Indian-origin trans MSP Q Manivannan under fire after calling rape a ‘spectrum’ in viral podcast clip | World News

An Indian-origin transgender, non-binary Scottish Greens MSP has come under fire after a clip from a podcast interview recorded last year resurfaced on social media and went viral.Q Manivannan, who was elected to the Scottish Parliament in May, made the comments during an episode of The Subjective Space, a podcast hosted by Dr Sindhu Rajasekaran….

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Colorado River officials face a fish-versus-power tradeoff as warmer water threatens native humpback chub and cool releases bypass dam turbines

Federal officials said on Thursday that they will not release cool water this year from Colorado River’s major reservoirs. This water would have protected a threatened native fish downstream, but put more strain on already struggling hydropower production. In an email obtained by The Associated Press, the Bureau of Reclamation told various groups that water…

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‘We wanted performers, not so-called stars’: ‘Dhurandhar’ maker reveals why Ranveer Singh was cast in Aditya Dhar’s directorial | Hindi Movie News

Aditya Dhar’s directorial ‘Dhurandhar,’ Parts 1 and 2, has been one of the most watched and liked Bollywood movies that got released in recent times. The movie also did an impressive job at the box office. The movie comprises not only an engaging storyline and screenplay but is also loaded with noteworthy performances. In a…

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PM Surya Sarovar Yojana: Cabinet approves Rs 5,070 crore scheme for floating solar projects

FSPV projects will include a minimum of 2-hour Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Looking to post solar energy generation capacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet on Friday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) scheme. The scheme targets establishing 5,000 MW of Floating Solar PV (FSPV) capacity in the country.This is a more than seven-fold…

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‘Can be one of Sri Lanka’s greats’: Chetashwar Pujara draws Sangakkara, Jayawardene parallel for Sonal Dinusha | Cricket News

Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha celebrates his century on the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha emerged as one of the biggest positives from the drawn two-Test series against India, producing a remarkable display of resilience and consistency…

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Meghan Markle’s new photos cause social media stir and backlash: ‘How disrespectful, exploitative and gross’ |

Meghan Markle shares glimpses of her vacation with Prince Harry, Lilibet, and Archie in Portugal and Althorp. The photos spark online backlash, with many calling her out for allegedly sharing photos from Princess Diana’s final resting place. (Instagram) Meghan Markle recently shared photos from vacation time with Prince Harry and the children, Prince Archie and…

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Commonwealth Games: Jhandu Kumar wins India’s first medal in para powerlifting; day 2 brings mixed results in Glasgow | Commonwealth Games News

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…

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