NEW DELHI: Govt has asked states and UTs to lift from the Central Pool rice and wheat under the free foodgrain scheme for three months in advance (till June) and distribute them to beneficiaries immediately. This directive comes as govt warehouses are brimming with rice and wheat stocks and little space is available for storing…
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, 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…
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…
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…
One of America’s largest medical devices companies — Stryker — has been hit by a massive cyber attack that has sent its systems offline and disabled laptops and phones of its employees across the globe. On Wednesday, March 11, thousands of Stryker employees woke up to find their smartphones and laptops inoperational. For those unaware,…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly warned tech companies about the growing criticism that artificial intelligence (AI) is facing in the United States. The chief executive of the company behind the popular ChatGPT chatbot has also cautioned technology companies about the shifting perception of the AI industry. Speaking at the BlackRock US Infrastructure Summit in…
Iranian state media on Thursday said the wife of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is alive, dismissing earlier reports claiming she had died in February 28 attack by the United States and Israel.News agency Reuters reported the clarification quoting Iranian media that came hours after first statement by Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.In his…
Farooq Abdullah, former chief minister and National Conference president, walked calmly among the crowd, flanked by his security detail, acknowledging familiar faces with a nod and a smile. JAMMU/SRINAGAR: The wedding was in full swing in Jammu’s Greater Kailash area, with guests moving between the decorated halls, music playing softly, and conversations filling the air….
AI image for representation The wealth of Jeffrey Epstein has long been one of the biggest mysteries surrounding the disgraced financier. When Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, his estate listed assets worth about $577–$578 million.Several investigations and reports show that Epstein’s financial career was unusual and often…
