The United States’ deployment against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, has become one of the most extensive military commitments in recent decades, stretching across naval, air and missile‑defense assets. As President Donald Trump warns he may end the ceasefire, Washington has concentrated overwhelming force in the Middle East — but at the cost of long‑term…
Located on a sprawling hillside in Los Altos Hills, California, Sundar Pichai’s $40 million estate reflects the same elegant precision that has come to define Silicon Valley’s modern elite. Designed by Swatt Miers Architects, the contemporary residence stretches across more than 10,000 square feet and sits among some of the tech world’s most exclusive addresses,…
134th episode of Mann Ki Baat (Image credit: ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday touched upon a wide range of subjects during the 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat, highlighting inspiring stories of social service, water conservation, sports achievements, summer health precautions and India’s love for mangoes.The Prime Minister used the monthly radio programme…
NEW DELHI: Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing an emotional end to a glittering nine-year spell. His departure marks the close of one of the club’s most successful eras, with the Egyptian forward firmly established among Liverpool’s all-time greats.Reflecting on his journey, Salah said, “Liverpool is…
Swapan Dasgupta (File photo) NEW DELHI: Newly sworn-in West Bengal ministers were allocated portfolios on Wednesday, with Swapan Dasgupta placed in charge of the finance department and Tapas Roy appointed as industries minister.Dasgupta was elected from the Rashbehari assembly constituency and is a former Rajya Sabha member.The allocation covered 13 Cabinet ministers and 22 ministers…
The law allows authorities to impose penalties and imprisonment. It can also revoke registration, in case of proven violations. In recent years, the updated “RERA 2.0” emphasises transparency and faster grievance redressal. This regulatory framework offers an added layer of security to developers as well as buyers, making the process more transparent. Sources: Real Estate…
NEW DELHI: India closed the last fiscal with record goods exports of $441.8 billion, 1% higher than the previous year, despite being weighed down by the West Asia conflict, which took a toll on March exports. Driven by a surge in gold and silver shipments, imports rose 7.5% to $775 billion, resulting in a trade…
New Delhi: The main priest of Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, whose custom of barring entry of menstruating women was struck down in 2018, on Friday told Supreme Court that the rights and wrongs of modes of idol worship, which is central to Hinduism, is judicially indeterminable when rituals are peculiar to each deity’s manifestation, reports Dhananjay…
BENGALURU: Swiggy shareholders have voted against proposed changes to the company’s Articles of Association, preventing the planned appointments of CFO Rahul Bothra and cofounder Phani Kishan Addepalli to the board. The special resolution received 72.4% shareholder support, falling short of the 75% threshold required for approval, according to an exchange filing on Thursday.Swiggy said the…
This small glass‑block micro house in Ho Chi Minh City uses glass blocks to admit daylight while preserving privacy. Being designed for urban life, it shows the ways of using the glass architectural style in tiny areas. The house provides natural ventilation, decreases energy consumption and creates comfortable living conditions. Such glass houses illustrate how…