India’s tourism sector poised to create 39.5 million jobs by year end

NEW DELHI: India’s tourism sector is poised to create approximately 39.5 million jobs by the end of year which is likely to rise to 42.3 million employment opportunities by 2025, a report showed. Direct employment will account for 31 per cent of these roles, including positions like tour guides, hotel staff, and tour operators, according […]

Trump launches new business venture: $100,000 diamond-encrusted watches

WASHINGTON: He’s sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Now, Donald Trump is launching a new business venture: diamond-encrusted watches. The Republican presidential candidate unveiled the “Official Trump Watch Collection” on Thursday. The most expensive, listed as including 122 diamonds on its bezel and available in three 18-karat gold […]

Google restricts creation of new accounts in Russia

NEW DELHI: Alphabet’s Google has restricted the creation of new accounts for Russian users, state news agencies cited Russia’s digital ministry as saying on Thursday. Google has been under pressure in Russia for several years, particularly for not taking down content Moscow considers illegal and for blocking the YouTube channels of Russian media and public […]

Indian astronomers map differential rotation of Sun’s chromosphere

Indian astronomers map differential rotation of Sun’s chromosphere

NEW DELHI: Using 100 years of daily records of the Sun at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute of DST, have succeeded in mapping, for the very first time, the variation in the rotation speed of the Sun’s chromosphere — from the equator right up to […]

Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar to retire after 2024-25 domestic season

DUBAI: Aleem Dar, celebrated as one of the most esteemed cricket umpires globally, is set to retire at the conclusion of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 2024-25 season, marking the end of an illustrious career that spans nearly 25 years. Known for his professionalism both on and off the field, Aleem is a three-time recipient of […]

Israel-Hamas war: With nearly 700 killed in week, Lebanon fears Gaza-level violence

Israel-Hamas war: With nearly 700 killed in week, Lebanon fears Gaza-level violence

JERUSALEM: Nearly 700 people have been killed in Lebanon this week, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Israel has dramatically escalated strikes, saying it is targeting Hezbollah’s military capacities and senior Hezbollah commanders. Top Israeli officials have threatened to repeat the destruction of Gaza in Lebanon if the Hezbollah fire continues, raising fears that Israel’s actions […]

Amit Shah extends olive branch to militants

Amit Shah extends olive branch to militants

Says Art 370 Won’t Return: “Let Their Five Generations Come To Fulfil This Promise” Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to give up arms and come forward for talks with the government, while reiterating that there will be no dialogue or cross-border trade with Pakistan. Ahead of […]

‘PoK is also going to be part of JK post elections: Yogi

‘PoK is also going to be part of JK post elections: Yogi

Jammu: Asserting that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is raising its voice for separation from Pakistan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that PoK will become part of Jammu and Kashmir after the BJP returns to power. He said that people from various parts of the world have watched how peaceful polls are being conducted […]

Reached ‘some consensus’ with India: China

Reached ‘some consensus’ with India: China

Beijing: China and India were able to “reduce differences” and build “some consensus” on disengaging troops from friction points to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh and agreed to maintain dialogue to reach a resolution acceptable to both sides at an “early date”, the Chinese Defence Ministry said on Thursday. Under the guidance of two […]