US issues fresh sanctions again Iranian and Russian entities and individuals The United States on Wednesday imposed fresh non-proliferation sanctions on seven individuals and entities across Iran, Russia, Italy and Nigeria for allegedly supporting weapons procurement on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The action, announced by the US treasury department‘s office of…
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the tremor, which occurred at 7.52 pm at a depth of 10 km, had its epicentre in the Denkanikottai–Hosur region near the Tamil Nadu–Karnataka border. CHENNAI: A mild tremor measuring 3.0 struck on the Richter scale rocked Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday night. According to the…
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) June 2026 results today, July 15. Along with the results, the institute has also released the list of top-performing candidates.This year, Gungun has secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the CSEET June 2026 examination. Candidates who appeared…
In a world where headlines are increasingly dominated by political uncertainty and travel disruptions, peace has become a luxury. For travellers, looking for a peaceful destination isn’t just about safety, it also means cleaner cities, efficient public transport, welcoming locals, low crime rates, and the freedom to explore with confidence. The 2026 Global Peace Index…
Linda Nosková and Jannik Sinner taking part in the traditional winners’ dance. (Pic credit: Wimbledon) Fresh off successfully defending his Wimbledon crown, Jannik Sinner traded his racquet for a tuxedo and his trademark composure for a dose of candid humour, delighting fans with an honest admission that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments…
There is something slightly unusual about an island sitting inside a lake. Unlike ocean islands, these pieces of land are enclosed by freshwater, often hidden within vast inland landscapes that many people never associate with islands at all. Some are remote wildernesses, others support towns, roads and centuries-old communities. A few are so large that…
JPMorgan Chase could become the first bank with $1 trillion valuation JPMorgan Chase could become the world’s first bank to touch the market valuation of $1 trillion.The lender’s shares surged to a record high after it reported the highest quarterly profit ever posted by a US bank, lifting its market capitalisation to around $919 billion….
Finding love has become a lot more complicated in the age of dating apps, but a simple idea from Finland is reminding people that real-life connections can happen in the most ordinary places. A unique system using pink shopping baskets at some supermarket chains has gone viral after a social media video introduced the concept…
Trump administration sued for removing harm definition from Endangered Species Act rules. Nine environmental organisations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to withdraw a long-standing interpretation of the Endangered Species Act that treated habitat destruction as a form of harm to protected wildlife, Reuters reported.The case, filed in a federal…
Indian truck driver Jashanpreet Singh A 21-year-old Indian national who was living in the United States illegally has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for a devastating truck crash in Southern California that killed three people and injured several others.Jashanpreet Singh, who entered the United States illegally under the Biden administration,…
‘Promise Me, America’: Joe Biden to release new memoir on November 17 after US midterm polls Former US President Joe Biden announced that he will publish a new memoir titled ‘Promise Me, America’, which will be released on November 17, shortly after the US midterm elections.Announcing the book in a video message and a post…
India’s Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revamped format for the 2027 ODI World Cup has not only increased the possibility of India and Pakistan facing each other three times during the tournament, but it has also reignited criticism over how inclusive cricket’s biggest event really…
