France promised a billion trees in ten years, and its Council of State has now struck down the decree that paid for it In 2022, France pledged to plant one billion trees over 10 years, but four years later, the country’s highest administrative court has cancelled the decree that funded the entire plan. On 15…
Cruise Ship health emergency sparks global alarm over rare Hantavirus cases / Image: File A luxury expedition cruise travelling across the Atlantic has been hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has already killed three people and left several others seriously ill, triggering an international health response involving South African and Dutch authorities.According to the…
Vivekananda’s journey from IIT Hyderabad to IIM Ahmedabad is a powerful lesson in resilience and reinvention. After turning down an Amazon SDE offer to pursue his UPSC dream, he appeared in three attempts but missed the final selection. He later cleared SSC CGL and, with just 45 days of CAT preparation, scored 99.92 percentile, earning…
Bangladesh cricket team players The crisis within the Bangladesh Cricket Board has deepened, with multiple resignations from its board even before completing six months in office, raising questions over its stability.Seven out of 25 directors have already stepped down, including four who resigned after Saturday’s board meeting. The exits have increased uncertainty around the future…
If it happens, it will become one of the most royal residential property sales in the history of India’s capital! Maharaja Manujendra Shah of Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) is reportedly planning to sell his grand 3.2-acre estate in Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone (LBZ), New Delhi, for a whopping ₹1,000 crore. Though the deal is in advanced stages…
Mumbai: YES Securities (India) Limited, a subsidiary of YES Bank Limited, has been penalised by the National Stock Exchange of India Limited for passing on regulatory penalties to its clients, in violation of market norms laid down by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.The breach relates to margin requirements, where brokers are mandated to…
South Korea’s artificial intelligence-led semiconductor boom has yet to generate a meaningful spillover into the broader economy, even as concerns over the won and financial stability are increasing the likelihood of a Bank of Korea (BOK) rate hike next month, Nomura’s senior economist said.Speaking at Nomura’s Korea Equities & Economy Media Briefing in Seoul, Park…
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget before House and Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, as Congress pressed the Pentagon over the rising cost of the Iran war, weapons stockpiles and the administration’s long-term strategy in the conflict.The hearings came as the Trump administration faces growing pressure from the…
Jammu and Kashmir’s Shubham Pundir celebrates his century (PTI Photo) Ranji Trophy finals are often marathon affairs, and the ongoing summit clash between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka is following that script. After J&K posted a commanding 584 in their first innings, Karnataka reached 35 for one at lunch on Day 3 but slipped to…
Salman Khan has gone viral on the internet, thanks to his posts about the protests against NEET paper leek and his viral, ‘Sonam it’s done bro’ line. Amidst that, the actor has once again showcased his penchant for luxury with the launch of a limited anticipation for-edition wristwatch created in collaboration with renowned watch brand….
