The United States on Thursday announced a new visa restriction policy aimed at foreign nationals accused of supporting activities linked to far-left terrorist and aligned groups.Announcing the policy in a post on X, US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the measures were aimed at preventing individuals who support or enable political violence from entering…
Deep within the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest, scientists discovered a fungus with an extraordinary ability that could offer new clues in the fight against plastic pollution. Known as Pestalotiopsis microspora, the fungus can break down polyester polyurethane, a widely used type of plastic, and use it as a source of carbon. Even more remarkably, laboratory research…
Asian equities tumbled in red on Friday as concerns over artificial intelligence led stocks deepened, with Japan and Taiwan recording the sharpest declines. Additionally, growing tensions in the Middle East also kept investors cautious, lifting oil prices while US futures traded lower.Japan’s Nikkei 225 led the regional losses, plunging 5.8% to 62,945.97 after computer chipmakers…
San Francisco Unicorns captain Matt Short drives a delivery down the ground during the match between The San Francisco Unicorns and the Washington Freedom at the Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California, United States of America (USA). (Photo/sportzpics) Washington Freedom held their nerve in the last few overs to beat San Francisco Unicorns by seven runs in…
The Supreme Court has sought a status report from the Centre over alleged irregularities in CBSE’s Class 12 on-screen marking system, observing that students are facing distress due to the digital evaluation process. Hearing a PIL seeking reforms and relief for affected candidates, the court noted that systemic issues require attention and scheduled the matter…
‘Ramayana: Part 1’ makers, led by producer Namit Malhotra, are reportedly planning a special preview and press conference at TIFF in September, tentatively between the 10th and 11th, to boost the film’s global campaign. This follows the trailer launch in Delhi and a showcase at Comic-Con. The trailer releases July 23. The global promotional rollout…
Kia India recently unveiled the Syros EV. The company has also opened pre-bookings for the electric SUV at Rs 25,000 through its official website and dealerships. Offered with two battery pack options and a claimed driving range of up to 526 km, the Syros EV comes as the latest entrant in the growing segment. Here’s…
AI generated image used for representational purpose NEW DELHI: The Chhattisgarh high court has held that a wife cannot be denied her claim for stridhan merely because she is unable to produce bills or receipts for the articles, observing that such documents are typically kept by the husband’s family after marriage.A division bench of Justices…
The issue has become increasingly urgent because Japan’s imperial family has very few male heirs. Japan’s parliament on Friday approved changes to the country’s imperial succession law, introducing measures aimed at preserving the shrinking royal family but stopping short of allowing women to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne despite strong public support for such a change.The…
Rupee opened Friday on a stronger note against the US dollar, rising 14 paise in early trade as upbeat sentiment in equity markets supported the currency. However, gains remained capped due to sustained foreign fund outflows and firm crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to forex traders.At the interbank foreign…
