SpaceX IPO Pushes Elon Musk to Brink of Trillionaire Status, Could Become First in History
New York: Elon Musk is on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire after the blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX significantly boosted the value of his holdings. The historic listing has further cemented Musk’s position as the richest person on the planet and marked a major milestone
US Asked India to Buy Russian Oil in 2022 to Stabilize Global Markets, Says Jaishankar
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has revealed that the United States had specifically encouraged India to continue purchasing Russian crude oil in 2022 following the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, arguing that such purchases would help stabilize global energy markets during a period of severe supply disruptions. The
Nepal’s Rudraksha Boom Faces Risks Amid Rising Chinese Demand
Kathmandu: Nepal’s thriving rudraksha farming sector is witnessing unprecedented growth as soaring demand from China transforms the sacred bead into a lucrative export commodity. While the boom has brought prosperity to thousands of farmers, experts warn that overdependence on a single market could expose growers to significant economic risks. Rudraksha
BJP, Congress Secure Multiple Rajya Sabha Seats Unopposed
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress registered significant gains in the latest Rajya Sabha elections, with several candidates from both parties being elected unopposed across multiple states. The uncontested victories reflect the current political arithmetic in state legislatures and underline the dominance of major
Spotify Restores Classic Icon After Disco Ball Backlash
Los Angeles: Music streaming giant Spotify has reverted to its familiar app icon after a temporary disco-ball-themed redesign triggered widespread criticism from users. The glittery green icon, introduced as part of the platform’s 20th-anniversary celebrations, was intended to create excitement around Spotify’s special anniversary campaign but instead sparked a wave
Amit Shah Signals Major AFSPA Rollback in Northeast by 2027, Highlights Push for Energy Self-Reliance
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) could be withdrawn from almost the entire Northeast by next year, marking a significant milestone in the region’s journey toward peace and normalcy. The announcement comes amid the Centre’s continued efforts to reduce
Pilot Error or Technical Failure? One Year Later, Air India AI171 Crash Still Raises More Questions Than Answers
Ahmedabad: One year after the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 that claimed 260 lives, investigators, aviation experts and victims’ families are still awaiting a definitive answer to the biggest question surrounding India’s deadliest aviation disaster in decades: Was the crash caused by pilot action, a technical malfunction, or
Google Warns of Major Oracle PeopleSoft Cyberattack as ShinyHunters Targets Universities
Washington: Google’s cybersecurity teams have uncovered an active hacking and extortion campaign linked to the notorious cybercrime group ShinyHunters, which exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Oracle’s PeopleSoft software to target organizations, particularly universities and educational institutions across the United States. The discovery has triggered fresh concerns about cybersecurity risks
Revanth Reddy Proposes ‘M-6 Cities Task Force’ to Transform Six Indian Metros into Global Economic Hubs
New Delhi/Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has proposed the creation of an ambitious “M-6 Cities Task Force” to transform six of India’s largest metropolitan cities into globally competitive economic centers. The proposal was presented during the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Iran Yet to Approve US Peace Deal, Says No Final Decision Has Been Made
Tehran/Washington: Iran has clarified that it has not yet taken a final decision on a proposed peace agreement with the United States, despite claims by US President Donald Trump that a breakthrough deal could be signed within days. The statement highlights continuing uncertainty over negotiations aimed at ending months of
