The wife of the slain CEO of United Healthcare revealed that he had received death threats before being shot in mid-Manhattan. The shooting, which occurred outside a Hilton hotel on Wednesday, shocked tourists in the city for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed it was a targeted attack.
The recent downfall of Michel Barnier, following a no-confidence vote in France, highlights the deepening political crisis in the country. With the National Assembly divided into three equal blocs, Barnier’s inability to pass a budget raises concerns about future governance. This situation threatens the stability of the Fifth Republic and may lead to further political […]
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed deep concern over the rising number of road accidents. He attributed the issue to public negligence and a lack of fear of the law. He said the number of victims continues to increase every year, despite efforts to reduce accidents. Gadkari revealed that 1.68 lakh people died in road accidents […]
Kerala BJP vice president Major Ravi criticised Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s move to ban beef consumption in hotels and public places. Ravi said that not understanding the difference between beef and cow would give a wrong message to people. He also said that if somebody wants to eat, they should be able to. “If […]
In a unique case in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, police used suckling calves to determine the rightful owner of three buffaloes. After Mohammad Sharif was stopped with the buffaloes and unable to prove ownership, the calves were brought to the station. When the calves suckled the buffaloes, it confirmed Sharif as the owner, and the buffaloes were […]
Prithvi Shaw faces a crucial phase in his career after being dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji team for fitness issues. Former selector Jatin Paranjape advised Shaw to shed 7-10 kg to secure his future in cricket. Paranjape emphasized the importance of fitness, improving against spin, and regaining focus, drawing comparisons to cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar […]
An investment scam using fake celebrity endorsements featured on sites impersonating popular news publishers came to light. The scam even run paid advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. These posts sought to dupe Indians with lucrative returns on investments in commodities, forex, and cryptocurrency. They featured fake endorsement by Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, and Neha Kakkar.
University of Buckingham’s vice-chancellor, James Tooley, was suspended after allegations of an affair with a woman from Hyderabad. He is reported to have helped her with paying her university fees. The Indian woman claimed in her diary that she had a sexual relationship with the 65-year-old Professor Tooley. This came to light after the professor’s […]
Menstrual migraines are triggered by a drop in estrogen levels before menstruation. Estrogen supplementation can help alleviate these migraines, but it carries risks, especially for women, who may face increased stroke risk if using high doses of estrogen. Post-menopausal hormone therapy is safer with lower estrogen doses. Proper contraceptive choices, like progestin-only pills, can reduce [&he...
Home-cooked meals became more expensive in November compared to the same period last year, driven by higher prices of tomatoes and potatoes, as per a report. The cost of a vegetarian thali rose by 7%, reaching Rs 32.7. This increase was mainly due to a 35% surge in tomato prices to Rs 53 per kg […]
Opposition leaders criticized the NDA government for “imposing Hindi” by introducing new bills with Hindi titles. TMC leader Sagarika Ghose opposed the renaming of the Aircraft Act to Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, while DMK MP Kanimozhi urged the government to reconsider the bill’s name. The opposition argued this reflects a push towards “Hindification” and undermine...
A Delhi court on Thursday sent AAP’s Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan to one-day judicial custody in an alleged organised crime case. Special judge for lawmakers Kaveri Baweja sent Balyan to jail, as the arguments on the Delhi police’s application for his 10-day custody for interrogation under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act […]
India seeks a ceasefire in West Asia to protect its economic interests, especially in shipping. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed concerns over the disruptions in the Red Sea caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict, affecting trade with Europe. India is pushing for cooling tensions and a return to negotiations, highlighting higher costs and logistical challenges […]
France President Emmanuel Macron sought a new PM to prevent the country from sliding deeper into political turmoil. This comes after Michel Barnier’s government was ousted in a historic no-confidence vote. Poised to be contemporary France’s shortest-serving premier, Barnier met Macron at the Elysee Palace to submit his resignation. This was the first successful no-confidence […]
3 people died & 23 others fell ill in Pallavaram, near Chennai, after reportedly consuming sewage-contaminated drinking water. TN Health Minister Subramanian ordered an investigation to confirm the contamination. Affected individuals from Malaimedu, Mariamman Kovil Street & Muthalamman Kovil Street were admitted to local hospitals. Authorities advised residents not to drink piped water.