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LONDON: Families of failed asylum-seekers will be offered up to £40,000 (approximately Rs 49 lakh) to leave the UK under a trial scheme announced by home secretary Shabana Mahmood, who is of PoK origin.Mahmood, who unveiled the scheme during her address at an event organised by a think-tank, said failed asylum-seekers would be offered £10,000…

The United States has said its decision to grant India a temporary waiver to purchase certain Russian oil supplies is a short-term move aimed at stabilising global crude prices amid supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.US energy secretary Chris Wright said the measure is intended to quickly bring oil stored in floating…

The latest season of MasterChef India which celebrated the spirit of ‘Pride of India,’ has ended after a spectacular and emotional grand finale. The season officially crowned Nagpur’s brother duo, Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe, as the winners. The duo lifted the coveted trophy and donned the prestigious Golden Apron.This year the show introduced a unique…

The White House posted a trailer-style montage mixing Iran strike footage with Hollywood, anime, and video-game clips/ Screengrab X The White House has released an unusual propaganda-style montage celebrating the recent US–Israeli strikes on Iran, stitching together real drone footage from the operation with scenes and dialogue from Hollywood films, television shows, anime and video…

NEW DELHI: Anger spilled onto the streets of southwest Delhi’s Uttam Nagar on Friday as protesters blocked a major road for hours, vehicles were set ablaze and traffic ground to a halt following the death of a 26-year-old man who was beaten during a Holi clash.Members of Hindu outfits, including Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu…

West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein took to social media to express frustration over the team’s delayed return from India after their exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup, even jokingly asking football star Cristiano Ronaldo to “rescue” him. International travel has been disrupted since tensions escalated following the conflict involving the USA, Israel and Iran,…

Russia has been providing Iran with real-time intelligence on the locations of American military assets in the Middle East, including warships and aircraft, potentially helping Tehran target US forces during the ongoing conflict, according to a report citing officials familiar with the intelligence.According to The Washington Post, three officials said Moscow has shared information on…

Satellite navigation is everywhere today. You might not even notice it, but your phone, car navigation, and even delivery tracking rely on GPS and GNSS systems. Surveyors use these signals to map land accurately. Construction crews guide heavy machinery with them. Telecom networks depend on precise GNSS timing to stay synchronised. The power grid also…

The long shadow of the Epstein files continues to hang over the presidency of Donald Trump. The scandalous set of documents linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his infamous island, containing allegations involving powerful figures across the world. Despite the recurring controversy, Trump has often tried to move past the issue and dismiss…

Image Used For Representational Purpose Only (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Even before the peak summer months set in, parts of south India are witnessing an unusual rise in ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels. In Bengaluru, a relatively moderate maximum temperature of 32°C recorded on Tuesday was accompanied by a sharp spike in UV radiation. The city’s afternoon…