Online travel giant MakeMyTrip revealed a remarkable surge in searches related to Lakshadweep, with a staggering 3,400% increase since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the island on January 3. The company took to X (formerly Twitter) to share this data and announced plans to launch a special campaign promoting India’s “stunning beaches.” The announcement, … Read more
The president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, is set to pay a state visit to China from January 8 to 12, as announced by the Chinese foreign ministry. This visit is seen as a notable snub to India, the Maldives’ significant neighbor. President Muizzu, who took office in November, previously pledged to remove a small … Read more
The death toll from Japan’s New Year’s Day earthquake has surpassed 100, with over 200 people still missing in what is now the country’s deadliest quake in nearly eight years. The magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Japan’s west coast, causing widespread destruction and leaving 23,000 homes without power in the Hokuriku region. Search and rescue efforts … Read more
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Donald Trump’s appeal against a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that prevented him from appearing on the Republican presidential primary ballot in the state. The oral arguments for this high-stakes election case are scheduled for February 8. The Colorado Supreme Court had barred Trump from the primary ballot … Read more
In a disturbing revelation from the newly unsealed court documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, has been accused of engaging in an orgy with “numerous under-aged girls” on the convicted sex offender’s private island. The documents emerged from a 2015 civil suit by Virginia Giuffre, who … Read more
Bestselling personal finance author and entrepreneur Robert Kiyosaki disclosed that he is over $1 billion in debt but sees it as a strategic move. In an Instagram reel, Kiyosaki emphasized his debt philosophy, distinguishing between assets and liabilities. He clarified that while he is in substantial debt, it’s not a concern for him. In the … Read more
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, is set to embark on a two-day visit to Nepal starting Thursday, aiming to enhance cooperation across various sectors such as hydro-power, connectivity, digital payments, and trade. During the visit, a key agreement is expected to be signed, facilitating Nepal’s export of 10,000 megawatts of power to India over … Read more
Former Google executive Nikesh Arora, renowned for being one of Google’s highest-paid executives during his tenure, has entered the billionaire ranks. Arora’s current role as the Chief Executive Officer of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks Inc. has proven instrumental in his recent financial success. Arora’s history of lucrative compensation packages began at Google, where he … Read more
In the wake of India’s innings-and-32-run defeat to South Africa in the Boxing Day Test, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun commended Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar performance in the 1st Test in Centurion. Bumrah, the standout bowler for India, claimed four wickets while conceding only 69 runs in 26.4 overs, showcasing his prowess on a challenging … Read more
Google has reached a preliminary settlement in a consumer privacy lawsuit, with plaintiffs seeking at least $5 billion in damages over allegations that the tech giant tracked users in the “incognito” mode of its Chrome browser. The lawsuit claimed that users were misled into thinking their online activity was private, while internal emails revealed Google … Read more
In a heartbreaking incident, a wealthy Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were discovered dead in their $5 million mansion in Dover, Massachusetts. The bodies of Rakesh Kamal (57), his wife Teena (54), and their 18-year-old daughter Ariana were found in what authorities describe as an apparent domestic violence situation. Family Background and Financial Struggles … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed a special New Year message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the dynamic development of the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India. Despite the challenging international situation, Putin praised the exceptional growth in trade and the successful implementation of joint projects in various … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed well-wishes for India’s upcoming Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the enduring “traditional conventional friendly ties” between Moscow and New Delhi regardless of political changes. Putin made these remarks during a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, extending an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia. Putin, … Read more
A celebrity-studded party held at Moscow’s Mutabor nightclub on December 21 has ignited a storm of controversy, with repercussions ranging from a rapper’s imprisonment to the cancellation of sponsorship contracts for Russia’s best-known entertainers. The event, organized by blogger Anastasia (Nastya) Ivleeva, featured well-known singers in various states of undress, capturing headlines amid Russia’s ongoing … Read more
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) implemented an import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models on Tuesday, impacting the sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The ban followed the Biden administration’s decision not to veto the ITC ruling on patent infringements related to a technology for detecting blood-oxygen levels. … Read more