Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif announced a reduction in petrol prices after fuel crisis triggered public anger. Pakistan has admitted its vulnerability to the ongoing global oil shock saying the country lacks “strategic oil reserves like India” that have helped New Delhi cushion the impact of soaring crude prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East….
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country had successfully intercepted and turned back a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying activists, commending the country’s navy for the operation.In a post on X on Thursday, Netanyahu praised the Israeli Navy for stopping the vessels before they reached Gaza. “Well done to our Navy! I instructed them to prevent…
Gianni Infantino. (AFP Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite recent geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the United States.The announcement came during Infantino’s address at the 76th FIFA Congress held in Vancouver, where he emphasized football’s role in promoting unity across a divided world….
United States federal prosecutors on Thursday released surveillance video showing the moment alleged would-be assassin Cole Tomas Allen – armed with guns and knives – tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and attempt to kill Donald Trump.In a video released by US attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on X, Allen…
Virat Kohli and umpire (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment unfolded during the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as Virat Kohli appeared to lose his cool and was seen in an animated exchange with the on-field umpire.The incident took place in the eighth…
NEW DELHI: In an embarrassing incident, two Sri Lanka Under-19 men’s cricketers have been arrested over allegations of filming people bathing inside a hotel in Colombo. The incident reportedly took place at a hotel in Narahenpita where the players were staying, according to ESPNcricinfo.The cricketers were taken into custody earlier this week after women staying…
NEW DELHI: The onus of disproving suspicions about the legitimacy of late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s purported will lies on his wife Priya Kapur, Delhi high court said Thursday, directing that his Rs 30,000-crore estate be frozen until all doubts are settled, reports. “The legitimate suspicious circumstances raised by the plaintiffs will have to be completely…
DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday summoned acting Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pawan Badhe and protested the remarks made by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and stressed avoiding comments that might hurt bilateral ties.Director General (South Asia) Ishrat Jahan conveyed Dhaka’s position to the acting Indian high commissioner during a meeting at the ministry of…
We halted ‘Op Sindoor’ on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Rajnath Singh NEW DELHI:Recalling an old mantra ‘Bhay bin hoye na preet’ (there can be no love without fear), defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, “Operation Sindoor conveyed an unequivocal global message that India is no longer bound by the old mindset…
Mamata Banerjee raises EVM concerns, vows ‘life and death’ fight before counting NEW DELHI: With just a few days left for counting in the West Bengal Assembly elections, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday night visited the Bhabanipur strong room in Kolkata, raising concerns over alleged tampering of electronic voting machines (EVMs).Banerjee, who is contesting…
