US President Donald Trump has extended the fragile ceasefire with Iran, but fresh military deployments to the Middle East are raising new questions over whether Washington is preparing for a possible escalation if diplomacy collapses.Even as Trump announced he would prolong the truce until talks are concluded, reports from the Financial Times and other outlets…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the government for FY 2026-27. The payout comes at a time when the economy is dealing with the effects of the US-Iran war and global oil price shock. The dividend announced on Friday is the highest ever…
A shooting at a mosque complex in California left three people dead on Monday, before two suspected teenage gunmen were later found dead in a car from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.Emergency response teams arrived at the Islamic Center of San Diego after reports of an active shooter. Authorities placed the area under a short…
NEW DELHI: India remains among the countries bearing the highest burden of hepatitis-related deaths even as global efforts show progress, according to the WHO’s Global Hepatitis Report 2026, which warns that the world is off track to meet the 2030 elimination targets.The report flags viral hepatitis as a major public health threat, with over 1.3…
Foreign investors continued their selling spree from Indian equities in April, pulling out Rs 60,847 crore from the market. This comes after a massive sell-off in March, when overseas investors had already offloaded shares worth Rs 1,17,775 crore, according to National Securities Depository Limited data. The back-to-back withdrawals have pushed cumulative foreign portfolio investor (FPI)…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Thursday, May 21, 2026. Rubio is traveling to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool) Iran on Sunday rejected recent remarks made by US secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing Washington of…
Milo is a playful yet classy baby boy name that feels creative and relaxed. The name has become trendy because of its friendly sound and modern personality. It balances simplicity with charm, making it a perfect fit for today’s minimalist naming trends. The gen Z influence on baby name choices is evident in the emphasis…
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new policy memo which requires foreigners in the country seeking a green card to now leave America and apply in their home country. In the announcement, USCIS Spokesman Zach Kahler said “This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing…
Dreaming of owning a home in Mumbai? You are not alone.The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority’s (MHADA) 2026 affordable housing lottery is a government-run scheme that offers eligible applicants a chance to secure a home through a transparent and computerised allotment process.The scheme has already witnessed an overwhelming response, with more than 82,000 applications…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Thursday announced Phase-3 of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, to be conducted across 16 states and three Union territories (UTs), including NCT of Delhi, between May and Dec. SIR-3, which will verify eligibility of a total 36.7 crore electors, will be carried out in a phased manner across…