Fresh unrest in Nepal? Border area near India placed under curfew — what triggered it

NEW DELHI: A TikTok video in Nepal’s Birgunj triggered religious tension, prompting the Parsa District Administration Office to extend an ongoing curfew.The prohibitory order had been issued on Monday, but both groups involved in the dispute held simultaneous demonstrations in defiance of it, leading authorities to enforce a full curfew to restore order.The district administration […]

When Elon Musk told employees: If someone can’t be happy, get divorced and added, speaking from …

In 2008, Tesla was on the brink of a financial collapse and CEO Elon Musk had just surveyed an ‘army’ of rejected cars. Frustrated by the revelation, an angry Musk said “I want names named. so if someone’s always on the hide seat and is always the root cause for problems, they will not be […]

New seats, modern washrooms & more — Here’s how Vande Bharat Sleeper looks from inside! Rail minister Vaishnaw offers a glimpse

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday offered a first glimpse of the upcoming Vande Bharat sleeper train, describing it as a new-generation service designed to significantly improve comfort on overnight journeys. The minister, while reviewing the new train, said that focus was towards upgrading amenities to make long-distance rail travel smoother and more passenger-friendly. India […]

Escorted off plane in handcuffs: First video shows Nicolás Maduro in US custody; wishes agents ‘happy new year’ at DEA office

Nicolas Maduro escorted by US officials (Image/X) The first video of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arriving in the United States was released on Saturday (local time), showing him handcuffed and escorted by US officials as he stepped off a helicopter at New York’s Stewart Airport.Hours earlier, Maduro was captured by US forces during a late-night […]

Bullet train by 2027! Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals key routes — Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai & more

India is set to get its first bullet train by 2027! Union minister of railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced that India is likely to receive its first Bullet Train on 15 August 2027. 180 Kmph While You Sleep! India’s Latest Vande Bharat Sleeper Marks New Era. Check Fares, Features Speaking about the timeline of […]

LPG price hike: Commercial cylinder becomes Rs 111 costlier — check new prices for major cities

Oil marketing companies have raised the prices of commercial LPG cylinders from today, reversing recent reductions. The increase is set to push up operating costs for hotels, restaurants and other service providers across the country.The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by Rs 111 nationwide. In Delhi, the retail price now […]

Charity auction, Netanyahu among partygoers: Inside Trump and Melania’s Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party — Watch

Source: AP, Instagram/realmichaelsolakiewicz US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday hosted their annual New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, drawing high-profile guests from politics, business, and social circles. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also among the attendees.Netanyahu, who arrived at Trump’s Palm Beach residence on Monday, […]

Silver price crash today: White metal plunges Rs 15,000 — what’s the outlook?

After months of glittering rallies, hitting record highs, gold and silver ended 2025 on a muted note as investors turn to book profits on the last day of 2025. On Wednesday, silver futures for March 2026 witnessed a sharp sell-off, plunging 6% to Rs 2,35,952 per kg on the MCX, a loss of Rs 15,060 […]

Tesla Bull Dan Ives on Europe’s AI development ambitions: They have to choose if they want to compete or…

Europe needs to choose between competing in artificial intelligence (AI) development and maintaining its stringent climate goals, Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives has suggested. Ives, who is also an investor in Tesla, has warned that Europe risks falling behind in the AI race due to its energy constraints. The region faces a fundamental challenge as […]

Startups in 2025: Fewer closures but big names stumble — BluSmart, Dunzo & others exit

Despite a difficult funding climate, this year emerged as a comparatively stable year for India’s startup ecosystem, with shutdowns falling sharply from last year’s highs. Around 730 startups ended operations in 2025, a major decline from the 3,903 closures recorded in 2024. According to the department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT), […]