US president Donald Trump US President Donald Trump plans to spend up to $500 million from MAGA Inc to help Republican candidates in the November 3 midterm elections. The move comes after some Republicans raised concerns that Trump was not using the political group’s large cash reserves to help candidates fighting close races for the…
Former cricketer Suresh Raina (PTI Photo) Suresh Raina has become the latest former India cricketer to raise concerns over the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), arguing that the experiment has significantly tilted the balance of the game towards batters.The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter, who was part of four IPL-winning…
Karan Johar gives a big thumbs up to ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’: ‘Kadak, masaledar ride’ Filmmaker Karan Johar has become the latest big name to cheer for ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, adding his voice to the wave of celebrity appreciation as the popular franchise makes its long-awaited jump from streaming to theatres. Here’s what the director posted…
Tesla’s wheel-free Cybercabs face US safety probe just a day after launch Just a day after Tesla’s wheel-free taxis hit the streets of Austin, Texas, the ride is already facing a regulatory speed bump. The US auto safety regulator has opened an investigation into whether the new vehicles, which lack steering wheels, mirrors and brake…
A view of riverside ghats submerged amid the rise in Ganga River’s water level, in Patna earlier this week NEW DELHI: The Ganga breached the ‘highest flood mark’ at Patna’s Gandhi Ghat amid heavy rain in Bihar, with the river’s water level rising 10 cm in four hours on Saturday morning, according to an official…
Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt, once the subject of a US money-laundering investigation, is being considered for a role in brokering a potential Venezuela oil deal. The Trump administration has enlisted Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt to help broker a major US oil deal with Venezuela, despite his long-running links to a US investigation into an alleged…
Farah Khan recently visited Vishal Dadlani’s luxurious farmhouse in Pune. The filmmaker was accompanied by her cook, Dilip, during the visit. Her latest vlog offered viewers a closer look at the singer-composer’s scenic retreat.The property combines contemporary interiors with rustic touches. It also benefits from its location near the Pune hills. A lake and lush…
Punjab government will raise the Dearness Allowance of around 85,000 government employees Chandigarh, Punjab government will raise the Dearness Allowance of around 85,000 government employees recruited after July 17, 2020 by 18 per cent to 60 per cent, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora said on Friday.Speaking to mediapersons here, Arora said a recommendation in this regard…
Household spending in 2024-25 marked a further shift towards non-essential discretionary items and services NEW DELHI: As the economy recovered from covid pandemic, household spending in 2024-25 marked a further shift towards non-essential discretionary items and services, which have earlier seen decline, signalling premiumisation and a boost for govt revenues.After seeing a decline in 2023-24,…
Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, Vidit Gujrathi, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy all play for APL Pipers this season Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, Vidit Gujrathi, Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, Volodar Murzin. Wait. This isn’t a draft for an all-star exhibition tournament, but the six-member roster that the Alpine APL Pipers have assembled to defend their Global Chess…
