The United States has entered a federal government shutdown, the first in nearly seven years, after Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed funding bill. The impasse was triggered by deep partisan divisions over spending and health care, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed and government operations disrupted.The Senate vote on Tuesday night fell 55–45,…
File photo The shutdown of the US government has begun– there is no immediate clarity on the duration of the shutdown. Russel T. Vought, director, executive office of the President, on Sept 30, sent a memorandum to heads of executive departments and agencies, stating: “…As such, affected agencies should now execute their plans for an…
PM Modi with Pandit Channulal Mishra (Image credits: X @narendramodi) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned classical singer Pandit Channulal Mishra, praising his lifelong dedication to enriching Indian art and culture.Mishra passed away at the age of 89 due to age-related ailments at his daughter’s…
A 75-year-old man who married a 40-year-old widow on Monday died the following morning after a sudden deterioration in his health in Jaunpur district VARANASI: A 75-year-old man who married a 40-year-old widow on Monday died the following morning after a sudden deterioration in his health in Jaunpur district.The incident took place in Kuchhmuchh village…
Donald Trump, Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir Pakistani senator Aimal Wali Khan sharply criticised Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir for showing rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump, questioning in what official capacity Munir was showcasing them.Khan said, “Our chief of army staff is roaming around with a briefcase containing rare earth minerals. What…
On the occasion of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s centenary on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote an extensive blog titled “100 years of national service.”In a post on X, PM Modi shared the blog and said: “A hundred years ago, on the day of Vijayadashami, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was established with the aim of…
New York high-rise housing tower in Bronx collapses partially Panic gripped residents in Bronx on Wednesday morning after part of a 20-storey public housing apartment building at 207 Alexander Avenue collapsed.The New York City Fire Department confirmed that a section of the structure’s corner crumbled into rubble around 8:10 am (local time) but said there…
The US government has shutdown for the first time in nearly seven years. The shutdown comes after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree a deal to keep the federal government funded. Amid the shutdown, the US Embassy in India has shared an update on X (formerly Twitter) where it said that the account “will not…
Eye floaters are small, shadowy shapes or thread-like strands that drift across your vision, often most noticeable against bright or plain backgrounds. These common visual disturbances, medically known as myodesopsias, usually occur when clumps of gel or cells in the vitreous humor cast shadows on the retina. While floaters are often harmless and part of…
Sonam Wangchuk (right) and his wife Gitanjali J Angmo NEW DELHI: Gitanjali Angmo, wife of education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday in a representation to the President of India Droupadi Murmu sought her intervention and requested for “unconditional release” of Wangchuk, who she said is a “person who can never be a…
