Supreme Court nixes government’s plea for norms to make sentences victim-centric; calls it without merit | India News
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the central government’s plea seeking victim- and…
Who will teach rural America as visa costs push foreign teachers out?
Linda McMahon and Donald Trump Rural school districts across the United States are facing renewed uncertainty in teacher recruitment as immigration policy changes under the administration of President Donald Trump begin to affect visa pathways used to hire international educators.Several districts that rely on foreign teachers to fill persistent shortages say rising visa sponsorship costs…
Terror hideout busted, IED recovered in J&K’s Rajouri | India News
JAMMU: A joint team of security forces busted a terrorist hideout in a remote, forested area in J&K’s Rajouri district and seized an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), officials said Thursday.The troops detected the hideout in Badi Behak, Thanamandi, during a cordon-and-search operation and found the explosive. The object was tested and found to be an…
Kerosene, coal return as cooking options as energy supplies from West Asia remain disrupted | India News
Food seller shop vendors cook using coal-fired ovens amid a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders linked to disruptions in global energy supplies (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Aiming to calm frayed nerves and ease pressure on cooking gas cylinders, govt on Thursday announced the supply of limited quantities for eateries and decided to temporarily reintroduce kerosene…
‘Deep concern’: PM Modi speaks to Iran president, flags safety of Indians and energy flows | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.In a social media post on X, PM Modi said that he expressed “deep concern” over the escalation of tensions in the region and reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability. “Public Interest…
TMC seeks Prez meet after protocol row; Rashtrapati Bhavan declines citing time crunch | India News
NEW DELHI: In an unusual development, Trinamool Congress MPs had sought an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu to apprise her about the welfare initiatives taken by the West Bengal government. However, the Rashtrapati Bhavan turned down their request, citing “paucity of time”, as per sources.This comes after a political row erupted over allegations of protocol…
Iran war economic impact: US, China, India, Gulf countries, Russia, Europe – who are the winners and losers?
The effects of this situation will vary across countries, with some economies facing greater strain while others could see limited gains. (AI image) The US-Israel-Iran war has lasted for over 10 days – and with no signs of either side relenting the global economy is feeling the ripple effects of conflict. The economic fallout from…
Meta says it has removed over 150,000 Instagram, Facebook accounts, here’s why
Meta, in one of the largest coordinated takedowns of online scam networks, has disabled more than 150,000 accounts across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, linked to criminal scam centres operating out of Southeast Asia. The social media giant also says that its crackdown has helped put 21 people behind bars.The company announced that the…
Queen Ants: ‘2,000 queen ants in a suitcase’: Chinese man arrested for smuggling live ants in test tubes at Nairobi airport | World News
A Chinese national has been arrested in Kenya after authorities discovered more than 2,000 live queen ants hidden inside his luggage at Nairobi’s main international airport. The unusual wildlife smuggling case unfolded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where security officers intercepted the passenger during a routine inspection before a flight to China. Investigators say the…
Sumit Antil leads India’s dominant day at World Para Athletics Grand Prix with javelin gold | Cricket News
Sumit Antil in Paris Paralympics 2024. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a dominant day at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, with Paralympic champion Sumit Antil leading the charge by winning gold in the men’s javelin throw (F43/F44/F64). The double Paralympic gold medallist produced a powerful throw of 69.25 metres to secure the top…
Active shooter at US synagogue; smoke billowing from building, police on scene
Police responded to reports of an active shooter at a synagogue outside Detroit on Thursday, with smoke seen rising from the roof of the building.According to WDIV-TV, quoted by the Associated Press, a truck crashed into the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township. The scene had numerous police vehicles surrounding the synagogue as authorities responded…