Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have launched a major offensive against the Syrian government, pushing closer to Homs after capturing Aleppo and Hama in a swift military campaign. The rebels, aiming to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, are now just five kilometers from Homs, Syria’s third-largest city, which would sever the crucial connection between the capital, Damascus, and the Assad regime’s stronghold on the Mediterranean coast. This would rep
Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have launched a major offensive against the Syrian government, pushing closer to Homs after capturing Aleppo and Hama in a swift military campaign. The rebels, aiming to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, are now just five kilometers from Homs, Syria’s third-largest city, which would sever the crucial connection between the capital, Damascus, and the Assad regime’s stronghold on the Mediterranean coast. This would rep
Zeeshan Siddique, the son of the late former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, has publicly called for justice following his father's tragic assassination on October 13. In a heartfelt post on social media platform X, Zeeshan emphasized the importance of not politicizing his father's death, stating, "My father lost his life protecting and saving the lives and homes of poor innocent people." Baba Siddique, aged 66, was shot outside his Bandra East office by three
Zeeshan Siddique, the son of the late former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, has publicly called for justice following his father's tragic assassination on October 13. In a heartfelt post on social media platform X, Zeeshan emphasized the importance of not politicizing his father's death, stating, "My father lost his life protecting and saving the lives and homes of poor innocent people." Baba Siddique, aged 66, was shot outside his Bandra East office by three
The investigation into the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has led police to focus on Shubham Lonkar, who is believed to be a key conspirator in the crime. Siddique, a three-time MLA and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, was murdered in Bandra last week. Lonkar had previously been questioned in relation to a firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence, but was released due to a lack of evidence. Authorities allege that he, along with his brother Pr
The investigation into the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has led police to focus on Shubham Lonkar, who is believed to be a key conspirator in the crime. Siddique, a three-time MLA and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, was murdered in Bandra last week. Lonkar had previously been questioned in relation to a firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence, but was released due to a lack of evidence. Authorities allege that he, along with his brother Pr
In a significant update for Indian nationals in China, the Indian Embassy in Beijing has mandated that all citizens residing in the country must register with the mission to avail themselves of future consular services. This advisory, issued on Thursday, is particularly important for students and other expatriates who require assistance from the embassy. To streamline the process, the embassy has provided multiple options for registration. Indians can reg
In a significant update for Indian nationals in China, the Indian Embassy in Beijing has mandated that all citizens residing in the country must register with the mission to avail themselves of future consular services. This advisory, issued on Thursday, is particularly important for students and other expatriates who require assistance from the embassy. To streamline the process, the embassy has provided multiple options for registration. Indians can reg
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's recent remarks regarding the death of 26-year-old chartered accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly due to work pressure, have sparked significant controversy. Speaking at a medical college event in Chennai, the minister suggested that individuals require "inner strength" to cope with pressure, which she attributed to divine influence. Her comments, particularly in light of Anna's tragic passing, have been deemed insensitive by many
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's recent remarks regarding the death of 26-year-old chartered accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly due to work pressure, have sparked significant controversy. Speaking at a medical college event in Chennai, the minister suggested that individuals require "inner strength" to cope with pressure, which she attributed to divine influence. Her comments, particularly in light of Anna's tragic passing, have been deemed insensitive by many
The recent death of Ernst & Young (EY) employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly due to severe overwork, has reignited discussions around toxic work cultures, particularly after a video of BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover went viral. In the clip, Grover recounted his own experience of quitting EY on his very first day, despite being offered a lucrative ₹1 crore package. Grover humorously described his exit, saying, “I walked into the office, looked around and pretende
The recent death of Ernst & Young (EY) employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly due to severe overwork, has reignited discussions around toxic work cultures, particularly after a video of BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover went viral. In the clip, Grover recounted his own experience of quitting EY on his very first day, despite being offered a lucrative ₹1 crore package. Grover humorously described his exit, saying, “I walked into the office, looked around and pretende