Josh Hokit and Michelle Obama (Image Via Getty) UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is under fire after defending a controversial comment he made about former First Lady Michelle Obama following his win at UFC Freedom 250. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s podcast, Hokit claimed he believed the remark was a compliment, not an insult. The controversy began...
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Japan’s second richest man SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son junks his plan to retire in sixties
SoftBank Group founder and CEO Masayoshi Son has said that he is not planning to step down in his sixties, announcing to shareholders that he intends to remain at the helm of the technology conglomerate for another decade or more. According to a report by news agency Reuters, the 68-year-old billionaire tech investor declared that...
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face off in football’s net worth race
Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo (Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have spent nearly two decades battling for football supremacy. This time, the contest is about money. Both legends have crossed the billionaire mark and stand among the richest athletes in the world. Their fortunes have surged through football contracts, sponsorships, business ventures, and...
China hits back at US 'ban' on its tech companies with sanctions on 10 American firms
China has announced sanctions on 10 American military-linked companies on June 22, calling it a direct response to the US government’s “wrongful expansion” of restrictions on Chinese tech firms. According to a report by news agency AP, the Commerce Ministry said Chinese companies will be prohibited from exporting dual-use goods and items with both civilian...
Chhattisgarh grocer confesses to killing 8 men in 4 months, tested poison on stray first
A grocery store owner in Chhattisgarh has confessed to a chilling serial poisoning spree that claimed eight lives over four months RAIPUR: A 50-year-old grocery store owner in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar district has confessed to killing eight men over a span of four months, telling police he targeted neighbours and acquaintances over loans, land disputes, political...
BJP claims IAF tender for 36 Rafales exposes Pak propaganda, says 'Rahul owes explanation'
Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of echoing narratives that “mirrored Pakistan’s propaganda” during Operation Sindoor. The ruling party at the Centre also charged that Rahul chose to question the government instead of demanding proof from Islamabad over its claims about...
Watch: BMC staffer falls into pothole during Mumbai mayor's flood inspection
– MUMBAI: A civic staffer fell into a water channel in the Gandhi Market area of King Circle on Wednesday morning while Mubai Mayor Ritu Tawde was inspecting the site in the aftermath of extremely heavy overnight rains that had left the stretch waterlogged and disrupted traffic for nearly six hours.The staffer, identified as a...
Ronaldo vs Messi at FIFA World Cup 2026: CR7 says Portugal vs Argentina clash would be 'top''
Cristiano Ronaldo opens door to blockbuster Lionel Messi battle at World Cup 2026 (Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics in the most emphatic way possible on Tuesday. After Portugal’s shaky opener against Congo DR drew sharp backlash from the country’s own media, the 41-year-old produced a composed brace inside the first 45 minutes as...
Taylor Swift is reportedly struggling with the Blake Lively fallout
Taylor Swift reportedly struggles with Blake Lively fallout ahead of wedding to Travis Kelce.(Image via Getty Images) Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s bond has only worsened over the last few months as rumors swirl about the actress being invited to the pop star’s wedding to Travis Kelce.While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce focus on their...
After laying off hundreds of engineers, GM swaps 1,000 workers with 50 robots
General Motors (GM) has deployed 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero assembly plant in Michigan. The company has reportedly eliminated more than 1,000 jobs at the facility for the same reason. The move comes after the automaker laid off more than 600 engineers from its IT division in May, which was more than 10%...