A shocking report has come to the fore as more than 100 different rice brands in the US have been found to contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, that are dangerous to human health.The report says one in four samples of rice from grocery and retail stores across the United States was found to…
A proposed US bill, dubbed ‘The One Big Beautiful Bill,’ threatens to impose a 5% remittance tax on non-US citizens, including H-1B and green card holders, sending money abroad. This could significantly impact the Indian diaspora, who remit approximately $32 billion annually to India. If enacted, Indians in the US could face a $1. Its…
Bengaluru: Wrong-side riding has become a dangerous trend and daily menace near Kendriya Sadan in Koramangala, largely thanks to the long-stalled Ejipura flyover project. The incomplete flyover — pending for almost a decade — has narrowed the road space, forcing two-wheeler riders to flout traffic norms to escape congestion.People travelling towards Sarjapur from St John’s…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday said it will on May 20 hear a limited number of advocates for several Muslim petitioners who have challenged the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, only for the purpose of deciding the necessity and contours of any interim order required to be issued by the court.SG…
MUMBAI: US President Donald Trump’s statement about the possibility of a zero-tariff deal with India during his West Asia tour boosted market sentiment on Thursday.This helped Nifty close above the 25,000 level. The southward movement of domestic inflation numbers, which could help RBI cut interest rates in June, also helped sentiment on Dalal Street, market…
NEW DELHI: With the US and China agreeing to a tariff truce, Apple is reviewing its aggressive plans to scale up in India. While the “regular expansion and China+1 production diversification plans will continue as envisaged”, sources said the iPhone strategy being drawn up exclusively for the US market will be “temporarily put under review”.“We…
Harvard University is standing its ground after recent threats from the US Department of Educationto block over $2.2 billion in federal funding. In a formal response, the university outlined several reforms it has implemented in recent months, including actions to address antisemitism and strengthen institutional leadership.Despite these changes,Harvard made it clear that it will not…
Researchers at Oklahoma University found that the hormone FGF21 can reverse fatty liver disease. The hormone signals the brain to improve liver function. It lowers liver fat and reverses fibrosis. The hormone also lowers cholesterol. This discovery could lead to new drugs for treating fatty liver disease. Clinical trials are showing good therapeutic benefits. Fatty…
Uttarakhand high court on Thursday directed Nainital police to investigate and report online abuse targeting its judges and lawyers in a rape case involving a minor girl. The court has asked SSP Nainital to submit a report by Monday.The rape case pertains to the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl by 73-year-old contractor Mohammad…
US PresidentDonald Trump stirred fresh speculation on Thursday when he told reporters in Abu Dhabi that he’s “probably” going back to Washington, DC, though he hinted with a smile that he might have other plans.“We’ll be leaving tomorrow morning, as you know, almost destination unknown,” Trump said during a press briefing in the UAE capital,…
