In a concerning development, Mumbai Police received a call threatening a potential terror attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft just ahead of his scheduled trip to the United States. The call, reportedly received by the police, raised serious security concerns regarding the safety of the Prime Minister during his travels.According to news agency ANI, the Mumbai Police have initiated an investigation into the threat and are assessing the situation carefully. Security measures

The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department recently implemented a marginal increase in the prices of certain liquor products, prompting immediate reactions from political leaders. YSR Congress Party (YCP) leaders accused the AP government of committing a major mistake by raising liquor prices. However, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra swiftly countered these claims.   Minister Ravindra clarified that the price hike only affects hard liquor, and even then, it is a modest ₹10 in

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister, has officially started his Sanatana Dharma tour following his recovery from high fever and spondylitis. After a brief medical absence, Kalyan departed from Begumpet airport this morning and landed at Kochi airport a short while ago.The tour, which will last for four days, marks his return to full health and is dedicated to visiting prominent temples across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Today, he will be visiting the Agastya Maharshi Temple in Kochi, which wil

Valentine’s Day Flowers Arrive in the U.S. as Miami Handles Nearly 1 Billion Stems MIAMI — With Valentine’s Day approaching, anyone forgetting to buy flowers won’t be able to blame a shortage. Leading up to February 14, agricultural specialists at Miami International Airport have processed approximately 940 million stems of cut flowers, according to U.S. Customs and Bor

GameStop and MicroStrategy Shares Rise After Ryan Cohen’s Photo With Michael Saylor Shares of GameStop and MicroStrategy saw an uptick on Monday after Ryan Cohen, CEO of the video game retailer, posted a photo with Michael Saylor, co-founder and chairman of the largest corporate holder of bitcoin. GameStop, a favorite among day traders and meme stock enthusiasts, climbed more than 7%, wh

McDonald’s Reports Lower-Than-Expected Revenue Amid U.S. Sales Decline but Foresees 2025 Recovery On Monday, McDonald’s announced weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue, primarily due to a drop in U.S. sales following an E. coli outbreak early in the quarter. However, the company’s stock rose by more than 4% in morning trading as executives expressed confidence in a sales rebound by

Discussions about discontinuing the penny’s production have circulated among government officials and economists for decades. However, this debate turned into action over the weekend when President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Treasury to halt the minting of new pennies. “For far too long, the United States has minted pennies that cost more than two cents each to produce. This is extremely wasteful!&rdquo

Family of Sonya Massey Reaches $10M Settlement Over Fatal Police Shooting The family of Sonya Massey has reached a $10 million settlement following her tragic death in July, when she was fatally shot in her Springfield, Illinois, home by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy.   The agreement was finalized last week after mediat

Two Children Freeze to Death in Detroit While Living in Van A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Detroit as two young children, aged 2 and 9, died from suspected exposure to freezing temperatures while living in a van with their family, police reported.   Van Runs Out of Gas in Freezing Temperatures

Defense Secretary Orders Immediate Halt to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Troops Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued an immediate pause on all gender-affirming medical care for active-duty transgender service members, according to a recent memo. The Feb. 7, 2025 directive also halts new military promotions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria.  

Trump Reinstates Plastic Straws, Reversing Biden’s Ban US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reinstating plastic straws, reversing a policy by former President Joe Biden, who had sought to phase them out due to environmental concerns.   "We're Going Back to Plastic Straws"

Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Foreign Steel and Aluminum, Eliminating Exemptions Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum imports, marking a significant escalation in his efforts to bolster the U.S. economy through import taxes. The newly modified duties will be implem

Macron Uses Deepfakes to Promote Paris AI Summit, Sparking Debate French President Emmanuel Macron has embraced AI-generated deepfake videos to draw attention to the AI Action Summit in Paris, where global leaders, tech executives, and academics are discussing AI's impact on society, governance, and innovation.   Mac

Meta Begins Workforce Reductions as AI Takes Center Stage In a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence, Meta has begun a new round of job cuts today, implementing performance-based layoffs across its global operations. This move mirrors similar actions by tech giants like Microsoft, which recently announced targeted staff reductions.  

The iPhone 16 Pro is currently available at a significant discount on Amazon, making it a great time for those looking to upgrade to Apple’s latest flagship smartphone. Originally priced at Rs 1,19,900, the 128GB base model of the iPhone 16 Pro is now listed for Rs 1,12,900. However, the deal gets even better with Amazon’s exchange offers, which could bring the final price as low as Rs 75,900.   The exchange offers on Amazon allow you to trade in your older s

Tragic Jet Crash at Scottsdale Airport Involving Vince Neil’s Private Plane A devastating accident unfolded at Scottsdale Municipal Airport on Monday afternoon when a private jet owned by Motley Crue’s lead singer, Vince Neil, veered off the runway and collided with a parked aircraft.   Neil Was Not on Board

Promise Day, celebrated on February 11, marks an important day during Valentine’s Week. It’s a day dedicated to making vows and promises to our loved ones, whether in romantic relationships or friendships. On this day, people take the opportunity to commit to loyalty, love, and support, strengthening the bonds they share with their partners, friends, or family. If you're looking to send heartfelt promises to your special ones, here are some beautiful Promise Day wishes, quotes

 Thousands of devotees traveling to Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh festival have been hit with major traffic jams, with reports indicating queues stretching up to 300 km. Despite expectations that crowds might decrease after Basant Panchmi's Amrit Snan, the number of pilgrims continues to surge. Many vehicles are now stuck on highways, and authorities are struggling to manage the massive flow of traffic.   The jams have been blamed on several factors, incl

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to France has been marked by a warm reception and significant diplomatic engagements. Upon arriving in Paris, PM Modi was greeted with chants and drumbeats from the Indian diaspora, a gesture that reflected the deep ties between India and France. At a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, the leaders embraced and expressed their mutual admiration.   Modi’s visit aligns with the co-chairing of the third

The renaming of the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America" began rolling out across the United States on Monday, following President Donald Trump’s announcement last month to Americanize the name. On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a charting notice confirming that its systems were being updated to reflect the new name. Additionally, the FAA was updating charts to restore the former name of Mount McKinley in Al