A gunman opened fire inside a building at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on Thursday morning, critically injuring two people before the suspect was killed, according to university officials. The shooting occurred inside Constant Hall on the university’s main campus, triggering an active-shooter alert and a temporary campus lockdown as police and emergency responders…
US stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday as surging oil prices and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.Shortly after opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.1 per cent to 46,879.09. The broader S&P 500 declined 1.0 per cent to 6,706.10, while the…
Sumit Antil in Paris Paralympics 2024. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a dominant day at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, with Paralympic champion Sumit Antil leading the charge by winning gold in the men’s javelin throw (F43/F44/F64). The double Paralympic gold medallist produced a powerful throw of 69.25 metres to secure the top…
Linda McMahon and Donald Trump Rural school districts across the United States are facing renewed uncertainty in teacher recruitment as immigration policy changes under the administration of President Donald Trump begin to affect visa pathways used to hire international educators.Several districts that rely on foreign teachers to fill persistent shortages say rising visa sponsorship costs…
The 2026 Oscars are knocking, and with the film industry and the whole world getting ready to celebrate the artists and their crafts, it’s the perfect time to look back at how far we’ve come. Especially as Indians, a lot of people are still thinking about the wild, unforgettable moments that brought Indian artistry into…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday played down the energy crisis in the country triggered by the ongoing conflict between thejoint forces of United States and Israel with Iran. While addressing the NXT Summit, the Prime Minister indirectly targeted those who are “trying to create panic” and claimed that, by doing so, they…
Celebrity chef René Redzepi, founder of iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and several other international recognitions for its New Nordic cuisine, announced his resignation in the wake of allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark. “I have worked to be a better leader and Noma has taken big steps…
An Indian-origin high school student in Canada has gained national recognition after winning a prestigious data science competition for her innovative use of artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases. Gurnoor Kaur, a Grade 11 student at Central Peel Secondary School in Ontario, secured first place at the National High School Big Data Challenge organised by…
Amid the rising oil prices as the Iran conflict continues to escalate, the Trump administration is considering the idea of suspending a key maritime law that requires American ships be used to transport between US ports.“In the interest of national defense, the White House is considering waiving the Jones Act for a limited period of…
Yuvraj Singh and Rishabh Pant (X-LSG) Mumbai: Before launching into IPL-2026, India’s ‘keeper-bat Rishabh Pant went through a few training sessions under the watchful eyes of India’s 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai last week. Pant, who leads the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, is working…
