Four members of the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action have been handed lengthy prison sentences for their role in a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems UK factory near Bristol that caused more than £1.2 million (over $1.5 million) in damage.In a landmark ruling, the court found that the offences carried a “terrorism connection”, believed…
The green shoots of nari shakti are now visible in India’s labour and enterprise data. But ASUSE 2025 also tells a more uneven story that women-owned enterprises are not rising uniformly across urban India. Gujarat and Maharashtra cities dominate the top ranks in female-owned proprietary establishments, while several northern cities sit near the bottom.The Indian…
In many parts of India, summer temperatures regularly cross 40°C. In such conditions, a car’s air conditioner is not just a comfort feature but almost a necessity. Yet many times we notice that the car AC does not cool as effectively after a few years of use. The air from the vents may feel weak,…
Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most revered actors in Hollywood and has been working in the entertainment industry for decades. Today’s quote by the veteran actor highlights the importance of influence, responsibility and using one’s voice to bring about positive change in society. Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson The quote…
Gold prices slipped by Rs 992 to close at Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday, following a weaker trend in international markets and a firmer US dollar. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, April gold contracts fell 0.62%, or Rs 992, to Rs 1,59,279 per 10 grams, with 7,891 lots changing…
NEW DELHI: Banks will remain closed in several parts of the country today on account of Eid-ul-Adha (Bakri Eid)/Id-ul-Zuha, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. Customers planning to visit bank branches are advised to check local holiday schedules in advance as bank holidays vary across states and Union Territories.As per the…
A private 14-acre island nine miles west of Key West that once hosted famous writers and Hollywood stars has officially become part of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. The move completes a conservation effort that lasted for decades. Known as Ballast Key, the remote tropical island was bought in the early 1970s by the…
