France’s worst wildfire season in decades is now raising concerns far beyond the immediate destruction of forests and homes. In the Bordeaux region, where some of the country’s most famous wines are produced, growers are worried that smoke from nearby fires could quietly damage grapes long before anyone opens a bottle.That is what makes this…
NEW DELHI: Amid reports that govt is looking to reintroduce delimitation bill in the Monsoon session, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday wrote to PM Narendra Modi, urging him to call an all-party meeting to discuss the revised Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.Kharge wrote that he had repeatedly asked the parliamentary affairs minister for an all-party meeting…
A cancer hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz was temporarily taken out of service after US airstrikes near the facility forced the evacuation of 211 patients, including children undergoing chemotherapy, Iranian state media reported.The strikes late Wednesday targeted areas near Shahid Baghaei Hospital, a specialised centre for haematology and oncology in Khuzestan province. The…
Bhumi Pednekar faced backlash after urging NEET-UG protesters to avoid abusive language against PM Modi, without addressing the police violence during the July 20 Sansad March. Netizens called her “selective,” questioning her silence on lathi-charges and FIRs against protesters. The Cockroach Janta Party-led protests demanded education reforms, leading to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Bhumi Pednekar has…
From a technical perspective, the 8-period EMA has started turning higher and is attempting to cross above the 21-period EMA. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are favouring a buy on dips strategy, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.MCX Gold August futures have witnessed a sharp intraday recovery after…
Barring only 4 companies from hiring H-1B visa holders for one to two years is not enough, H-1B critics said. The US Department of Labor recently barred four employers from hiring H-1Bs for 2027 and 2028 after they were found as wilful violators. Labor Department’s inspector general Anthony D’Esposito announced the measure and issued a…
Maharashtra MBBS, BDS admissions 2026: 1,036 seats vacant, stray vacancy round dates announced Maharashtra MBBS admission 2026: A total of 10,395 students have secured admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Maharashtra after the third round of centralised admission counselling for the 2026-27 academic year. According to a press release issued by the Maharashtra State…
NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker admitted she had “mixed feelings” after winning bronze in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China. While pleased with her progress, the Olympic medallist said she believes she can perform even better.“Another bronze. I have mixed feelings about this one. I’m happy…
Oprah Winfrey said she aimed to cover every major topic during the three-and-a-half-hour conversation with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Image credit (Instagram) Oprah Winfrey is best known for her groundbreaking talk show career and her continued work as a media mogul and interviewer. The television legend sat down with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for…
Data sets show that pressure has been building up on consumers since the start of the year as the war disrupted energy supplies, pushing up prices of fuel and LPG cylinders. MUMBAI: Indians are counting every penny they are spending—blame it on price hikes and inflation. Consumers are becoming value-conscious, trimming budgets for non-essential spends…
