Cui said he found the employee’s mother sitting alone outside during her son’s wedding. (Representational photo) A company founder in China has sparked debate after sharing why he dismissed an employee who did not invite his own mother to his wedding.According to Chinese media reports, the businessman said the employee told him he was embarrassed…
CJI said the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful protest. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed and that the mere existence of an agitation cannot justify alleged police excesses against demonstrators.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made the observations while hearing…
1958, the US secretly detonated 3 nuclear devices In August and September 1958, the United States military carried out a secret series of high-altitude nuclear tests in the remote upper reaches of the South Atlantic Ocean. Code-named Operation Argus, the operation involved launching three low-yield nuclear devices between 100 and 500 kilometres into space. The…
The fourth of July for 2026 falls on a Saturday, marking the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The annual holiday recognises the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence. The Trump administration has some big plans to celebrate the nation’s big day, as do…
At 39, Squash Star Joshna Chinappa Keeps Going Strong (Image: X) CHENNAI: The faces around Joshna Chinappa have changed with every Asian Games cycle. Teammates have retired and rivals have faded away, yet as the countdown to the 2026 Asian Games begins, the 39year-old is still going strong. Twenty-four years after making her maiden appearance…
Immanuel Kant is famous for writing incredibly dense, headache-inducing philosophy that keeps college students up all night. But tucked away inside his massive intellectual legacy is one of the most beautifully simple definitions of human happiness ever written.He didn’t say we need a massive bank account, a flawless reputation, or a stress-free existence. Instead, he…
Planning a bank visit in June? You might need to check the bank holiday list first! Customers should plan their bank trips in advance as branches in several states are headed for holidays in the month of June. Since these holidays differ from state to state, it is better to check the holiday list first…
NEW DELHI: A scuffle broke out in Ranchi between student protesters and police following an attempt to burn effigies of Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.“They gathered in large numbers at the prominent Albert Chowk to burn effigies of CM Soren and Rahul Gandhi. When the police tried to control them,…
NEW DELHI: Govt is likely to allow a levy of 0.25% to 0.4% as merchant discount rate (MDR) or charges on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 made to businesses, while keeping payments made by one person to another outside the ambit.The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, moved by FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, has…
The Stalin-led party accuses Vijay of taking ‘U-turn’ after meeting Amit Shah NEW DELHI: The MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu chief minister C Vijay Joseph, accusing him of taking a “U-turn” on the issue of delimitation.The DMK‘s criticism came after Vijay met Union home minister Amit…