Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their trailblazing invention of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) — a transformative discovery that has redefined modern chemistry and opened new frontiers in sustainable science. Announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the award recognizes the Read More…
Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michael H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for their revolutionary discoveries in macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in electrical circuits — landmark achievements that have reshaped the foundations of modern quantum science. Announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that all imported branded and patented medicines will attract a 100% tariff from October 1 unless the manufacturer sets up a production facility in the United States. Making the declaration on Truth Social, Trump said, “From October 1, if a pharmaceutical company does not establish its manufacturing plant in Read More…
Doha: In a major boost for Indian travelers and expatriates, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially been launched in Qatar through a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Qatar National Bank (QNB). With the rollout, payments at duty-free stores can now be made simply by scanning QR codes, removing the need to carry Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has hiked the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to a staggering $100,000 (₹90 lakh), marking an unprecedented hundredfold increase. The decision, aimed at protecting American jobs, is expected to hit Indian IT professionals the hardest — as India accounts for 71% of all H-1B beneficiaries. China follows with 11%. Trump defended the Read More…
Despite calling himself “very close” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped India with steep 50% tariffs—a mix of a 25% reciprocal duty and an additional 25% penalty for continuing to purchase Russian oil. Trump, while noting his personal rapport with Modi, defended the move, saying that countries buying Russian crude Read More…
In a move that has sparked fresh diplomatic buzz, U.S. President Donald Trump placed a midnight birthday call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing him warmly as “My friend Narendra.” The greeting, delivered on Modi’s 75th birthday, is being widely viewed as more than a courtesy — analysts suggest it could be Trump’s attempt to Read More…
President Donald Trump’s senior trade adviser Peter Navarro said that “India is coming to the table” as both nations push to resolve long-standing trade disputes. Trump comments came on Monday as the US chief negotiator landed in Delhi for a day-long round of high-level talks, aimed at bridging gaps on tariffs, market access, and other Read More…
China has strongly condemned a U.S. proposal urging G7 and NATO allies to impose extra tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including China, warning that it will take firm countermeasures if its national interests are targeted. At a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called Washington’s push “a typical act of unilateral bullying and Read More…
Kathmandu: Nepal has been rocked by a massive Gen-Z-led uprising, leaving 22 dead and thousands injured in violent clashes across the country. The unrest spiraled after protesters stormed prisons, enabling nearly 900 inmates to escape. With both the Prime Minister and President stepping down, the Army has taken over national security. Army Chief General Ashok Read More…