A 36-year-old Indian national, Sandhu Ponnachan, has been charged with multiple serious offences after a car rammed into pedestrians in Derby city centre, leaving seven people injured.Ponnachan faces charges including six counts of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, one count of attempted GBH with intent, dangerous driving, and possession of a bladed article, the…
The ‘Pink Moon’ will occur in the night sky on April 1, 2026 – the culmination of a combination of lunar orbital mechanics and historical cultural significance. While the name indicates a radical colour change, it really reflects the rules of physics between our planet, the moon and the sun, along with plant cycles in…
Three men, including a British‑Pakistani teenager, were arrested on Wednesday in connection with a arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, north London, police said.The suspects, aged 20, 19 and 17, were detained at separate addresses in east London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, the Metropolitan…
UAE Eases Healthcare Licensing, Allows Academic Doctors to Treat Patients / Image : file The United Arab Emirates has introduced sweeping new rules aimed at strengthening its healthcare workforce, allowing university medical faculty to practise in hospitals while easing licensing procedures for fresh graduates. Federal and emirate-level health authorities led the decision, which is expected…
After Indian techie Naveen Tummala’s viral fight with Texas journalist, a major row erupted over whether H-1Bs can help their spouses in setting up a business. Indian techie Naveen Tummala is at the center of a major row after Texas journalist Sara Gonzales visited his Golconda Xpress food truck in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and…
UAE warns April fool’s pranks can lead to jail/Image: Getty Images Posting or sharing false information online, even as a joke, can lead to serious legal consequences in the UAE, with authorities warning that humour offers no protection under the law. The Sharjah Public Prosecution has cautioned residents that spreading misinformation online, including April Fool’s…
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday reiterated that Britain will not be drawn into the ongoing Middle East conflict, asserting that “this is not our war” and that joining it is “not in our national interest”.Amid rising concerns over global energy supplies, Starmer announced that the UK will host a meeting of around…
Texas has become the epicentre of the anti-immigrant fire raging through the United States of America. From influencers to local residents, many have been expressing concerns around immigration policies and the perceived impact of H-1B visa programmes on American jobs and communities. In some instances, this sentiment has extended to criticism of Indian-American communities and,…
Penn State researchers are taking the unique resilience of tardigrades or ‘water bears’ as a basis for evaluation into how living organisms will respond and protect Martian resources. These microscopic extremophiles are known for their ability to survive in the vacuum of space; however, this study primarily focuses on their molecular response to Martian-like conditions…
JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s largest banks and a leading global financial services firm, is exploring a potential move into prediction markets, with CEO Jamie Dimon signalling the bank may expand into the space while setting clear limits on how far it would go.Speaking in an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil,…