Coastal areas of Chile are on high alert after an 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage, the body of water connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) in Hawaii, the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), triggering a potential risk of hazardous tsunami waves within the next three...
Legendary Punjabi Comedian Jaswinder Bhalla Passes Away at 65
Punjabi cinema lost one of its most iconic figures as veteran comedian and actor Jaswinder Bhalla passed away on Friday morning at the age of 65 following a brain stroke. The news has left fans and the film fraternity in deep shock. Renowned for his impeccable comic timing, sharp satire, and relatable characters, Bhalla was a household name in Punjabi...
OpenAI to Open New Delhi Office as Part of India Expansion
OpenAI, the creator of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, is preparing to open its first corporate office in New Delhi within the next few months, marking a significant expansion into one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing technology markets. The company announced that it has begun hiring to grow its local team. Currently, OpenAI has just one employee in India—Pragya...
Trump Trade Advisor Slams India Over Russian Oil Imports, Warns of 50% Tariffs
Washington: In a sharp rebuke to India’s energy strategy, US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro has labelled New Delhi the “Maharaj of tariffs” and accused it of running a “profiteering scheme” by importing Russian oil. Navarro confirmed that punitive tariffs of 50% on Indian imports will take effect as planned next week, including an additional 25% duty linked...
Indian Spinner Gouher Sultana Retires From All Forms of Cricket After Illustrious Career
Indian left-arm spinner Gouher Sultana has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing the curtains on a career that saw her proudly represent India on the global stage. In an emotional note shared on Instagram, Gouher expressed gratitude for a journey that began in the dusty lanes of Hyderabad and reached the grand stages of world cricket. “Adieu...
Autopsy Reveals No Trauma in Death of French Streamer During Livestream
A post-mortem examination on French streamer Raphael Graven, popularly known online as “Jean Pormanove” or “JP,” has ruled out trauma or third-party involvement in his death, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to Nice prosecutor Damien Martinelli, the probable causes of death are believed to be medical and/or toxicological in nature, with additional tests underway for confirmation. Graven, aged 46, died...
Senior CPI Leader and Peerumade MLA Vazhoor Soman Passes Away at 72
Kerala: Senior CPI leader and Peerumade MLA Vazhoor Soman passed away on Thursday at the age of 72 following a cardiac arrest. The incident occurred during a Revenue Assembly session at the Institute of Land and Disaster Management (ILDM) in PTP Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram, according to the Revenue Minister’s office. Soman reportedly collapsed while attending the session. Despite immediate first aid...
US-Owned Business Targeted as Russia Launches Massive Strike on Western Ukraine
Russia launched its largest wave of drone and missile attacks since mid-July, targeting multiple regions in Ukraine and killing one person while injuring several others. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, some of the missiles were directed at a US-owned business in western Ukraine that manufactures everyday products such as coffee machines. The attack wounded 15 people. Ukrainian officials stated...
Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict on Stray Dog Relocation Case on Friday
The Supreme Court of India will announce its verdict on Friday regarding the relocation of stray dogs in the National Capital Region (NCR). The decision follows widespread criticism and protests from animal lovers and organizations over an earlier order mandating the permanent relocation of all strays to shelter homes. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV...
4 Workers Die, 2 Critical After Nitrogen Gas Leak at Palghar Pharma Unit
In a tragic incident at Tarapur MIDC in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, four workers lost their lives and two others were left critically injured following a nitrogen gas leak at a pharmaceutical company. The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon at Medley Pharma, located in the Boisar industrial area, approximately 130 km from Mumbai. According to Vivekanand Kadam, chief of Palghar district...