Syrian authorities on Saturday announced an interior ministry restructuring that includes fighting cross-border drug and people smuggling as they seek to improve ties with Western nations that have lifted sanctions.Keen to reboot and rebuild nearly 14 years after a devastating civil war broke out, the new authorities in Damascus have hailed Washington’s lifting of US…
The central government has approved an 8.25% interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the fiscal year 2024-25, benefiting over 7 crore salaried employees. This rate, unchanged from the previous year, follows a record income of Rs 1.07 lakh crore. EPFO also reported a significant increase in auto-claims settlements, reaching 2.16 crore as…
Bollywood actor Mukul Dev tragically passed away on May 23 in New Delhi at the age of 54. The actor had been battling a brief illness and was reportedly in the ICU for over a week before his health deteriorated late on Friday night, sending shockwaves across the entertainment industry.Check out the picture here: Salman…
Kash Patel congratulates FBI as the agency busts an international visa fraud run by two Pakistani-origin men. FBI director Kash Patel announces a major crackdown on an immigration scam that was going on for years by two Pakistani men based out of Texas who placed classified ads for fake jobs to orchestrate the scam.Abdul Hadi…
Multimodal transport services provider Blue Water Logistics announced on Saturday that it has fixed the price band for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) at Rs 132–135 per share. The Rs 40.5-crore IPO will open for subscription on May 27 and close on May 29, the company said in a statement.The shares are set to…
In a captivating conversation, distinguished cinematographer Ravi Chandran reflects on his experiences working with the legendary director Mani Ratnam, particularly on the film ‘Yuva’ and its Tamil counterpart ‘Aayutha Ezhuthu.’ With a career spanning decades, Chandran shares insights into the creative decisions behind the cinematography of both films, emphasizing the distinct looks crafted for each…
More than five years after the first cases of COVID-19 were detected in the United States, hundreds of people are still dying every week. Last month, an average of about 350 people died each week from COVID, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While high, the number of deaths…
Ten people were injured after a propane gas tank exploded at a Florida strip mall, causing a partial building collapse, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. Fire officials received reports of an explosion at the strip mall in Florida City at 8:51 a.m. local time, Erika Benitez, a spokesperson for Miami Dade Fire Rescue, said. Eight of…
WASHINGTON: The Food and Drug Administration is planning to broaden eligibility for coronavirus vaccine booster shots, allowing 12- to 15-year-olds to receive third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine, according to people familiar with the agency’s deliberations.Regulators are also expected to authorize an extra shot of Pfizer’s vaccine for both adolescents and adults five months after receiving…
Boris Johnson becomes father for the 9th time, wife announces birth of daughter. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson became father for the 9th time at the age of 60 as wife Carrie Johnson announced the birth of daughter, Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson, in an Instagram post shared on Saturday. Poppy is Boris and Carrie’s…
