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Child care funding freeze lands Trump administration in court Attorneys general from five Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to freeze billions of dollars meant for public benefit programmes that support low-income families. The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — say the move amounts…
In an exciting twist for cinema lovers, director Vishal Bhardwaj has openly shared his ambition to partner with none other than Shah Rukh Khan. The duo regularly engage in brainstorming sessions about innovative projects. During the filming of ‘O’ Romeo,’ Bhardwaj even pitched a storyline to Khan, revealing their shared dream of working together one…
Actor Shehzad, popularly known by his surname Shaikh, is in fact a Babi by lineage. Yesteryears’ star Parveen Babi is his step-grandmother—a detail he calls “incidental” rather than defining, insisting his journey is shaped by persistence, not privilege. “I am a nepo kid, but that’s not how I wanted to be known,” says the actor,…
Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1447 AH, Saudi Arabia has laid out a stringent penalty framework aimed at regulating pilgrim movement and preventing unauthorised participation. The Ministry of Interior’s latest announcement makes it clear that both individuals and facilitators who bypass permit rules will face…
PATNA: BJP-led NDA hit out at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his remarks that a hijab-clad woman would one day become Prime Minister, triggering a sharp exchange over Constitution, religion and political power Saturday, reports Jai Narain Pandey. Union minister Giriraj Singh accused Owaisi of pursuing divisive ideas. “Owaisi has Ghazwa-e-Hind (conquest of India) in…
Anxiety Rising? UAE Residents Can Call These Free Mental Health Hotlines Right Now Across the United Arab Emirates, awareness around mental health has grown significantly in recent years. From anxiety and burnout to trauma and grief, more residents are speaking openly about emotional wellbeing. In response, health authorities, hospitals and private organisations across the country…
Imagine this scenario: A calendar invite pops up on your laptop, with no subject, just a time slot and an HR name you half-remember. Your stomach flips. You ditch the lunch, recall all the emergency fund details, and mentally prepare yourself for the worst. You click join on the online meeting link… And it turns…
Every epic love needs a charming twist, and theirs has one straight out of Bollywood. Zaheer’s family needed convincing at first, as per reports—fair enough, big life steps invite caution. “Show us who she is,” they said. Zaheer grabbed the Chak De! India DVD, where Sagarika shone as Preeti Sabarwal, the fierce hockey player. The…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Andy Flower has offered a balanced view on the much-debated Impact Player rule, calling it a positive addition to the Indian Premier League even as opinions remain divided within the cricketing fraternity. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Flower described the rule…
Greg Steube, a Republican congressman representing Florida’s 17th Congressional District, has introduced legislation seeking to eliminate the H-1B visa programme altogether. As per the press release, dated February 9, Steube proposed the Ending Exploitative Imported Labor Exemptions (EXILE) Act, a bill that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to terminate the H-1B category. Home…
