Cory Booker finally got married, and the internet did what it does best. It took a wholesome wedding announcement and immediately turned it into a referendum on his sexuality. The hashtags were predictable; the jokes were recycled; and the years-old whispers about Booker being gay were suddenly trending again, as if 2025 were 2013 with...
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Winter Session: SIR row rocks Parliament on Day 1; who said what
Opposition MPs protest against SIR in Parliament NEW DELHI: The issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) triggered the expected uproar as the winter session of Parliament opened on Monday, setting the stage for the electoral roll revision debate to dominate proceedings in the days ahead. The winter session is scheduled to conclude on December 19....
‘Important to evaluate’: SC asks Centre to revisit Delhi air pollution action plan
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday advised the Centre and relevant authorities to re-examine their strategy for reducing air pollution in Delhi NCR to assess its effectiveness.“Why don’t you make a revisit to your action-plan to see for yourself that have you brought any effective changes? And if you have then are they less...
‘Make sure’: Govt asks phone cos to have cyber security app pre-installed; gives 90-day ultimatum
The government of India is reportedly mandating smartphone companies to ensure that all their smartphones come with the official cyber security app. According to a report in Reuters, telecom ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cyber security app that cannot be deleted. The report claims to quote...
‘As easy as making tea’: Virender Sehwag hails Virat Kohli after Ranchi hundred
Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: With the 2027 50-over World Cup on the horizon, Virat Kohli eased concerns about his current form with a match-winning century against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. The 37-year-old made 135 off 120 balls — his 52nd ODI hundred — to set up India’s 17-run win in the first game...
Silver price today: Bullion crosses Rs 1.78 lakh; will it hit Rs 2 lakh mark soon?
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Smriti Mandhana wedding postponed: Palash Muchhal seen in public for the first time – watch
Palash Muchhal seen in public for the first time Music composer Palash Muchhal made his first public appearance at Mumbai airport on Monday following the unexpected postponement of his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana.Muchhal was seen at the airport accompanied by his mother and family members. While maintaining a low profile, he did not avoid...
‘Is there any law?’ Congress MP brings dog to Parliament; BJP slams ‘tamasha’
Stray dog brought to Parliament grounds NEW DELHI: Congress MP Renuka Chaudhary stirred a row after she brought a stray dog to Parliament grounds on the first day of the Winter Session, disregarding protests from fellow MPs, while asserting that the “real dogs are sitting in Parliament” who regularly bite people.However Chaudhary claimed that she...
Official Secrets Act: BrahMos scientist accused of ‘passing secrets’ to Pak; cleared of charges
NAGPUR: Nishant Agarwal, a scientist at BrahMos Aerospace Limited, who was arrested in 2018 for allegedly passing sensitive defense secrets to Pakistan intelligence operatives, has been absolved of the major charges under the Information Technology Act and the Official Secrets Act.The lower court had earlier sentenced Agarwal to 14 years in prison for allegedly using...
Maha local polls: Cracks appear in Mahayuti; Shinde pitches ‘dharma of alliance’ amid poaching row
Shinde stresses on ‘alliance dharma’ MUMBAI: Amid the ongoing tussle between MahaYuti allies Shiv Sena and BJP over the poaching of former corporators and office bearers, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that “everyone must follow alliance dharma” just like the Shiv Sena follows alliance dharma. This is our expectation, Shinde said, adding that he spoke...
