Month: April 2025

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) After a week of economic chaos and criticism from allies, President Trump abruptly reversed course on his sweeping new tariffs, hitting pause for 90 days. What changed? Not just pressure from businesses or Republicans—Trump was rattled by a bond market in meltdown mode. The sudden surge in Treasury yields, signaling panic instead of the usual “safe haven” behavior, set off alarm bells in the White House.Even treasury secretary Scott Bessent, one of Trump’s key economic voices, warned of the risks. Bond markets aren’t just abstract finance stuff—they fund government programs. When yields spike and buyers vanish, that’s not just Wall Street nerves; it’s a signal that something big could break.Here is all you need to knowQ: What are tariffs, and why did Trump impose them?A: Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, designed […]

[ad_1] Former India cricketer MS Dhoni (left) is Honey Singh's favourite cricketer. (PTI Photos) Yo Yo Honey Singh has revealed that MS Dhoni is his favorite cricketer, explaining that he became a die-hard fan after meeting him. The singer and music producer shared this during his ongoing "Millionaire Tour" in Kolkata.Honey Singh stated that before Dhoni, he was a huge Sachin Tendulkar fan."Mai sabse tagda fan agar cricket mein hua hoon toh woh Tendulkar Sir ka hua hoon (If I have ever been the strongest fan of anyone in cricket, it has been of Sachin Tendulkar Sir)," he said at the concert.Honey Singh then revealed when he switched his allegiance to MS Dhoni."Personally, jab mai mila toh mai khatarnak fan ho gaya Dhoni paaji ka. Uske jaisa insaan maine apni zindagi mein nahin dekha. Samandar hai woh, samandar (When I […]

[ad_1] A Class VIII girl from the Arunthathiar community was allegedly made to write her exams outside the classroom after she attained puberty at a private school near Kinathukadavu in Coimbatore district. COIMBATORE: A class VIII girl from the Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiar) recently attained puberty and was allowed to write her examination outside the classroom at a private matriculation school near Kinathukadavu Taluk in Coimbatore district. The mother of the minor girl recorded a video and approached the education officials.Meanwhile, a section of villagers plans to approach the Pollachi sub-collector at around 10.30am to request the district administration to take stringent action against the school management for the discrimination.The minor girl was studying class VII at Swamy Chidbhavanda Matric Higher Secondary School at Senguttaipalayam village in Kinathukadavu Taluk in Coimbatore district. The girl attended puberty on April 5, 2025. Following […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (left) and Rohit Sharma are involved in a six-hitting competition in the IPL. Two icons of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are not just competing for team glory in the IPL, but they're also locked in a captivating duel of sixes. This battle of legends is turning into a spectacle, reminding everyone of their enduring power and prowess.Virat Kohli is just four sixes away from equaling Rohit Sharma's career IPL total.Currently, Rohit Sharma holds second place on the all-time list with 282 sixes in 256 innings. He is closely followed by Virat Kohli, who has hit 278 sixes in 248 innings.PollWho do you think will hit more sixes in IPL 2025?Chris Gayle, who retired four years ago, leads the chart. His IPL six-hitting numbers are staggering. With 357 sixes in 141 innings, he remains the […]

[ad_1] Ambati Rayudu (left) has said he will always be a big fan of MS Dhoni. Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has been quite vocal with his reactions during IPL 2025, openly expressing his admiration for CSK and MS Dhoni.Rayudu on Thursday took on X and made a scathing attack on the trolls."I was a Thala’s fan. I am a Thala’s fan. I will always be a Thala’s fan," Rayudu wrote on X."No matter what anyone thinks or does. It will not make a one percent difference."So please stop spending money on paid pr and donate that to charity. Lot of underprivileged people can benefit." A couple of days ago, Rayudu was engaged in a heated argument with fellow commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu.It all started off with Rayudu accusing Sidhu of shifting loyalties with regard to the team backed by […]

[ad_1] OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of engaging in a campaign of harassment and bad-faith tactics to disrupt the company's operations. The legal filing marks the latest development in the ongoing feud between Musk and OpenAI, a company he co-founded in 2015 but later parted ways with.“Elon’s nonstop actions against us are just bad-faith tactics to slow down OpenAI and seize control of the leading AI innovations for his personal benefit. Today, we counter-sued to stop him,” said OpenAI. Allegations against Elon MuskIn its countersuit, OpenAI alleges that Musk has used various methods to harm the company, including:Public Criticism: Elon Musk has repeatedly attacked OpenAI on social media, broadcasting negative campaigns to his millions of followers.Legal Claims: OpenAI claims Elon Musk has filed harassing lawsuits and made pretextual demands for corporate […]

[ad_1] Tahawwur Rana and his connection with David Coleman Headley Over 16 years after the horrific 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that left 166 people dead and hundreds injured, a key accused in the conspiracy — Tahawwur Hussain Rana — is finally being brought to face justice in India. His extradition from the United States marks a crucial moment in the long-standing investigation into the worst terror attack on Indian soil. Rana's role in Mumbai terror attacks was earlier exposed by his childhood friend and co-conspirator David Headley. During his testimony in a Chicago court, Headley revealed that Rana helped him set up a fake immigration office in Mumbai as cover for scouting terror targets.A US court found him guilty of supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba and a terror plot in Denmark. Headley's testimony can now play a significant role in India's case as […]