‘Proliferation of trade-restrictive actions’: Trump tariff take center stage at BRICS FM meet; warned move to threaten global supply chains
British Deputy High Commissioner Dr. Andrew Fleming immersed himself in Kolkata’s Pujo festivities, playing the dhaak and praising its artistic expression. He advocated for better global marketing of the festival, comparing its vibrancy to Rio Carnival, and highlighted its role in strengthening cultural ties between India and the UK.
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt expressed immense pride in nephew Mohit Suri’s blockbuster ‘Saiyaara’, calling its success unprecedented for their family. Bhatt lauded Mohit for redefining his craft, while also offering grounded advice about future failures. He also reflected on daughter Alia Bhatt’s early career setback with ‘Shaandaar’ and her recent film ‘Jigra’ underperformance, anticipating her return…
Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of negating central GST rate cuts by imposing new state taxes, citing Himachal Pradesh’s cement tax as an example. He claimed BJP’s reforms saved families and farmers substantial amounts, while warning against Congress’s alleged economic exploitation and fiscal sabotage.
Seventeen Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in a joint operation by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district after they opened fire, injuring three personnel. A curfew was imposed for further operations. Separately, an airstrike reportedly killed 23 civilians, including women and children, in the same province, though no official statement has been issued.
Accenture has laid off over 11,000 employees, citing slowing demand and rapid AI adoption. CEO Julie Sweet emphasized aligning talent with AI-driven needs, investing in agentic AI training while restructuring operations. For white-collar professionals, the key lessons include adaptability, specialization in emerging skills, proactive career management, financial awareness, and resilience to sustain careers in an…
Elon Musk recently shared a 2015 video showing him giving former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a Tesla Model S test drive. Abe’s delighted reaction to the innovative electric vehicle highlighted a blend of diplomacy and technology. The clip resurfaced in 2025, offering a nostalgic contrast to Musk’s recent controversies.
Bigg Boss 19’s Weekend Ka Vaar featured Salman Khan and Gauahar Khan schooling housemates. Gauahar, Awez Darbar’s sister-in-law, urged him to speak up, then confronted Amaal Mallik for his “two-faced” character. Amaal had accused Awez of cheating on his girlfriend and threatened to expose private messages, causing further drama.
Indian cricketers Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, and Jitesh Sharma shared a fun moment after India’s Super Over win against Sri Lanka. Rinku playfully teased Arshdeep about his match-winning two wickets in the Super Over, recreating a viral reel. India, now clear favourites, will face Pakistan in the Asia Cup final.
