Melbourne: Australia has proposed taxing digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay news reporters. Govt released draft legislation in this regard on Tuesday. Govt intends to introduce the same in parliament by July 2 that would create a financial incentive for the social media companies to strike deals with…
Billie Eilish, the Oscar and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter best known for hits like ‘Bad Guy’, ‘Happier Than Ever’, and her James Bond theme ‘No Time to Die’, is adding another milestone to an already extraordinary career. The 24-year-old has co-directed a concert film with none other than legendary filmmaker James Cameron, and the two stepped out…
NEW DELHI: In a significant policy shift, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has removed key restrictions on MBBS seat expansion, opening the door for a substantial increase in undergraduate medical seats across the country.In a gazette notification issued on April 27, the NMC amended its 2023 regulations governing new medical colleges and expansion of existing…
Delhi Capitals’ Kyle Jamieson and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Suyash Sharma and skipper Rajat Patidar during a duststorm (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 cricketing prowess is now the envy of the world, especially with the IPL dictating the changing landscape of the format.India’s back-to-back T20 World Cup triumphs, however, were built on an IPL-generated…
President Donald Trump and Britain’s King Charles III talk at the White House, in Washington. (AP) President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the US has “no closer friends” than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.In speech during…
‘Dacoit: A Love Story,’ which was released on April 10, 2026, received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences but managed a decent performance due to its ensemble cast and its romantic-action theme. It performed quite well during its first week and maintained slight stability during its second week, along with an improvement on weekends….
NEW DELHI: The second phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal kicked off with incidents of violence and allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from several parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, West Bengal Police said.‘Observers acting…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already attracting the kind of attention usually reserved for cricket’s biggest superstars. The teenage batter has become one of the standout names of the IPL thanks to his fearless batting, clean six-hitting and confidence against top-level bowlers.Former India…
Saudi Arabia hosted leaders and officials from across the Gulf on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crisis in the region. The talks in the coastal city of Jeddah come as the White House considers Iran’s latest proposal to end the two-month-old conflict. “During the summit, a number of topics and issues related to regional and…
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill, who was battling stage-three blood cancer for almost five years, has shared a piece of great news with his fans. The ‘Palm Beach’ actor, Sam Neill, revealed that he is now cancer-free. In a recent interview, he shared his journey of going through the challenges of failed chemotherapy, where he…