Series of fast-growing trees creating a natural screen. Image credit – Gemini Trees are vital natural resources that not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the landscape but also provide significant social and economic benefits. Beyond acting as environmental “lungs” to sequester carbon, purify air, and reduce urban heat, they have historically fueled national development,…
Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, who once joined US President Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago golf club in Florida, has been sentenced to 30 years in an American prison. Guo, who was previously regarded as one of China’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, was jailed for running what prosecutors described as a billion-dollar cryptocurrency and investment fraud scheme for his online…
Lawrence Bishnoi and Dilpreet Bajwa Canadian cricket has been rocked by allegations that run from threats, selection pressure to match fixing, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang at the centre of a CBC investigation.Dilpreet Bajwa, who led the Canadian team in the recently held ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, is under…
Hafiz Khalid Waleed, identified as Hafiz Saeed’s son-in-law, has also been put on terror list. NEW DELHI: The home ministry on Saturday designated 23 Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir based operatives as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with the list including the alleged operative behind the reconnaissance of the Ram Janmabhoomi complex…
President Donald Trump meets with UFC fighters, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The UFC’s unprecedented White House event moved another step closer on Wednesday after Donald Trump unveiled a custom-made championship belt designed specifically for the card while hosting four UFC stars inside…
MUMBAI: While the majority of forecasters and market participants expect Reserve Bank of India‘s Monetary Policy Committee meeting to vote for a status quo on interest rates, the forthcoming MPC statement on June 5 will be observed minutely.With disruptions owing to the West Asia conflict now approaching 100 days, this is no longer a short-term…
NEW DELHI: Days before the re-polls, Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan from Falta on Tuesday withdrew his nomination.TMC spokesperson Arup Chakraborty said the party has received information about Khan’s decision, but is yet to get clarity on what prompted it.“We have heard that Jahangir Khan has decided not to contest or participate in the Falta…
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has become one of the most talked-about names after the blockbuster success of Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, thanks to his fan-favourite character Jameel Jamali and the viral dialogue, “Bachcha hai tu mera.” Amid reports claiming that the actor received a Rs 1 crore bonus from the makers following the film’s…
Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday, extending losses as optimism grew that the Middle East conflict may be nearing an end following a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and fresh signals of possible US-Iran talks over the weekend.Brent crude futures declined $1.34, or 1.35%, to $98.05 a barrel, while US West Texas…