People participate in a protest against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on examination malpractices and paper leak mafia, Cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill proposing up to 10 years in jail and a maximum fine of Rs 10 crore for those involved in such crimes. The Cabinet chaired…
Seen from space, Seattle stands out as a vibrant patchwork of deep green forests, blue waterways and dense urban development. The city’s famous nickname, the “Emerald City”, reflects the evergreen trees that surround it, but its landscape tells a much older story than modern skylines and parks. Long before Seattle became a major Pacific Northwest…
Jhandu Kumar celebrates after winning the bronze medal during the medal ceremony for the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow. (PTI Photo) India ended Day 2 of the Commonwealth Games with one medal and several encouraging performances across para powerlifting, swimming, boxing and lawn bowls, as athletes continued to…
Paramount agrees to delay Warner buyout as US court reviews antitrust challenge NEW DELHI: Paramount has agreed to postpone the completion of its proposed $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until at least next year, giving a US federal court more time to decide a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states seeking to…
‘There’s nothing quite as frightening as someone who knows they are right’ A room full of clever people falls silent when someone speaks with total confidence. Doubt creates space for discussion, compromise, and checking the facts. Absolute certainty does the exact opposite. It shuts down debate, ignores warning signs, and treats any disagreement as a…
Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court suspended (File pic) UNITED NATIONS: The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was removed from office on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged. By a large majority, the ICC’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan for “serious misconduct and…
Quote of the day on leadership by Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew. Lee Kuan Yew was known for his iron fist with which he founded the base of today’s Singapore. He was revered for his leadership and this is one of his most memorable leadership quotes, where he said leaders are not manufactured in…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday said the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo, which was struck in a Russian attack off Ukraine’s Odesa port earlier this week, was carrying grain and not military cargo, effectively rejecting Moscow’s assertion that the ship was transporting weapons for Ukraine.Responding to questions on the Russian claim,…
Jay-Z moves to block $119K debt from being erased in bankruptcy case linked to man claiming he’s the rapper’s son: Report Jay-Z has filed fresh legal documents seeking to prevent a $119,000 judgment against Lillie Coley, the godmother of Rymir Satterthwaite, from being discharged through bankruptcy.According to TMZ, the rapper filed the request as part…
For nearly a century, archaeologists have puzzled over thousands of giant stone jars scattered across the highlands of Laos. Carved from solid rock and weighing several tons each, they stand in clusters across the landscape, yet almost all of them have turned up empty, leaving their original purpose almost impossible to determine. That has finally…
