Trump picks Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
In his announcement, Trump called Hegseth “tough, smart and a true believer in America First.”
In his announcement, Trump called Hegseth “tough, smart and a true believer in America First.”
Timeless gifts that last are worth a hefty price tag for many shoppers. Finding a uniquely thoughtful gift, whether you’re shopping for a big spender or you are the consumerist yourself, may present itself as a challenge this holiday season. If you’ve found yourself trying hard to find the perfect gift — and budget is…
On Wednesday, the Federation of Central Universities Teachers’ Associations (FEDCUTA) held a workshop at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to advocate for the repeal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The workshop emphasized concerns about NEP 2020’s adverse effects on the education system, including commercialization, lower academic standards, and increased inequities. Participants also criticized the…
President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and an extra 10% on goods from China. It is set to take effect Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. The president said Sunday that tariffs on European countries are coming next.
In this web exclusive, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, author of “Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021,” talks with correspondent Mark Phillips about her childhood in East Germany, where she received care packages from family members in West Germany that, she said, “smelled like the West”; being warned about surveillance by the secret police, and avoiding political indoctrination;…
Preeti Sudan, former Union health secretary, assumed the role of chairperson of UPSC on August 1, following the resignation of Manoj Soni. Sudan, an IAS officer from the 1983 Andhra Pradesh cadre, will serve until April 29, 2025. Soni’s resignation was approved by President Droupadi Murmu and was unrelated to the Puja Khedkar controversy.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a full ticket refund policy for two abandoned Champions Trophy matches in Rawalpindi. Matches on February 25 and February 27 were canceled due to rain. Eligible ticket holders can claim refunds at select TCS outlets between March 10-14. Hospitality ticket holders are excluded from refunds.