US President Donald Trump aide and top counterterrorism official Joe Kent on Tuesday resigned over the ongoing US-Iran conflict, stating that Tehran posed “no imminent threat to our nation.” Kent, who served as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his decision in a post on X, saying, “after much reflection, I have decided to...
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RS polls: Cong alleges BJP tried ‘vote chori’ in Haryana, warns cross-voters of strict action
Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, with Karamvir Singh Boudh, who was elected as Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday accused the BJP of attempting “vote chori” and “murdering democracy” in the Haryana Rajya Sabha elections, even as the party asserted that it would take the “strictest possible action”...
Bengal polls: Mamata vs Suvendu once again; stage set for Round 2 of political rivalry
NEW DELHI: The stage is set for Round 2 of Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari electoral rivalry in West Bengal. The West Bengal chief minister and the leader of the opposition in the state assembly are ready for another face off, this time in Bhabanipur seat, in the assembly elections to be held next month.The...
J.J. McCarthy linked to shock move as ex-GM suggests Vikings exit
J.J. McCarthy trade rumors (Getty Images) J.J. McCarthy trade rumors are starting to feel less like idle chatter and more like a real subplot inside the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason. The team’s decision to bring in Kyler Murray on a one-year deal has quietly reshaped the quarterback room, and not in a way that guarantees stability....
Popular analyst says that layoffs at Zuckerberg’s Meta could trigger a ‘wave of panic’
Meta’s potential workforce reduction of up to 20% is viewed by analysts not as a setback, but as a strategic move to become an AI-first organization. This restructuring aims to leverage AI for significant cost and performance advantages, potentially creating an insurmountable competitive edge. The company’s substantial AI investments and previous successes in efficiency suggest...
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath says: I don’t use internet banking apps on my phone because …
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has revealed that he does not use internet banking apps on his smartphone. The reason is a criticism on how Indian banks approach mobile security. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kamath said the mandatory permissions demanded by most banking apps simply do not make sense to him.“I...
AB de Villiers tells MS Dhoni ‘bat higher or be out of CSK squad’
AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers has said MS Dhoni should bat higher in the order for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming IPL, saying that his current position lower down does not maximise his role.Dhoni, 44, will play for CSK when the season begins on March 28....
‘We just wanted talks’: Sonam Wangchuk’s first reaction after release from jail
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said the people of Ladakh had been seeking only “to start a dialogue or to resume talks” with the Centre, days after his release from Jodhpur Central Jail following the revocation of his detention under the National Security Act.In his first public remarks since his release, Wangchuk...
IPL 2026: KL Rahul to lead Delhi Capitals charge from the top
Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul celebrates his half century during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI File Photo) NEW DELHI: KL Rahul is all set to open for the Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Indian Premier League...
From Jayalalithaa’s shadow to spotlight: Tracing political journey of ‘Chinnamma’ VK Sasikala
This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) Former AIADMK chief VK Sasikala recently announced the name of her new political party- All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. The move signals a new phase in her political journey.“I will work to my full potential...
