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World leaders and international bodies have expressed mixed reactions to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. BRUSSELS U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end nearly two years of conflict in Gaza has elicited a range of reactions from internat
Washington faces a looming government shutdown as lawmakers struggle to agree on funding before the midnight deadline. WASHINGTON The U.S. government edged closer to a shutdown on Tuesday with little sign of compromise between Republicans and Democrats ahead of a midnight f
U.S. visa restrictions under President Trump are prompting American companies to increasingly shift high-value work to India. Washington U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on H-1B visas is expected to accelerate the relocation of critical work to India, boosting the gr
Israel Thanks Modi New York Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for endorsing the US-led peace initiative aimed at resolving the Gaza conflict, urging other nations to join the effort. Azar’s remark
WARSAW A Ukrainian citizen, identified as Volodymyr Z., has been detained in Poland on a European arrest warrant issued by a German court over suspected involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream explosions, according to Polish broadcaster RMF FM. The underwater blasts, widely des
Kabul Afghans are experiencing a near-total communications blackout for the second consecutive day after Taliban authorities cut internet and mobile phone services nationwide. The shutdown, part of an unprecedented crackdown on connectivity, has disrupted everyday life, busine
Dhanush’s directorial and lead-starring film “Idli Kadai” is all set for a worldwide release on October 1, coinciding with Dussehra. The rural drama is generating early buzz, with reviewers calling it an emotional and refreshing family entertainer. Early reactions suggest the fil
Actress Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering case linked to the online betting platform 1xBet, for which she serves as the India ambassador. The questioning is part of a broader investigation into how en
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, Shibasish Sarkar, President of the Producers Guild of India (PGI), shared his perspective on the move. Sarkar said the order appears aimed at Hollywood produ
Tajikistan has chosen Black Rabbit, White Rabbit, a mystery drama directed by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri, as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, which recently won the Vision Asian Award at th
Director Prasanth Varma and RKD Studios have revealed the first look of Akshaye Khanna as Asuraguru Shukracharya in their upcoming mythological film Mahakali. The movie is directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and created by Prasanth Varma. Sharing the poster on X, RKD Studios wrote
During the Kantara promotions in Hyderabad, actor-director Rishab Shetty faced backlash from a few Telugu viewers for choosing to speak in Kannada instead of Telugu. At the pre-release event held on Sunday, Rishab addressed the audience in Kannada and playfully remarked, “If you
Eight people were arrested within the jurisdiction of Byadarahalli Police Station for vandalising vehicles parked along the roadside during nighttime. According to a press release from Bengaluru City Police, the group reportedly used weapons to cause extensive damage to the ve
In a proactive move to improve road safety and traffic management, senior traffic officials conducted an inspection of key junctions in the city on Monday. The Lalbagh West Gate and Banashankari Bus Stand areas, falling under the jurisdiction of Basvangudi and BSK Traffic Poli
The Bangalore Mahanagara Swachahte Matthu Lorry Malikara Hagoo Guthigedarara Sangha, representing garbage contractors and lorry owners, has raised serious concerns against senior officials of Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd. (BSWML), accusing them of harassment, arbitrary de
Poor road conditions raise urgent concerns for commuter safety in Bengaluru. In a tragic incident on Monday, a college student lost her life after being run over by a tipper truck near Boodigere Cross in Bengaluru. The student, identified as Dhanushri, was commuting to her
Bengaluru officials review survey training centre Dr Rajendra KV, Commissioner of Bengaluru West City Corporation, visited KLE College on Monday to review the Social Educational Survey Training Centre set up for Rajajinagar and Malleshwaram Assembly Constituencies. The visi
The Greater Bengaluru Authority urges officials to ensure transparency and accountability in civic surveys. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued a directive to ensure that ongoing survey works are completed within the scheduled time frame. During a review meetin
