Seychelles backs New Delhi’s bid ahead of PM Modi’s visit (ANI image) Seychelles foreign minister Barry Faure on Saturday reaffirmed his country’s support for India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying New Delhi’s global stature, population and contributions to international peace make it deserving of a place at…
Gold, Silver Rate Today: BSE Sensex adds over 500 points in opening trade, Nifty50 soars above 24,550 Benchmark indices open August on a firm note, extending the positive momentum seen in the previous session. BSE Sensex climbed 551.13 points, or 0.71 per cent, to trade at 78,645.77, while NSE Nifty 50 gained 168.45 points, or…
Unrest continues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a crackdown by Pakistani authorities has triggered growing anger among residents. On Wednesday, members of the British Kashmiri diaspora held a protest in UK’s Bradford, expressing solidarity with the people of PoJK and backing the demands of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).The protest came as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir…
Nearly 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius buried the thriving Roman city of Pompeii beneath volcanic ash, one of its ancient streets has become an unlikely symbol of renewal. Every spring, vibrant red poppies and other wildflowers bloom between the worn basalt paving stones that once carried Roman chariots and pedestrians, creating a striking contrast between…
Centre has introduced a risk-based compliance mechanism to ease industry compliance with Quality Control Orders (QCOs), allowing eligible manufacturers to follow a simplified certification route while maintaining product quality and consumer protection. The Centre has introduced a risk-based compliance mechanism to ease industry compliance with Quality Control Orders (QCOs), allowing eligible manufacturers to follow a…
Success at work does not come from talent alone. It also demands a lot of discipline, consistency, learning to adapt to situations, and the hunger to come back stronger from failures. And only a few actors in Bollywood have demonstrated these qualities as strongly and consistently as Akshay Kumar. Over the years, the ‘Khiladi’ has…
Street vendors sit in front of a billboard displays an image of Pope Leo XIV, ahead of his upcoming visit to Lebanon, at a highway in Beirut, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. The Arabic words read:”The Pope of peace.” (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) Becoming Pope changes many things. It gives a man a new name, a new…
Google has removed incorrect information about Sam Altman Google briefly displayed incorrect search results claiming that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had died, triggering confusion and jokes across social media before the company removed the information. The false result appeared on August 12 after users on Reddit and X (formerly known as Twitter) shared screenshots showing…
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has ruled out the possibility of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meeting US President Donald Trump, downplaying remarks by Trump that hinted at such a prospect. In an interview, Araghchi said a meeting between the two leaders was not a realistic possibility. “I saw a report which apparently…
The Federation of Indian Airlines has sought urgent government intervention over high ATF prices, warning they are pushing Indian carriers toward a financial crisis. A row erupted between TMC and cops after UP-cadre IPS Ajay Pal Sharma went viral for his warning against party leader Jahangir Khan over voter intimidation accusations. The BJP notched up…