Palestinian Ambassador to India criticised US visa curbs on PLO/PA officials, calling it unsurprising given its Gaza stance. He accused Washington of acting like the UN’s owner, not a host country, ahead of the UN General Assembly. Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah M Abu Shawesh has criticised the United States’ decision to extend visa restrictions … Read more
PM Modi paid homage to poet Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ on his 118th birth anniversary, calling his fiery works a source of national pride. Other leaders, including Yogi Adityanath and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, also paid tribute to the ‘Rashtrakavi’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the legendary Hindi poet, freedom fighter, and Padma … Read more
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has launched the Horowitz Andreessen Academy (HAA) in San Francisco. The full-time, in-person school is a college alternative for high school graduates aspiring to careers in tech and entrepreneurship. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has launched a full-time tech academy in San Francisco as an alternative to college for aspiring … Read more
The United States announced an additional USD 31 million to support Nepal’s flood recovery, including funding for bridges, humanitarian assistance, and drones. This brings the total US assistance for the flood response to more than USD 36 million. US Pledges Additional $31 Million in Aid The United States on Tuesday (local time) announced an additional … Read more
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York for the UNGA, set to press Iran’s case on the war and diplomacy. His visit follows US President Donald Trump’s warning that he would “annihilate” the Islamic Republic without a deal. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York for the 81st session of the … Read more
The Delhi government has set up 110 collection centres for damaged idols and puja material, alongside 81 artificial ponds for eco-friendly Ganesh immersion, urging devotees to avoid polluting the Yamuna and other water bodies. The Delhi government has announced special arrangements for the dignified disposal of damaged idols and religious material, along with eco-friendly Ganesh … Read more
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has written to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, urging him to name the proposed Mamnoor Airport after Moulvi Syed Alauddin. Owaisi cited Alauddin’s significant role as a freedom fighter in the 1857 uprising. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi wrote a letter to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy seeking the … Read more
An AIIMS Delhi study finds a high prevalence of obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among adolescent girls, reaching 40-45% in private schools. Experts link this rise to lifestyle factors, including excessive screen time and social media use. A study conducted by All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) New Delhi has found a rising … Read more
French President Macron met US President Trump at the UNGA, aiming to secure a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and ease the energy crisis. He also criticized past regime change policies and, in his UN address, called the Gaza situation ‘shameful’. French President Emmanuel Macron has underlined the key objective of his meeting … Read more
Stifel sees Microsoft sustaining mid-to-high teens revenue growth as Azure supports a broader range of AI models. Improving Azure efficiency, disciplined spending and strong cash generation could help protect margins. Oppenheimer also lifted its price target as Azure, Copilot monetization and enterprise AI adoption continue to accelerate. Stifel upgraded Microsoft Corp.’s stock to ‘Buy’ from … Read more