President Donald Trump gestures at the conclusion of his speech during Salute to America, an Independence Day event honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary US President Donald Trump on Saturday marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a speech at the National Mall, combining patriotic appeals with partisan messaging after severe storms briefly disrupted celebrations…
India’s Ravi Bishnoi (ANI Photo) Ravi Bishnoi endured one of the toughest outings of his international career on Saturday, with the Indian leg-spinner registering an unwanted record during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford. Bishnoi became the first spinner from a Full Member nation to bowl three no-balls in a men’s T20I, capping…
Kerala HC hears MBBS fee dispute as NMC defends 4.5-year academic fee limit. (AI Image) The National Medical Commission (NMC) has reiterated before the Kerala High Court that medical colleges can charge MBBS fees only for the prescribed four-and-a-half years of academic study, maintaining that institutions cannot collect tuition for periods beyond the notified academic…
The legendary musician’s reflections on life, change and creativity remain as powerful today as they were decades ago.Image credit (Instagram) David Bowie left the mortal plane more than a decade ago, but his words continue to inspire generations. In April 2026, a landmark immersive exhibition titled ‘David Bowie: You’re Not Alone’ opened at Lightroom in…
Kim ordered officials to complete the remaining trials and commission the warship into active service within two months North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen weapons tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other systems aboard a newly repaired 5,000-ton destroyer, as part of Pyongyang’s continued push to expand its naval nuclear capabilities, state…
Fire broke out briefly due to fireworks on the Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire on Saturday night as fireworks were launched from the bridge during Macy’s Fourth of July display over New York City’s East River.Videos circulating on social media showed flames and thick smoke rising from sections of the bridge while…
India’s passport ranking slips NEW DELHI: India has slipped to 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, remaining outside the top 100 despite a marginal improvement last year. After climbing to 124th in 2025 from 127th between 2021 and 2023, the country has once again lost ground and now offers visa-free access to just 26…
Kylian Mbappe celebrates France’s victory as Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill holds the ball (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Kylian Mbappe helped France reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, but the match ended with ugly scenes after the final whistle.France, considered one of the favourites to win the tournament, were forced…
Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 registrations end today for 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice recruitment 2026: The online application window for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 closes today, July 5, 2026, for enrolment into the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Unmarried Indian male candidates meeting the prescribed educational and age criteria can…
Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai passes away at 69; Folk art world mourns loss of legendary Pandavani exponent India has lost one of its most celebrated folk artists with the passing of Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai.The legendary Pandavani exponent passed at the age of 70 after battling a prolonged illness as reported by PTI. She breathed…
