ISRO to launch communication satellite aboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its communication satellite aboard the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The 4700-kilogram GSAT-N2 satellite aims to provide data or internet services to remote areas. It will also enable the availability of
Ponting defends Australia’s decision to rest key players for ODI series decider against Pakistan
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed his team’s decision to rest key players in the third and final ODI against Pakistan ahead of the crucial Test series against India. Australia were tied 1-1 in the three-match ODI series before losing the series
Iran diplomat, Trump adviser Musk hold secret talks; Tehran says it has no assassination plot
In apparent attempts by Iran to prepare for the return of Donald Trump as US President, a senior diplomat had a secret meeting with Elon Musk, a top adviser to the President-elect, and separately Tehran assured the US government that it was not
South Korean prez meets Sultan of Brunei to boost bilateral ties
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah to explore ways to expand bilateral ties across the defence industry, infrastructure, and digital technologies, Yoon’s office said. Their first meeting took place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Now terrorists feel unsafe in their own homes: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that terrorists, backed by neighbouring countries to disrupt India, now feel unsafe within their own homes. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, PM Modi recalled the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and emphasized India’s strengthened resolve
Seven-fold increase in funding to Nagaland under Modi govt: Scindia
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia said that there has been a seven-fold increase in funding to Nagaland from the Centre in the last 10 years under the Modi government. The Union Minister stated that since the NDA
Biggest concern for India is coach Gambhir’s ability to remain calm under pressure, says Paine
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine expressed concern about India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s recent comments towards Ricky Ponting, saying the biggest concern for the visitors in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy could be his inability to remain calm under pressure. Ponting had opined
Trump names White House communications chief, press secretary from campaign staff
US President-elect Donald Trump has selected two veterans of his first term and campaign to run White House communications and face a mostly adversarial media he has labelled the “enemy of the people.” Steven Cheung, who ran his media relations for the campaign,
EPFO playing key role in providing social security, financial stability to millions: minister
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has played a pivotal role in providing social security and financial stability to millions of members across the country, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has stressed. In his keynote address at an event
PM Modi offers condolences to families of Jhansi hospital fire victims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in the fire at the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, in which 10 newborns were killed and 16 are reported to be battling for their lives. “Heartbreaking! The fire
S Korea, US, Japan unveil secretariat establishment, slam N Korea-Russia on Ukraine war expansion
The leaders of South Korea, the US, and Japan announced the establishment of a secretariat for trilateral cooperation and condemned North Korea and Russia’s decision to “dangerously expand” Moscow’s war in Ukraine as they met on the margins of a multilateral summit in
Akhilesh slams UP health minister for Jhansi tragedy; Mayawati seeks strict action
Former Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief, Akhilesh Yadav, on Saturday expressed grief over the death of 10 newborns at a hospital in Jhansi, blaming the fire tragedy on negligent medical management in Uttar Pradesh and poor quality equipment, while Bahujan Samaj
Cher reveals it ‘wasn’t love at first sight’ for her with Sonny Bono
Music legend Cher has shared that her romance with singer-politician Sonny Bono didn’t start off with love at first sight. Cher recently reflected on her and her late ex-husband’s love story, reports People magazine. In an upcoming appearance on CBS Sunday Morning, the
Justin Greaves, Kevin Sinclair return as West Indies name squad for Bangladesh Tests
In-form batter Justin Greaves and spinner Kevin Sinclair have returned to the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh, starting on November 22 in North Sound. Led by Kraigg Brathwaite, the squad features a mix of seasoned, in-form players
Hugh Grant says he hated his ‘despicable’ ‘Notting Hill’ character
Hollywood star Hugh Grant has revealed that he hated his character in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill, calling his role as William Thacker “despicable” due to the way he treated Julia Roberts’ character in the film. In the movie, Grant plays a
From appeasement to ‘New India’ pitch: Nadda credits PM Modi for changing style of politics
BJP President and Union Minister JP Nadda on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi linked politics with development and changed its definition, pointing out that once politics meant appeasement, divide and rule, misleading people, and corruption. “It’s a huge shift in politics,”
Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan hold talks on sidelines of APEC summit in Peru
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and his Japanese counterpart, Takeshi Iwaya, held talks on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Peru, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Friday. The top diplomats of the two nations met in Lima
Trump taps former congressman Doug Collins as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as the US Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Collins, an Air Force Reserve chaplain and military veteran, served in the US House from 2013 to 2021 and was a leading Republican voice
Global brokerage CLSA shifts ‘tactical allocation’ to India from China
In good news for the domestic stock market, global brokerage CLSA has shifted its “tactical allocation” to India from China, citing growing concerns over Beijing’s economy and investor sentiment following the US presidential election. In a note titled ‘Pouncing Tiger, Prevaricating Dragon,’ the
Illinois State Capitol hosts Diwali celebration, marking Hindu Heritage Month
By: Prachi Jaitly On November 12, 2024, the Illinois State Capitol was the backdrop for a vibrant Diwali celebration organized by the North American Cricket Council (NACC), IUSA Media, AASOA (Asian American Store Owners Association), and the US Indian Community Foundation (USICF), along