NEW DELHI: In an unusual introspective remark, Chief Justice Surya Kant-led bench of the Supreme Court on Friday said on several occasions the apex court passes sweeping orders unmindful of India’s social ground realities and without understanding their adverse impact on the social fabric.When a bunch of petitions challenging the validity of the sedition provision...
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‘Hungry, tired, incapacitated’: Allahabad HC judge hears 30 cases in 1 day
LUCKNOW: A judge of Allahabad HC’s Lucknow bench on Tuesday recorded his inability to dictate a verdict in court after hearing 30 cases till 7pm. “Since I am feeling hungry, tired, and physically incapacitated to dictate the judgment, the verdict is reserved,” he said at the end of the long day.As many as 235 cases,...
15 killed after cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia; video shows wreckage
At least 15 people were killed after a Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft carrying banknotes crashed onto a busy avenue in El Alto on Friday evening amid poor weather conditions, according to local television reports and the defence ministry.The military cargo plane was carrying newly printed banknotes to other parts of the country when it...
Inside Suriya and Jyotika’s Rs 200 crore Chennai home
When it comes to celebrity homes, some whisper luxury. Others announce it. The Chennai residence of Suriya and Jyotika does both — with quiet confidence. Tucked away on Vijayalakshmi Street in Mahalingapuram, near T Nagar, the sprawling bungalow is estimated to be worth Rs 200 crore. When it comes to celebrity homes, some whisper luxury....
Bengaluru airport chaos: Air India Express flight with 180 passengers stuck for 18 hours
File photo BENGALURU: Chaos erupted at KIA after Nepal-bound passengers were stranded for over 18 hours following repeated diversions of an Air India Express flight due to adverse weather in Kathmandu, reports . The passengers staged a protest near the immigration point at T2, raising slogans against the airline and refusing to vacate the area....
With US pressure rising, Iran agrees to ‘never, ever have nuclear material, Oman mediator says
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (AP file photo) Oman’s foreign minister has said Iran has agreed it will “never, ever have … nuclear material” capable of producing a bomb, describing the breakthrough as a major step towards defusing tensions between Washington and Tehran.Speaking to CBS News after mediating several rounds of indirect talks, Badr...
Afghanistan-Pakistan escalation: Why India is keeping a close watch
India was closely monitoring the situation as Afghanistan and Pakistan seemed poised for a dangerous escalation, with Islamabad declaring that the two countries were in an “open war” following Pakistan’s airstrikes on “terrorist hideouts” in Afghanistan and the latter’s retaliatory action.The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has unravelled dramatically in the past few years. Pakistan...
Lionel Messi knocked down by fan during Inter Miami match – Watch
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts on the ground after a play during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Los Angeles, Calif. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi was brought down after a fan ran onto the field at the end of Inter Miami CF’s...
‘We made same mistakes’: India captain pulls no punches after ODI series loss to Australia
Harmanpreet Kaur bats during game two of the Women’s One Day International series between Australia and India at Bellerive Oval on February 27, 2026 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted on Friday that batting let the team down in the first two ODIs against Australia, leading to back-to-back defeats in their...
Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman-led govt transfers ‘pro-Pak & pro-Jamaat’ army officers
DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has effected a second reshuffle in the army within a week, with sources saying among the “high-level officers” transferred were those facing criticism for their “pro-Pakistan and pro-Jamaat roles” and allegations of keeping army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman “under pressure” with support of the former Muhammad Yunus-headed interim govt.The reshuffle in...
