Spread the love Bill Gates reportedly quietly sent nearly $8 billion to the private foundation of his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, in what is being termed as one of the largest divorce-related payouts ever. According to a report in Forbes, the amount has surfaced in a tax filing. As per the report Bill Gates donation skyrocketed Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation’s assets...
Yunus government says reports on attack on minorities is ‘propaganda’
Spread the love DHAKA: Amid growing atrocities against minorities, particularly Hindus, ahead of the Feb 12 national elections, the Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim govt on Sunday sought to downplay media reports about incidents – including killings – as attempts “to destroy communal harmony through false propaganda”. “Statements made based on false or fabricated information can create confusion in society and...
Diljit Dosanjh’s desi winter nuskha promises to cure cold and cough — but does it really work?
Spread the love Has this winter got you wrapped up in quilts and wracking up insane room heater bills? If you are struggling with a runny nose, cold and cough, Diljit Dosanjh’s desi nuskha will help you beat the winter blues. A traditional Punjabi home remedy for cold, the singer took to social media to share a recipe for besan ka...
Sat-com prompts search operation near international border in Jammu’s Kanachak
Spread the love JAMMU: A joint team of security forces launched a massive search operation after intelligence agencies detected satellite communication by suspected terrorists near the border in Rajpura area, in Jammu’s Kanachak sector, on Sunday.The communication was traced to a Thuraya satellite device around 3pm, and its GPS location was tracked, said officials. “Soon after, a joint team of...
In a 1st in 4 decades, peaks in Garhwal Himalayas remain snowless in Jan
Spread the love DEHRADUN: For the first time in nearly four decades of recorded observations, the high-altitude peaks of Tungnath in the Garhwal Himalayas have remained snow-free through Jan so far, signalling a climatic anomaly and raising concern among alpine scientists.Experts said the prolonged deficit in rainfall and snowfall has begun to adversely affect key medicinal plant species of the...
Govt holds consultations with industry to beef up mobile security
Spread the love NEW DELHI: The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) Sunday said that it is holding consultations with industry to work out a regulatory framework for mobile security, while assuring stakeholders that the security standards will be firmed up based on feedback.“MeitY is conducting routine stakeholder consultation on various safety compliance, EMI/EMC (electromagnetic interference/ compatibility) parameters, Indian...
Record! India’s Nandani becomes first player ever to achieve this feat
Spread the love Nandani Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A new name has taken the Women’s Premier League by storm. Her name is Nandani Sharma. The young fast bowler from Chandigarh delivered a stunning performance on Sunday night in Navi Mumbai. She played for Delhi Capitals in Match 4 against Gujarat Giants. Her spell of 5/33 created history in the WPL.Nandani...
‘No one dictates us’: Cuba’s clap back to Trump; denies US narrative on economic hardships
Spread the love Cuban President Miguel Díaz, in a striking response to US President Donald Trump‘s oil threats, rejected the pressure, stating that Cuba is a sovereign nation and that “no one can dictate what to do.” In a post on X, Díaz wrote that the US has been aggressing against Cuba for 66 years, but Cuba is prepared to...
Iran protest: At least 500 dead in crackdown; Tehran warns US, Israel of consequences
Spread the love Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests has reportedly killed over 538, with thousands detained amid an internet blackout. Tehran has warned the US and Israel of “legitimate targets” if force is used to protect demonstrators. Protests persist despite heavy security, fueled by economic collapse and calls challenging the theocratic system. A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has...
IND vs NZ: India survive late scare; Kohli’s 93 anchors four-wicket win over Black Caps
Spread the love Virat Kohli. (PTI) NEW DELHI: India opened the three-match ODI series with a four-wicket win over New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday, though the chase turned tense after a late collapse. Virat Kohli led the pursuit with 93 off 91 balls, while captain Shubman Gill contributed 56 as India reached 306 for six in 49 overs to...
