India and the United States have agreed to finalize a new 10-year defence partnership framework aimed at deepening strategic and military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement is expected to be signed later this year when India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, according to a Pentagon spokesperson. The decision to move forward with the long-term framework was made during a recent phone call between Singh and Heg

The community of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is reeling after the announcement that Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital will be eliminating its labor and delivery services. The decision, revealed earlier this week, has stirred deep concern and criticism, particularly from former staff members and advocates for equitable maternal health care. According to hospital officials, the services will be consolidated and transferred to a new, centralized labor and delivery center approximately 10 mile

Santa Clara County property values have reached a historic high, with the total net assessed value of real estate and personal property now approaching $726 billion. This rise, however, comes with a significant caveat: it reflects the county’s slowest year of growth in more than a decade. Economic uncertainty, mounting construction costs, and a steep drop in demand for commercial space have created strong headwinds for the region's development. Despite the record-setting

Microsoft is making headlines once again as it announces another round of layoffs, this time cutting 9,000 jobs globally, which represents less than 4 percent of its total workforce. This fresh wave of job cuts, coming just a month after the company let go of 6,000 employees, brings the total number of job reductions to over 15,000 since May. The tech giant stated that the layoffs are part of ongoing organizational changes, aimed at positioning the company for

The European Commission has been inundated with proposals from companies aiming to establish AI Gigafactories across the continent, marking a significant step forward in the EU’s ambitions for digital sovereignty. A total of 76 expressions of interest have been submitted, covering 60 potential sites in 16 member countries—an unprecedented level of response for a project of this nature. Officials in Brussels have welcomed this as a clear validation of their strategy to

Fifteen people were taken to a hospital on Wednesday evening after a skydiving aircraft veered off the runway and crashed into a wooded area near a southern New Jersey airport, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at Cross Keys Airport, located approximately 21 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The aircraft involved was identified as a Cessna 208B, a single-engine utility plane often used for skydiving operations. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into t

  Basketball fans around the globe were met with concern and shock during the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final when Rong Niu, famously known as the acrobat Red Panda, suffered a rare and serious fall during her iconic halftime performance. The much-anticipated matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever on Tuesday took a concerning turn when the celebrated performer, who is recognized for her astonishing unicycle act, lost her balance less than a minute into the sho

Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports are gearing up for one of the busiest Independence Day weekends on record, with airport authorities expecting more than 1.86 million travelers to pass through their terminals between July 1 and July 6. This figure marks an 11 percent increase over July 4th weekend in 2024, indicating a continued surge in domestic and international travel through the Windy City. O’Hare International Airport

In recent years, more and more individuals in India are choosing to remain child-free or find themselves without direct heirs, raising important questions about retirement planning. For those without children to lean on, preparing for the later years of life becomes about more than just saving money it’s about securing independence, comfort, and care. Financial experts, including Ajay Kumar Yadav, Group CEO and

Trapit Bansal, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus and former OpenAI researcher, has officially joined Meta's newly established Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Bansal’s hiring is part of Meta’s aggressive push to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and rival industry giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. As part of his new role, Bansal will bring his expertise in deep learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing to help Meta

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make a historic communication from space with school students and scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on July 4, 2025. The interaction, which will take place via ham radio, is part of the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) programme, designed to connect astronauts aboard the ISS with students around the world, inspiring the next generation of space explorers.

Pomegranate is a popular fruit, widely enjoyed for its sweet-tart seeds packed with antioxidants. However, the often-overlooked peel is a nutritional powerhouse, offering a wide range of health benefits that many are unaware of. Rich in protein, fibre, potassium, tannins, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, pomegranate peel can be turned into a powder easily at home or purchased ready-made from the market. Here are five surprising health benefits of pomegran

Novak Djokovic sent a firm message to his doubters after a tough opening-round victory at Wimbledon 2025. Despite battling a stomach bug and requiring medical attention, Djokovic triumphed over Frenchman Alexandre Muller with a scoreline of 6-1, 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-2. This win marked his 20th consecutive first-round win at Wimbledon, further solidifying his dominance on the grass courts. Djokovic, who has claimed seven Wi

As the July 9 deadline approaches, India and the United States are engaged in crucial extended negotiations to finalize an interim trade agreement. The urgency behind these talks stems from the looming reimplementation of 26% reciprocal tariffs, which were initially imposed several years ago and temporarily suspended for 90 days. Should the two nations fail to reach an agreement by the deadline, these tariffs will automatically return, potentially destabilizing the trade relationship between the

Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami has faced a significant legal setback as the Calcutta High Court ruled in favor of his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, by increasing his monthly alimony payments to Rs 4 lakh. This new order mandates Shami to pay Rs 1.5 lakh per month for Hasin Jahan's personal maintenance and Rs 2.5 lakh for their minor daughter’s care and expenses. The ruling comes after Jahan appealed against

Actor Shefali Jariwala's sudden death has raised numerous questions, and forensic tests are now underway to determine the exact cause. Despite an autopsy at Cooper Hospital, the cause of her death remains undetermined. Forensic experts have sent samples for histopathology and chemical analysis to Kalina Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in hopes of uncovering the truth behind her untimely passing. Initial reports

Google is continuing its rollout of AI Mode, introducing it to the public through a new animated Doodle and homepage update. The initiative, which was formally unveiled at I/O 2025, is now fully available in the United States and is being tested internationally, starting with India. AI Mode represents a shift in how users engage with search on both desktop and mobile, combining Google’s core strength in information retrieval with artificial intelligence capabilities designed to enhance

Alibaba has launched its new AI image generation model, Qwen-VLo, which is designed to rival advanced systems like ChatGPT-4o. The model promises improved capabilities for understanding and accurately executing user instructions, a crucial advancement for AI-driven creativity. With this model, Alibaba is looking to enhance the user experience by generating high-quality, context-aware images, offering a competitive edge in the growing AI market.

As Digital India celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt blog titled 'A Decade of Digital India', highlighting the initiative's far-reaching impact on Indian society. What began as a government program aimed at bridging the digital divide has now evolved into a nationwide movement that empowers people and drives the nation towards self-reliance. Launched in

Guru Purnima 2025, a sacred day in the Hindu calendar, will be observed on Thursday, July 10, coinciding with Ashadh Purnima. This day is of immense significance as it marks the spiritual connection between devotees and their spiritual teachers, commonly referred to as Gurus. The festival also holds particular importance because it is believed to be the birth anniversary of Sage Ved Vyas, the revered author of the Mahabharata and the compiler of the Vedas. Addit