NEW DELHI: Monsoon is likely to hit Kerala on May 27, five days earlier than its normal onset date of June 1, the IMD said on Saturday. Early onset makes it possible to begin Kharif (summer sown) crops sowing operation early and the forecast helps farmers to prepare themselves for the same.The advance of monsoon…
Ukraine, its allies call for ‘full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire’ (Photo: X) Ukraine and its allies are ready for a “full, unconditional ceasefire” with Russia starting Monday, the country’s foreign minister said on Saturday.“Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days starting…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the second-richest person in the world. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zuckerberg’s worth has jumped to $212 billion, while Bezos’ worth remained $209 billion. As per the Bloomberg data, Zuckerberg gained $846 million on Monday i.e. May 5, while Bezos lost $2.90 billion….
Prime Minister Modi convened a high-level security meeting with top officials, including the armed forces chiefs and Defence Minister, amidst escalating tensions with Pakistan. The meeting addressed Pakistan’s troop movements to forward areas and attempts to infiltrate Indian air bases, resulting in damage and casualties. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a…
India’s market demonstrates superior structural strength. (AI image) India-Pakistan tensions: The reaction of stock markets in India and Pakistan to the rising tensions post Pahalgam terror attack and the ongoing Operation Sindoor so far is an indication of India’s underlying economic strength. The stock markets of India and Pakistan have shown contrasting responses to the…
NEW DELHI: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday strongly condemned Pakistan’s continued support to cross-border terrorism and called for national unity in combating such acts.On being asked about Pakistan’s recent attacks on civilian territories, Owaisi told ANI, “This is what Pakistan has always been doing and this is what Pakistan will continue to do.”He expressed…
UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain Esha Oza. (Pic credit: UAE Cricket) In an unprecedented incident at the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 in Bangkok, all ten batters from the UAE side retired out in their group-stage match against Qatar on Saturday.Playing at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain…
The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) fact-check unit debunked a series of viral videos that falsely claim Pakistan has launched attacks on Indian Air Force bases in Udhampur and Nagrota air bases in Jammu and Kashmir.It clarified that the videos showcasing the damage were old and unrelated to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.In a…
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has voiced his support for the Indian Armed Forces on launching Operation Sindoor. Vembu shared the Indian Army’s announcement post on Operation Sindoor. ‘Justice is Served, Jai Hindi’,” wrote ADGPI in a Twitter post shared in the wee hours of May 7. In another post on Operation Sindoor, Zoho co-founder wrote,…
Image credits: Getty Images Melinda French Gates has expressed strong support for the Gates Foundation‘s unprecedented plan to spend its entire $200 billion endowment on global health initiatives before closing its doors in 2045, calling the decision “fantastic.”“The vast majority of those resources were to go back to society,” French Gates told Fortune in a…
