- World
Ukraine’s Kherson without power after heavy Russian shelling
Kiev: The entire central Ukrainian city of Kherson was left without electricity after heavy Russian shelling targeted critical infrastructure and also resulting in two deaths, authorities said. Kherson, one of the first…
- World
US govt releases new group of JFK assassination documents
Washington: The US government released a new group of records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy (JFK). The National Archives posted more than 13,000 documents containing newly released…
- Bollywood
SRK speaks about social media toxicity amid ‘Boycott Pathaan’ trend
Kolkata: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday said social media is often driven by a narrowness of views that “enclose” collective narrative and makes it more divisive and destructive. In his…
- World
2 dead, dozens trapped in Malaysian landslide
Kuala Lumpur: At least two people have been killed and dozens are trapped in a landslide that happened in Malaysia’s Selangor state at around 2:00 a.m. local time on Friday, according to…
- World
US House passes bill for vote on Puerto Rico’s status
Washington: The US House of Representatives passed legislation that would set a vote on Puerto Rico’s political status. The bill titled the Puerto Rico Status Act — went through the House in…
- India
Scindia launches non-stop flight between Mumbai and San Francisco
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday launched first-ever non-stop flight between Mumbai and San Francisco. Air India will operate the flight three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and…
- World
Indian-American duo to pay over $420,000 to settle kickback charges
New York: An Indian-American couple has agreed to pay $422,789 to resolve allegations that they received illegal kickbacks in return for referring patients for laboratory testing. Dr Vijesh Patel and his office…
- World
India to launch database on crimes against peacekeepers to fight impunity
United Nations: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has announced that New Delhi will be setting up a comprehensive database to monitor crimes against peacekeepers and aid the fight against impunity. Citing…
- World
Iran condemns US ‘intervention’ in Iranian women’s rights as ‘hypocritical’
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned US’ “interventionist” policies concerning Iranian women’s rights as “hypocritical”. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks in response to a US-proposed resolution that was adopted by the…
- World
Biden says Covid-19 cases rising across US
Washington: US President Joe Biden has said that Covid-19 cases “are rising” across the country. The remarks, which Biden posted on Twitter, came as American families are getting together for the holidays,…
- World
Sri Lanka discusses nuclear energy cooperation with Russia
Colombo: Sri Lankan Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said on Thursday that the South Asian country is discussing nuclear energy cooperation with Russia. The minister said he met with the…
- World
Jaishankar announces India’s candidacy for 2028-29 UNSC term
United Nations: India will seek election to the Security Council for a two-year term that starts in 2028, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said. He made the announcement on Thursday at…
- India
Swami Chinmayanand declared absconder by UP court
Shahjahanpur: Former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand has been declared an absconder by a Court in Shahjahanpur. Chinmayanand was to appear in the ACJM court in connection with a case of misconduct lodged…
- Sports
Qatar: Filipino artist captures mood of World Cup through graffiti, murals
Doha: Qatar-based Filipino artist, Michael Conjusta describes himself as Interior Decorative Artist, Painter, Muralist, Face and Body Painting, Visual Artist and Music lover on his Instagram account. One thing conspicuous by its…
- Business
Govt to unveil third, fourth tranches of sovereign gold bond scheme 2022-23
Delhi: The government is set to issue the third and fourth tranches of the sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme (2022-23). While the third tranche would be issued on December 27, 2022, the…
