Former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall has been stripped of his security clearance and barred from from holding “any sensitive position,” after the Pentagon accused him of sharing classified details about Air Force One’s capabilities with the media.Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the action on Friday, saying it was effective immediately. “Effective immediately, the…
Pune: National security adviser Ajit Doval will be conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award for his contribution to boosting national security.The award will be presented by home minister Amit Shah on the 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in Pune on Aug 1.The ceremony will be held at Kataria High School ground…
G Srinivasan, MD & CEO, Galaxy Health Insurance Chennai: Galaxy Health Insurance is targeting a gross written premium (GWP) of Rs 1,000 crore over the next three years. The standalone health insurer, which commenced operations in 2024, will invest Rs 250 crore over the next 18 months as it looks to expand across the country.Its…
Kolkata: Veteran Trinamool MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay on Saturday handed over a copy of the controversial resolution book to CID investigators as the agency intensified its probe into the Signgate case.The Ballygunge MLA said he himself called the CID to come over to his place and collect the copy of the May 19 resolution, for which…
An individual can wake up every morning, commute to work, scroll through their phone, and talk with friends while quietly giving up on their curiosity, passion, and self-belief. The body keeps breathing, but the inner drive that once pushed them forward has gone cold.This quiet, internal surrender is the heart of a famous modern saying:…
NEW DELHI: A fire broke out at a residential house in Gali No. 7 of Bihari Colony in Delhi’s Shahdara area on Saturday, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS).According to fire officials, a total of six fire tenders were rushed to the spot after information about the blaze was received. Firefighters…
Minister Agnimitra Paul at Birendra Krishna Bhadra’s house in Shyambazar on his birth anniversary on Tuesday Kolkata: The house of Birendra Krishna Bhadra may be declared a heritage site to preserve his legacy while Shyambazar Metro Station could be named after him. There may also be a bust or statue of Bhadra on or just…
File photo of KMC workers and Kolkata Police trying to clear the road at Bidhan Market on Tuesday Kolkata: The city remained cloudy and received occasional drizzles on Wednesday (June 24) even as the maximum temperature clocked 30.8°C.Several areas across south Bengal continued to be lashed by severe thunderstorms.A seasonal trough and cyclonic circulations over…
The celestial occurrences this week prompt a time of self-reflection and emotional insight. Individuals will face a challenge in aligning their personal aspirations with ongoing duties. Conversations centered on responsibilities will aid in clarifying emotions and avoiding misunderstandings. It’s essential to approach home dynamics and relationship choices with thoughtfulness and patience. Striking a balance between…
French proverb – Little by little, the bird makes its nest. You want to write a book. You start with a sentence. Then another. Then another. The language app you downloaded? One lesson a day. The career you dream of? One skill at a time.None of it happens overnight. But it happens.This is the wisdom…
