Month: June 2025

[ad_1] (Source: freedomflotilla) A civilian vessel carrying Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and other volunteers was intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday in international waters.According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which organised the mission, the ship Madleen was attacked at 3:02 am CET. The vessel was attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza in defiance of the Israeli naval blockade. The group claims the ship was unlawfully boarded, its unarmed crew abducted, and its cargo of food, baby formula and medical supplies confiscated.“Israel has no legal authority to detain international volunteers aboard the Madleen,” said Huwaida Arraf, a human rights attorney and Freedom Flotilla organiser. “This seizure blatantly violates international law and defies the ICJ’s binding orders requiring unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza. These volunteers are not subject to Israeli jurisdiction and cannot be criminalised for delivering aid or challenging […]

[ad_1] ‘Housefull 5’ is off to a flying start. The film, starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, and others opened to strong numbers and is going steady at the box office. On its first Sunday, the movie collected Rs 32 crore, taking the total to Rs 87 crore, as reported by Sacnilk.Housefull 5 Movie ReviewAs per early estimates by Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 24 crore on its opening day. It saw a sharp jump on the second day, collecting Rs 31 crore. With Rs 32 crore more on the third day, ‘Housefull 5’ now inches close to the Rs 90 crore mark. If the pace continues, it might even hit Rs 100 crore by Monday.Sunday shows see strong turnout‘Housefull 5’ saw a good turnout in cinemas on Sunday, 8 June 2025, with an overall Hindi occupancy […]

[ad_1] IDF has ordered to stop Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg Israel’s foreign ministry on Monday slammed ships heading to Gaza, calling them a "media gimmick" disguised as humanitarian aid. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and others are aboard the yacht Madleen, which set sail from Sicily on June 1 aiming to break the naval blockade off Gaza’s coast to deliver what they describe as symbolic aid. However, Israel has called the mission illegal and provocative, warning that the vessel will not be allowed to reach the territory, as the sea route is closed to unauthorised vessels due to security concerns.“With recent reports of a ‘celebrities yacht’ heading to Gaza, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to clarify the following,” the ministry posted on X. “The maritime zone off the coast of Gaza is closed to unauthorised vessels under a […]

[ad_1] Federal troops are now patrolling parts of Los Angeles after President Donald Trump authorised the deployment of the National Guard, declaring that “violent, insurrectionist mobs” were attacking federal agents in an effort to halt ongoing deportation operations. The move has sparked fierce political backlash and led to violent confrontations in the streets.“This is a migrant invasion,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, accusing protesters of trying to obstruct federal law enforcement. “These lawless riots only strengthen our resolve.” The President confirmed he had ordered Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to do “all such action necessary” to secure Los Angeles and continue deportations.Despite the escalating situation, Trump has not invoked the Insurrection Act of 1807, though he has hinted he may consider broader military intervention if unrest spreads. “We’re not going to […]

[ad_1] Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu Calling the first year in office of his fourth term as the most difficult, when compared to his last three stints as CM, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati is poised to become the Quantum Valley of India. In an interview with Robin David and Srikanth Aluri, Naidu spoke about AP working with the Gates Foundation to develop preventive healthcare solutions using AI and other issues. Excerpts:How different is this first year in office when compared to your previous three stints as chief minister?This first year, compared to the previous terms, has been very bad. Especially since we are fighting with economic terrorists. Like cross-border terrorism, economic terrorism is also a threat to the global community, particularly India. In the last five years during the YSRCP regime, people with criminal attitudes […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Small cities and towns witnessed a sharp surge in hiring - more than double the pace seen in metros - driven by robust growth in the BFSI, manufacturing, retail, and IT sectors. This trend marks a significant shift towards decentralised economic growth, underscoring the rapid rise of tier-2 cities as emerging talent hubs, with opportunities now expanding beyond traditional urban centres. Job openings in tier-2 cities rose nearly 42%, compared to a 19% increase in tier-1 cities, according to the Randstad Talent Insights Report 2025 shared exclusively with TOI.The first edition of the report, drawn from data in the six-month period - Sept 2024 to Feb 2025-captures insights across six key industries: banking, financial services & insurance (BFSI), manufacturing and automotive, IT, pharma, healthcare & life sciences (PHL), retail, FMCG & FMCD, and energy and utilities.Anjali Raghuvanshi, […]