Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) alleged that the Modi government has quietly paved the way for imposing fees on UPI transactions and that a “compromised” Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “once again surrendering” to American pressure. The Congress raised questions over the government’s notification on UPI transactions, claiming that the stage […]
Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind speaks out on H-1B issue. Amid a renewed controversy over whether American jobs should be reserved for Americans and not skilled foreigners, Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind presented a detailed analysis of the tech situation, breaking down which tech companies need what type of skills. Govind said she had been […]
Today’s Chinese zodiac outlook emphasizes steady choices, patience, and practical routines for all signs. Rat, Ox, Horse, Goat, and Snake should keep things simple, avoid rushing, and focus on consistency over dramatic changes. Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig benefit from cooperation, clear communication, and finishing current tasks, with progress coming from small, […]
When Republican leader Donald Trump took office in January, he brought a wave of high-profile appointments, including one of his favourites, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.The blonde-haired MAGA spearhead replaced Karine Jean-Pierre, who had served as press secretary under Joe Biden.In the following weeks, Leavitt quickly became the public face of Trump to the […]
A bandh was observed by small businesses in Masinagudi over the potential closure of the Kalhatty Ghat Road | Photo Credit: M. Sathyamoorthy Small business owners and private safari vehicle operators in Masinagudi, in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), closed their businesses and observed a bandh on Friday (July 10, 2026) in opposition to the […]
A 187-foot-tall dipterocarp tree For decades, scientists believed that the tallest trees faced one of nature’s toughest challenges: Getting water from their roots to leaves hundreds of feet above the ground. Now, a study of towering trees in Southeast Asia suggests some of the world’s tallest flowering plants have evolved specialised systems to overcome that […]
Abhijeet Dipke (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) laid out its next course of action, warning that it will launch fresh protests across the country if union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is not removed from office or does not resign within the next seven days.The announcement comes after hundreds of students, young professionals […]
In northern Iraq, Hana Khider walks through ruined buildings and empty fields searching for hidden explosives left behind by ISIS. The Yazidi deminer leads an all-female team clearing landmines and booby traps from villages destroyed during the war. Every mission carries enormous risk, as even a single mistake can trigger a deadly explosion. Khider’s work […]
Baton Rouge, Louisiana: As a child, Leona Tate was one of the “New Orleans Four,” the first Black students to desegregate a public school in the deep South, enduring racial slurs and death threats as armed US Marshals escorted them to class.On Friday, more than six decades later, Tate told Republican state lawmakers that their […]
