New Delhi: India moved up two places to emerge as the 11th biggest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI in 2025, with inflows jumping 44% to $39 billion. The country is emerging as a preferred destination for investments in electronics, automobiles material and industrial manufacturing, the latest World Investment Report said.The UNCTAD publication also said…
There is no shortage of viral videos on social media, but only a few manage to turn into full-blown debates. One such clip is currently making waves on X, where users are arguing over accountability, evidence, and the power of a camera in a public confrontation.The discussion began after a video surfaced online showing a…
SINGAPORE: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington’s NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defence spending sufficiently “will face a clear shift in how we do business”.NATO members pledged last year to ramp up defence-related spending to five percent of GDP but, despite increased efforts, many…
Mumbai: The initial public offer for NSE, the largest stock exchange in India by trading turnover and revenue, got a boost on Monday as the required number of the bourse’s shareholders agreed to part with their holdings for the offer for sale (OFS) to move forward.Monday was the last day for NSE’s existing shareholders to…
Nasa on Tuesday announced the crew for the Artemis III mission, naming Andre Douglas as mission specialist, Frank Rubio as astronaut, Luca Parmitano as pilot and Randy Bresnik as commander for the landmark flight, while also unveiling new details of the mission.The 2027 mission will undertake a series of complex tests in Earth orbit that…
A woman defended Luigi Mangione and sparked outrage after claiming she would kill her own mother if she became a healthcare executive like slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.32-year-old Lena Weissbrot made the remarks on Instagram after reports identified her mother, Reina Natero, as an executive at CVS Health who oversees prescription drug insurance coverage rules.Weissbrot…
NEW DELHI: More than 3.6 crore electors across 16 districts are eligible to vote in the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections on April 23, according to data released by the Election Commission.The electoral rolls for the phase include 1.84 crore men, 1.75 crore women and 465 third gender voters, reflecting a broad…
A request by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani asking residents to set their air conditioners to 78°F (25.6°C) during a dangerous heatwave has sparked a political row, with Republicans accusing him of promoting “socialism.“As NY faced extreme temperatures with the heat index expected to reach 110°F (43.3°C), Mamdani urged residents to help reduce pressure…
Anand was an H-1B visa holder. With Anand gone, his wife’s H4 status collapsed. A mother with her two children decided to return to India, leaving their property in Texas after a massive tragedy struck them last year. The story of Priya Narayanaswamy, who came to India this April, emerged in a report by Bloomberg…
Meryl Streep’s homes reflect her acting style, blending art, craft, and beauty. Her Manhattan penthouse featured modern artworks complementing its sleek design, while her Connecticut estate includes a sculptor’s studio, fostering a creative, art-centered lifestyle. Both residences showcase art as emotional anchors, deeply integrated into her life. Meryl Streep’s homes are as quietly thoughtful as…