New Delhi: Russia reportedly launched an inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Ukraine, marking the first combat use of the weapon since its inception almost six decades ago. Moreover, Moscow used the Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRV) technology to target “critical infrastructure” in Ukraine’s Dnipro, the first-ever use of the technology too. ICBMs have a…
A Democratic state representative in Washington state is pushing legislation that aims to make homelessness a civil right, according to a report. State Rep. Mia Gregerson is promoting a bill that would make homeless people a protected class and shield them from “discrimination based on housing status,” according to a draft of the bill obtained…
Geneva, Switzerland: The UN rights chief on Thursday urged the Ugandan government to release opposition politician Kizza Besigye after his apparent kidnapping in Kenya, demanding an investigation into “the circumstances of his abduction”. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said in a statement that he was “shocked by the abduction of Ugandan…
It’s not often that the world’s tallest and shortest people cross paths, and it’s always a spectacular moment when they do. On November 13th, 2024, the official Guinness World Records Day, the tallest and shortest ladies in the world got together for afternoon tea in London in a touching moment. According to the GWR, Jyoti…
Canada’s University Health Network said its Toronto Western Hospital would be the first non-US site of a trial for a device created by Neuralink Corp., Elon Musk’s brain-implant company. “We are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of this research advancement in neurosurgery,” UHN Chief Executive Officer Kevin Smith said in an announcement. He…
In a recent case in China, a man was jailed after abandoning his newlywed wife, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer, just two months after their wedding. The court labelled his actions as “vicious” and ruled that his neglect and emotional abuse violated his legal duties as a spouse. According to the South China Morning…
New Delhi: Weeks before their wedding, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala made a stunning appearance together at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 in Goa, which kickstarted on November 20. Naga Chaitanya’s parents Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni joined the couple. Sobhita Dhulipala joined the Akkinenis for a perfect family photo-op. In the pictures, Sobhita…
Samsung and Apple are currently the two brands that have some great product lineups in the premium category. Although the latest iteration of their flagship products include the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max, there is some curiosity among users about last year’s flagships. Yes, we are talking about the Samsung Galaxy S23…
Young India batter Devdutt Padikkal will need to embrace the challenges that will come his way if he gets an opportunity in the first Test against Australia starting here on Friday, feels his senior Karnataka teammate Mayank Agarawal. Padikkal, who was initially not a part of India’s jumbo 18-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar…
As India kickstarts the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy tomorrow at Perth’s Optus Stadium, young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is gearing up for his biggest assignment till yet. Jaiswal, who made his Test debut last year in West Indies, has made a strong impressing in his career so far. In 14 Tests, Jaiswal has scored…
