NEW DELHI: The Army on Monday dismantled a stage erected by the Trinamool Congress near the Gandhi statue in Kolkata’s Maidan, where the party had been protesting alleged atrocities on Bengali-speaking migrant workers.A defence official told PTI that the Army (Local military Authority, Kolkata) usually permits the events in the Maidan area for a duration…
For thousands of international students in the United States, earning a diploma marks only the first milestone in a far more complex journey. The real test begins with the H-1B visa—a high-stakes lottery that decides whether they can transform academic achievement into a tangible career on American soil. With applications routinely far exceeding the limited…
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura (Agency Photos) FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has responded to Hikaru Nakamura’s recent criticism regarding the Candidates’ rating qualification spot. Nakamura had suggested that FIDE maintain the ratings spot solely to accommodate former world champion Magnus Carlsen‘s potential return. Sutovsky now stated that Nakamura’s claims were factually incorrect.Carlsen, who won the…
US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose steep import taxes on pharmaceuticals — some as high as 200% — is drawing sharp warnings from industry experts who fear it could push up drug prices in the United States and trigger shortages, according to an AP report.Trump, who has already levied tariffs on products ranging from…
Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Bayer Leverkusen manager after just 2 league games in charge (Images via Getty Images & X/@FabrizioRomano) Erik Ten Hag’s stint as Bayer Leverkusen manager has come to an abrupt end, with the Bundesliga champions dismissing him after just two league games in charge. The Dutchman, who succeeded Xabi…
Sebi proposes revised rules for cyber-security framework Sebi’s recent clarifications on its Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework introduced tiered compliance standards, reducing requirements for smaller intermediaries. While the move is seen as a step toward strengthening market security and aligning with global norms, experts caution that smaller firms may still struggle with the costs and…
Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has reignited controversy by sharing an old video of the infamous IPL slapgate incident involving Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth. The clip, posted on social media after Modi discussed it on Michael Clarke’s Beyond 23 podcast, has resurfaced nearly two decades after the incident…
PM Modi and Russian President Putin at SCO Summit 2025 NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s camaraderie at SCO Summit 2025 has become a top talking point on Chinese social media. The number one search trend on Chinese search engine Baidu on Monday read: “Modi and Putin hugged and chatted…
Jamie Overton was brought into the England squad for the Oval Test vs India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Jamie Overton has decided to step away from red-ball cricket, announcing an indefinite break from the format to focus on the shorter versions of the game. Overton, who was signed by CSK for ₹1.5 crore at…
Millionaire CEO Piotr Szczerek snatched tennis star Kamil Majchrzak’s hat from child fan at US Open Millionaire CEO Piotr Szczerek was unmasked on social media after his video of snatching a hat from a child at US Open went viral. The hat was special as it was signed by tennis star Kamil Majchrzak’s and the…
