Dash cam visuals of the car accident in which Aban Ahmad, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, and his friend were killed. LUCKNOW: A 30-second dashcam video purportedly capturing the fatal road accident involving Abaan Ahmed (21), son of slain mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, and his friend Sonu, surfaced online and went viral on...
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Mexico clears 100,000 tons of sargassum as seaweed crisis hits tourism
A vast belt of brown seaweed is stretching across the Atlantic Ocean, from the coast of West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico, creating a phenomenon so extensive that it can be tracked from space. Known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB), it has reached extraordinary proportions in 2026, about 5,000 miles in length.Satellite...
Why N Chandrasekaran is stepping down as Tata Sons chairman: Full statement
N Chandrasekaran has stepped down as Tata Sons chairman NEW DELHI: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday announced that he would not continue in the post beyond February 20, 2027, when his current tenure is scheduled to end.In a statement, Chandrasekaran attributed his decision to the continuing delay in reaching a resolution on extending...
India-Afghanistan T20I series confirmed, Delhi to host three matches
India vs Afghanistan: Delhi to host three-match T20I series in September (Agency Image) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed that Afghanistan will host India in a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17, 2026.The series...
‘Sweating profusely’: SpiceJet passengers protest faulty AC; video shows chaos inside
SpiceJet has been sent a query regarding the incident, and its response is awaited. (Video grab- Social Media) PUNE: More than 100 passengers travelling from Delhi to Pune on a SpiceJet flight (SG-105) refused to continue their journey due to excessive heat and humidity inside the cabin, allegedly caused by a faulty air-conditioning system.A passenger...
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran steps down, will complete current term
File photo: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran NEW DELHI: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran resigned from his post on Wednesday. He will continue in his current term, which is due to end in February.The development comes months after Tata Sons delayed a decision on his reappointment amid differences with Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata over...
‘Searched for suicide spots’: Mystery deepens over missing Bengaluru techie
Advait Upadhyay, an IIT alumnus with a master’s degree in cybersecurity. BENGALURU: Search operations for 31-year-old cyber security professional Advait Upadhyay resumed on Wednesday, with nearly 100 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Forest Department and police scouring the treacherous slopes of Shivagange Hill in Nelamangala taluk. Drone...
Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator in Ukraine’s Oschadbank case
File photo: Former CJI Justice DY Chandrachud (Picture credit: PTI) Former chief justice of India D Y Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute filed by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank, according to a report by Global Arbitration Review, as cited by Bar and Bench.The dispute is being heard...
Mamdani’s regulation that ‘angered’ Amazon may impose an extra $664 per year fee
Zohran Mamdani believes that the bill strengthens worker protections New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has thrown his support behind the Teamsters-based Delivery Protection Act, a bill that would face Amazon and other delivery giants to directly employ thousands of drivers instead of subcontracting last-mile delivery work, according to a report by New York Post....
Delimitation row: CM Vijay moves resolution to freeze Lok Sabha Seats at 543
Tamil Nadu assembly backs 543 Lok Sabha seat freeze Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday moved a special resolution in the state Assembly urging the Centre to permanently retain the Lok Sabha’s strength at 543 seats.Days after convening a meeting of parties supporting his government, including the Congress and the Left parties...
