NEW DELHI: A man allegedly pointed a gun at former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah in a tense incident that was thwarted in time after security personnel quickly overpowered the suspect, the CCTV footage shows.The officials said that Abdullah, accompanied by J&K deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, were returning from a marriage function when … Read more
Cobras are arguably the most identifiable venomous snake in the world. Their distinctive raised posture and flared hood enable them to stand out from the crowd. As such, they have featured prominently in history and folklore across the world. Although they share several physical traits, different cobra species have evolved unique characteristics shaped by their … Read more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is notifying visa applicants about the updated edition of Form I-129, dated 02/27/26. The update form includes significant changes to the H Classification Supplement that employers and practitioners should understand, particularly as they prepare for the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) H1B cap season under the new wage-weighted lottery … Read more
Manek Chowk in Wembley, London after it was trashed by a gang LONDON: Gangs of suspected Somalian men have allegedly been terrorising Indian-origin shopkeepers and restaurant owners in Wembley and trashing their shops in targeted attacks of late. This follows the attack in Harrow last week, wherein a gang attacked Holi revellers. Wembley shopkeepers felt … Read more
Shoaib Akhtar. (Twitter Photo) NEW DELHi: India’s commanding win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final has sparked strong reactions worldwide, especially from neighbours Pakistan. Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar controversially said that India’s dominance has “ruined cricket.”India dominated New Zealand in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, winning by 96 runs to … Read more
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the Iran war was going to “end soon”, without providing any specific timeline. He also warned Tehran that if they tried “anything cute”, the US would end the nation. He called the Iran war a “short term excursion.”“It’s going to be ended soon, and if it starts … Read more
Amazon’s Project Kuiper has urged the FCC to reject SpaceX’s proposal for a million-satellite constellation, citing a lack of essential technical and space safety details. Amazon argues the plan is speculative, would take centuries to deploy, and could monopolize orbital resources, hindering future space endeavors. Elon Musk’s Starlink rival Amazon Leo has sent a letter … Read more
File picture: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) A number of letters said to be representing employees of technology companies including Amazon, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI are circulating. These letters call upon leaders of these and some other technology companies for clearer limits on how their companies work with the US army. One … Read more
Battling personal tragedy after losing close relatives in a car accident, Ishan Kishan produced a match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final. Despite the grief back home, the wicketkeeper-batter rose on the biggest night of his career to help India lift the title. Ishan scored 54 runs and picked up three catches in the … Read more
There is something interesting about March 8 every year.Phones start buzzing a little more than usual. WhatsApp groups that stayed silent for weeks suddenly wake up. Instagram fills with appreciation posts, photos, and captions celebrating the women who shape everyday life.And somewhere in the middle of all that activity, many people pause for a moment … Read more