White House says layoffs are imminent (Pic credit: AP) The Trump administration has warned that mass layoffs of ‘nonessential’ federal employees could begin within days if the ongoing US government shutdown continues. At a White House press briefing on Wednesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced that federal layoffs are imminent, slamming Democrats for the […]
Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada Sigal Chattah (Pic credit: AP) A federal judge on Tuesday disqualified Nevada’s acting US Attorney Sigal Chattah from overseeing several criminal cases, ruling that the Trump appointee has remained in her temporary post beyond the legally allowed period. US District Judge David G. Campbell sided with defense lawyers who argued […]
Jane Goodall (Pic credit: AP) Dr. Jane Goodall, the legendary British primatologist, conservationist, and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, passed away at the age of 91 due to natural causes, the institute announced on social media on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was in California at the time as part of her speaking tour […]
Thousands gathered at Burj Lake, capturing the dazzling return of Dubai Fountain after five months, with music, lights, and water jets soaring/ Image: DXB Media Office After nearly six months of silence, the Dubai Fountain made its long-awaited return with a newly upgraded showcase that drew thousands to the heart of Downtown. According to local […]
Pope Leo opens up on US abortion debate; calls Trump’s immigration policies against Church teachings (Pic credit: AP) Pope Leo on Tuesday strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies, questioning whether they align with the Catholic Church’s “pro-life” teachings. Speaking outside the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, the pontiff said, […]
Greece protests (Pic credit: AP) Greece witnessed large-scale disruption on Wednesday as thousands of workers staged a 24-hour general strike against the conservative government’s proposal to allow a 13-hour workday. The strike affected public transport, with trains and ferry services suspended in Athens and Thessaloniki. Teachers, hospital staff and civil servants also joined the protest, […]
Indian superstar Ajay Devgn partnered with Vishwa Samudra Group to launch Devgn Cinex, the new identity of NY Cinemas, at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja held at SNDT Women’s College in Juhu. Bollywood Hungama was the first to report the launch recently. The rebranding event attracted members of the city’s cultural and film communities, […]
Sajid Nadiadwala has stepped down as head of the Indian Film & TV Producers Council, with Ratan Jain, a three-decade Bollywood veteran who previously led the organisation from 2010 to 2012, taking over. The transition took place at the council’s 34th annual general meeting, where Nadiadwala, in his farewell address, emphasized the need for fresh […]
New York high-rise housing tower in Bronx collapses partially Panic gripped residents in Bronx on Wednesday morning after part of a 20-storey public housing apartment building at 207 Alexander Avenue collapsed.The New York City Fire Department confirmed that a section of the structure’s corner crumbled into rubble around 8:10 am (local time) but said there […]
In a significant development following the tragic demise of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, authorities have arrested his manager, Siddhartha Sharma, and Shyamkanu Mahanta, the chief organiser of the North East India Festival (NEIF), in connection with the incident. Garg passed away on September 19 after a drowning incident at Lazarus Island in Singapore. Zubeen […]
