NEW DELHI: Only three of Shiv Sena (UBT)’s nine Lok Sabha MPs attended the party’s crucial parliamentary meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, intensifying speculation of an imminent split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit. The low turnout came despite the party issuing a three-line whip directing all its MPs to be present at the meeting.Sena...
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Why BCCI is planning early IPL start from 2027? Saikia reveals the reasons
IPL window likely to be scheduled earlier than usual window. (Image: X) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a significant scheduling change for the Indian Premier League (IPL), with plans to begin the tournament earlier from the 2027 season. The move is aimed at reducing the impact of extreme weather...
Amid rebellion, TMC leader asks bank to freeze party accounts; cites ‘serious dispute’
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress leader Aroop Biswas has written to the party’s bank seeking an immediate freeze on transactions from its accounts, citing a leadership crisis following a large-scale rebellion within the organisation.Biswas claimed that rival groups were now asserting themselves as the legitimate representatives and office-bearers of the party, creating uncertainty over who was...
What Iran and Ukraine reveal about the importance of ‘Atmanirbhar’ defence push
During the dark days of the Covid pandemic, as the world was locked down, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat. The shining light of this call has since become a mantra in many sectors, in the defence sector self-reliance is fast becoming the cornerstone of policy. The conflicts in West...
Trump sanctions waiver on Russian crude expires: What it means for India amid US-Iran peace deal
The sanctions waiver in place since almost the start of the US-Iran conflict has benefitted India. (AI image) In wake of the US-Iran understanding for a peace deal and the signing of an MoU, the Trump administration has quietly let the sanctions waiver for Russian crude oil to lapse. US President Donald Trump had earlier...
Fresh setback for Mamata: HC refuses to stay rebel TMC MP Ritabrata Banerjee’s appointment as LoP
NEW DELHI: In a fresh setback for TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, the Calcutta high court on Thursday refused to grant interim relief in a plea challenging the appointment of rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as leader of opposition in the West Bengal assembly, allowing the Speaker’s decision to remain in force pending further hearings.Justice Krishna...
Akhilesh’s SP headed for split? UP dy CM claims 25-26 SP MPs ready to break away
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav NEW DELHI: The political temperature in Uttar Pradesh continued to rise on Thursday as BJP leaders and ally Om Prakash Rajbhar stepped up claims of unrest within the Samajwadi Party (SP) ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.Soon fter Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that a...
‘Because he wants to score’: Henry tears into Ronaldo after Portugal’s stumble vs Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism after Portugal’s draw against DR Congo, with Thierry Henry highlighting his movement as detrimental. Henry argued Ronaldo’s desire to score obstructed teammates like Bruno Fernandes, hindering team opportunities. Despite a stellar international career, Ronaldo’s performance lacked impact, with minimal shots and no chances created in the match. The Portuguese superstar Cristiano...
Meta VP Emily Smith exits after being tapped to lead internal AI product
Image courtesy: LinkedIn Meta VP Emily Dalton Smith is reportedly leaving the company. According to an internal memo seen by news agency Reuters, Smith made the announcement of leaving the company. Dlaton Smith joined Meta in 2015 and served as the vice president of product management. Two months ago she was tapped to lead product...
$300 billion, sanctions relief, Hormuz reopening: What Iran gets, what US gains from deal
The US-Iran peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlines a sweeping framework aimed at ending military confrontation, opening the Strait of Hormuz, releasing Iran’s frozen assets and providing $ 300 billion for reconstrction and opening the door for long-term negotiations.While the agreement still requires a final deal within 60 days, both sides stand to gain significant...
