NEW DELHI: Only a few months back, Donald Trump had said that the US had lost India and Russia to the “deepest darkest China”. Now, reports indicate he wants the States to join a new grouping with those very countries, and even bring Japan into it. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding this…
$100,000 H-1B visa fee challenged by US Chamber and AAU as court hearing approaches The legal battle over the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee is moving closer to a conclusion, as plaintiffs have filed their reply to the government’s defence. The US Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Universities (AAU) are…
Mumbai: Bombay high court has upheld enhanced compensation for a Borivli (E) resident who was left permanently disabled after a May 2013 road accident. Justice Neela Gokhale on Thursday endorsed the Rs 1.10 crore revised compensation awarded by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Mumbai, and increased it by Rs 10 lakh for ‘pain and suffering and…
Apples and pears are top-ranking fruits globally, both of which have been proven to be good for one’s health. Basically, they can help make the heart stronger. The regular consumption of apples or pears may result in lowering the risks of cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and type 2 diabetes. Also, they appear to be helpful in…
Rupee depreciation: Experts are of the view that this weakness may persist in the near term. (AI image) The rupee has been in a downward spiral versus the US dollar – hitting new historical lows and even crossing the 90 mark. The depreciation has been steep, and even more on a real effective basis. In…
Sigourney Weaver is stepping back into the mindset of a teenager for her role as ‘Kiri’ in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’, and the iconic actor says the process is surprisingly instinctive. Describing how she embodies the emotional, impulsive nature of a 14–15-year-old Na’vi, Weaver explains that simply stepping into the performance volume helps her shift…
James Anderson (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) England’s legendary Test bowler James Anderson has accepted the role of Lancashire’s County Championship captain at 43 years old. Since his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002 and following his international retirement in 2024, he has maintained his commitment to the county.After serving as temporary captain last season,…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi of India (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased an extraordinary performance in the U-19 Asia Cup match against UAE in Dubai on Wednesday, scoring 171 runs off just 95 balls. His remarkable innings helped India post a massive total of 433/6 in their allocated 50 overs.The 14-year-old left-handed batsman from Bihar…
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a bill to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, a major change aimed at deepening insurance penetration and accelerating sectoral growth, PTI reported citing sources.The proposed legislation — the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — is among 13 bills listed…
Superstar Rajinikanth celebrated his 75th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony on the ‘Jailer 2’ sets, while his film ‘Padayappa’ saw a successful 4K re-release. Meanwhile, six convicts received 20-year sentences in the actress assault case, Divya Pillai handled theatre criticism gracefully, and Allu Arjun praised Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’. Today (December 12) was…
