NEW DELHI: Even as the Modi govt signalled continuity in governance by retaining key ministers and officials in its third term, it is also waking up to the new reality of giving due space to allies. This is reflected in two recent moves when all five Cabinet ministers from its allies were made “special invitees”…
NEW DELHI: The US House Oversight and Accountability Committee has subpoenaed Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle to testify at a hearing on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. This comes after a gunman opened fire at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, injuring the former president and killing one…
BENGALURU: Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionise the treatment of cobra bites worldwide. Researchers from the University of Sydney and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have found that “heparin”, a common blood thinner, can be repurposed as an inexpensive antidote for cobra venom.The study, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, reveals that…
NEW YORK: Sue Mi Terry, a prominent voice on US foreign policy, had a refined palate, a love for top-shelf sushi and a taste for designer labels. She liked coats by Christian Dior, handbags by Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton, and Michelin-starred restaurants.And, according to federal prosecutors in Manhattan, she accepted such luxury goods and…
NEW DELHI: Representative Adam Schiff (Democrat-California) on Wednesday joined a growing number of Democratic members of Congress in urging President Joe Biden to forgo his 2024 re-election bid. Schiff, who is currently running for a Senate seat, emphasised the critical juncture the nation finds itself in and expressed concerns about Biden’s ability to secure a…
NEW DELHI: Former US President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with his remarks suggesting that the self-governed island of Taiwan should pay for American protection against potential Chinese aggression. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Trump stated that “Taiwan should pay us for defense” and likened the arrangement to “an insurance company”.Trump’s statements diverge from…
NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a significant comeback from injury and controversy to play a pivotal role in India’s ICC T20 World Cup victory. His journey from the 50-over World Cup, where he suffered an injury, to leading his team to triumph in the T20 format, underscores the importance of perseverance and…
NEW DELHI: The state government of Maharashtra on Wednesday announced a new scheme called ‘Ladla bhai yojana‘on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, to provide financial support to male students who have completed their 12th grade, obtained a diploma, or earned a graduate degree.The Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde made this announcement in Pandharpur, as the…
LUCKNOW: Suresh Narain Mishra is a sub-inspector with the UP Police. Two years ago, he was in seventh heaven when his eldest daughter, Jyoti, cracked the coveted civil services exam. While he was flooded with calls, his daughter was the toast of the media for being a small-town girl who climbed the Everest of all…
Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant Chandrika Dixit Gera, also known as the Vadapav girl, caused quite a stir inside the house after her entry. The social media sensation shocked everyone by revealing that she earns Rs 40,000 per day by selling Vadapav. During a recent chat with ETimes TV after her eviction, Chandrika clarified her…
