Iran Targets US Navy’s Fifth Fleet After American Strikes, Middle East Tensions Reach New High
Manama/Washington/Tehran: Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply after Iran launched a drone attack targeting the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, hours after American forces carried out strikes on Iranian military installations in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait
Gwynne Shotwell: The Woman Powering SpaceX’s Rise
The Executive Behind SpaceX’s Biggest Successes As SpaceX prepares for what could become one of the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) in history, attention is turning to a leader who has largely remained out of the spotlight despite playing a pivotal role in the company’s growth. Gwynne Shotwell, President and
Kedarnath Pilgrims on High Alert as Bad Weather Looms
Authorities Step Up Safety Measures Along Yatra Route The Uttarakhand administration has placed officials on high alert to ensure the safety of thousands of pilgrims travelling to the Kedarnath shrine amid forecasts of adverse weather conditions in the region. With the annual Char Dham Yatra drawing large crowds, authorities have
Fresh Trouble for DK Shivakumar as Krishna Byre Gowda Delays Taking Charge of Bengaluru Development Portfolio
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar is facing renewed political challenges within his cabinet as senior minister Krishna Byre Gowda has reportedly delayed taking charge of the Bengaluru Development portfolio, citing a lack of clarity over the powers and responsibilities attached to the department. The development comes just days
Federer Set for Emotional US Open Return
Tennis Icon to Reunite with Fans in New York Tennis legend Roger Federer is set to make a highly anticipated return to the US Open later this year, marking his first appearance at the tournament since 2019. Tournament organizers announced that the 20-time Grand Slam champion will headline a special
India Women End T20 World Cup Warm-Up Campaign on High Note
Dominant Display Against West Indies Boosts Confidence India Women concluded their warm-up fixtures for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a convincing victory over West Indies, delivering a strong all-round performance ahead of the marquee tournament. The win provided a timely confidence boost for the Indian squad as it
India Blasts Pakistan’s ‘Fitna al Hindustan’ Campaign at UN
New Delhi Accuses Islamabad of State-Sponsored Disinformation India launched a sharp diplomatic attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing Islamabad of running a state-sponsored misinformation campaign through its “Fitna al Hindustan” narrative. The strong remarks were made by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni,
US Court Strikes Down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Relief for Indian Tech Professionals
Washington: In a significant ruling that could benefit thousands of Indian professionals and major technology companies, a US federal judge has struck down former President Donald Trump’s controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, declaring it unlawful and beyond presidential authority. The decision is being viewed as a major
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel After Beirut Strikes, Israel Launches Counterattacks as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Jerusalem/Tehran: The fragile calm in the Middle East has been shattered after Iran launched a wave of missiles toward Israel in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, triggering fresh military exchanges between the two regional rivals. The latest escalation has raised fears of a wider conflict and intensified concerns about
Zverev Ends Grand Slam Wait with Historic French Open Triumph
Dream Finally Becomes Reality Alexander Zverev achieved the biggest milestone of his career by winning his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a thrilling five-set final at Roland Garros. The German star prevailed 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 to capture the coveted
