Republican John Cornyn says he will not back nomination without written confirmation $1.8bn slush fund is dead
Republican John Cornyn says he will not back nomination without written confirmation $1.8bn slush fund is dead
Six years on from Covid crisis, Republicans still politicizing science – and Fauci remains a political punching bag
In tonight's edition, the DRC's constitutional court approved a referendum law that critics say could open the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. Also, as the El Niño weather pattern looms, millions across Africa could face worsening droughts and floods. And a new s
Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Anish Gawande, National Spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). As India's younger generation challenges Modi's hardline government, Gawande frames recent government concessions, including the resignation of the Education Minister, the passage of t
The Lok Sabha passed a bill to make paper leak punishments more stringent. This legislation aims to expedite trials and deter unfair means in public examinations. The bill proposes significant jail terms and hefty fines for individuals involved in paper leaks. Investigations into paper leak cases ar
CRPF Director General G P Singh supports troops acting in good faith during duty. He assures responsibility for all decisions made in the public interest. An internal probe found standard operating procedures were followed by RAF personnel. Pellet guns were used after other crowd dispersal method
Murali Sreeshankar secured the silver medal in the men's long jump event. He achieved a best leap of 8.09m in the fiercely contested final. Jamaica's Tajay Gayle won gold with a jump of 8.15m in the fourth round. Scotland's Stephen Mackenzie claimed the bronze medal with a jump of 8.08m. Lokesh fini
The Supreme Court rejected a plea to ban an animated film on Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Justices emphasized artists' creative expression and tolerance for depicting deities. They noted that preventing such depictions would halt many religious television programs. The court stated that the Censor Board
Jeff Bezos prioritizes his mornings, dedicating this time to personal matters and family before diving into work. He strategically avoids challenging tasks until after 10 am, promoting a productive start to his day. He opts for critical conversations mid-morning when his mental clarity is at its pea
A former EMT from Oregon has filed a lawsuit against her employer for $800,000, alleging wrongful termination after she disabled covert recording cameras present in ambulances. The company reportedly set up these cameras without informing patients or obtaining their consent. This case raises signifi
An 11-year-old Florida student has reached the finals of a national science competition. Her innovative soilshade balls help farmers conserve water during dry weather conditions. This eco-friendly invention slows evaporation and keeps soil moist for extended periods. She will compete for a $25,00
Scientists observed mosquitoes in Brazil's Atlantic Forest feeding on humans more often. This shift suggests habitat loss is pushing mosquitoes towards human hosts. DNA analysis revealed this surprising feeding pattern in protected forest areas. Disappearing wildlife populations may force mosquit
Sachin Pilgaonkar recounted his missed final meeting with close friend Sanjeev Kumar. He arrived at Sanjeev Kumar's residence later than planned that fateful afternoon. Colleagues reflected on Sanjeev Kumar's demanding work and lifestyle choices. His fascination with playing older characters stem
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's decision to abandon forward guidance on monetary policy is driving bond market volatility, with 30-year Treasuries selling off after Wednesday's rate decision, according to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management. He speaks on Bloomberg Televi