Month: May 2025

[ad_1] President Donald Trump meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. AP/PTI In a tense but candid first meeting at the White House, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s longstanding notion that Canada could become the 51st US state, declaring, “Canada is not for sale.”Trump, unfazed, responded with a smirk: “Only time will tell.”The exchange came during a private Oval Office meeting followed by a working lunch, where the two leaders discussed strained trade relations, ongoing US tariffs on Canadian goods, and growing calls within Canada to reduce economic dependence on its southern neighbor.Trump later said, “It would be a wonderful marriage, Canada and the United States. Think of the possibilities,” before adding, “We’ll go over some tough points. I’d love a new trade deal. We’ll make […]

[ad_1] In India, weddings are not only considered a sacred union between two individuals but also their respective families. However, the age-old social evil of dowry still seems to be quite prevalent in our society.Recently, a video from a big fat Indian wedding has gone viral on the internet not just for its fancy decor or food, but for the extravagant 'gift' that were given to the groom on his wedding day by the bride’s family.The now viral video, which was posted by on Instagram by Sonu Ajmer (handle: @sr_sonu_ajmer_), has got over 26 lakh likes in just one day-- thus reflecting people's interest in the lavish wedding! The video caption reads, "21....... carod... mayra". In the footage, one can see the wedding ceremony going on wherein the bride and groom are seated with their families and relatives. Meanwhile, a […]

[ad_1] An Israeli strike on Yemen's Sanaa airport on Tuesday has led to its "complete destruction", airport officials said. The Israeli warplanes struck the airport in the Houthi-controlled capital which came in response to a missile attack by the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels targeting Israel’s main airport.Residents reported power cuts in Sanaa and the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeida after Israeli strikes hit three power stations in and around the capital, according to the rebels.Israel’s military announced it had rendered the airport “completely” inoperable by targeting runways and aircraft, with no immediate reports of casualties.The Huthis have vowed to respond saying that the "aggression will not pass without a response and Yemen will not be discouraged from its stance in support of Gaza".Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, the Houthis have launched attacks on Israel and vessels in the […]

[ad_1] A social media controversy erupted when Virat Kohli's Instagram account liked a photo of actor Avneet Kaur, who was later spotted at the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The incident led to widespread speculation until Kohli clarified it was an algorithm error, which was subsequently mocked by singer Rahul Vaidya.Avneet Kaur's presence at the stadium drew significant attention from social media users and camera operators during the match, particularly due to the recent Instagram interaction incident.Kohli addressed the situation through an Instagram story, stating: "I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding."The social media buzz temporarily subsided after Kohli's […]

[ad_1] Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the second-richest person in the world. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zuckerberg’s worth has jumped to $212 billion, while Bezos' worth remained $209 billion. As per the Bloomberg data, Zuckerberg gained $846 million on Monday i.e. May 5, while Bezos lost $2.90 billion. This comes after Meta shares increased over 16% last month, while Amazon's stock increased by just 6.33% during the same period. The Meta CEO was the only gainer among top three billionaires. He has gained $846 million since the last update and $4.63 billion so far this year.Meta reported first-quarter revenue of $42.31 billion on May 1, beating analyst estimates of $41.39 billion. For the second quarter, the company expects revenue between $42.5 billion and $45.5 billion, compared to a $44.06 billion estimate from […]

[ad_1] Gaurav Gogoi and Himanta Biswa Sarma (R) (File photo) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday levelled serious allegations against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his wife Elizabeth Colburn, claiming they have links with Pakistan and its military establishment.Addressing a press conference, Sarma alleged that Colburn had travelled 19 times between India and Pakistan, and was accompanied by Pakistan army officials during her visits.“She worked in Pakistan and then came to Delhi to work in a non-governmental organisation but continued receiving her salary from Pakistan,” the chief minister claimed.He further alleged that Gogoi himself had visited Pakistan “in personal and not official capacity” and stayed for 15 days. “Gogoi’s wife accompanied him but she returned after seven days, while Gogoi stayed for another seven days. He must explain what he did in Pakistan for 15 days,” […]

[ad_1] Dubai: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir with BCCI selection committee Chairman Ajit Agarkar during a training session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final cricket match between India and New Zealand, in Dubai, UAE. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) New Delhi: India's squad for the upcoming tour of England is set to be picked in two weeks' time, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the development to TimesofIndia.com."The team will be picked in two weeks' time," says Saikia.As TOI.com had reported earlier, the Indian cricket board has already prepared a pool and logistics for some India A players have already begun. The A squad, which will be featuring in three four-day games before the Test series begins on June 20, is very likely to leave for England on May 25. The players who […]