world. The ice cream comes with a price tag of Rs.5.2 lakhs and had used rare ingredients which grabbed the Guinness World Records title for Japan. Byakuya, the company’s delightful signature treat, has an astonishing price tag of 873,400 Japanese […]
It’s undeniable that our world has become increasingly fast-paced and demanding. Let’s analyse it in the context of food. Our populous world demands food that’s generated quickly. It must be affordable too. But humankind needn’t be told how these demands are met. It’s pesticides that help yield more crops and decrease cost of food. Now, […]
A 29-year-old YouTuber, Trevor Jacob, has admitted to deliberately crashing a plane to get more views on the popular video-sharing platform. He will plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation by attempting to conceal and destroy evidence at the site of the crash, according to US prosecutors. Jacob posted a video of the plane crash […]
In a major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the former prime minister’s arrest was “illegal” and ordered his immediate release, after he was brought before a court under its orders. A three-member bench comprised of Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, and Justice Athar […]
New travel warnings have been issued by the US, UK, and Canada for their citizens due to political unrest following the arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. A travel warning has been issued by the US Embassy for US citizens in Pakistan. The latest advisory issued by the US Embassy said: “The US […]
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested by paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday outside the Islamabad High Court, his party said. When Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), appeared in court on anti-graft charges, the Rangers took him into custody, according to his PTI lawyer Faisal Chaudhry. Fawad Chaudhry, a former minister of […]
Police in Dallas, Texas, said in a statement posted on Twitter that the shooting at a mall left at least eight people dead and seven others injured. The gunman was fatally shot by a police officer, according to Allen Police Department, and “there is no longer a threat.” The Allen Fire Department has transported the […]
In a solemn religious ceremony that dates back nearly a thousand years, King Charles III has been crowned the King of the United Kingdom on Saturday at Westminster Abbey. The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, made the 2.2-kilometre travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey at a stately pace in the Diamond […]
The coronation of King Charles will take place on Saturday, and Buckingham Palace has announced that neither the Duke of Sussex nor the Duke of York will be having any official roles. The Independent newspaper reported that although Harry and Andrew are no longer working as royals, they will still attend the service. After the […]
A dead mouse and mouse droppings were found inside one of the McDonald’s rodent-infested restaurants in London. As a result, the company was fined £500,000 (around Rs 5 crore). This occurred after a customer, who was eating a cheeseburger, noticed rodent excrement inside the burger wrapper. According to Waltham Forest Council, the customer noticed the […]
The Backstreet Boys, one of the world’s most popular boy bands, drew a massive crowd of fans at Jio Gardens, BKC, on Thursday evening for their DNA World Tour 2023. Thousands of fans turned up to listen to their favourite boy band, singing and dancing along to their hit numbers. The band started the nearly […]
The Met Gala 2023 brought together some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and fashion, and the men did not disappoint in their fashion choices. Here’s a rundown of the best-dressed men and what they wore to the highly anticipated event. Tennis superstar Roger Federer attended the Met Gala 2023 with his wife, Mirka. […]
The 2023 Met Gala red carpet event was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, celebrating the exhibition “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” It was filled with dazzling outfits, renowned guests, pearls, starched collars, and black and white to honour the late fashion icon. The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted […]
Business scion, Reliance Retail head honcho and a fashion diva. Isha Ambani Piramal sure dons all roles with equal elan. Stylish clicks of the Stanford University graduate now doing the rounds show her stealing the limelight at the recently-held Met Gala 2023. Dressed in a dazzling black saree-inspired gown, the diva looked stunning at Metropolitan […]
Come May 11 and the Biden administration is headed at a landmark turn. All Covid-19 vaccine requirements cease to exist for federal workers, international travellers, contractors, Head Start employees and health care workers at many hospitals. The White House announced the shift in policy on Monday. It has been three years since the start of […]
