A viral moment from California’s governor debate has put billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer under fresh scrutiny, after he appeared to dismiss the idea that he should personally pay more tax to tackle inequality.The exchange took place in San Francisco on Wednesday, where Steyer clashed with Republican Steve Hilton. Hilton claimed on stage that Steyer pays…
Delhi Capitals’ Kuldeep Yadav, left, with captain Axar Patel. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The contest between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night offers an interesting subplot. On view will be three of India’s frontline spin options in the T20 setup — Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and…
A narrow stone corridor cut directly into a cliff face in south-western China continues to astonish visitors centuries after it was created. Hidden within the vast complex of the Dazu Rock Carvings, the passage is lined with towering figures sculpted into the living rock, creating the impression of walking through an open-air stone sanctuary. From…
NEW DELHI: Two cousins, aged 20 and 14, returning home on a bike from Monday night’s IPL match, became the city’s latest hit-and-run victims after being crushed to death by a truck in central Delhi’s Ashoka Road.The victims were identified as BSc student Yagya Bhatia and Abhav, residents of Ashok Nagar in west Delhi. Police…
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 4.2 lakh vehicles in the US due to a seat belt issue that could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash, AP reported citing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The recall covers certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles from model years 2018 through 2022.According…
A plane carrying passengers preparing for a skydiving trip crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board, authorities told news agency AP.The Missouri State Highway Patrol said troopers were assisting the Butler Police Department and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office at the crash site. The airport is located…
Wholesale inflation accelerated as higher prices of fuel, power, manufactured goods and food items pushed up input costs across the economy. (AI image) US-Iran war impact: Reflecting the impact of the US-Iran conflict, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for the month of May rose sharply to 9.68% from 8.26% in April. This is the…
Liam Neeson didn’t just become an actor. He became a symbol of resilience. From ‘Schindler’s List’ to ‘Michael Collins’ to ‘Batman Begins’ to ‘Taken’ to ‘Silence’. He’s been in some of the most powerful and enduring films in cinema history. He’s been nominated for the Academy Award. He’s been nominated for the Golden Globes. He’s…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Larsen & Tubro’s Hazira plant during his visit to Surat on Friday. This will be PM Modi‘s first visit to this facility since 2019. This plant is increasingly growing in importance in the space of national defence. The L&T Hazira facility is an advanced industrial complex that is a…
Three Indians injured after drone strike sparks fire at Fujairah oil zone in UAE NEW DELHI: Three Indian nationals were injured on Monday after a fire broke out at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the United Arab Emirates following a drone strike originating from Iran.Authorities in Fujairah confirmed that the blaze was triggered…