Category: Events

Image: X@/AmirhosseinMiresmaeili The nationwide uprising against Iran’s religious dictatorship entered its 12th day on Thursday, with protesters escalating their actions by setting fire to government buildings.In response, the Iranian government cut off internet access and international phone services late Thursday night, as a nighttime demonstration called by the country’s exiled crown prince drew crowds to...

US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick made a big statement over why the India-US trade deal is not sealed yet, claiming that it was due to PM Modi not calling Trump.Speaking at the All-In Podcast, hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, Lutnick said, “Let’s be clear, it’s his deal. He’s the closer. He does the deal. So I...

NEW DELHI: Several Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including MPs Mahua Moitra and Derek O’Brien, were detained by Delhi police on Friday while protesting outside Union home minister Amit Shah’s residence and office.The protest was staged against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids conducted at the office of the political consultancy firm I-PAC in Kolkata on Thursday.TMC...

Italian fashion giant Prada is back in the spotlight, this time with a playful twist on one of India’s most cherished rituals. After its Kolhapuri chappal controversy last year, the brand has launched ‘Infusion de Santal Chai Eau de Parfum’, a unisex “chai”-inspired fragrance with cardamom fusion.The perfume is part of Prada’s Les Infusions collection...

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday once again appeared to strike a balanced tone. While expressing respect for the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and calling him the founder of Indian democracy, Tharoor also said it was necessary to acknowledge Nehru’s...

BENGALURU: A Zepto delivery executive was attacked by two scooty riders following a minor collision in the Mahadevpura area, police said. The incident quickly escalated, with the attackers reportedly hitting the delivery executive with a helmet and punching him repeatedly on the road. The rider, who was simply carrying out his work, was left vulnerable...

In a twist of fate, Vijay’s much-anticipated film, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ has been placed on hold indefinitely due to issues surrounding its certification and a legal petition against the CBFC. As the Madras High Court prepares to deliver its ruling on January 9—formerly the film’s release date—fans express their concern after a complaint highlighted fears of...

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and US President Donald Trump Denmark has warned that its troops are under standing orders to “shoot first and ask questions later” if Greenland comes under attack, as anxiety grows in Europe over the United States under Persident Donald Trump openly weighing military action to seize the Arctic territory.The country’s defence...

File Pic: India and Bangladesh fans during the Asia Cup match in Dubai. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has intensified its standoff with the International Cricket Council (ICC) by sending a second formal communication, reiterating its demand to move Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup from India...

Delhi-NCR experienced an unexpected early Friday rain spell NEW DELHI: A sudden spell of rain early Friday caught residents of Delhi-NCR by surprise, intensifying the ongoing cold wave even as air pollution levels remained alarmingly high at 321 AQI. Dark clouds gathered over the region in the pre-dawn hours, with several parts of Delhi receiving...