The White House on Wednesday clarified that the United States has not formally sought an extension of the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, even as diplomatic engagements between the two sides continue.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed media reports suggesting otherwise. “Bad reporting this morning that we had formally requested an extension of the ceasefire. That is…
A major fire erupted early Thursday at Viva Energy Group’s Geelong refinery in southern Australia, one of the country’s two remaining oil refineries that supplies about 10 per cent of its fuel.Fire Rescue Victoria said it was alerted at 11:15 pm on Wednesday following multiple reports of explosions and flames at the Viva Energy refinery.“The…
A quirky home remedy suggests using raw garlic cloves in shoes to combat foot odor, leveraging garlic’s natural antibacterial sulfur compounds. It is dusk, and you have finally taken off those shoes after a long day of standing. That distinct smell greets you at the door, something that many people complain about and which makes…
NEW DELHI: The number of domestic LPG refill bookings has fallen to nearly 43-44 lakh in April from a peak of about 89 lakh in mid-March, easing pressure on cooking gas supplies, reports Atul Mathur.According to govt data, refill bookings have remained below 50 lakh cylinders since April 3, falling to 35 lakh on April…
Kick streamer Sneako was attacked during a live stream in New York while broadcasting on the platform Kick. A viral clip shows the moment a man suddenly ran up and punched him during a live broadcast, shocking viewers watching in real time.Before the attack, Sneako was speaking to his livestream chat, saying that someone “deserves…
Your keyboard harbours hidden grime, often missed by wipes and air cans. An ordinary manual toothbrush, with its flexible nylon bristles, proves surprisingly effective at dislodging dust and debris from tight crevices. Glance behind the keys of your laptop or desktop computer’s keyboard right away, and you will be amazed at what you will find…
New Delhi: In a rare conviction under Wildlife Protection Act, a court convicted a Jaipur art gallery owner for attempting to illegally export Shahtoosh shawls – made from hair of the critically endangered Tibetan antelope – in a CBI case that dragged on for 17 years.The chief judicial magistrate at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue district court…
NEW DELHI: Under a formula that proposes to increase the share of all states proportionately and by 50% in Lok Sabha, Kerala’s share will rise from 20 to 30, which is seven more than what it would have got under the last “finished” enumeration. Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka will rise from 28 to 42,…
Lost small items? A clever, old-school hack using a sock on your vacuum cleaner nozzle can save the day. This simple trick creates a porous barrier, allowing air through while catching precious objects like seeds or tiny components. Think of this scenario: You are engrossed in a complex craft activity or working with your spring…
NEW DELHI: Opposition parties Tuesday said they will vote against the constitutional amendment on delimitation that proposes to raise Lok Sabha strength from 543 to 850, calling it a “dangerous” move that could reduce the share of southern, north-western, north-eastern and smaller states. Congress neta Rahul Gandhi termed it an “anti-national act”. The parties also…