Spread the love Mark Stevens, a board member of Nvidia Corp., and his wife Mary Stevens have pledged $175 million to help establish the first new medical school in the San Francisco Bay Area in more than 100 years, according to a joint announcement by Sutter Health and Santa Clara University. The new institution, named the Mark & Mary Stevens...
Gold smuggling hits 50 tonnes in India as 15% import duty widens price gap
Spread the love The increase in import duty has changed the cost dynamics of gold supply in India. (Image for representative purpose only) India, the world’s second-largest gold market, is seeing a significant change in the way gold enters the country. The increase in import duty from 6% to 15% has made official imports more expensive, prompting a sharp rise...
‘Trump hasn’t done anything to help’: Republicans blame MAGA chief for midterm rout
Spread the love As the results began emerging, Trump sought to separate himself from the defeat, arguing that he had not been on the ballot. US President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign push in the final weeks before the midterm elections failed to prevent a sweeping Republican defeat, with party insiders increasingly blaming the president for the growing public anger that...
Amitabh Bachchan opens up about sleep troubles at 84: ‘Tried all, nothing happened’
Spread the love Amitabh Bachchan recently opened up about his struggles with sleep at 84, admitting that he finds it increasingly difficult to fall asleep. However, the veteran actor also revealed that he has found a rather quirky way to tackle the problem. Taking to his blog, the Sholay star wrote, “Up a bit early, for it was playing on my...
Midterm results: Americans get tired of president, ‘vote out’ Republicans
Spread the love The economic situation emerged as major factor behind the Republican setback US voters have delivered a sweeping rebuke to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, turning the 2026 midterm elections into a referendum on his leadership, economic policies and handling of the country. Democrats wrested control of both chambers of Congress, making historic gains in traditionally...
Virat Kohli scripts history in Auckland, becomes first batter to achieve this feat
Spread the love Virat Kohli (AP Photo) Virat Kohli added another remarkable milestone to his illustrious career on Wednesday, becoming the first batter in ODI history to score 13,000 runs while batting at the No. 3 position.The former India captain achieved the landmark during the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, further strengthening his standing as...
Rest, Supriya & I’ll look after country, PM Modi said to have told Sharad Pawar
Spread the love The 85-year-old veteran politician was admitted to a private hospital in Pune on Monday, then discharges 2 days later We along with Supriya will look after the country, you focus on recovery, PM tells PawarPUNE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar to enquire about his health after the veteran politician was...
Midterm blues: Why ‘lame’ duck Donald may push for a quick India-US trade deal
Spread the love Both Democrats and Republicans have increasingly backed economic nationalism. (Image for representative purpose only) What does Democrats’ win in US midterm elections mean for India-US trade deal prospects? Will Donald Trump be forced to change his strategy?The unfavourable midterm election outcome is unlikely to prompt President Donald Trump to change course on trade, according to an analysis...
Did Vivek Ramaswamy shoot himself in the foot? Why Ohio may have rejected him
Spread the love Trump-backed Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio governor’s race. (AP image) Vivek Ramaswamy‘s defeat in Ohio’s gubernatorial election was a major setback for a Republican candidate who had Donald Trump’s endorsement, substantial financial backing and national name recognition. Democrat Amy Acton defeated the biotech entrepreneur to become Ohio’s first Democratic governor in 20 years and the first woman...
Texas railroad commission race: Bo French, Republican who sparked anti-India row, defeated
Spread the love Bo French lost to Jon Rosenthal Democrat Jon Rosenthal has defeated Republican Bo French in the race for the Texas Railroad Commission, marking a historic win for his party and ending more than three decades of Republican control over the powerful oil and gas regulator.Rosenthal will be the first Democrat on the commission since 1990.The contest drew...
