Sri Lanka is a country known worldwide for its natural beauty, scenic beaches, vibrant wildlife and ancient temples. But not many must be aware of the fact that Sri Lanka is also blessed with some incredible hill stations which are gorgeous beyond words! For those looking for a refreshing cool escape, Sri Lanka has some…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer met privately with President Donald Trump this week to deliver a message she knew he might resist: his tariffs are hurting the state’s automotive industry, threatening jobs and profits in a sector central to Michigan’s economy.The Democrat brought a slide presentation to the Oval Office meeting on Tuesday, highlighting how Trump’s…
Tejashwi Yadav (left) and Amit Shah (right) (Source/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday criticized union home minister Amit Shah, accusing him of delivering repetitive and unproductive speeches during his visits to the state.Referring to his speech as “pakau-thakau,” Yadav alleged that BJP practices…
NEW DELHI: Air India on Saturday said that a data network outage at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport would cause delays in flight operations, including its own services, from the country’s second-busiest airport.The airline noted that the outage, which had disrupted check-in systems at the airport and delayed departures, has since been resolved. However,…
Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem (X) Indian Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem have both withdrawn from the upcoming Silesia Diamond League scheduled for August 16 in Poland. The highly anticipated first meeting between the rivals since the Paris Olympics 2024, where Nadeem won gold and Chopra secured silver,…
The FASTag system, India’s electronic toll collection mechanism managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), is set to introduce a significant upgrade with the launch of the FASTag Annual Pass on August 15, 2025. This pass is designed to provide convenience and cost-effectiveness to private vehicle owners who frequently travel on national highways…
Inflation, the rate at which prices for goods and services rise, serves as a vital indicator of a country’s economic health. It plays a crucial part because it directly affects the purchasing power of consumers and the stability of economies. One might assume that inflation trends are uniform globally, current data reveals a deeply uneven…
NEW DELHI: Asserting that “India will not bow down to anybody”, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that countries will restructure their trade routes and partners.“The world keeps evolving, international trade keeps finding new pathways. What we are seeing today is possibly a churn that is bound to happen every few years…
NEW DELHI: Amid Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” accusations, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that two individuals approached him before the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, offering to secure victory in 160 of the 288 seats. Meanwhile, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis questioned the timing of the disclosure, linking it to Rahul…
Aquarius natives, your week opens on a high note. Early on, recognition finds you; orders land easily for business folk, and a judicious speculative position could pay if you anchor it in facts, not excitement. The caveat: your mind may be bright but a touch scattered, so pause before major commitments. By Tuesday, the theme…
