White House placed under lockdown after car crashes near premises

Spread the love       The White House was placed under a temporary lockdown on Monday after a car crashed into a signpost near the US president’s residence in Washington DC.US President Donald Trump was reportedly inside the White House when the incident occurred.According to New York Post, the car jumped a curb and plowed into an informational sign near the White...

Iran, Ukraine and an uneasy Europe: G7 weighs fallout of Trump’s election blow

Spread the love       G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Paris on Monday with one major question hanging over the discussions. Will Donald Trump’s midterm election setback change Washington’s approach to the world’s biggest geopolitical conflicts?As European allies assess the political fallout, the focus is on whether a weakened Trump will rethink his policies on Iran, Ukraine and relations with Europe.According...

Why walking speeds below 0.8 metres per second may warrant attention

Why walking speeds below 0.8 metres per second may warrant attention

Spread the love       Walking is often considered one of the simplest ways to stay active. While many people track their daily step count, how quickly they walk could also offer important clues about their overall health and life expectancy. Research published in JAMA Network Open has highlighted an association between walking speed and mortality risk, suggesting that gait speed may...

Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault

Spread the love       File photo: British actor and comedian Russell Brand convicted for rape and sexual assault British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others in incidents spanning 2004 to 2009.Sentencing Brand at Southwark Crown Court, Judge Joel...

‘An old saying’: BJP MLA clarifies ‘firecrackers cure illness’ remark, apologises

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: West Bengal BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari on Monday defended herself after facing criticism for claiming that bursting firecrackers helps kill germs and viruses.The actor-turned-politician said her statements were being deliberately twisted to garner TRP.“Whenever I say something, people who oppose me use it to increase their TRP and views. Even if I cough or sneeze,...

Nvidia shares plunge 8% amid probe into CEO Huang’s affair with ‘Chinese spy’

Spread the love       Nvidia has grown into one of the world’s most valuable businesses and a key supplier to major technology companies Nvidia shares plunged over 8% in opening trade on Monday after an internal investigation was announced into whether chief executive Jensen Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation triggered concerns about his future at the AI...

Dr Shriram Nene’s 10-minute morning habit: Different things happen in a 24-hour cycle…’

Dr Shriram Nene’s 10-minute morning habit: Different things happen in a 24-hour cycle…’

Spread the love      Cardiothoracic surgeon and author Dr Shriram Nene recently took to his Instagram to share how he starts his mornings on a bright note. “My mornings start with a minimum of 10 minutes of natural light. Because what it does is trigger the brain to slow down your melatonin flow and to naturally stimulate your circadian rhythm. There’s lots...

‘Cool, smart and so much fun’: Mahesh Babu praises Suriya-starrer Scene

‘Cool, smart and so much fun’: Mahesh Babu praises Suriya-starrer Scene

Spread the love       Telugu actor Mahesh Babu has praised Suriya’s crime comedy Scene, calling it a must-watch and describing director Jithu Madhavan’s work as “brilliant writing and excellent execution.” In a post on X on Monday, Mahesh wrote: “The Scene is seen and loved. Cool, smart and so much fun. Suriya is fabulous as Inbaraj. Nazriya and Naslen are fantastic....

PM Modi speaks with Zelenskyy, discusses efforts for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Spread the love       File photo: PM Modi conveys India’s readiness to help end Ukraine war in call with Zelenskyy NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, recent diplomatic developments and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.In a post on X, PM...

In his memoir, Biden says Jan 6 Capitol attack will follow Trump to his grave

Spread the love       Former US President Joe Biden has said that the January 6, attack on the US Capitol will follow Donald Trump to his grave, accusing his successor of undermining American democracy and damaging democratic institutions.The first excerpt of the memoir was published by The Atlantic on Monday. The book is scheduled for release on November 17.“Donald Trump led...

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