Taylor Swift is a popular pop star known for her unique music style that blends country and pop. She has a strong connection with her fans, known as Swifties. Recently, a controversial Starbucks signboard featuring Taylor’s ex-partners as drinks has sparked a divide on the internet. While some people found it offensive, others didn’t think…
The global anti-money laundering and terror financing body FATF released a mutual evaluation report on India, stating that while the country’s systems were effective, major improvements were needed to strengthen prosecution in money laundering and terror financing cases. The report highlighted the range of terror threats faced by India, particularly from ISIL and AQ-linked groups…
At the Skybridge Capital SALT New York 2021 conference, Ray Dalio, co-chairman of Bridgewater Associates, highlighted the significant amount of debt still facing the U.S. economy. With the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut, concerns are raised about balancing the needs of creditors and debtors. Dalio emphasized the unprecedented levels of debt being created by…
Despite the efforts of the city corporation to crack down on waste dumping, many people are still disposing of garbage illegally on roads, public lands, and canals in Thiruvananthapuram. Fines totaling Rs 3.42 lakh were imposed on offenders in 707 cases between July 15 and Sept 13. The death of a sanitation worker while cleaning…
The Scientific American magazine received criticism for endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race and criticizing Republican nominee Donald Trump. This is only the second time in the magazine’s 179-year history that it has endorsed a presidential candidate. The editors cited Harris’ plans to improve healthcare, address gun safety, climate change, and…
Prince William attended the Sovereign’s Parade in Cranwell on behalf of King Charles, who was unable to attend due to health reasons. The parade featured graduates from the Royal Air Force, including international cadets from Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan, and Uganda. Prince William inspected the Guard, presented awards, and congratulated the graduates in a speech. Following…
The Akkulam lake rejuvenation project in Thiruvananthapuram is facing further delays as the tourism department has cancelled the contract with Sri Avantika Contractors Ltd. The department is likely to re-tender the project, causing more delays. The contractor is planning to take legal action against the department as they were not given a specific reason for…
The sanitation crisis at Chandni Chowk in New Delhi has prompted the MCD to step in and start lifting waste from the main road. However, a substantial amount of garbage remains, and there is no final action plan for regular cleaning yet. The MCD plans to start sweeping from Wednesday and will hire new machines…
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is currently dealing with a rise in dengue cases, as well as past viral infections like Chandipura virus and Congo fever. To better understand and control disease-spreading insects, the AMC is working on filling four vacant insect collector positions that have been empty for a decade. The corporation is establishing new…
The economic offences wing of Cyberabad Police has filed a case against ACP Bhujanaga Rao for allegedly aiding in the fabrication of documents related to a 340-acre property in Kukatpally. The complaint was lodged by Mir Abbas Ali Khan, who accused individuals of forging documents to usurp his father’s land. The accused allegedly conspired to…