In his first public message since taking over as Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei struck a defiant tone on Thursday, making it apparent that Tehran will continue targeting US interests in the Gulf and could keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as “leverage” in the escalating conflict.The message was delivered by a news anchor on…
India’s electric two-wheeler space is seeing rapid expansion, and manufacturers are now experimenting with the popular BaaS ownership models to make EVs more accessible. Recently, TVS Motor Company introduced the new TVS Orbiter V1 along with a Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) option. The move puts it in direct competition with the Hero Vida VX2 from Hero MotoCorp’s…
Senior officials in Pakistan on Wednesday said that Islamabad will come to the aid of Saudi Arabia even “before it is needed” amid the Middle East crisis due to the conflict between the joint forces of US-Israel and Iran.“The question is not whether Pakistan might come to Saudi Arabia’s aid. Both countries, even before the…
Japanese Automaker, Honda Motor has announced that it has cancelled the development and launch of three electric vehicles planned for production in North America, citing changes in the business environment and a reassessment of its electrification strategy. The models affected are the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon and the Acura RSX. The company said…
Texas GOP chairman Abraham George clashed with the founder of the Indian-American Advocacy Council Sidharth on social media over H-1B and asked the latter whether he was afraid that he would be deported. The online spat came at a time when Indian-American groups are concerned over the increasing hate against Indians in the US. The…
The public database used to track companies hiring workers on the H-1B visa programme has gone offline, reports Dallas Express. According to the publication, key search tools of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) H-1B Employer Data hub have been disabled. These tools enabled users to search and analyse visa sponsorship data. Additionally, recent…
As fighting between Iran and the United States continues to intensify, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has indicated that Tehran may be willing to return to negotiations, but only under strict conditions.Pezeshkian spoke with leaders from Russia and Pakistan over the past two days, signalling that diplomatic channels could reopen despite the ongoing war. According to…
Hyundai Motor India recently launched the new Hyundai Verna facelift in the Indian market. The updated Verna receives cosmetic upgrades, new features, added safety and much more. It’s now priced between Rs 10.98 lakh and Rs 18.25 lakh (both prices ex-showroom) and continues to compete with the Honda City, VW Virtus and Skoda Slavia. Interested…
AI-generated representational image. RAIPUR: An Indian Air Force wing commander posted in Raipur and associated with anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh died by suicide at his residence on Wednesday morning. According to additional commissioner of police Ramakant Sahu, the officer’s domestic help first spotted him and alerted everyone. At the time of the incident, his two…
File photo Iran on Thursday allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, even as maritime traffic through the strategic waterway has slowed sharply following the US-Israel strikes on Iran, according to a report in The Economic Times.The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of global energy supply routes that…