Mamata Banerjee and Nitin Nabin (R) NEW DELHI: The BJP and TMC on Wednesday traded sharp barbs in West Bengal as the assembly elections draw near, turning the political battlefield increasingly charged. New BJP chief Nitin Nabin accused the Mamata government of double standards, alleging that Hindus must seek permission to set up puja pandals,...
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‘Shameful to summon 3-yr old’: SC raps Haryana Police over ‘insensitive’ handling of child rape case
The SC rapped Haryana Police and its child welfare committee for insensitive handling of three-year-old’s rape case. The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticised the Haryana Police and the state’s Child Welfare Committee for their handling of a three-year-old rape survivor’s case, calling their approach “insensitive” and “shameful.”The court took serious exception to the...
‘Adequate stock available’: Govt issues clarification on LPG refill booking timeline
The government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting a change in LPG refill booking timelines, stating that the information being shared is incorrect and misleading. The Centre reaffirmed that the existing timelines “remain unchanged and continue to” function under the current time limit.The ministry of petroleum & natural gas clarified that reports circulating on social media...
Dinner invite, hidden gun: How Ghaziabad man shot wife, her lover; leaves 7 children behind
A man in Ghaziabad allegedly murdered his wife and her alleged lover after confronting them over an affair GHAZIABAD: A late-night argument inside a house in Tronica City’s Rampark Colony ended in a brutal double murder, with a 38-year-old man allegedly shooting dead his wife and a close friend after confronting them over an alleged...
Dhoni hits Mukesh Chaudhary for a six; internet trolls with ‘Isko koi bhi maar de’ – watch
MS Dhoni at Chepauk (Screengrab) The veteran batter of CSK, MS Dhoni, is set to play his 19th IPL season. Even at the age of 44, he remains active in the tournament. In a recent intra-squad match at Chepauk, Dhoni was seen effortlessly smashing a six off Mukesh Chaudhary with just a slight movement of...
Iran war impact: Philippines declares energy emergency with only 40 days of fuel remaining
A worker in Phillippines uses black tape to adjust the prices of their sign at a gasoline station as oil prices continue to rise. (AP photo) The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency, warning of an “imminent danger” to fuel supplies as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to disrupt global oil flows.President Ferdinand...
‘No shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG’: Oil firms soothe fuel concerns in India
Amid rising concerns about fuel supply in the country, several oil giants have issued clarifications stating there is no shortage, calling such rumours “completely false” and assuring that supply remains normal and sufficient. The statements come at a time when global oil supplies are disrupted due to Iran’s chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz amid...
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ box office day 7 live: Ranveer Singh starrer chases Rs 700 cr
1The box office reign of ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ shows no signs of slowing down as it completes its first week in theaters. Despite the daunting 3-hour and 49-minute runtime, the Aditya Dhar directorial has maintained remarkable weekday stability, proving that the record-breaking momentum of its opening weekend was no fluke. After shattering the Rs....
Elon Musk shares when he thought he had less than 10% chances of surviving
A user recently shared an online post praising Elon Musk’s perseverance during SpaceX‘s 2008 Falcon 1 crisis. The post compares how the company that was once on the brink of bankruptcy is now slated to have the “largest IPO in history”. For those unaware, SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through its IPO rumored for...
‘Dressing up defeat as agreement’: Iran mocks Trump with ‘negotiating with yourself’ dig
‘Can never get along with people like you’: IRGC spokesperson Zolfaghari to Trump. An Iranian military spokesperson has publicly ridiculed US efforts to broker a ceasefire, casting fresh doubt over Washington’s proposed 15-point peace plan.Lt. Col. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, speaking on state television on Wednesday, dismissed claims by Donald Trump that discussions were under way, suggesting...
