DOONBEG, Ireland — U.S.President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey.
Talks between Tehran and Muscat over the waterway, a global chokepoint for energy exports, have progressed in recent weeks and the latter had been aiming to bring together foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council on Monday in Salala, a southern Omani city.
If you struggle to keep houseplants thriving due to inconsistent watering, consider varieties like snake plants and ZZ plants, which can go for long periods without water thanks to their moisture-storing abilities. Pothos plants thrive in low light and prefer to be a bit dry between waterings, while aloe vera loves bright light and stores water in its lush leaves.
India is preparing to significantly expand the manufacturing base for its indigenous Astra Mk1 and Mk2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM). According to industry sources, the Defence...
Saturn has spent decades guarding one of the strangest secrets in the Solar System: a giant geometric pattern embedded in its atmosphere.The planet s northern hexagon has fascinated scientists since the Voyager spacecraft first revealed it in the early 1980s
Swiggy's CREW platform has launched as a dedicated personal travel concierge service. This service plans, books, and curates entire journeys with on-site assistance
The Capital s new land-pooling regulations will allow mixed-use development on narrower roads, with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) considering separate norms for commercial and other activities based on road width, Delhi lieutenant governor Taranjit Sin
JioHotstar on Wednesday announced its international launch in the UK, Canada and Singapore, marking the streaming platform s expansion beyond India and its push to become a global entertainment platform. The launch will offer audiences in the three markets acc
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched two new plans today (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) LIC s Bima Platinum (Plan 770) and LIC s Jeevan Raksha (Plan 894) on the occasion of its 70th anniversary. The salient features of the two plans are as follows
John Ternus takes over as Apple s new CEO Tuesday, succeeding Tim Cook after his 15-year tenure at the helm, during which he oversaw the Cupertino-based technology giant s rise to become the world s most valuable and influential technology company. Cook announ
Microsoft has placed about 500 employees in India on performance improvement plans (PIPs) and Oracle is laying off around 3,000 people in the country as technology companies restructure their workforces and reallocate budgets towards newer areas.Around 2% of M
That can create a tax complication when the property is eventually sold. How should the capital gains and related tax exemptions be divided when ownership is joint but the financial contributions are not?
A 25-year-old CISF jawan died from a gunshot wound on duty. The incident occurred at a nuclear power plant in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district
India's ambitious renewable energy plans aim for an addition of forty-five to fifty gigawatts each year, supported by a significant number of projects pending power purchase agreements. The surge in electricity demand has greatly enhanced thermal plant usage r
Mediterranean landscaping is a stylish way to garden in hot climates and for inspiration we have actress Penelope Cruz. It uses plants that don't need much water and love the sun, making your yard beautiful and eco-friendly
When San Francisco-based designers Smera Rose Jose and Ashwin Nambiar decided to tie the knot in India, they settled for the quiet and natural settings of Coorg in Karnataka over more popular and convenient destinations.The couple, who got married in January
Gemini, this week encourages you to trust your intelligence and embrace opportunities that arrive through communication, networking, and learning. Your ability to adapt quickly helps you overcome obstacles and turn challenges into stepping stones for success
The actor starts her day with high-protein milk, which offers about 26 grams, followed by a hearty breakfast of 4 egg whites and an avocado toast that gives 18 grams. Another protein shake, which comes to 24 grams of protein, and finally, a plate of chilli tof
New Delhi, Construction activities will be completely banned in Delhi from December 10 to January 20 as part of the government's measures to curb air pollution during the winter season, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday. In a post on X, Gupta urged cit
New Delhi, The National Mission for Clean Ganga on Thursday said concession agreements have been signed for two sewage treatment plant projects in Uttar Pradesh to strengthen waste water management in Varanasi and Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar. The agreements w
The Bombay High Court on Thursday restrained the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) from taking any further steps to alter the reservation of the Neville D Souza football ground at Bandra Reclamation from a playground to an exhibition centre. Miffed with
Can a Japanese prison turn into a luxury hotel? On August 17, Elona Karafin, a luxury travel content creator and founder of Japan Like a Local, posted a tour of a luxury suite in a century-old former Nara Prison, part of which has been converted into an unusua
Two former leaders of the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were convicted of inciting subversion over the group's advocacy and decades-long commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. The case is among the latest against H
A charter plane carrying eight people crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska. The aircraft departed from Anchorage and was approaching Cape Newenham when the incident occurred
Solar energy is often seen as the good guys in the climate story. But a new study takes a closer look at what happens on the ground once the panels are in place
Chandigarh: Haryana is using GIS-based technology to cut infrastructure site-feasibility assessments from 40-45 days to just one or two days, signalling a major shift from conventional, file-driven planning to integrated, technology-based decision-making under
The BMC general body on Wednesday night cleared a proposal to redevelop 22 of BEST s 27 bus depots under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Tabled as an urgent business motion, the proposal was cleared at around 12.35 am following more than two hours of
Students around the world are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their learning experience. Google, on Wednesday, August 19, announced a dedicated student hub complete with a suite of AI tools that will be available on its Gemini A
A new History textbook for Class 6, introduced by the Maharashtra state board this year, states that diet during the vedic period was "plant-based". A line about varna giving rise to birth-based caste and inequality, present in the previous version of the book
The US administration is sending over $206 million for a proposed Gaza peacekeeping force. This funding marks the first significant financial commitment to the stalled US plan
Jos Alberto Su rez, an executive with NBC's Spanish-language channel Telemundo based out of Miami, Florida, was killed in a tourist helicopter crash in Kenya on Wednesday. Su rez, 55, was among the seven killed in the helicopter crash near Mt
New Delhi: The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has sought 14 days of judicial custody of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai and three others in the alleged corruption case involving the tendering process for sewage treat
Someone who researches restaurants before arriving in a new city may not be trying to avoid spontaneity. Instead, they may simply be reducing unnecessary decisions, making it easier to enjoy the experience without having to figure everything out at the last mi
Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar has asked the traffic wing to draw up an action plan to tackle congestion, accident-prone stretches and chronic traffic choke points, with each traffic circle being tasked with identifying at least one problem area . Thes
Assam Cabinet meeting has approved operationalization of 8 new Co-Districts with its head quarter at a central location, to be identified by District Commissioners in consultation with the Guardian Minister of the concerned District. Assam Cabinet approves ope
In an unprecedented move following the controversial May 30 demolition drive at Surat s Nasir Nagar, the Gujarat government Tuesday proposed providing government housing at its own expense to 29 families whose homes were completely razed, and restoring 35 part
Property succession should be viewed as a series of connected legal and tax events, rather than as a single transfer that takes place when the owner dies. While inheritance is generally tax-neutral, factors such as the nature of the property, when ownership ac
When I first saw this 40-year-old man, he could barely lie down without becoming breathless. Fluid had accumulated in his lungs and legs, and his heart was functioning at only 15 20%
The reopening of Mumbai s monorail will be delayed further as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is still working on a comprehensive plan to evacuate passengers if a train gets stranded. The delay comes months after nearly 600 passeng
Several hundred demonstrators burned tyres and barricaded streets in the southern part of Karachi with oil drums and vehicles, hurling rocks at the police, who responded with tear gas. One person was killed as the police opened fire on anti-government demonstr
Sachin Bansal s Navi s consolidated net loss widened nearly fourfold to Rs 466 crore in FY26 from Rs 126 crore a year ago as it increased spending on the unified payments interface (UPI) and newer businesses to build revenue beyond lending, cofounder and chief
Artificial intelligence has taken over the world with its quick responses and research skills. From the media industry to the technical world, AI is slowly taking over everything, and medical science is no different
Monsoon season trips are atmospheric, appealing to all the senses with the gentle patter of raindrops, vivid green rolling landscapes, cool breeze, and the earthy scent of wet soil. No longer are monsoon trips off-shoulder
Dusty houseplant leaves are more than an eyesore. A layer of dust can reduce the light reaching leaves, potentially affecting photosynthesis and growth, while regular cleaning also makes it easier to spot pests and leaf problems early
Gut bacteria need food to survive, but new research suggests that what happens when they do not get enough of the right food can be more serious than simply disturbing digestion. Researchers have found that when dietary fibre and certain plant proteins are in
N Chandrasekaran's potential departure highlights board readiness for leadership transitions. Successful leaders often make succession planning more difficult for boards
Women in their 20s and 30s are often juggling demanding workdays, social commitments, family responsibilities, exercise and the growing pressure to eat healthy . In the middle of all this, nutrition can easily become an afterthought
The need to apply for a loan is often accompanied with its share of stress. Sudden uncertainties resulting from expensive medical bills or a temporary income gap can push individuals toward quick credit decisions
A Pune-based DINK couple, both aged 38, has built a combined net worth of around Rs 11.5 crore through real estate, Indian and US investments, cash and retirement savings. With annual expenses of about Rs 22 lakh, the couple plans to work for another two to th