NEW DELHI: A flash flood struck Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, devastating the high-altitude village of Dharali as a massive surge of water and debris swept through within seconds, flattening buildings and washing people away.Flash floods tore through homes, trees, and cars in Dharali, trapping 60–70 people and killing at least four.PM Modi took note of the […]
Chikungunya Virus outbreak in China: Which countries are at risk and how to manage the symptoms (prevention tips inside)
A major outbreak of the chikungunya virus in southern China has alarmed health authorities globally. Mostly concentrated in Foshan city, Guangdong Province, over 7,000 people have been infected since mid‑June this year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel alert, advising travelers to practice enhanced mosquito precautions […]
NSA Ajit Doval in Russia amid Trump tariff threat: Key talks with Kremlin; will oil be on agenda? | India News
NEW DELHI: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval reached Moscow on Tuesday to hold talks on strategic partnership, defence, and security cooperation between India and Russia, Russian news agency TASS reported.His visit comes as the Trump-led US administration continues to issue trade threats to countries closely aligned with Russia, including India.This is a scheduled visit with […]
Nicholas Kent sworn in as US Under Secretary of Education: A look at his academic journey
Image credit: https://www.ed.gov/ Nicholas Kent has officially assumed office as the US Under Secretary of Education, following Senate confirmation and a formal swearing-in ceremony. The role places him at the center of federal policymaking on postsecondary education, student aid, and workforce alignment at a time of renewed debate over the future of American higher education.Kent’s […]
‘Jasprit Bumrah didn’t win the Test match — Mohammed Siraj did,’ ex-Australia cricketer says in bold remark | Cricket News
Manchester: India’s Jasprit Bumrah and and Mohammed Siraj appeal for a wicket during the fourth day of the fourth Test match between India and England, at the Old Trafford cricket ground, in Manchester, England. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI07_26_2025_000186B) Former Australia cricketer Brad Haddin has made a bold remark about India’s pace duo Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed […]
Kelley Mack dies at 33: All about the ‘rare’ brain cancer ‘The Walking Dead’ actress battled
Kelley Mack, best known for portraying Addy in AMC’s The Walking Dead, has tragically passed away at just 33 years old following a battle with a rare brain cancer. Born Kelley Klebenow in Cincinnati, she gained recognition for her vibrant on-screen presence and creative spirit. Her family revealed she succumbed to a rare and aggressive […]
‘Picked a team not to lose’: Former India cricketer questions Gautam Gambhir-Shubman Gill approach despite 2-2 draw in England | Cricket News
India captain Shubman Gill speaks with coach Gautam Gambhir during a net session. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has delivered a pointed critique of the team management under head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, saying the duo took an overly defensive approach during the recently concluded Test series in […]
How Trump’s NEH funding changes are starting to impact US humanities students
In recent months, major shifts at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) have sparked concern among educators, historians and humanities students alike. According to The New York Times, the agency has redirected funding towards projects aligned with former President Donald Trump’s cultural priorities, following the abrupt cancellation of many existing grants. Grant cancellations raise […]
As costs pinch, auto cos hike prices
CHENNAI: After a soft curve all through the second half of FY25, commodity prices are hardening once again and auto companies are already taking small price hikes to mitigate the bite. A slew of big auto analyst calls red flagged the creeping increase in raw material prices, particularly steel, all through last quarter and the […]
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is reshaping student loans at the University of Michigan: Pell Grants, caps, and repayment changes explained
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), a wide-ranging federal budget reconciliation package that has already sparked a wave of policy debates across the country. Among its many provisions, including tax reforms and defense spending increases, the bill introduces substantial changes to federal student loan programs. […]