Gaza: United Nations relief chief Tom Fletcher has welcomed the recent US peace initiative for Gaza, saying it could open vital pathways to deliver urgent humanitarian aid and help save lives. Fletcher, the UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, said the world body is “prepared and eager to work, in a practical and principled way, to seize this moment for peace.” He emphasized that ending hostilities, restoring order, and ensuring safe humanitarian access remain crucial priorities. “As during the last ceasefire in March, our teams, networks, and…
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Jiya Rai Becomes First Autistic Woman to Swim the Catalina Channel in the United States
Los Angeles [United States]: Jiya Rai, a 17-year-old para-swimmer with autism spectrum disorder, has scripted history by becoming the first autistic woman to successfully swim solo across the Catalina Channel in Los Angeles, USA. Beginning her attempt at midnight on September 25 from Catalina Island, Jiya completed the grueling 34-kilometer stretch in 15 hours, 1 minute, and 43 seconds, reaching San Pedro on the California coast on September 26. She dedicated her swim to raising awareness about autism. Jiya is the daughter of Indian Navy MC-at-Arms II, Madan Rai. Her…
Read MoreDonald Trump Defends Tariffs: “We Are Treating Other Countries Fairly Now After Years of Exploitation”
Washington, DC [US]: US President Donald Trump once again strongly defended his tariff policy, calling “tariff” his “most beautiful word” and stressing that America is finally being treated fairly after years of economic exploitation by other nations. “I adore tariffs. The most exquisite word… My favorite word is tariff. We’re getting really rich,” Trump said, while addressing his administration’s trade agenda. The President argued that foreign nations had taken advantage of the US “for years and years,” but his administration’s policies were reversing the trend. “Trillions of cash have come…
Read MoreDivya Khossla on Current Cosmetic Trends and Procedures: All faces look pretty much the same
Divya Khossla Calls Out Bollywood’s Obsession With Cosmetic Trends Like Botox; Draws Emphasis on Natural Beauty Mumbai: Actress Divya Khossla recently shared her opinion on Bollywood’s obsession with cosmetic trends and beauty standards. The ‘Ek Chatur Naar’ actress even mentioned that with so many people opting for cosmetic procedures and prosthetics, many faces have started looking the same. She asserted that she never felt the need to follow such beauty standards, setting it straight that she is not someone who is obsessed with makeup or mirrors. Calling out the current…
Read MoreAlia Bhatt, Triptii Dimri to Mrunal Thakur: Actresses Redefining Feminism On-Screen
Mrunal Thakur to Triptii Dimri: TOP 5 Actresses Who Are Balancing Strength and Vulnerability On-Screen Mumbai: Gone are the days when actresses would pick confined roles. Today, they are making daring choices that showcase emotional range, strength, female rage, and the power to not hold themselves back! Here’s looking at top 5 actresses who are redefining feminism on-screen and are attaching new meaning to ‘heroine’. Alia Bhatt: In Darlings, Alia Bhatt took on a power-packed role that changed the way everyone saw her. Somewhere in between, she mirrored the lives…
Read MoreAirtel Business partners with Swift Navigation to launch India’s first next-gen spatial precision solution offering centimetre-level location accuracy
Centimetre-level accuracy will enable mission-critical, location-based use cases in densely populated areas to deliver public services such as worker safety and utilities The precision solution will transform innovative, location-based applications like advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomy, satellite-based toll collection, digital mapping and fleet management Lucknow, September 30, 2025: Airtel Business has entered into a strategic partnership with precise-positioning-technology leader, Swift Navigation, to launch India’s first AI/ML-powered, cloud-based location service, Airtel-Skylark™ Precise Positioning Service. This service will improve accuracy by up to 100x when compared to standard Global Navigation Satellite…
Read MoreTriptii Dimri talks about Laila Majnu’s box-office performance during its initial release
Mumbai: Triptii Dimri had made her lead debut with the now-cult classic Laila Majnu, a romantic saga that had a decent run during its initial theatrical release in 2018. Also starring Avinash Tiwary as the male lead, the Sajid Ali directorial had received positive reviews; however, it performed decently at the box office. Recently, the Bulbbul actress recalled the phase and expressed concern over co-star Avinash Tiwary, who had been in the industry longer than she had. “Laila Majnu will always remain a very special film for me. At that…
Read MoreUpasana Kamineni Konidela Talks About the Empowering Choices of Progressive Women
Mumbai: Upasana Kamineni Konidela Talks About the Empowering Choices of Progressive Women, Shares her Views on Encouraging Women to Marry From Strength and Not Fear, Says ‘Let’s stop forcing women into timelines’ Upasana Kamineni Konidela Opens Up About Raising a Generation that Redefines Marriage, Not Just Survives it; Encourages Women to ‘Find Your Ram’ & Not Succumb to Societal Pressure: Let’s stop forcing women into timelines, let’s teach our boys early to manage emotions Upasana Kamineni Konidela has constantly advocated for better lives of women, encouraging them towards financial independence,…
Read More“Bollywood has a huge influence on all of us – working with SRK samples has been incredible,” says Emiway Bantai as he drops final track from ‘Bajis’ EP
Mumbai: Independent rap icon *Emiway Bantai* closes out his much-anticipated EP Bajis with the release of its final track, *“Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankien”* — a cinematic, soul-baring number that not only marks a sonic shift, but also a personal full circle moment for the artist. Ending the EP with a tribute to Bollywood and SRK — the very icons that shaped his early love for music — Emiway reimagines the classic “Kaali Kaali Aankhen” with a haunting hip-hop twist, bringing his journey from fan to force full circle. “I’m thrilled…
Read MoreMNS RAISING DAY CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
LUCKNOW, 01 OCT 2025 On 01 Oct 2025, the Military Nursing Service (MNS) achieved the 100th year milestone of their dedication to the Defence services and the Nation. The Nursing Officers of Lucknow garrison marked the occasion with a series of programme. The day started with a solemn Wreath Laying Ceremony at the War Memorial ‘Shraddhanjali’ of AMC Centre and College in Lucknow Cantonment. Brig Elsamma George, Brig MNS Headquarters Central Command and all MNS Officers of the station paid tribute to the Nursing Officers who sacrificed their lives…
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