SRINAGAR: Congress kicked off Saturday a programme of hunger strikes to press for restoration of J&K’s statehood, ploughing a lonely furrow with none of its INDIA bloc allies, including governing National Conference (NC), joining in.J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra led the fasts in Srinagar coinciding with Quit India Movement’s anniversary as part of a…
Trump’s new PSLF restrictions create challenges for US borrowers seeking student loan forgiveness Student loan borrowers in the US who rely on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) face increasing difficulties as President Trump imposes new restrictions on eligibility. The programme, which was signed into law in 2007 by President George W. Bush, allows many government…
ISLAMABAD: Stung by the IAF chief’s assertion, backed with photographs and video images, Pakistan swung into damage control, with its defence minister Khwaja Asif rejecting the statement that India had downed multiple Pakistani fighter jets and one large aircraft in Operation Sindoor. Asif called the statement “implausible, ill-timed and a dangerous distortion of the May…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that investors in Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2019-20 Series-IX and 2020-21 Series-V can opt for premature redemption on August 11, 2025, at Rs 10,070 per unit.These government-backed bonds, with an eight-year tenure, allow early redemption only after the fifth year from the date of issue and exclusively…
In a moment of cinematic history, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared the stage with Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie at an international awards ceremony in 2000. The charming actor, known for his wit, presented the first-ever Best Actress award at the event held at London’s Millennium Dome. Hosted by Anupam Kher and Yukta Mookhey, this…
Mohamed Salah (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has publicly challenged UEFA after the death of celebrated Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid, known as the “Palestinian Pelé,” in southern Gaza. On Wednesday, the Palestine Football Association (PFA) said al-Obeid, 41, was killed when Israeli forces struck a crowd waiting for humanitarian aid….
Election Commission again asks Rahul Gandhi to sign declaration or apologise (Picture credit: PTI, ANI) NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday reiterated its demand that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi either sign a formal declaration supporting his “vote theft” allegations or apologise to the country, describing the claims as “false” and “absurd.”“Rahul…
Aamir Khan’s initiative to boost Faissal Khan’s career through ‘Mela’ backfired, causing significant setbacks despite a strong cast. Production delays arose from disputes between Aamir and director Dharmesh Darshan. Faissal dedicated himself to improving his acting skills, but the film’s failure led to lasting tensions, with both Aamir and Dharmesh expressing regrets and never collaborating…
Tejashwi Yadav (left) and Amit Shah (right) (Source/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday criticized union home minister Amit Shah, accusing him of delivering repetitive and unproductive speeches during his visits to the state.Referring to his speech as “pakau-thakau,” Yadav alleged that BJP practices…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer met privately with President Donald Trump this week to deliver a message she knew he might resist: his tariffs are hurting the state’s automotive industry, threatening jobs and profits in a sector central to Michigan’s economy.The Democrat brought a slide presentation to the Oval Office meeting on Tuesday, highlighting how Trump’s…
