Donald Trump has once again made a tariff “threat” to several countries. In a recent Truth Social post, the US President has announced that the country will impose a “100% TARIFF” on goods imported from any country that introduces a digital services tax targeting American technology companies such as Meta, Alphabet (Google) and Amazon. The…
The West Bengal assembly on Monday passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill KOLKATA: The West Bengal Assembly on Monday passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, paving the way for stricter action against organised anti-social activities, including provisions for preventive detention, property seizure…
The Centre has decided to lift temporary restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel from July 1, ending curbs imposed earlier this month to prevent local fuel shortages amid disruptions to global supply chains caused by the conflict in the Middle East.In an order issued on Monday, the government said it had reviewed the…
Ben Stokes leaves the field after his final innings after announcing his international retirement during day four of the 3rd Test Match between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) There is a particular cruelty in the way Ben Stokes chose to retire. On the fourth…
Comcast Corporation is set to break itself into two publicly traded companies, separating its media empire from its connectivity business as it seeks to sharpen its focus in an industry being reshaped by streaming and large-scale mergers.The company said it will spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate listed entity through a tax-free transaction….
Ukraine’s drone war slashes Russian troops’ frontline survival rate Russian pro-war military bloggers have claimed that troops deployed in Ukraine are surviving only “20–35 minutes” on the frontline amid intense drone warfare and infantry assaults.The reports, shared on pro-war “Z-channels” on Telegram and amplified by the Ukrainian ASTRA channel, and cited by Foreign Policy, highlighted…
Tamil Nadu faces a “deep mess” within a month of regime change, warns former CM M.K. Stalin, citing industrial reluctance, rising crime, and farmer distress (File photo: M K Stalin) CHENNAI/TRICHY: Former chief minister M K Stalin on Sunday said Tamil Nadu was facing the danger of “descending into a state of deep mess” within…
A blistering early‑summer heatwave sweeping Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21 A blistering early‑summer heatwave sweeping Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as nations from France to Poland smashed temperature records and public services strained…
NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a changing pattern in alcohol consumption that presents a mixed picture. The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) indicates a marginal rise in the percentage of women consuming alcohol in the state, placing Madhya Pradesh slightly above the national average. At the same time, alcohol consumption among men remains…
(L) Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (Image- Social Media), (R) Representative Image NEW DELHI: Delhi govt’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (DGHS), and Neeraj Chopra, former deputy controller of accounts, in connection with a Rs 640-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical items,…