High Lead Contamination Found In Turmeric Sold Across India, Nepal, And Pakistan

12 Nov 2024

Recently, researchers have found that the turmeric available in India, Nepal, and Pakistan contains levels of lead that are dangerous, far beyond the allowed limit. Samples from 23 cities of South Asia in this study published in Science of The Total Environment were tested for lead concentrations, where around 14%...

France Boosts Military Presence, Joins India In Navy Drills Defying China In Indo-Pacific

12 Nov 2024

Show of Strength to China and Allies France is set to deploy a formidable carrier strike group led by its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, “Charles de Gaulle”, to the Indo-Pacific region, a move designed to demonstrate its military strength and reinforce its alliances. The deployment comes shortly after the return of...

Pakistan May Pull Out of Champions Trophy, Consider Boycotting ICC Matches Against India: Report

12 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faces a dilemma after India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for next year’s Champions Trophy. The International Cricket Council (ICC) notified the PCB of India's decision on Sunday via email, which was then forwarded to the Pakistani government, reportedly prompting considerations of a stern response....

NASA Shares Pic Showing Massive Toxic Smog Blanket Engulfs India And Pakistan

11 Nov 2024

A dense toxic smog has blanketed eastern Pakistan and northern India, with cities like Lahore and New Delhi suffering record levels of pollution. Satellite imagery from NASA highlights the extent of the smog, with both cities clearly marked under the hazardous cloud. Lahore, a city of 14 million people, has...

Logan Paul, MrBeast Arrive in India: What’s Next for the YouTubers?

10 Nov 2024

Influencer and wrestler Logan Paul, along with YouTuber MrBeast, arrived in India early on Sunday. MrBeast was spotted at Mumbai airport, while Logan was seen in the city. MrBeast, whose real name is James Stephen Donaldson, was filmed leaving the airport dressed in a black hoodie, shorts, and white shoes....

India Holds First Talks with Taliban

07 Nov 2024

In a significant diplomatic move, India held its first talks with the Taliban administration of Afghanistan. MEA joint secretary J P Singh discussed India and Afghanistan relations with Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the son of the former supreme leader of the group and emir of Afghanistan and the acting defence minister....

Former Co-Founder of CloudMagic Inc Rishit Jhunjhunwala Named Truecaller CEO

07 Nov 2024

Software company Truecaller on Thursday named Rishit Jhunjhunwala as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Jhunjhunwala is the current chief of products in the Swedish company and has been working with Truecaller since 2015. Jhunjhunwala, who has worked for Truecaller since 2015, is also the managing director of the company's...

India, Guyana Focus On Defence Cooperation In Recent Talks

06 Nov 2024

In a meeting on November 5, Brigadier Omar Khan of the Guyana Defence Forces met with General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff of India, as reported by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS). Brig Omar Khan, CDS #Guyana Defence Forces called on General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence...

India and China Complete Latest Disengagement Efforts, Says EAM Jaishankar

05 Nov 2024

India and China successfully concluded their latest round of disengagement on October 21, with the implementation of these agreements currently underway, according to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Speaking at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra, Jaishankar described the completion of this disengagement phase...

Watch: US Woman in Delhi Compares Indian and American Food Habits

04 Nov 2024

For Americans relocating to India, the cultural differences can be both entertaining and enlightening. Kristen Fischer, a US citizen who first visited India in 2017 and now resides in New Delhi, effectively captures this experience. As a mother of three who identifies as "Very Videshi," Fischer frequently shares observations about...