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Chicago, June 19 (IANS) Former US President Barack Obama criticised US President Donald Trump during the the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, without mentioning him by name.A US presidential center is a complex dedicated to a former president’s legacy, which typically includes a museum, educational facilities, public programs, and an archive of presidential records. Most US presidents have one.Reflecting on history, Obama emphasised the American ideal of “no kings or…

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Even after so many years, Subhash Ghai’s “Taal” featuring Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna enjoys a special place in the hearts of movie buffs. Now, Ghai seems to be thinking about making a sequel to the beloved romantic entertainer. In his latest post on social media, he asked the netizens if they would like him to produce “Taal 2” with a fresh cast and a young talented director.In his Instagram post, the filmmaker even went on to reveal the biggest compliment he ever r…

Chicago (United States), May 18 (IANS) A 25-year-old Indian student lost her life while six others were injured in a tragic road accident near Chicago in the United States, officials confirmed on Monday (Indian time). The fatal accident occurred late on Saturday night (US time) along Interstate 65 near Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana, according to the police.According to local media reports, the deceased student has been identified as Navya Gadusu. The Lake County Coroner’s Office confirmed …

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Air India has decided to suspend several international flights for three months, beginning June, amid surging jet fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis, said reports.Multiple reports said that the reduction in international flights from Delhi include key destinations like Chicago and Newark in the US, Singapore and Shanghai.Moreover, Air India flights to destinations like San Francisco, Paris, and Toronto have been cut. Overall, the airline has reduced around 100 dai…

Chandigarh, May 1 (IANS) To mark the International Labour Day, the Punjab Assembly on Friday unanimously increased base rates of minimum wages for labourers by 15 per cent, the first such decision in 14 years. A resolution in this regard, moved by the Punjab Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, was unanimously passed at the special session to mark ‘Kirti Divas’ (Labour Day).Moving the resolution, the Minister said the historic session had been convened after nearly 69 years on Friday to pay ho…

Washington, April 28 (IANS) The suspected gunman in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting meticulously planned his movements for weeks, travelling across the United States and positioning himself inside the hotel before launching the attack, according to court documents and officials.Authorities said Cole Tomas Allen began laying the groundwork well before the April 25 event, tracking the President’s planned appearance and securing accommodation at the same venue.According to a fed…

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday that investigators believe the suspect in the attempted attack near the White House was targeting members of the administration, as federal authorities continued to sift through evidence gathered overnight.“This investigation is just over 12 hours old, so we are still actively examining everything that happened. As of now, we have collected a fair amount of evidence, which we are going through,” Blanche said i…

Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West may be perpetually surrounded with controversies but his value continues to soar. The rapper has seen the value of his early artwork surge to an estimated $3.1 million. The 48-year-old rapper created the drawings and paintings as a teenager while studying at Polaris School in Chicago, and they were first brought to wider attention when they were made public in 2021, reports ‘Female First UK’.At the time, the works were valued between $16,000 and…

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) Fuel surcharges for flights operated by South Korean airlines have surged by as much as threefold from the previous month in April due to the spike in global oil prices, industry watchers said on Wednesday.Industry leader Korean Air raised its international one-way fuel surcharge to between 42,000 won (US$27.9) and 303,000 won for April, compared with 13,500 won to 99,000 won in March.On long-distance routes, such as those to New York, Chicago, Washington and Toronto, the s…

Washington, March 29 (IANS) Mass protests swept across the United States, as hundreds of thousands gathered in cities nationwide under the banner of “No Kings,” targeting President Donald Trump’s immigration and foreign policy.Organisers said the demonstrations were part of a coordinated national mobilisation, with more than 3,000 events planned across the country. The flagship rally at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul drew one of the largest crowds, with estimates of over 200,000 p…