Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Friedrich Merz has failed to secure enough support to become Germany’s next chancellor, falling short by six votes in the Bundestag’s first round of voting. In a secret ballot held on Tuesday, Merz received 310 votes in favour, just under the required 316 needed to secure a majority in the 630-member parliament.The outcome was a surprising setback for the conservative leader, who had been expected to succeed Olaf Scholz following the collapse of Scholz’s coalition government last year. Parties backing Merz had already approved a coalition deal, giving them a narrow majority of 328 seats. However, some lawmakers appear to have broken ranks.With the result now uncertain, parties are set to regroup for further talks. Under German law, parliament has 14 days to elect a chancellor by absolute majority. If no candidate succeeds, the president can appoint the nominee […]

[ad_1] File photo: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon (Picture credit: AP) Warren Buffet, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and the fifth richest person in the world recently announced his retirement. Last week Buffet announced that he will step down as the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025. Buffet further revealed that he will be succeeded by vice chairman Greg Abel. After this announcement, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed his admiration for Warren Buffett. Dimon praised Buffett, stating that he "represents everything that is good about American business."What JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said about Warren Buffet"Warren Buffett represents everything that is good about American capitalism and America itself -- investing in the growth of our nation and its businesses with integrity, optimism, and common sense. I've learned so much from him to this very day, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Army on Tuesday held a Pakistani national near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed."A Pakistani national has been apprehended from the LoC in the Poonch sector," an Army official said.The incident has triggered heightened alertness among security forces, especially in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 28 people and has led to renewed tension between the two neighbouring nations.The Pahalgam terror attack was one of the most brutal strikes in recent memory, with terrorists targeting and gunning down tourists in Jammu and Kashmir.The attack, carried out at one of south Kashmir’s most visited locations, comes just months after the deadly June 2024 attack in Reasi, where pilgrims en route to Vaishno Devi were targeted. In […]

[ad_1] Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest Hedge funds, recently issued a stark warning on NBC’s “Meet the Press” show. Billionaire Ray Dalio cautioned that the American economy is teethering on the edge of a Recession—or may be potentially "something worse"— if the current economic policies are mishandled. Dalio, who accurately predicted the 2008 financial crisis, pointed to President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies as a major destabilizing force.Dalio criticized the chaotic implementation of Trump’s Tariffs, aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing and jobs, likening their impact to “throwing rocks into the production system.” He emphasized that the difference between a “stable” and “disruptive” approach to tariffs could determine whether the economy weathers the storm or plunges into chaos. Global markets have been rattled in recent weeks by Trump’s tariff offensive, with fears mounting of an […]

[ad_1] Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again changed his display name on X (previously Twitter). This time the Tesla CEO has changed his name to ‘Gorklon Rust’ from Elon Musk. After the name change, the users are speculating about what is the meaning of this new cryptic moniker. This is not the first time that Elon Musk has changed is display name on X. Earlier this year, Musk changed his X display name to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his profile picture to feature the iconic "Pepe the Frog" meme holding a video game joystick.What does ‘Gorklon Rust’ meanThe new display name on Elon Musk’s X profile appears to a blend of references. One clear element is "Grok," the name of the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Musk's own AI company, xAI. The second part, "Rust," likely refers to the […]

[ad_1] Gautami Kapoor considered gifting her daughter, Sia, a sex toy for her 16th birthday, aiming to empower her with open exploration and break from traditional parenting. While Sia was initially shocked, she now appreciates her mother's progressive thought. Kapoor's anecdote sparks conversation about motherhood, societal expectations, and a desire for her daughter to experience life's pleasures fully. Gautami Kapoorrecently shared a candid anecdote about the unique gift she considered for her daughter, Sia, on her 16th birthday, sparking a conversation about motherhood, societal expectations, and a daughter's coming-of-age.Her reflections, filled with endearing honesty, offer a glimpse into a mother's desire to empower her child with experiences rather than material possessions.Recounting her thought process, Kapoor revealed to Hauterrfly, "When my daughter turned 16 I had to gift her something. What do I give? What do I gift her? I was […]

[ad_1] AGRA: At least 12 monkeys were found dead and several others injured under suspicious circumstances in Anyour village near Govind Kund, Mathura district, on Monday. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Goverdhan police station. According to locals, a Ukrainian national residing at the Radha Madan Mohan Das Ashram shot the monkeys using an air gun around 11am. Residents claimed that nearly 60 monkeys have died in the area over the past month. Following the incident, police officials called a team from the local veterinary hospital. The dead monkeys were sent for postmortem, examination while veterinary staff treated the injured animals. Dr Shweta Singh of the Goverdhan Veterinary Hospital said, "The Police informed us about the case. At the scene, we found three to four injured monkeys. During first aid, we found pellet-like objects embedded in the heads […]