Ukraine did not target one of Putin’s residences, CIA briefs Trump

[ad_1] The CIA has determined that Ukraine did not target President Putin of Russia or one of his residences in an attack this week, according to US officials, rebutting an assertion Putin made in a phone call to President Trump on Monday. CIA director John Ratcliffe briefed Trump on the finding, a person familiar with […]

Australia’s Usman Khawaja slams ‘racial stereotyping’, to retire after Ashes finale – ‘treated differently’

[ad_1] Australia batter Usman Khawaja said on 2 January that he will retire from international cricket after his nation’s fifth and final Ashes clash against England. Khawaja leaves a legacy as Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived “racial stereotyping” during his 15-year career. The 39-year-old will pad up for the last […]

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for January 2, 2026 – check list

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 2, 2026 are Canara Bank, and Nykaa. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyNifty is expected to remain range-bound with an upward bias, oscillating within the 25,700–26,300 corridor in the near […]

California delays cancellation of 17,000 immigrant commercial driver’s licences; Trump administration warns state putting ‘Americans at risk’

[ad_1] California will delay the cancellation of around 17,000 commercial driver’s licences until March to allow more time for truckers and bus drivers who legally qualify to keep them, the Blue state announced on Tuesday. The move comes a week after immigrant advocacy groups filed a lawsuit challenging the revocations.The US department of transportation warned […]

Indian-origin venture capitalist says she doesn’t understand why billionaires are fleeing California: ‘Paying most of the taxes’

[ad_1] Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani has questioned why California’s richest residents are threatening to leave the Blue state over a proposed “billionaire tax”, saying the wealthiest already take most of the tax burden.In a post on X, Motwani pushed back against claims that the proposal would unfairly target the ultra-rich. “As expected, billionaires […]

‘Xi Jinping wants…’: Nikki Haley jibes at Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayor swearing-in speech

[ad_1] Former US ambassador and Indian-origin Nikki Haley took a swipe at New York City’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani on the day of his swearing-in, mocking his inaugural speech as sounding more like Chinese Communist Party rhetoric than American politics.Reacting to the speech on X, Haley wrote, “Xi Jinping wants his speech back,” a comment […]

‘Mandir-masjid’ issues do not sway elections: Dilip Ghosh | India News

[ad_1] KOLKATA: Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh escalated tensions within the party after Wednesday’s meeting with Union minister Amit Shah, questioning the electoral utility of “mandir-masjid politics” and taking veiled digs at “recent entrants” to the state unit.“Mandir-masjid issues do not impact poll results,” Ghosh said Thursday, citing BJP’s loss in Faizabad LS constituency […]

Donald Trump says exercising is ‘boring’ as his physician confirms he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin ‘daily’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has admitted he finds exercise boring, even as doctors recommend steps to protect his health. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the MAGA chief said, “I just don’t like it. It’s boring. To walk on a treadmill or run on a treadmill for hours and hours like some […]

‘Took $50k in scholarship while earning $750,000’: Anti-H1B influencer calls Vivek Ramaswamy a ‘fraud’ over Soros fellowship

[ad_1] In a recent campaign trail clash, Republican gubernatorial contender Casey Putsch has taken aim at Vivek Ramaswamy, alleging that the wealthy entrepreneur accepted a $50,000 scholarship intended for underprivileged youth. This backlash follows Ramaswamy’s defense of the fellowship during a 2023 interview, which he deemed “free money,” despite his substantial earnings and his later […]

RTI: Four of 10 faculty posts vacant across 11 AIIMS | India News

[ad_1] At AIIMS Delhi, 524 faculty posts are vacant out of a sanctioned strength of 1,306 NEW DELHI: Nearly four out of every 10 sanctioned faculty posts remain vacant across 11 AIIMS, exposing a deep staffing crunch at India’s premier public hospitals even as patient loads continue to rise. RTI replies accessed by TOI show […]