Kharg Island, left, and Qeshm Island US President Donald Trump is weighing several military options against Iran, with a focus on key islands in the Persian Gulf. The islands are strategically important because of their proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint, and their role in Iran’s oil industry and military defenses….
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Friday sharply criticised Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir over his reported remarks asking Shias to “go to Iran,” calling it part of Islamabad’s “systemic victimisation of minorities.“Reacting to the issue during the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen reports on…
A row erupted involving diversity in medical training after an anti‑vaccine campaigner criticised a Texas hospital residency programme for having only international graduates.Mary Talley Bowden posted on X where she commented on the incoming internal medicine residents at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Her post mentioned that all 13 first‑year internal medicine trainees…
Hyderabad: Pharma player Hetero on Friday said it has rolled out exports of its generic semaglutide injection portfolio as part of a multi-year plan to widen access to treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity in more than 75 countries.The Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company said initial rollouts are under way in Africa, Asia and the Middle…
In a sharply worded post on X, NeoKim unpacked his difficult journey through AI engineering, arguing that mastery cannot be reduced to prompts or shortcuts. He highlighted ten critical concepts—from LLM fundamentals to AI agents and MCP—showing that real progress depends on understanding systems, workflows, and the deeper architecture powering modern artificial intelligence. The AI…
Thich Nhat Hanh remains one of the most influential spiritual teachers of modern times, known for bringing mindfulness into everyday life. A Zen Buddhist monk and peace activist from Vietnam, he spent most of his life spreading compassion and peace of mind. His ideas and thoughts are not confined to spiritual circles; he has influenced…
The entertainment world mourns the loss of South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo, who tragically passed away at the age of 44. Discovered by a family member, the circumstances surrounding his death are still being examined. After overcoming unfounded drug allegations linked to prescribed antidepressants amid personal struggles, Lee had made a hopeful return to his…
Iran-linked hackers have reportedly claimed that they broke into the personal email inbox of FBI Director Kash Patel and published a series of private photographs and documents online, marking one of the most sophisticated cyberattacks on a sitting US law enforcement chief. According to a report by news agency Reuters, the claim was made on…
The National Medical Commission has been silent about 60 medical colleges including 27 private ones admitting that they are not paying any stipend to interns. The issue of MBBS interns not being paid stipend is being heard by the Supreme Court since 2022. The only action taken by NMC, after much prodding by the court,…
In a move that signals a shift in how speed and logistics intersect, Japan has transformed one of its iconic bullet trains into a high-speed cargo carrier. The initiative by East Japan Railway Company marks the launch of the world’s first dedicated freight-only Shinkansen, repurposing a former passenger train to transport goods at speeds of…