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[ad_1] Russian armoured vehicles and tanks roll along a street toward Red Square to attend a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP) Germany has started preparing to expand its network of bunkers and shelters because of concerns that Russia could attack another European country within the next four years, according to reports."For a long time, there was a widespread belief in Germany that war was not a scenario for which we needed to prepare. That has changed. We are concerned about the risk of a major war of aggression in Europe," Ralph Tiesler, the head of the federal office of civil protection and disaster assistance (BBK), told news outlet Süddeutsche Zeitung, as reported by The Guardian. There are growing concerns that after its three-year war in Ukraine, Russia may be […]

[ad_1] Professor Mohamad Yunus and PM Modi (File Image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent Eid-al-Adha greetings on behalf of the people of India to the citizens of Bangladesh, according to a social media post by the office of Bangladesh's interim leader, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Sunday.On its X handle, Yunus' office shared letters exchanged between the two leaders.In the letter dated June 4, PM Modi wrote, “On behalf of the people and the Government of India, I convey warm greetings to you and the people of Bangladesh on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha.""This holy festival is an integral part of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India and is celebrated with immense joy and fervour by millions of people of Islamic faith across the country. It reminds us of the timeless values of sacrifice, compassion and […]

[ad_1] Chirag Paswan (file photo) NEW DELHI: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday confirmed he will contest the Bihar assembly elections, due later this year.The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief made the announcement at a rally in Ara in Bhojpur district where he sounded his party's poll bugle."I will contest the assembly polls in Bihar. I will contest not just in Bihar but for Bihar and its people. I am the son of Ram Vilas Paswan. I will realise the dreams of my father and work for 'Bihar first, Bihari first' to change Bihar," news agency PTI quoted Paswan as saying. The Hajipur MP was recalling a slogan he had coined ahead of the previous 2020 assembly polls.On the question of which assembly seat he would contest, Paswan replied this would be decided by the people of the state.PollDo […]

[ad_1] Jamie Dimon has consistently voiced concerns about private equity firms attracting fresh finance graduates. Led by CEO Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan has issued a very stern warning to ‘unethical’ junior bankers who start looking at alternate job offers within 18 months of joining. A new letter, leaked on Litquidity's Instagram platform, warns the new recruits against job hopping.According to the letter, junior bankers securing alternative employment opportunities during their initial 18-month tenure risk immediate termination from JPMorgan amidst increasing competition for skilled professionals in Wall Street.The confidential correspondence to newly recruited JPMorgan analysts explicitly states that securing employment elsewhere would result in immediate dismissal from the bank, according to a New York Post report.What JPMorgan’s letter says to new recruits"If you accept a position with another company before joining us or within your first 18 months, you will be provided […]

[ad_1] Beijing’s fast track delivery plan of 30 J-35A stealth fighter jets to Pakistan at half the price triggered a storm of backlash across Chinese social media platforms. The move, which would mark China’s first export of a fifth-generation combat aircraft, is being widely criticised as financially and strategically reckless. The deal is expected to begin deliveries in August 2025. However, the decision has left many Chinese citizens baffled and angry, especially as the J-35A, also known as the FC-31, is still undergoing testing and has not even yet been inducted into China’s own air force.One user, posting under the handle @Zhejiang from the Yingyang Medical School, asked, “Pakistan has also made a lot of fake news. How can it afford to buy it? It hasn’t even paid for the J-10.”The comment refers to Pakistan’s pending payments for earlier J-10C […]

[ad_1] Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj dance Team India cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj got married today in a grand ceremony at The Centrum, Lucknow — and a heartwarming video from their wedding has fans gushing online. The clip shows Priya Saroj dancing joyfully on stage, while Rinku, visibly shy, smiles and cheers her on. Although hesitant to join in at first, the Kolkata Knight Riders star was eventually seen swaying a little, clearly enjoying the moment with his new bride. The adorable contrast between the two as her infectious energy and his bashful charm, made for a perfect memory from the celebration. The wedding followed their high-profile engagement ceremony earlier in the day, which brought together over 300 guests from the worlds of cricket and politics. The couple made a stylish appearance in coordinated white […]

[ad_1] File photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: AP) Despite warm public rhetoric, a confidential document from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) reveals deep suspicion of China, labelling it a serious espionage threat to Russian national security and sees it as “the enemy.”As per a report by The New York Times, an undisclosed FSB intelligence unit has warned of increased Chinese efforts to spy on Russia’s military, steal sensitive technology, and recruit Russian experts, even as Moscow publicly hails its partnership with Beijing as a “strategic alliance.”The FSB’s internal eight-page memo, reviewed and verified by six Western intelligence agencies, outlines how China is allegedly targeting Russian scientists, military operations in Ukraine, and Arctic development through covert means. It was reportedly authored in late 2023 or early 2024 and obtained by the hacker group Ares […]

[ad_1] A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to cage-free and organic brown eggs from August Egg Company has sickened 79 people across seven states, leading to a recall of 1.7 million dozen eggs. The CDC issued a warning after cases emerged between February and May, with affected eggs distributed to various retailers, including Walmart, under specific plant codes and sell-by dates. Think your breakfast eggs were just fine? Think again. A recent Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to cage-free and organic brown eggs has sickened 79 people across seven U.S. states, sending 21 to the hospital—and triggering a massive recall of 1.7 million dozen eggs by California’s August Egg Company. On June 6, 2025, the CDC issued a public health warning: dozens of Salmonella cases, all linked to the same egg strain. These folks got sick between February and May, but the […]

[ad_1] File photo of Imran Khan (Pic credit: PTI) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently incarcerated in Adiala Jail, is expected to secure bail on June 11 in the Al-Qadir Trust case, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Gohar Ali Khan.The Islamabad high court (IHC) is scheduled to hear petitions seeking suspension of sentences for both Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in 190 million Pound Al-Qadir Trust case. While Gohar did not give specifics, he called June 11 an "important day" for the couple.Khan, 72, has been jailed since August 2023 in multiple cases, including convictions that PTI alleges are politically motivated. The national accountability bureau (NAB) had earlier sought more time to prepare its arguments, prompting the IHC to adjourn the hearing to next week.PTI plans protest Gohar also revealed that PTI will launch a political movement […]

[ad_1] Law enforcement stand during a protest in Paramount, California, Saturday, June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. (AP) TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard, a military force, to quell protests against immigration raids in California, triggering a political clash with America's richest state and an economic powerhouse long governed by Democrats. Trump signed a presidential memorandum on Saturday federalizing 2,000 California National Guard troops to "address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester" in Los Angeles. He cited "numerous incidents of violence and disorder" and claimed that protests inhibiting the execution of federal immigration laws constituted a "form of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."The National Guard is a unique dual-mission organization, serving both state and federal roles, and can be deployed by both […]