Representative image (AI-generated) France will ban smoking on beaches, in parks, public gardens, and bus shelters from Sunday, the government announced. The decree, published in the official govt gazette on Saturday, also prohibits smoking outside libraries, swimming pools, and schools to protect children from passive smoking. The decree does not mention electronic cigarettes. Individuals who…
The full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits in the United States will increase to 67 starting in 2026, affecting millions of Americans planning their retirement. Those opting to retire early at age 62 could see up to a 30 per cent reduction in monthly benefits.The change stems from reforms signed into law by…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denounced calls in Iran for the arrest and execution of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, describing them as “unacceptable” and calling for international condemnation.In a post on ‘X’, Rubio said, “We support the IAEA’s critical verification and monitoring efforts in Iran and commend the…
Accelerating the rollout of plug-and-play industrial parks, improving logistics infrastructure, and targeted skilling are essential for boosting India’s manufacturing output and self-reliance, according to real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield.In its latest report, Elevating India’s Manufacturing Resilience: Charting the Path to Self-Reliance, based on responses from 94 senior decision-makers across India’s manufacturing and logistics sectors,…
Marjorie Taylor Greene (left), Zohran Mamdani (ANI,AP) In a surprising departure from usual partisan rhetoric, prominent Republican figures, including Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and political commentator Tucker Carlson, have extended rare praise to New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, acknowledging his grassroots-focused campaign strategy, even as they continue to oppose his political ideology.Mamdani,…
A large volume of pre-IPO lock-in shares worth $1.86 billion is set to expire in July 2025, potentially triggering shifts in the shareholding patterns of several recently listed companies, including Jyoti CNC Automation, Unimech Aerospace, and Medi Assist Healthcare. According to a Nuvama Institutional Equities report, these lock-in expiries span both promoter and non-promoter holdings…
AI-image used for representation At least 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed and more than two dozen people injured, including civilians on Saturday in a suicide attack by Pakistan’s Taliban, local government officials and police officers told AFP news agency.“A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy,” said a local government official in…
Bangladesh has paid $384 million to Adani Power this month, significantly reducing its outstanding dues under a 2017 power supply agreement with the Indian company, according to sources.As of June 27, Bangladesh has paid $384 million of the committed $437 million scheduled for the month. Sources said this amount clears the country’s “admitted” dues till…
Christan Comb (left), Kanye West (AP) As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial approaches its conclusion, his son Christian “King” Combs has dropped a new EP titled Never Stop, featuring seven tracks including a song pointedly named “Diddy Free.” The release coincided with the day Diddy’s legal team was scheduled to deliver its closing arguments, marking…
The Railway Board will soon create a detailed blueprint for a modern, technology-driven system. Indian Railways is set to undertake a major upgrade of its over 100-years-old train control systems in a bid to improve operational efficiency and safety across the world’s fourth-largest railway network. The Railway Board will soon create a detailed blueprint for…
