Who is Derek Chauvin? The cop who murdered George Floyd 5 years ago and reignited global ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests
On 25 May, 2020, George Flyod was killed by Derek Chauvin Five years ago, on…
‘Totally illegal’: Trump accuses Democrats of fraud for spending millions on celebrity endorsements; demands prosecution against Kamala Harris
US President Donald Trump has accused the Democratic Party of illegally paying celebrities millions of dollars for political endorsements during the 2024 presidential election campaigning.In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed the Democrats owe a “large amount of money” and funneled over $11 million to Beyoncé- who he alleged did not…
Cambodia-Thailand border war enters fourth day: Heavy shelling despite ceasefire calls; both sides signal openness to talks after US intervention
A deadly border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has entered its fourth consecutive day, with both nations exchanging heavy artillery fire and reporting mounting civilian and military casualties. The hostilities, the worst in over a decade, have prompted international concern and intervention from US President Donald Trump, who urged both sides to agree to a…
ITC announces Rs 20,000cr investment push: Focus on FMCG margin boost; Puri sees demand rebound ahead
Sanjiv Puri (left), ITC (TOI) Leading FMCG conglomerate ITC Ltd. plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore across its business verticals over the medium term, spanning the next five to six years, Chairman Sanjiv Puri announced recently, reported ET.The announcement comes shortly after the company inaugurated eight new manufacturing facilities focused on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG),…
Panic on Denver Airport runway: American Airlines aborts takeoff after gear malfunction; video shows passengers fleeing down slides as smoke engulfs plane
A landing gear malfunction during takeoff caused an American Airlines aircraft to abort its departure at Denver International Airport, resulting in at least one passenger injury and prompting an emergency evacuation on Saturday.The incident occurred at 2.45 pm local time when American Airlines Flight 3023, bound for Miami, experienced technical difficulties, as confirmed by the…
Kotak Bank net profit dips 40% year-on-year to Rs 4,472cr in Q1
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a 40% year-on-year fall in net profit to Rs 4,472.2 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, primarily due to a one-time gain last year when the bank bookedRs 3,803 crore from the sale of a 70% stake in its general insurance arm to Zurich Insurance. Without the…
Pope receives high-ranking Russian Orthodox cleric
Pope Leo XIV, left, shakes hands with Anthony Sevryuk, Metropolitan of Volokolamsk and Chairman of the Department of External Relations of the Russian Orthodox Church, during their meeting at the Vatican. (Pic credit: AP) VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV held a first meeting on Saturday with a senior Russian Orthodox cleric at the Vatican since…
India-UK trade deal: These states and sectors may benefit most from tariff cuts; full list here
Representative image (ANI) As India and the United Kingdom ink the comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), several states are poised to reap substantial economic benefits, according to ET.The deal eliminates tariffs and eases market access, unlocking new export opportunities across key sectors such as textiles, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, marine products, and handicrafts. India-U.S. Trade…
What happened to UAE’s Iceberg Project? The ambitious plan to haul a colossal Antarctic iceberg to the coast of Fujairah | World News
The UAE Iceberg Project planned to tow a massive Antarctic iceberg 6,480 nautical miles to Fujairah but faced major challenges and remains unfulfilled/ Representative Image In a region where rain is rare and water more precious than oil, the United Arab Emirates once had its sights set on an audacious engineering marvel: towing a gigantic…
‘Game-changing’: Piyush Goyal lauds India-UK FTA; calls it ‘stepping stone towards dream of Viksit Bharat’
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hailed the newly signed free trade agreement with the United Kingdom and said that the deal was signed on India’s terms.While addressing a press conference, Goyal claimed the FTA to be “important” and “game-changing,” stating that 99 per cent of India’s exports will be…
‘My hand was hanging by a thread’: Indian-origin man Saurabh Anand attacked by teen gang with a machete in Melbourne
Saurabh Anand, an Indian-origin man, was attacked by a teen gang in Melbourne. (Photo: The Age) Saurabh Anand, a 33-year-old Indian-origin man, was brutally attacked by a teen machete gang in Melbourne, leaving him almost lose his left hand had it not been for the doctors who reattached his hand after gruelling surgeries inserting screws….