At least nine people, including four militants, were killed in two separate bomb-related incidents on Tuesday in South Waziristan district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, reported news agency PTI.The first explosion occurred in Ashangi Lagad village, where five villagers were killed instantly after coming into contact with a bomb-like object lying on the road. The…
Pfizer has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid and invest $70 billion in US manufacturing, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, in a move aimed at reducing healthcare costs.As of 1:26 PM (GMT-4), Pfizer shares were actively trading at $25.08, marking a sharp 5.14% gain, signaling strong investor interest and positive developments driving…
The newly introduced K visa, announced in August, aims to attract young international STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) graduates. (AI image) China’s newly introduced K visa category, which is effective from October 1, 2025, is widely being seen as a counter (though not official!) to the Donald Trump administration’s crackdown on the H-1B visa…
The United States has decided to send anti-drone defences to Denmark as it gears up to host the European Union this week, Copenhagen’s defence ministry said Tuesday. This comes after drones allegedly from Russia were seen hovering over several of the airports of Denmark.Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden have also all…
NEW DELHI: India has been re-elected to the council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) with a “stronger mandate.” The election took place on Sept 27, 2025 during the 42nd ICAO assembly session at Montreal and India secured more votes as compared to the 2022 polls. Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said: “Proud to…
Ask any devotee, “What does Navami signify to you?” The response would be a little different, as Maha Navami is observed with hearts full of mixed feelings. On Maha Navami, Goddess Durga is invoked in her divine form as Siddhidatri. Being the ninth manifestation of Durga, Siddhidatri personifies wholeness-the convergence of reverence and divine grace-and…
The Election Commission on Tuesday released the final voter list for Bihar following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which included Patna’s 14 constituencies under its jurisdiction. The revised roll showed a significant rise in the number of electors in the region.“In light of the directives of the Election Commission India, the final publication of the…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday released the revised voter list of poll-bound Bihar after conducting the special intensive revision.The poll body released the new poll roll on the website. “In light of the special intensive revision, the final electoral roll has been published on 30.09.2025. Any voter can view the details of their…
The night sky has long fascinated humanity, offering both beauty and mystery. Occasionally, it delivers something far more extraordinary—like an asteroid making its way toward Earth. On September 30, 2025, NASA confirmed that asteroid 2025 SA3, a space rock measuring about 54 feet (16.5 meters) in diameter, is traveling on a trajectory that will bring…
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security said it plans to replace the existing random H-1B registration lottery with a weighted selection system. (AI image) After the $100,000 H-1B fee hike blow, will the new proposed system for selecting visa applicants under the Donald Trump administration bode a death knell for the Indian IT sector?…