Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps Across the U.S.
An intense late-season heat wave is impacting various parts of the U.S., with record-breaking temperatures expected to persist into the weekend. The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Friday that more than 70 record high temperatures are anticipated to be set, primarily
Biden Signals Opposition to Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Oil Facilities
In a clear indication of his reservations, U.S. President Joe Biden stated that he would not support Israel conducting strikes on Iran’s oil production facilities. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Biden emphasized that if he were in Israel’s position, he would consider alternatives
Military Jet Returns 96 South Koreans from Lebanon Amid Tensions
A South Korean military aircraft successfully evacuated 96 nationals from Lebanon on Saturday, marking the country’s first evacuation operation as tensions in the region escalate, according to the foreign ministry. The KC-330 military transport plane landed at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam around
Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria Claims 359 Lives as Cases Exceed 10,000
An outbreak of cholera in Nigeria has resulted in at least 359 deaths across 33 states, including Lagos, from January to September this year. In an update released on Friday, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported a significant increase
Kerala Court Dismisses Election Bribery Case Against BJP Chief Surendran
A court in Kasargod, Kerala, has dismissed an election bribery case against state BJP President K. Surendran and several others, providing them with a clean slate related to the 2021 Assembly polls. The case stemmed from a petition filed by CPI-M leader V.V.
Two Explosions Reported Near Military Airport in Syria
Two explosions were recorded in the city of Palmyra in central Syria shortly after midnight on Saturday, according to a war monitor. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that one explosion occurred inside a hangar near Palmyra Military Airport, which was being
Cambodian PM to Attend ASEAN Summit in Laos Next Week
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will participate in the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos, from October 8 to 11, according to a release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His attendance comes at the invitation of Lao
Jaishankar Clarifies Pakistan Visit Is for SCO Summit, not on engaging in a two-nation dialogue
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that his upcoming visit to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit will not involve any India-Pakistan dialogue. He emphasized that the trip is primarily for a multilateral event. Acknowledging that his visit would attract significant
रामचरित मानस एवं भगवद् गीता में कुछ समानताएँ:
By: Rajendra Kapil चौथी कड़ी- करम प्रधान विश्व रचि राखा अर्थात् कर्म योग कर्म जीवन की गति है. उसका जीवन की गाड़ी को चलाने में बहुत बड़ा हाथ है. किसी भी कामकरने के पीछे दो उद्देश्य होते हैं. एक या तो वह अपने
50 Indian Fishermen Released as EAM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday, emphasizing the importance of Sri Lanka in India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy and the “SAGAR” (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision. Posting on X after
Rajnath Singh: Committed to Transforming India’s Defence Industry into an Export Hub
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed the government’s commitment to establishing India’s defence industry as an export-oriented sector, aiming to make the country a global manufacturing hub. This statement came as annual defence production reached a record high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore for
Khamenei Calls Iran’s Attack on Israel “Legal and Legitimate”
In a sermon at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla Mosque, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the recent Iranian attack on Israel, describing it as “completely legal and legitimate.” Speaking in Arabic to convey his message to the broader Islamic world, particularly Lebanon and
Kejriwal Vacates Official Residence, Moves to New Home on Ferozeshah Road
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Chief Minister of Delhi, vacated his official residence on Friday, relocating to a government residence on Ferozeshah Road in Lutyens’ Delhi. Prior to the move, a formal
Middle East Crisis Hits Indian Investors Hard: Rs 14 Lakh Crore Loss in Two Days
The Indian equity market experienced a significant downturn, closing deep in the red due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East. Investors have collectively lost over Rs 14 lakh crore in just two trading sessions, with the total market capitalization of listed companies
EAM Jaishankar to Attend SCO Meeting in Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Governments meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16, the External Affairs Ministry (MEA) announced. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed Jaishankar’s participation during a
When to Take Social Security?
Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal Finance You can start collecting Social Security benefits early at age 62 with up to 30% penalty (graduated) or delay benefits up to age 70 with up to 32% bonus (graduated). The full retirement age (FRA) is
Chicago Board of Elections Seeks South Asian Election Judges as Early Voting Begins
As the election season kicks off, the Chicago Board of Elections is urging members of the South Asian community to step up as election judges, particularly those who can speak Indian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu. With a growing South Asian
Jack Smith’s explosive revelations: How Trump’s 2020 election efforts could impact the 2024 race
By: Dr. Avi Verma In a newly unsealed legal brief, Special Counsel Jack Smith has laid out in vivid detail former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, painting a picture of desperation, deceit, and political manipulation. The 165-page filing, released
How much exercise do we need to ‘offset’ a day of sitting?
By Dr. Avi Verma Sitting for long periods has become an unfortunate norm in today’s world, especially with desk jobs and increased screen time. However, research shows that prolonged sitting is associated with a higher risk of various health problems, including obesity, heart
भगवान शिव के 12 ज्योतिर्लिंग दर्शन यात्रा में अगला पड़ाव: श्री केदारनाथ.
अब तक हमने भगवान शिव के इन 10 ज्योतिर्लिंगों के दर्शन कर लिए हैं: सोमनाथ ज्योतिर्लिंग – गुजरात मल्लिकार्जुन ज्योतिर्लिंग – आंध्र प्रदेश महाकालेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग – उज्जैन (मध्य प्रदेश) ओंकारेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग – मध्य प्रदेश वैद्यनाथ (बैद्यनाथ धाम) ज्योतिर्लिंग – झारखंड भीमाशंकर ज्योतिर्लिंग –