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New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the appointment of lawyer Ramzi Kassem as New York City’s chief counsel, the city’s top legal position. Kassem, whose past legal work includes representing Ahmed al-Darbi in an al–Qaeda–related terrorism case, will assume the role when Mamdani takes office on January 1.“Welcome to A New Era, Ramzi…
Indian steel and aluminium exports to the European Union will face a carbon-linked cost from January 1, 2026, as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) moves from the reporting phase to its payment-linked stage, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Although the CBAM levy will be paid by EU-based importers,…
NEW DELHI: India reported 791 drone intrusions along the western border during 2025, underlining the increasing use of unmanned aerial systems for smuggling and infiltration, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.According to the ministry’s year-end review, nine such incidents were recorded along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, while 782 were reported along the…
For years, Alaa Abd el-Fattah was one of the West’s most familiar symbols of Arab Spring idealism crushed by authoritarian rule. A blogger jailed for dissent, a hunger-striking political prisoner, and a cause taken up by foreign ministers and human-rights groups, his name came to stand for Egypt’s long democratic winter.That story was meant to…
NEW DELHI: BJP president J P Nadda on Wednesday accused Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge of spreading “falsehood” against the Narendra Modi government and said it was surprising that the main opposition party continued to peddle “lies” despite repeated electoral defeats.Nadda’s remarks came in response to a post by Kharge on X earlier in the day,…
Most government offices, banks and financial markets across the United States will remain closed on New Year’s Day, while major retailers and grocery chains are largely set to stay open, often with modified hours, the AP reported.Retailers are expected to use the holiday to offer discounts on older inventory ahead of new stock arrivals. However,…
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially announced the UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025. This is a big recruitment drive with a total of 32,679 vacancies. The online application process has already started, giving a major opportunity to candidates who want to join the Uttar Pradesh Police force. Both male and…
Salman Khan’s retro throwback video, posting a t-shirt old-school style, went viral on X, captioned “Posting the old fashioned way…” Fans love his nostalgia. Next in physically demanding ‘Battle of Galwan’, directed by Apoorva Lakhia with Chitrangada Singh. Teaser features his motivational soldier dialogue. Salman Khan‘s playful throwback video, shared in true retro style without…
Do you spend too much time sitting or without movement? Parents’ inactivity directly impacts children’s sedentary habits. A study found children of inactive parents tend to be more sedentary. Conversely, active parents often have active children. Mothers’ influence is particularly strong. This sedentary trend poses a public health challenge. Promoting family activity is crucial for…
Even if the stamp in the passport has expired, foreigners can still live and work in the US if they have valid immigration status Immigration policy expert Rosemary Jenks said that it’s ironic that Americans are made to feel sorry for Indian H-1B holders who are stranded at home due to a sudden delay in…
