NEW DELHI: Holding that constitutional courts should not remain mute spectators when there is inordinate delay in concluding an investigation and a citizen has to run from pillar to post to raise his grievance, the Supreme Court took exception to the Gujarat police not wrapping up a probe which has been going on for over...
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DU assistant professor murdered at home in east Delhi
NEW DELHI: A 42-year-old assistant professor at Delhi University was found murdered at her apartment in east Delhi‘s Vasundhara Enclave on Thursday afternoon. Debosmita Paul taught in the Department of English at Shivaji College. She lived alone in a flat at Satyam Apartment while her parents resided nearby.Police said a PCR call was received at...
‘But 15?’: Pandya left stunned by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL heroics
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: With his ability to clear boundaries from ball one and turn matches on their head in a matter of overs, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the biggest talking point of IPL 2026. The 15-year-old batting sensation left bowlers searching for answers and earned admiration from opponents and teammates alike.Sooryavanshi’s numbers...
‘Zero clue whatsoever’: Pietersen explodes as Jofra Archer faces IPL backlash
Kevin Pietersen Jofra Archer (Agency Image) Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has thrown his support behind players balancing IPL commitments with international cricket, amid growing criticism surrounding Jofra Archer‘s absence from England’s first Test against New Zealand.The debate gathered momentum after Archer remained with the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2026 playoffs instead of returning...
No handshake! French Open semi-final sparks controversy – Watch
Marta Kostyuk-Mirra Andreeva semi-final sparks controversy (Screengrab) There was no handshake between Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva after their French Open semifinal, a scene that has become common whenever the Ukrainian player faces Russian opponents. The decision was expected, as Kostyuk has consistently refused post-match handshakes with Russian and Belarusian players since Russia’s invasion of...
India, UK launch initiatives for minerals, maritime cooperation
NEW DELHI: As UK foreign secretary Yvette Cooper visited India Thursday, both sides announced the launch of a Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory, marking, as an Indian readout said, a significant milestone in their growing partnership on critical minerals and supply chain resilience.In another significant takeaway, India and UK also signed an MoU for...
‘He is a good friend of mine’: Trump praises PM Modi, says US and India will get to a trade deal
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that Washington and New Delhi will soon reach a trade agreement.While talking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said that India had benefited for years from the trade imbalance, but the situation has now changed.“I like your Prime Minister a...
Japan PM may visit India next month for talks with PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Japan PM Takaichi Sanae is likely to visit India next month for a summit meeting with her counterpart Narendra Modi. While a confirmation from Indian authorities is still awaited, Japanese media reported that the summit meeting with PM Modi will take place in Assam.“Govt sources say arrangements are underway for Takaichi to visit...
Compassionate job for married daughter’s son? SC to rule
NEW DELHI: Days after ruling that a dependent married daughter is eligible for compassionate employment when her father dies in harness, Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine whether a married daughter’s son would be similarly eligible for compassionate or rehabilitation employment.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana sought a response from the...
‘Not talking for a few days is not marital cruelty’: SC acquits man convicted after wife’s suicide
Supreme Court NEW DELHI: Observing that differences are a part and parcel of married life and may result in non-communication betw-een partners, Supreme Court has said that a husband cannot be convicted of cruelty merely on the ground of not talking to his wife for a few days.A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and...
