Author: Justin M. Larson
There will be 28 Abrams tanks, 6,700 soldiers, 50 helicopters, 34 horses, two mules and a dog, according to the Army’s plans for the June 14 event. Source link
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has welcomed the reinstatement of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme but stressed on the need for a stable, five-year implementation period to bolster India’s export competitiveness.“To position India as a stable and competitive export hub, the government must ensure uninterrupted RoDTEP coverage for at least five years. Frequent policy shifts hurt credibility, weaken trust, and ultimately damage India’s export competitiveness,” GTRI said.Although the RoDTEP scheme complies with World Trade Organisation (WTO) norms, GTRI expressed concern over the government’s inconsistent handling of the policy. The scheme reimburses exporters for…
Paresh Rawal announced his exit from ‘Hera Pheri 3’ which left the film in trouble. This came as a huge shock to Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and director Priyadarshan. Akshay’s production house has bought the rights of the film, thus, a lawsuit was filed against Paresh for his sudden exit after taking a signing amount of Rs 11 lakh and agreeing to be a part of the film. While this matter is still subjudice, Rawal’s legal team has said in response to allegations made by the legal team of Akshay’s production house, “They did not deliver the story, screenplay and…
People are being urged to “connect with nature” at the launch of a two-week festival to celebrate Exmoor National Park.The Exmoor Nature Festival runs from 17 May to 1 June and features activities including nature walks, art sessions and yoga.The organisers said they hoped participants word be “inspired to help us look after this very special landscape”.Experts are also offering talks on topics such as fungi and bird life, while children have the chance to meet one of the park’s famous Exmoor ponies.Festival organiser, Julie Colman, rural enterprise co-ordinator at Exmoor National Park, said: “National Parks were created to help…
Not all power plays are loud. Sometimes, the most controlling people don’t raise their voice; they chip away at your confidence quietly, through tiny remarks, mood shifts, or passive tactics. You walk away feeling drained, second-guessing yourself, and unsure why.Here we list 10 subtle ways people manipulate and steal your power, which you should be aware of. We also mention how to some calm and confident ways to tackle such situations:1. Constant correctionsThey’re not just helping, they’re positioning themselves above you. Whether it’s your facts, phrasing, or even tone, they offer small corrections that seem harmless but gradually chip away…
We’re living through turbulent times, to say the least. Authoritarianism and fascism threaten the United States. The conspiracy thinking, paranoia and manufactured outrage so characteristic of QAnon and the big lie about the 2020 election have colonized our political discourse like a fungus. Even the National Spelling Bee, a cultural institution which will be celebrating its centennial this year and which is generally exempted from the far right’s paranoid vitriol, hasn’t been immune. Earlier this year, a foofaraw erupted when right-wing outlets reported on the acceptance of “womyn” as an alternate spelling of “women” in the regional-level wordlist which the…
As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale. Source link
A chemical plant in China’s eastern Shandong province wa shit by a powerful blast on Tuesday around noon (local time), with dark smoke billowing from the location, state broadcaster CCTV reported, quoted by the Associated Press.The incident occurred at Gaomi Youdao Chemical Co., situated within an industrial park in Weifang city. The facility is known for producing pesticides and medical-use chemicals, according to local media reports.Emergency response teams have been deployed to the incident site, while authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties. CCTV reported that local fire services dispatched over 230 firefighters to address the situation.The explosion’s intensity reportedly…
A small Vermont business that sells water bottles used by cyclists and others is struggling to adapt to President Trump’s tariffs even after they were temporarily lowered. Source link
World shares were mixed Tuesday, but London’s FTSE 100 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index led regional gains as investors brushed off lingering concerns over global trade tensions. US stock futures also surged ahead of Wall Street’s reopening after the Memorial Day holiday.The FTSE 100 advanced 0.8 per cent to 8,786.34 in early trading after a British bank holiday, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.4 per cent to 23,371.40. The gains came as market sentiment steadied following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that a planned 50 per cent tariff on European Union goods would be delayed until July 9,…
The trailer of the much awaited ‘Housefull 5’ was launched in the city after much anticipation amidst a grand event. The film which is the fifth installment of this popular comedy franchise stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir are all part of the film’s extensive ensemble cast.In the trailer, viewers are introduced to a thrilling murder mystery set aboard an opulent cruise ship. The story revolves around three characters and all…
Fi Lamdin & Emma PetrieBBC NewsCaters PhotographicLuke Melling, right, meets Alastair Hawken three years after a life-saving stem cell donationA man with a rare form of blood cancer has travelled 10,000 miles to meet the stranger who saved his life.Luke Melling, 31, from Melbourne, Australia, says he was “staring death in the face” before receiving a stem-cell transplant from Alastair Hawken, of Grantham, Lincolnshire.The match between the pair was so perfect that the men now believe they could be distantly related, as both their families hail from Preston, Lancashire – the town they chose for their emotional first meeting.They are…
Nikolay Bakharev was born in Siberia in the late 1940s, when artistic expression was strictly regulated. As the Soviet Union began to unravel in the early 1980s, he traveled to lake beaches, such as Cheryomushki, where workers and families gathered to relax. These beaches were among the few public spaces in the USSR where any form of nudity was tolerated. The intimate, unguarded portraits Bakharev took captured parents embracing their children, couples pressed close and friends drinking in the afternoon light. Cheryomushki is available to purchase through Stanley/Barker Source link
The HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest I & II will be coming to PlayStation 5 on October 30, 2025. Experience the conclusion of the Erdrick trilogy in breathtaking HD-2D which seamlessly blends 3D graphics and pixel art. Dragon Quest I & II Dragon Quest I & II, which take place after Dragon Quest III, will be released in one package, allowing players to fully experience the adventures of the scions of Erdrick. Dragon Quest I Thanks to the heroic efforts of the legendary Erdrick, the Lord of the Underworld was defeated and peace returned to the land of Alefgard. Yet…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gave a strong message to Pakistan and said that till now India has kept the Indus water under abeyance, and has not taken any firm action yet, and still, Pakistan is sweating.While addressing Gandhinagar for day 2, PM Modi said he also talked about the 190 Indus Water treaty and said that for the 60 years the gates built at the bottom of these dams on other rivers in Jammu and Kashmir, meant for cleaning, were not opened.”I want to speak to the new generation. Do you know…
Pushed to use artificial intelligence, software developers at the e-commerce giant say they must work faster and have less time to think. Others welcome the shift. Source link
Vijay Sethupathi’s much-anticipated film ‘Ace’ had a modest start at the box office, with collections gradually picking up over its first four days. The film minted Rs 62 lakhs as per the early estimates.Box office trendsAccording to trade analyst Sacnilk, the movie earned around Rs 1 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 1.62 crore on the second day, marking a 62% jump. The third day saw a slight increase with Rs 1.7 crore, while the fourth day brought in approximately Rs 62 lakhs. Altogether, ‘Ace’ has collected a total of about Rs 4.94 crore in its initial days.Theatre…
Jenny ReesHealth CorrespondentBBCFormer Royal Navy engineer, Lee, has been through rehabilitation for alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD)Thousands of people with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) could be going undiagnosed, an expert says.Research suggests consuming 35 units of alcohol per week for five years or more can cause ARBD, which affects a person’s ability to carry out basic daily tasks.Lee Caldwell, 56, who was diagnosed with ARBD last year, said he struggled with short-term memory and impulse control.Prof Gareth Roderique Davies said stigma and lack of awareness led to ARBD being missed or misdiagnosed, and said adequate resources remained a challenge.The Welsh government…
Sir Jimmy Anderson is running late, five, then 10 minutes past 10 before he arrives in front of his computer. He is dishevelled, like he is just up and into his T-shirt and jeans. He finished his first match since July the previous evening, Lancashire against Derbyshire in the County Championship, on a flat pitch at Old Trafford, and is still feeling it.The fourth day had been hard going: 16 overs, eight maidens, two for 25, in a thwarted attempt to force victory against a Derbyshire team hell-bent on securing a draw. Lancashire finished two wickets short. “I’ve woken up feeling like…
Expensive hypercars such as the $4M Aston Martin Valkyrie have to be washed and detailed just like any other car. But there’s nothing normal about these expensive hypercars, which means washing a $4M Aston Martin Valkyrie is also more than just another Tuesday. There’s one button in particular that you could easily press by accident while detailing the car. And you shouldn’t, because that could lead to $220,000 problem. DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie In their newest video, the guys from the AMMO NYC YouTube channel explained how there’s a whole process and…
Kuldeep Yadav (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Kuldeep Yadav is 30, and it is quite unbelievable that he has only played 13 Tests for India.That too, after his five-wicket haul in Sydney in 2019 – long before he added extra yard to his pace, tightened his lengths, tweaked his bowling action, and became more rounded – the then Team India coach Ravi Shastri endorsed him as “India’s lead spinner in overseas Tests.” A few years later, a loss of form and a career-threatening knee surgery put him at a crossroads, leading to him becoming the fifth-choice tweaker after R Ashwin, Ravindra…
The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S. Source link
The casting controversy surrounding Spirit, the upcoming Prabhas-starrer helmed by ‘Animal’ and ‘Arjun Reddy’ director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has snowballed into a heated social media debate after Deepika Padukone’s sudden exit from the film and Triptii Dimri’s casting as the new leading lady.The row gained momentum on Monday night when Vanga took to his Twitter handle to allege a “dirty PR game” was being played in connection with the film. His cryptic but pointed post accused an unnamed actor of violating an “unsaid” Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), hinting at a breach of trust and a potential plot leak. The filmmaker wrote:“When…
Eleanor LawrieSocial affairs reporterBBCListen to this article “Whenever I was struggling, if it was going to be a really bad day, I could then start to chat to one of these bots, and it was like [having] a cheerleader, someone who’s going to give you some good vibes for the day.”I’ve got this encouraging external voice going – ‘right – what are we going to do [today]?’ Like an imaginary friend, essentially.”For months, Kelly spent up to three hours a day speaking to online “chatbots” created using artificial intelligence (AI), exchanging hundreds of messages.At the time, Kelly was on a…
