US Secretary of State Marco Rubio NEW DELHI: US secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that president Donald Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to focus on ending their four-year-old war. His remarks come against the backdrop of ongoing military operations, with Russia’s defence ministry claiming that its forces have struck several military-industrial facilities in Ukraine.Earlier,…
Representative Image of a green anaconda concealed among dense vegetation and riverbanks in the western Amazon rainforest (AI-generated image) In the western Amazon, finding a green anaconda can depend on more than knowing which river it inhabits. Dense vegetation, submerged debris and concealed riverbanks can make the giant reptile difficult to observe, even when researchers…
Rupee strengthens against US dollar NEW DELHI: Rupee began the week on a cheerful note, inching towards the 94 mark against US dollar on Monday. The currency strengthened by 9 paise to 94.80 against the greenback in early trade, extending its recovery for a third consecutive session. This followed Friday’s close of 94.89, when the…
An Se Young of South Korea celebrates winning the women’s singles final at the Denmark Open in Odense. (AP/PTI Photo) South Korean badminton superstar An Se-young has rewritten the history books, becoming the most decorated women’s singles player in international badminton and ending Indonesian legend Susi Susanti’s nearly three-decade reign at the top.The Olympic champion…
NIFTEE 2027 registration begins The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application process for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2027. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), lateral entry, artisan and PhD programmes at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) can submit their application forms through the…
Ayesha Shroff, mother of actor Tiger Shroff, has spoken out for the first time following the firing incident near her son’s home in Mumbai. Unidentified men allegedly fired five rounds at Tiger’s BMW near Pushpa Park in Juhu on Sunday evening, and he had a narrow escape. His driver was injured in the attack. Ayesha…
After spending two years living in a tent, Palestinian potter Jaafar Atallah decided to turn the very earth beneath his feet into a home for his parents. With cement and steel difficult to obtain in Gaza, he gathered around 15 people, collected local clay and experimented with mud bricks until they managed to build a…
Michigan will allow firewood from outside the state only if it is properly treated to eliminate insects and pathogens. (AI photo) A piece of firewood may appear harmless, but insects and plant diseases can remain hidden inside it and travel to new places when the wood is moved. A new rule in Michigan bans untreated…
India has officially entered the festive season, with celebrations lined up one after another. But while the calendar fills up with festivals, bank customers may want to keep an eye on another list: the October bank holidays.Before setting out for a branch visit, it is worth checking whether the bank is open or taking a…
India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces an uphill battle to break into India’s T20I playing XI, with the team’s established top-order options leaving little room for the 15-year-old to feature.Sooryavanshi is part India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which begins on November…
