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NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday said that the India “had no role to play” in the recent media interaction made by former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina.In a bi-weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that event was organised by a private entity and the government does not endorse anything...

Ireland’s Jai Moondra before match one of the Spinny Cup Men’s T20 International series between Ireland and India at Stormont in Belfast. (Photo/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jai Moondra’s cricket journey has come full circle.Just days after making a dream T20I debut against India, the Rajasthan – born fast bowler has now added another milestone to...

As the downpour intensified through the evening, traffic conditions worsened across several arterial roads. NEW DELHI: Heavy rain continued to pound Delhi-NCR on Friday evening, crippling traffic across the national capital and neighbouring Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad as office-goers struggled through massive traffic snarls, waterlogged roads and stranded vehicles during the peak rush hour.The...

Scott, 56, is one of the world’s best-known donors. (Getty images) Native Forward Scholars Fund (NFSF) has announced how it will use the entire $50 million unrestricted donation it received from philanthropist and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ former wife, MacKenzie Scott. The organisation said every dollar of the gift will go towards supporting Native students...

​Michael Dell’s son is expanding its battery business. Zach Dell, the co-founder of the home battery company Base Power, says he wants to install a battery system in neighbourhoods across the US. In an interview with Fortune, he said: “We want to bring Base to every neighbourhood in America over time.” The company follows what...

CJP reacts to HC hearing on Jantar Mantar as the protest venue site NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das on Friday defended Jantar Mantar as Delhi’s key protest venue after the Delhi HC questioned whether demonstrations should continue in the heart of the capital.In a post on X, Das wrote, “HANDS OFF our...

Former Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar (centre). AMRITSAR: In a sudden and unexpected move, Amritsar commissioner of police (CP) Gurpreet Singh Bhullar has been removed from his post, with deputy inspector general (DIG), Border Range, Amritsar, Harmanbir Singh Gill—who himself recently assumed charge—being given additional charge as CP, Amritsar.The reason behind the abrupt reshuffle...

Photo: Martha Hunt/ Instagram & Hayley Ellen Day Martha Hunt is putting her Tribeca home on the market, offering buyers the chance to own a stylish Manhattan residence tucked away on a quiet cobblestoned alley. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel is asking $3.75 million for the two-bedroom, three-bathroom condominium at 5 Franklin Place, according to...

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan each bring distinct strategic strengths to the partnership. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey Friday signed a trilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening their collective security as the conflict involving Iran continues to fuel instability across the West Asia.The agreement was signed following a joint defence summit attended by Saudi crown...

NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Friday rejected criticism of India’s foreign funding law, saying the issue is an internal matter on which Parliament will take a decision.During a bi-weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said several countries, including the United States, regulate foreign funds and foreign financing.“Regarding the issue you are referring...