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Nitish Kumar (File photo)_ NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who currently heads the state government with support of the BJP, is likely to head to the Rajya Sabha, JDU sources told news agency ANI.The confirmation from the JDU sources was in sharp contrast to earlier reported claims that Nitish Kumar had given the…
Qatar will fully shut its gas liquefaction operations on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the region, according to Reuters sources familiar with the matter.Two Reuters sources close to the matter said that Qatar would completely halt its liquefaction facilities as…
Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, on Wednesday said that she felt “unsafe” as there are too many Muslims appointed at the US airports. In a post on X, Loomer said that when she landed in Atlanta, she saw so many workers wearing a hijab and called it “alarming.” America Hit Hard: $2 BN Wiped Out…
OpenAI – just days after striking a landmark deal with the US military, is reportedly exploring another major government contract. This time, the ChatGPT-maker is looking to tie-up with North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO – an intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states, including 30 in Europe and two in North America. However, there…
Iran has postponed a state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that had been scheduled for Wednesday evening in Tehran, citing expectations of an exceptionally large public turnout, state television reported.“The farewell ceremony for the martyred Imam has been postponed. The new date will be announced later,” Iran’s local media reported, as cited by AFP….
Racing Bulls Formula One driver Arvid Lindblad participated in the second edition of Red Bull Moto Jam, a one-of-a-kind motorsport spectacle that offered Indian fans an immersive live experience, including the chance to see Lindblad drive an F1 car up close.Lindblad, the third-ever F1 driver of Indian heritage, returned to India just a week before…
Middle East conflict Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence reportedly contacted the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), signalling a possible willingness to end the conflict in the Middle East, which began with the joint United States-Israel strikes in Tehran on February 28.According to The New York Times on Wednesday, the offer to discuss possible terms to end…
India bowling coach Morne Morkel with Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: As defending champions India prepare to face England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, bowling coach Morne Morkel says dew could play a big role.He explained that conditions at Wankhede can be tricky. “I think dew is always a…
Canada has announced a new scholarship program worth up to $100 million to support Indian students. The funding is part of a new education and talent partnership between Canada and India.The announcement was made last week during official talks between the two countries. The scholarship program is included under a plan called the Canada–India Talent…
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in Asian markets as escalating tensions in West Asia pushed crude oil prices higher and weighed on investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell for the fourth consecutive session, dropping 1,122.66 points or 1.40 per cent to close at 79,116.19. During the day, the…
