Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, sparked a wave of controversy with his remarks against women serving in combat roles. In a viral clip from his appearance on the Shawn Ryan Show podcast, he argued that physical differences between men and women, such as bone density and muscle…
Children’s Day is a special occasion celebrated worldwide to honour the joys of childhood and to raise awareness about the rights and well-being of children. Marked by a variety of events, performances, and activities, it’s a day dedicated to children, their future, and their role in society. On this day, people send messages, wishes, and…
US President-elect Donald Trump selected Tulsi Gabbard, an ex-Democratic congresswoman turned staunch supporter, as director of national intelligence on Wednesday. Gabbard, who holds the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve and has combat experience in Iraq, has consistently challenged established foreign policy views. Her selection reflects Trump’s preference for appointing foreign policy sceptics…
NEW DELHI: Delhi residents awoke to dense smog on Thursday morning, causing a sharp drop in visibility and pushing air quality into the ‘severe’ category.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 432. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 473, IGI Airport (T3) 435, and ITO…
India’s visit to Pakistan remains uncertain (Photo Credits: ICC/Reuters) NEW DELHI: The ongoing tension over the Champions Trophy remains one of the long-standing complexities in India-Pakistan cricket relations. Recently, Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad openly criticized India’s stance on the upcoming tournament, voicing frustration over what he sees as India’s ‘false promises.’ He pointed out that…
India’s Arshdeep Singh successfully appeals for the lbw wicket of South Africa’s Marco Jansen. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Arshdeep Singh showcased his composure under pressure by dismissing the dangerous Marco Jansen in the final over, helping India defend a 220-run target and register a thrilling 11-run victory over South Africa in Centurion. The…
South Africa’s Marco Jansen plays a shot during the third T20I. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Marco Jansen‘s blistering fifty, the fastest ever against India in T20Is, almost turned the tide in South Africa’s favor, but India held on to clinch a nerve-wracking 11-run victory in the third T20I in Centurion. Jansen’s late assault, which saw…
NEW DELHI: India has the highest number of persons with untreated diabetes, claims a new study published in The Lancet medical journal.According to the study, an estimated 828 million adults (aged 18 years and older) had diabetes in 2022. Of these, over a quarter (212 million) lived in India, followed by 148 million in China,…
BAKU: With the first draft decision text on new post-2025 climate finance goals released at CO here on Wednesday, amid huge differences between rich and developing nations on the issue, UN climate body said developing countries would need $1.1-2.4 trillion annual investment by 2030, and up to $2.9 trillion till 2035, to meet mitigation goals.This…
CHENNAI: The head of the oncology department at state-run Kalaignar Centenary Super-Specialty Hospital was stabbed multiple times Wednesday in his consultation room by a man allegedly dissatisfied with the treatment his mother was receiving.Dr Balaji Jaganathan suffered serious wounds to his scalp, head, neck, back, and ear. He was rushed into emergency surgery. “His condition…
