A newly released analysis of Department of Defense spending showed that the Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025 as officials moved to exhaust their budget before the fiscal year deadline, drawing criticism over luxury purchases as the US entered a costly conflict with Iran.According to a report by government watchdog Open The Books, the […]
The alleged 43-hour detention of 28-year-old Sundas (Sunny) Naqvi turned more controversial as the Department of Homeland Security has now released video footage of Naqvi entering the CBP area at 10.21 am, entering the secondary inspection at 10.46 am and then leaving for the public area at 11.42 am. “Her claims of spending 43 hours […]
Overseas Friends of BJP UK has written a letter to the High Commissioner of India in London expressing serious concern over the disturbance reported during the Holi / Holika Dahan celebration in Harrow on 3 March 2026. In Harrow, a brawl broke out between Muslim youths and Hindus at a Holika Dahan celebration after three […]
An Indian student in the US took to Reddit and expressed her woes as her parents were denied a tourist visa from the Mumbai consulate. Of late, several incidents of Indians, including entrepreneurs, being denied tourist visas to the US have been reported. Visa officers have the right to reject visa applications of any individuals […]
Nature occasionally reminds people just how powerful it can be. That reminder arrived again this week on Hawaii’s Big Island, where the Kilauea volcano began shooting massive fountains of lava high into the sky. The eruption looked almost unreal with the glowing streams of molten rock reportedly reaching nearly 1,000 feet, creating a dramatic sight […]
Nestled in the sun-drenched plains of Alicante province, the quaint Spanish town of Villena guards a secret that bridges earth and sky. Back in 1963, workers digging a gravel pit stumbled upon the Treasure of Villena, a dazzling hoard of over 60 Bronze Age artefacts weighing nearly 10 kilograms, mostly gleaming gold bowls, bracelets, and […]
For the first time, scientists have filmed high-speed video of a phenomenon where trees emit an electrical glow by generating sparks during thunderstorms. The results of a study published in Geophysical Research Letters show that the trees’ branches can emit faint blue light known as corona discharge, thanks to sensors and cameras deployed in the […]
Canadian leaders, some critics say, may be taking cues from political rhetoric south of the border. A social media post by Canadian political figure Daniel Tyrie questioning the presence of Indian-origin officials in government has triggered sharp backlash online, reigniting debate over immigration, identity and representation in public institutions.Canada is home to a rapidly growing […]
Imagine a vast underground palace, brimming with treasures and guarded by an army of stone warriors, sealed tight for over two millennia. This is the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor, who unified the nation in 221 BC and chased immortality until he died in 210 BC. As per BBC, it was discovered […]
Dubai confirms four-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break for public and private sector employees / Image: file The Dubai Government Human Resources Department announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for Dubai public sector employees, confirming a four-day break for government workers. The break will begin on Thursday, March 19, and government offices will reopen […]
