In a bold legal move that could shape the national debate on transgender rights in schools, two Virginia school districts, Arlington and Fairfax counties, filed lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education on Friday, seeking to block the federal agency from freezing millions in funding over policies that allow students to use bathrooms and other…
The much awaited Rajinikanth‘s ‘Coolie’ also starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra Rao, Shruti Haasan and Aamir Khan released in cinemas on August 14. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial was one of the most awaited films this year. While it had a huge start with the day 1 number in India being Rs 65 crore and…
Varanasi: A Pocso court in Varanasi has sentenced a man to death for the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl. Special judge (Pocso) Vinod Kumar also imposed a fine of Rs 60,000 on the convict Irshad, a resident of Ramnagar in Varanasi.The court delivered the verdict within 11 months of the crime. Special public…
The megastar of Hindi cinema, Amitabh Bachchan, on his show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ talked about his experience of working with actor-filmmaker, Farhan Akhtar.On Monday, the makers of the show released a new promo of the upcoming episode on its social media account. It showcased Big B reminiscing about working with Farhan on the sets of…
Chasoti (Kishtwar) flash floods CHASOTI (KISHTWAR): Almost as many severed limbs as intact bodies have been recovered in Chasoti in the past two days after the flash floods, leaving villagers and doctors at Atholi sub-district hospital, 30km downhill from the affected area, shaken. On Monday, one intact body and a severed leg were retrieved. On…
Representational Photo (AP Photo) Pakistan has expressed strong criticism towards the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its statement regarding Afghan cricketers’ deaths.The ICC and BCCI issued condolence statements on Saturday for the deaths of Afghan cricketers in an aerial attack in Paktika Province, without naming Pakistan. Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar rejected these statements, noting…
Jewellery shopping in India is increasingly moving online, with consumers embracing digital platforms for gold, diamond, and lab-grown diamond purchases. Once dominated by neighbourhood jewellers and in-person sales, the market is seeing growing trust in hallmark certifications, brand assurances, and seamless services, making online purchases more acceptable.According to a FICCI-Deloitte report, 73 per cent of…
BENGALURU: A 23-year-old woman was killed on the spot after being hit by a speeding car at Yelahanka Saturday night. Ishani Sarkar from Odisha was standing by the roadside when the incident occurred.Preliminary investigations revealed that Ishani and her friend were returning to the city from Devanahalli via the Kempegowda International Airport expressway when their…
China’s latest trade data shows exports fell in October, following months of front-loading US-bound orders to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with the sharp drop in shipments to the United States. The figures highlight China’s continued reliance on American buyers even as it tries to grow other markets.Government data published on Friday show…
Illinois becomes the first US state to mandate mental health screenings for students In a groundbreaking move, Illinois has become the first American state to require annual mental health screenings for students in grades 3 through 12. The decision follows a new law signed by Governor JB Pritzker on Thursday, setting a national precedent in…
