Gerrymandering row: Barack Obama backs Newsom’s redistricting plan in California; calls it a ‘smart, measured’ response to Texas

File photo: Former US President Barack Obama (Picture credit: AP) Former US President Barack Obama has thrown his weight behind California Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to redraw House districts, calling the plan a “responsible” way to counter Republican efforts in Texas.Speaking at a Martha’s Vineyard fundraiser on Tuesday, Obama said he admired Newsom’s decision to […]

Trump Officials Demanded Confidential Data About Transgender Children Seeking Care

A Justice Department subpoena published in court documents this week provided details about the Trump administration’s expansive demands for confidential patient information from doctors and hospitals that provide gender-related treatments for children. The subpoena to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, sent in June, includes a seven-page list of requested documents, including “every writing or record […]

Metabolic doctor shares 7-day routine to lose belly fat naturally |

Belly fat isn’t just about appearance, it’s closely linked with metabolic health, hormones, and even sleep cycles. While many people jump into extreme diets or endless crunches, Dr. Sudhanshu Rai, a metabolic doctor and sports physio, believes the real solution lies in resetting your body’s natural rhythm. WHO says removing sugar from diet can save […]

Asia Cup | Hardik Pandya loses vice-captaincy: India’s World Cup-winning star makes big comment | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection panel on Tuesday announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, a decision that sparked mixed reactions. The team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill named vice-captain. Among the notable omissions were Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer.Former India cricketer and selector […]

Redistricting row: Texas Republicans approve Donald Trump-backed redrawn maps in House; Democrats vow legal fight

Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, oversees a debate over a redrawn US congressional map in Texas during a special session, in Austin, Texas. (Pictur ecredit: AP) The Texas House passed a controversial mid-decade redistricting plan on Wednesday that could hand Republicans five additional seats in the US House of Representatives, triggering a […]

‘Reverse the downward spiral’: Nikki Haley urges US to strengthen ties with India to counter China; warns of ‘strategic disaster’

File photo: Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley (Picture credit: ANI) Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, has called on Washington to strengthen its partnership with India, warning that undermining decades of progress in relations would be a “strategic disaster.”In an opinion piece for Newsweek, Haley described India as […]

Among ‘FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives’ caught: Woman accused of son’s murder, hiding in India arrested; who is Cindy Rodriguez Singh? | World News

Cindy Rodriguez Singh (Pic credit: FBI) The FBI arrested Cindy Rodriguez Singh, one of its “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives,” in India in connection with the murder of her 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez Alvarez. Rodriguez Singh had been wanted for the 2022 murder of her son and was placed on the FBI’s most wanted list. On […]

Already assured of DL Final slot, Neeraj Chopra to skip last meeting in Brussels on August 22

India’s Neeraj Chopra. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Through to the high-profile Diamond League Finals, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will skip the last leg of the prestigious series in Brussels, Belgium on Friday (August 22, 2025). Out of the 14 DL meetings, four have men’s javelin throw on their roster. Chopra competed […]

Ruud hails Swiatek, hopes to jump on the winning train

Iga Swiatek, left, of Poland, plays with Casper Ruud, of Norway, during their mixed doubles match at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in New York. | Photo Credit: AP Around 8 p.m. Monday, Iga Swiatek was holding up her Cincinnati Open championship trophy. Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, she was getting ready […]

After stampede, Karnataka brings bill to control crowds | India News

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s government introduced a bill in the assembly on Wednesday that is intended to regulate public gatherings and punish violations. The move comes in wake of the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations, that resulted in 11 deaths.The Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Places […]