Day: June 17, 2025

17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Who is Meg Barnette? All about NYC mayoral candidate’s Brad Lander’s wife and their kids

Brad Lander, the Democratic mayoral candidate and comptroller of New York City, was detained by federal officials at an immigration court on Tuesday after he attempted to escort a person who the authorities were trying to arrest. Brad Lander with his wife Meg Barnette and their kids(Lander for Mayor) Lander's wife, Meg Barnette, tweeted from her husband's official X account to confirm the imprisonment. Lander still remains in custody, according to Lander campaign spokesman Dora Pekec. It is one of several high-profile instances when federal authorities have arrested a Democratic politician. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), who interrupted Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during a news conference five days earlier, was arrested and thrown to the ground. The viral foota...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Entertainment

MyKayla Skinner accuses Simone Biles of bullying amid online feud; ‘I have been belittled…’

Former US gymnast MyKayla Skinner is calling out Olympic icon Simone Biles, accusing her of years of bullying and saying Biles’ recent clash with swimmer Riley Gaines triggered painful memories. Last week, Skinner claimed she “endured being belittled, dismissed and ostracized behind the scenes by Simone.” (X) The controversy started earlier this month when Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold medalist, apologized for comparing Gaines to a man. The comment came during a public argument over Gaines’ stance against transgender athletes in women’s sports. Skinner, who competed alongside Biles from 2014 to 2020 and represented Team USA at two Olympics, says that moment pushed her to finally speak out. Also Read: MyKayla Skinner's fans call Simone Biles 'bully,' extend support to Riley ...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Sports

Hockey: Case of missed opportunities for Salima Tete and Co as Agustina Gorzelany’s hat-trick powers Argentina to 4-1 win

Scoreline: Argentina 4 (Victoria Falasco 29′, Agustina Gorzelany 40′, 54′ and 59′) beat India 1 (Deepika 30′)Before Argentina’s first goal came late in the first half, the best openings to score were fashioned by India. Before Argentina’s second goal to retake the lead in the third quarter, India had two golden chances from open play when three attackers were overloaded in front of a solitary defender but failed to convert and take the lead. In the end, a 1-4 defeat in London against the world No 2 side was perhaps harsh on Salima Tete’s side but it meant they suffered a third straight defeat and puts them in danger of relegation from the FIH Pro League. Coach Harendra Singh was confident ahead of the match that his team can push one of the best sides in the world. “Unfortunately, I feel s...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Life Style

2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: Key features, price, specifications and more about the ‘hypercar’

General Motors on Tuesday introduced the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X “hypercar,” touted as the most advanced Corvette ever. With 1,250 horsepower and electrified all-wheel drive, the latest addition to the Corvette lineup is the souped-up version of the E-Ray hybrid, which went on sale in 2023, CNBC reported. 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X 'hypercar'(Chevrolet) 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: Key featuresPowered by the LT7 twin-turbo V-8 engine, which can deliver 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm as well as 828 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, the Corvette ZR1X has faster acceleration compared to the current Corvette ZR1 model, thanks to the “electrification” technologies. One of its major highlights is that it can reach 0 to 60 mph in less than two seconds and has a top speed of 233 mp...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

Maharashtra Cabinet approves stamp duty concessions for Dharavi Redevelopment project

The Maharashtra Cabinet on Monday approved stamp duty concessions for lease and sublease agreements signed by the Dharavi Redevelopment project’s Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) and related agencies. The DRP is being executed by Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd (NMDPL) — a joint venture between Adani Properties Pvt Ltd (80%) and the state-run Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) (20%). NMDPL is the lead implementation agency for the integrated redevelopment of Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest informal settlements. The government had previously declared the Dharavi redevelopment as both an Essential Urban Infrastructure Project and a Special Project. Story continues below this ad As per existing state policy, such projects are eligibl...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Sports

Why NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested by masked ICE agents. Here’s what he said

New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested on Tuesday by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. He was escorting a defendant out of immigration court, his wife said in a statement. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested on Tuesday(AP) “While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE,” Lander’s wife, Meg Barnette, wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. “This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely,” Barnette added. The ICE has not issued a statement about the arrest yet. In a video posted on social media, Brad Lander can be seen standing outside a courtroom when a few officers approached him. They were wearing...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Politics

Congress rips into PM Modi’s ‘Huglomacy’ after Trump’s G7 exit, questions silence on Pak outreach

The Congress has seized on US President Donald Trump’s decision to leave the G7 summit in Canada a day early, calling the move a “setback for self‑styled Vishwaguru’s Huglomacy” and ridiculing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trademark embrace of foreign leaders. In a post on X, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote, “President Trump has left the G7 Summit a day before the G7 outreach with eight other countries that includes India begins. A setback for self‑styled Vishwaguru’s Huglomacy,” sharpening the party’s long‑running jibe at PM Modi’s “hug diplomacy.” So now it can no longer be denied by the drumbeaters of the PM and the BJP’s troll army. The man whose incendiary, inflammatory, and provocative remarks were directly linked to the Pahalgam terror attacks is now officially in Washi...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Sports

Who is Brad Lander? NYC mayoral candidate arrested by masked agents at Manhattan immigration court

Brad Lander, the mayoral candidate and comptroller of New York City, was handcuffed by masked federal authorities inside an immigration tribunal in Manhattan on Tuesday. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is placed under arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and FBI agents outside federal immigration court on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)(AP) “While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE,” Lander’s wife, Meg Barnette, said in a post on X. “This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely,” Barnette wrote. As the city's elected financial inspector, who is one of the Democratic mayoral contenders, approached the public facili...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

L-G dissolves Delhi Medical Council over ‘irregularities, abuse of powers’

L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) over alleged irregularities and abuse of powers and asked the Health Department to initiate the process for its reconstitution.In an order passed by the L-G, he said the Health Department pointed out how the council “unilaterally extended the retirement age of DMC Registrar Dr Girish Tyagi from 60 years to 65 years without approval from the state government” and then extended his term by a year with effect from December 2024. “Additionally, in response to the show cause notice dated 06.02.2025, the DMC merely stated that Dr Tyagi resigned with immediate effect but did not address the unauthorised extension, which resulted in Dr Tyagi serving over five years beyond the normal retirement age,” the L...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Science

Family of three found dead in South Kolkata flat, suicide suspected: Police

Jun 17, 2025 10:43 PM IST Police said the three were found dead in their second-floor flat at Rajdanga Gold Park in Kasba area KOLKATA: Three members of a family were found dead in their flat in south Kolkata on Tuesday evening, police said. Police personnel broke open the door and found the 70-year-old man dead in the dining room (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Police said the three were found hanging in their second-floor flat at Rajdanga Gold Park in Kasba area. The bodies were sent for autopsy. “A 70-year-old man, his 68-year-old wife and the couple’s 38-year-old son were found hanging in their flat in the evening. We have sent the bodies for autopsy,” said a police officer. The police were alerted by local residents on Tuesday evening when they found the door of the f...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Soccer-Italian judge sentences AC Milan, Inter ultras in case linked to mafia infiltration 

MILAN, - An Italian judge on Tuesday sentenced 16 Inter and AC Milan hardline 'ultra' soccer fans to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for crimes including murder, extortion and criminal association with links to the 'Ndrangheta mafia. Soccer-Italian judge sentences AC Milan, Inter ultras in case linked to mafia infiltration  The verdicts followed a fast-track trial held behind closed doors in a high security court attached to Milan's San Vittore prison. The case resulted from the arrest of 19 people last September following an investigation by Milan prosecutors and the office of the national anti-mafia prosecutor. A second trial, which involves three other AC Milan ultras, will deliver its verdict on June 19. Prosecutors argued that the ultra groups acted as "pr...

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Amazon unveils Prime Day 2025 dates, new features, early offers: ‘Double the time to shop millions of deals’

Amazon’s flagship Prime Day sale is set to run for four days this year, marking the longest edition of the annual event since its inception in 2015. The company announced that Prime Day 2025 will begin on July 8 and end on July 11. The extended format, exclusive to Prime members, aims to offer “double the time to shop millions of deals,” Amazon said. The four-day sale will feature offers across more than 35 product categories. Although Amazon does not disclose revenue figures from its Prime Day events, last year’s edition was reportedly the company’s biggest ever. Amazon has officially revealed the dates for its 2025 Prime Day sale. Here's all you need to know Amazon 2025 Prime Day sale: Dates, new featureThe 2025 Prime Day sale will feature a new segment called, “Today’s Big Dea...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

Carjacking outside upscale Delhi restaurant: 3 men steal Tata Harrier, kidnap driver

What began as a normal wait for his employer outside a restaurant in an upscale Southwest Delhi locality spiraled into a nightmare for a driver as three armed assailants forcibly entered the car and sped off — with him still inside.Police said the incident took place in the early hours of Sunday. The driver, Sagar, who goes by one name, was waiting outside a restaurant in the Qutub Institutional Area. His employer and his wife were attending a party and he was sitting in his employer’s luxury SUV — a Tata Harrier. Around 5 am, three men approached the vehicle. Story continues below this ad Before Sagar could realise what their intentions were, police said, two men forcibly entered the car through the back door while the third brandished a pistol at Sagar and ordered him to...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Did Giorgia Meloni, Macron hold ‘secret talks’ at G7? Video of Italian leader rolling eyes at French Prez sparks frenzy

During the G7 summit roundtable, French President Emmanuel Macron muttered something to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was seen rolling her eyes. US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were also present for the meeting. French President Macron's whisper to Italian PM Meloni at the G7 summit prompted her to roll her eyes, leading to viral reactions online. In a now viral video, Meloni is seen bending towards Macron, who is seated next to her. The leaders were spotted whispering while covering their faces with their hands on Monday, June 16, the opening day of the summit in Alberta, Canada. As they continue their discussion, the Italian leader seemed dissatisfied with the remarks as sherolled her eyes. Trade was the “primary focus” during t...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy seeks G7 support as Trump’s early exit dampens summit

By David Ljunggren, John Irish and Andreas Rinke Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks G7 support as Trump's early exit dampens summit KANANASKIS, Alberta -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Canada on Tuesday to urge the Group of Seven to provide more backing for the war against Russia even after U.S. President Donald Trump left the summit early due to developments in the Middle East. The G7 group of wealthy nations has struggled to find unity over conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as Trump has expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and has imposed tariffs on many of the allies present. Zelenskiy started his day by meeting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said Ottawa would provide C$2 billion in new military assistance for Kyiv as well ...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Bengal assembly passes bill that requires hospitals to display charges

KOLKATA: The West Bengal assembly on Tuesday passed the West Bengal Clinical Establishments (Registration, Regulation and Transparency) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 which requires clinical establishments to “prominently display fixed rates and package charges at a conspicuous place within the facility” to bring transparency into the functioning of clinical establishments. The bill also said that patients should be provided proper estimates of all treatment charges before treatment commences. (FILE PHOTO) The bill also proposes to make it mandatory for all private hospitals and nursing homes to “maintain electronic medical records for each patient through approved software”. The bill also said that proper estimates of all treatment charges, which do not fall within the ambit of packa...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Life Style

SSC GD Result 2025 declared at ssc.gov.in, direct link to download here

SSC GD Result 2025 out: The Staff Selection Commission has declared the results of Constable (GD) examination on Monday, June 17, 2025. Candidates who appeared in the written exam for Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau can check their results on the official website at ssc.gov.in. SSC GD Result 2025 has been declared at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check their result via the direct link here. Candidates will need to enter their Application Number and Password to check their results.  The commission had conducted the exam in computer-based test (CBT) mode from February 4 to February 25, 2025. The test carried a total of 160 marks (80 questions, 2 marks each), and candidates were allow...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Entertainment

Trump angry with Tulsi Gabbard? US President rejects his spy chief’s Iran testimony; ‘I don’t care what she…’

US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran was “very close” to acquiring a nuclear bomb, contrary to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's assessment. Donald Trump (L) and Tulsi Gabbard (AFP) The United States intelligence community “continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not authorized the nuclear weapons program he suspended in 2003,” Gabbard stated in late March. On Tuesday, Trump declared, “I do not care what she said,” in response to reporters' questions regarding his spy chief's stance. In reference to nuclear weapons, the President emphasized, “I think they [Iran] were very close to having them.” Trump went on to clarify that he never said that he was looking for a ceasefire, as per CB...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Judge halts Trump’s foreign student ban as Harvard accuses White House of political retaliation – Times of India

A federal judge in Boston has extended a block on President Donald Trump’s executive order barring foreign students from entering the United States to study at Harvard University, calling into question the administration’s motives and its authority to interfere with academic institutions.At the center of the legal clash is a larger battle over autonomy, academic freedom, and the rights of international students caught in the crossfire of political agendas.Harvard accuses Trump of weaponizing immigration policyDuring a hearing on Monday, Harvard’s legal counsel delivered a scathing indictment of the Trump administration’s conduct, accusing the president of using Harvard’s international students as “pawns” in a political game aimed at punishing the university for its ideological independence...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Life Style

Weather today: June 17 forecast as Kansas braces for severe thunderstorms, California issues heat advisory

Millions in the central US are bracing for severe weather conditions on Tuesday, June 17, with thunderstorms and torrential rains expected across multiple cities. This comes a day after tornadoes hit parts of Minnesota and Nebraska in the Midwest region. On Tuesday morning, severe thunderstorms blasted Kansas, where Wichita reported a record 101-mph wind gust, according to Fox Weather. June 17 weather forecast for New York, California, Texas, Kansas and more US states Weather today: Central US to face severe thunderstormsThe National Weather Service has predicted severe thunderstorms that could produce damaging winds, hail, along a few tornadoes in parts of the central Plains as well as the Missouri Valley.  Earlier in the day, a severe thunderstorm watch as well as multiple f...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Science

Trump’s immigration enforcement record so far, by the numbers

By Ted Hesson Trump's immigration enforcement record so far, by the numbers June 17 - U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped up arrests of immigrants in the U.S. illegally, cracked down on unlawful border crossings and stripped legal status from hundreds of thousands of migrants since January 20. ARRESTS Trump won back the White House promising record numbers of deportations. A Trump administration budget document published last week said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement aimed to deport 1 million immigrants per year. ICE has cast a wider net than under former President Joe Biden's Democratic administration, picking up more non-criminals and people with final deportation orders, including those coming to ICE offices for routine check-ins. ICE arrested more than 1...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Federal judge slams Trump-era grant cancellations, citing racial bias and abuse of power – Times of India

Washington, June 17 (IANS) A federal judge in US city of Boston ruled that the Trump's administration's decision to terminate funding for diversity-related research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was illegal, accusing the administration of discriminating against minority groups. A dramatic federal courtroom scene has reignited a national reckoning over science, equity, and political interference. In a landmark ruling on Monday, US District Judge William Young condemned the Trump administration’s abrupt termination of hundreds of federally funded research grants, many centered on diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and gender identity, as a breach of legal procedure and a veiled act of racial and LGBTQ+ discrimination.The verdict, delivered during a high-stakes hearing in Massac...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Sports

UP BEd Results 2025: Over 3 lakh candidates clear UP BEd Joint Entrance Exam

A total of 3,04,980 candidates have qualified the Uttar Pradesh BEd Joint Entrance Examination 2025, the results of which were declared on Tuesday. Of the 3,44,546 registered candidates, 3,05,332 appeared for the exam held on June 1. UP BEd Results 2025: More than 3 lakh candidates have cleared the UP BEd Joint Entrance Exam this year. (Representative image/HT file) There are 605 seats in 7 government colleges, 7,545 seats in 107 aided colleges, and 2.30 lakh seats in 2,221 private BEd colleges across UP. This year, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, conducted the entrance examination. The counselling dates and fees are yet to be announced. The results were declared at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University by UP higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyay and minister of ...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Politics

In closed-door meet, Akhilesh sets record straight on alliance with Congress, Azam ‘sahab’

Lucknow: Amid growing speculations of a rift between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has reaffirmed the strength and continuity of the SP-Congress alliance, saying it will be intact till the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Akhilesh Yadav made the assurance while addressing the concerns of minority leaders in his party over ongoing tensions between Saharanpur Congress MP Imran Masood and Saharanpur Dehat SP MLA Ashu Malik, sparked by a public war of words between the two senior Muslim leaders. The two have reportedly been exchanging critical remarks against one another for over a month, fueling rumours of discord within the SP-Congress alliance. Show Full Article According to SP functionaries, Akhilesh held a meeting...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

Travel

While the world hits brake, India sees a hiring surge: Here’s what driving the job market momentum – Times of India

In a global economy grappling under the mounting weight of hiring freezes, inflation anxieties, and softening demands, India's job market is charting a divergent path against all odds. As Western economies from Europe to the Pacific scale back recruitment, India is experiencing a tangible acceleration in job creation, defying global trends with a momentum that appears structural rather than personal.The latest data from global recruitment platform Indeed reveals that Indian job postings surged by 8.9% in May 2025, ending an eight-month downward streak. Although still 1.8% below last year’s levels and approximately 16% off their pandemic-era peak, the broader picture is far more compelling: Job postings remain nearly 80% above pre-pandemic volumes, placing India at the top tier among global...

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17Jun By source belowNo Comments

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‘Mohalla clinics promoted corruption, not public health’: Delhi CM at launch of 33 Arogya Mandirs

Thirty-three Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) offering free basic healthcare services were inaugurated across Delhi’s 70 Assembly constituencies by the Chief Minister and her Cabinet on Tuesday.Launching the facility at Tis Hazari, CM Rekha Gupta said these centres would offer permanent, well-equipped infrastructure as compared to the temporary and limited mohalla clinics. The government has plans to establish 1,139 AAMs across the Capital, with 15 centres in every Assembly constituency. “The central government had sanctioned Rs 2,400 crore in health grants for Delhi, which went unused for the past five years. The current government has now started utilising that fund to build 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs,” Gupta said. Story continues below this ad The AAMs will provide com...

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