Representative image (Ukrainian drones hit Russia) A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured nine others in Russia’s southwestern Oryol region, Russian officials said on Sunday, while a separate strike targeted an oil facility deep inside Russian territory as Kyiv intensified attacks on military and energy infrastructure.Oryol Governor Andrei Klychkov said a Ukrainian drone…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) India’s athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been finalised, with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) naming a 32-member contingent that blends established international stars with several emerging talents across track and field events.The squad, announced on Sunday, consists of 22 male athletes and 10 female athletes, filling…
Anti-racism rally in Belfast Thousands of people marched through Belfast on Saturday in a show of solidarity against racism after days of anti-immigrant violence that erupted following a knife attack earlier this week.Gathering outside Belfast City Hall under the banner “Together Against Hate”, demonstrators carried placards reading “Refugees Welcome”, “Riots Don’t Speak for Belfast” and…
Inflation data, the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and movements in crude oil prices will be the key triggers for Indian equity markets in the coming week, analysts said.Investors will also closely watch developments surrounding the proposed US-Iran agreement, foreign investor activity and trends in global markets for further direction.“On the domestic front, investors…
Quote of the day by Max Planck (Image source: Wikipedia) There are moments in education when everything suddenly feels heavier than expected.A student who once solved problems quickly begins to slow down. Pages take longer to finish. Concepts that once looked familiar stop behaving the same way when the numbers change or the conditions shift….
Dame Parveen Kumar, a renowned gastroenterologist, medical educator and advocate for women in healthcare, has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE), one of the United Kingdom’s highest royal honours, in King Charles III’s 2026 Birthday Honours list.The GBE is the highest rank within the Most Excellent Order of…
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’, billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with USD 44 million in domestic theatres, according to studio estimates Sunday.The film opened largely as expected, collecting USD 92.9 million worldwide over its first weekend. ‘Disclosure Day’ records best opening for Steven Speilberg film ‘Disclosure Day’ returns Spielberg to the subject…
Brazil’s Raphinha, left, and Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui go for the ball during the World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo) Morocco made FIFA World Cup history on Sunday by becoming the first team to field a starting XI made…
PM Modi, French President Macron inaugurate ‘Bharat Innovates’ in France Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice, bringing together startups, innovators, venture capital funds and academic institutions from India, France and other countries, as the two nations seek to deepen cooperation in…
Tucked right behind the historic Rajwada Palace, Sarafa Bazaar is completely unique. By day, it is a standard, busy jewellery and bullion trading centre. But once those shop shutters come down for the evening, the whole street flips into one of India’s most iconic street food destinations. Things get going around 8 pm and the…
The day is blessed with an uplifting breeze. Venus, your ruler is a cheerful spirit and Jupiter boosts learning, luck and confidence. This means that doors are opened without a lot of resistance. Even things that normally require effort can be done with ease. Pleasant change, isn’t it?Overall, success comes from many corners today. Family…
A growing number of Indian professionals applying for US work visas are being confronted with a question many do not expect at their visa interviews: “Why can’t an American do this job instead of you?”According to immigration attorneys, the question is being asked more frequently in interviews for H-1B, L-1B and other employment-based visas, particularly…
