October 2025 – Page 212

‘Europe needs to defend itself’: EU leaders back ‘Drone Wall’ to strengthen defences-what is it?

European commission president Ursula von der Leyen (AP) European Union leaders met in Copenhagen on Wednesday, following recent airspace incursions, and supported plans to enhance Europe’s anti-drone network, like the “Drone Wall.” The “drone wall”, a defensive system along its eastern flank designed to intercept unmanned aircraft from Russia. While details remain limited due to […]

‘Forced closure’: Donald Trump’s first reaction on US govt shutdown; claims billions can be saved

US President Donald Trump in his first reaction since the federal government shutdown began called on Republicans to seize the “opportunity”, framing it as a chance to “clear out dead wood, waste, and fraud”.“Republicans must use this opportunity of Democrat forced closure to clear out dead wood, waste, and fraud. Billions of Dollars can be […]

‘Could have done better’: Andrew Cuomo apologizes to Jewish New Yorkers for Covid-19 lockdown rules; ‘those decisions caused pain’

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an apology to Jewish New Yorkers for the Covid-19 lockdown measures he implemented five years ago, which prohibited large gatherings, closed schools, and disrupted religious observances.The apology comes hours before Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and as Cuomo seeks a political comeback with a mayoral […]

US Government shutdown: Will the Statue of Liberty go dark? Here’s what’s happening

The United States government officially shut down at 12.01 am Wednesday (October 1), leaving citizens with a lot of questions, including whether the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island will be open or not. And the answer is yes, both of them will be open during the partial government shutdown, the Department of the Interior […]

Why did Ravichandran Ashwin go unsold in ILT20 auction: Explained

The recent ILT20 auction left many fans and cricket experts stunned as legendary Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went unsold. The Test stalwart entered the auction in the first round with a base price of USD 120,000, but no franchise bid for him—a development that shocked many, considering his vast experience and proven all-round abilities with […]

‘President likes to have a little fun’: JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s AI-generated video of Hakeem Jeffries; calls it a ‘joke’

JD Vance (AP), Hakeem Jeffries (realDonaldTrump) Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday dismissed criticism over AI-generated videos shared by President Donald Trump that depicted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero. Vance characterized the videos as a “joke”, rejecting accusations from Democrats that the posts were offensive.“I think it’s funny. The president’s joking and […]

Wedding bells! Abhishek Sharma, mentor Yuvraj Singh set the floor on fire – Watch | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma, mentor Yuvraj Singh set the floor on fire (Screengrabs) Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma and his mentor Yuvraj Singh showcased their dancing skills at sister Komal Sharma’s pre-wedding function in Ludhiana. The celebration featured Sharma dancing to Bhangra tunes alongside singer Ranjit Bawa, with former cricketer Yuvraj Singh attending the festivities.The pre-wedding ceremony precedes […]

US government shutdown: Deadlock may continue for three days- Take a look at past shutdowns

The United States government officially shut down at 12:01 am Wednesday (October 1) after Congress and Republicans failed to reach a funding deal, and now the stalemate may stay for at least three days. The Senate is expected to commence its next rounds of voting on government funding after 1.30 pm on Friday, according to […]

FM seeks to broaden NPS coverage: Move to rope in gig workers; consultations on | India News

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: While pitching National Pension System as an attractive investment option, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday sought broadening its coverage, with a special focus on gig and platform workers & women, and suggested that its best get subscribers when they are young so that the full impact […]

NY transit project halts: Trump admin freezes $18 bn funding; cites ‘unconstitutional’ practices | World News

Trump admin freezes $18 bn New York transit project funding The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a freeze on roughly $18 billion in funding for two major New York City infrastructure projects. The funding was earmarked for the Hudson River Tunnel Project (Gateway) and the Second Avenue Subway project, according to Office of Management and […]