India Regional

GPS Mandatory in Vehicles Transporting Minerals Across J&K

Representational Photo Jammu- The Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Geology and Mining has ordered the compulsory installation of GPS devices in all vehicles engaged in transportation and extraction of minerals across the Union Territory. The directive follows guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for strict, technology-based monitoring of sand and minor mineral movement. According to the order, all mineral concessionaires must ensure that no material is transported without GPS-enabled vehicles duly registered with the Directorate of Geology and Mining. Each vehicle is required to carry a valid RFID number and a QR-coded challan or…

World

Police identify suspect in national guard shooting as Afghan man

Person suspected of shooting two national guard troops near White House identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal The suspected gunman in the shooting of two national guard members on Wednesday near the White House has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan man, according to law enforcement officials. Lakanwal is said to have entered the United States in September 2021, and been living in Washington state, law enforcement officials told the Associated Press and other outlets. Continue reading… Source link

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‘I’m feeling safe’: Arne Slot insists he retains Liverpool’s support after PSV humiliation

Club on worst run since 1953-54 after 4-1 rout ‘I have got a lot of support from above’ Arne Slot said it was understandable that questions were being asked over his future as Liverpool head coach, but he insisted he retained the support of the club’s hierarchy following another heavy defeat, this time against PSV Eindhoven. Liverpool fell to a ninth defeat in 12 games, the club’s worst run since being relegated in 1953-54, as they were picked apart by the Eredivisie champions on a punishing night at Anfield. Liverpool last lost three successive games by a three-goal margin…

China

Elite success stories are cold comfort for disillusioned young workers

On the 32nd anniversary of New Oriental, a private Beijing-based education services provider, the company’s founder, Yu Minhong, wrote an internal letter to his staff about his trip to the South Pole. “I am standing in the icy world of Antarctica, surrounded by vast expanses of pure white, emerald-like icebergs and boundless tranquillity,” he wrote. “The glaciers shimmer with a captivating glow under the sunlight, as if to silently declare the power of time and the meaning of perseverance.” He… Source link

Entertainment India

Kajol, and Twinkle Khanna break silence on “trouble-maker” segment of Two Much: “Please don’t follow any of our advice”

Kajol and Twinkle Khanna have wrapped the 8-episode run of their talk show Two Much, but not without acknowledging the conversations it sparked along the way. The series recently released a bonus episode featuring Indian cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma—an instalment shot after the original episodes had already begun streaming. As the hosts introduced the show’s popular “agree or disagree” round, the two actors openly addressed the criticism that stemmed from this segment. Kajol remarked, “Now it’s time for our next segment, which has gotten us into a lot of trouble,” emphasising that the prompts were meant as…

Entertainment Hollywood & Global

‘Stranger Things’ Cast Guide: All the Stars in Season 5 and Everything They’ve Done Since the Show Started 9 Years Ago

It’s time to return to Hawkins and the Upside Down one last time. After more than three years since Season 4 came out, “Stranger Things” returns with its fifth and final season on Netflix. Season 5 will take place 18 months after the events of Season 4, where the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, is […] Source link

India Regional

VD14 gets a Hollywood boost! 'The Mummy' star Arnold Vosloo joins Vijay Deverakonda, fans chant 'Imhotep'

The South African-American star Arnold Vosloo- celebrated worldwide as the haunting Imhotep from The Mummy (1999)- has now joined the sets of Vijay Deverakonda’s much-anticipated period drama. A PRO from the team shared a glimpse of the Hollywood actor straight from the location, instantly sparking chatter across social media. Must Read: It’s official, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to return for The Mummy 4 after 24 years! First Look: Arnold on Set A photo shared by the PRO shows Arnold casually posing beside a crew member near a row of vanity vans. The caption accompanying the post read, “#VD14…

World

Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador, justice department says

Justice department maintains that Trump administration didn’t violate judge’s order to return flights to US The Department of Justice said in a statement that Kristi Noem, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, was the one who made the decision to continue with the deportation flights of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador in March, despite a federal judge’s directive that the flights must be returned to the United States. In a court filing on Tuesday, the justice department said that “Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove provided DHS with legal advice regarding…

Technology

Opinion: Ukraine is becoming a global defence tech powerhouse

The full-scale war has reshaped priorities for Ukraine’s tech sector. Innovative military technologies and advanced defence solutions are not only essential for the country’s security — they’re also among the most promising vectors for business growth. Ukrainian defence tech is tested directly on the battlefield, under the most challenging conditions. These circumstances allow products to prove their effectiveness, attracting interest from international partners, investors, and allied countries looking to strengthen their own defence capabilities. From my position at the heart of Ukraine’s tech ecosystem, I’ve seen how quickly the sector has shifted towards defence — and how global attention is…

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The Artist by Lucy Steeds wins Waterstones book of the year

The debut novel took the top prize while The Café at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please was named children’s book of the year The Artist by Lucy Steeds has been named this year’s Waterstones book of the year. The novel, which is set in 1920s Provence and blends mystery with a love story, also took home the Waterstones debut fiction prize earlier this year, and was longlisted for the Women’s prize for fiction. Continue reading… Source link

Entertainment India

Regretting You Worldwide Box Office: Can Mason Thames’ Film Pull Off The 303% Leap Needed To Beat It Ends With Us?

Regretting You Worldwide Box Office: Comparison With It Ends With Us (Photo Credit – Instagram) Regretting You is the second novel to film adaptation of Colleen Hoover after last year’s It Ends With Us. Blake Lively’s movie was a surprise hit last year, but the 2025 adaptation is nowhere near as successful as It Ends With Us. It is still trailing behind the global collection of Lively’s film by a huge margin, which is impossible to catch up to now. Keep scrolling for the deets. The film received abysmally low ratings from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics gave…

India Regional

Why tea plantation owners want Assam to rethink land patta for workers

Guwahati: The Consultative Committee of Plantation Associations (CCPA) has urged the Assam government to reconsider its proposal to distribute land pattas to tea garden workers, warning that the move could disrupt plantation management and violate existing laws. The Assam government on Tuesday introduced an amendment bill in the Assembly to remove tea garden ‘labour lines’ […] The post Why tea plantation owners want Assam to rethink land patta for workers appeared first on EastMojo. Source link