Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar faced scrutiny after riding a scooter with ₹18,500 in unpaid traffic fines during a Hebbal flyover inspection. The JD(S) party highlighted the pending fines and questioned the legality of the half-helmets worn by Shivakumar and his companion.
The US Supreme Court has cleared the path for the Trump administration to deport a group of migrants previously detained at a US military base in Djibouti. This decision reverses a lower court’s injunction, allowing deportations to South Sudan to proceed.
Approved in the US as the world’s first twice-yearly HIV prevention shot, lenacapavir is now set to be made in India at a fraction of the cost. It’s a breakthrough that could transform prevention, access and adherence if rolled out swiftly
Sonam Kapoor celebrates 15 years of ‘Aisha’, a film that transformed Bollywood fashion by bringing style to the forefront. Released in 2010, it became a cult favorite among youth. Sonam calls it timeless, marking a personal and cultural milestone that continues to inspire fashion and self-expression today.
Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh is widely recognised as the true inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book.” The park’s landscapes, including the Vainganga River and areas near Seoni, mirror locations described in the classic tale. Visitors can experience this real-life jungle through safaris, spotting diverse wildlife and birds.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday, rallying strongly on the back of sweeping GST rate cuts announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman.
A devastating fire in a Hong Kong housing estate has claimed at least 36 lives, with over 250 still missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing amidst extensive damage to the high-rise complex. President Xi Jinping has expressed condolences and urged swift action. The blaze, which escalated rapidly, is under investigation as authorities work to account for…
Indonesia grapples with devastating floods and landslides, claiming over 300 lives. Authorities face immense challenges reaching cut-off regions, with damaged infrastructure hindering rescue efforts. Thousands are displaced, and many remain missing, feared trapped under mud and debris. Persistent monsoon rains continue to fuel these recurring natural disasters across the archipelago.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker have strongly condemned Donald Trump’s calls for their jailing over alleged failures to protect ICE officers. Both Democrats accused Trump of authoritarianism and racial targeting, with Johnson stating he would not be intimidated. Pritzker highlighted Trump’s deployment of federal forces and suggested a move towards authoritarianism.
