Direct air connectivity between India and China has been restored with IndiGo’s Kolkata-Guangzhou flight, resuming after a five-year hiatus. This crucial service, suspended due to the pandemic and diplomatic tensions, will facilitate easier travel for business and personal reasons, strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China has passed its final load test and is set to become the world’s tallest bridge. Spanning 625 meters above the Beipan River, it will drastically reduce travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes.
Rookie Shedeur Sanders faces scrutiny after reports surfaced that he discouraged the Baltimore Ravens from drafting him to avoid competing with Lamar Jackson. Cam Newton criticized Sanders’ decision, viewing it as a missed opportunity to learn from a top quarterback. Currently third on the Browns’ depth chart, Sanders downplays the controversy amidst mounting doubts about…
Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends Punjab National Bank and Larsen & Toubro as top stock picks for the week starting September 22, 2025. PNB’s improved asset quality and strong growth in retail and MSME sectors drive its potential.
US President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian goods has cast a shadow on ongoing trade negotiations. Despite recent optimism about a potential deal, Trump’s move appears to be a pressure tactic, fueled by frustrations over India’s stance on agriculture, dairy sectors, and its continued reliance on Russian energy and arms.
Hunterganj police, acting on a tip, arrested Lakshman Kumar, a notorious bike thief, in the Karma-Pandepura area during a vehicle checking operation. Kumar attempted to escape but was apprehended, leading to the recovery of two stolen bikes and a mobile phone.
Canada is reshaping its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), once a broad labour market tool, into a narrowly targeted framework focused on specific sectors and regions. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recalibration introduces stricter rules, higher wage thresholds, and reduced permit issuances—raising questions about its economic impact. While designed to protect Canadian workers, professionals may face…
Kashmir Valley is experiencing heavy rainfall, causing rivers and streams to swell, with the Sheshnag Nallah surpassing its historic water level. Authorities have issued advisories urging residents and tourists to avoid hill slopes and water bodies. The meteorological department forecasts continued rainfall, with potential cloudbursts and flash floods.
Frequent landslides, triggered by unscientific road-building by NHAI, have plagued the Kiratpur-Manali highway, causing closures and endangering commuters. The highway, vital for the Himalayan region, has been blocked repeatedly, disrupting traffic, harming businesses, and raising public anger. Experts attribute the landslides to vertical hill cutting and inadequate drainage, urging for better infrastructure planning and disaster…
