The deaths of four members of a family in south Mumbai last month were caused by zinc phosphide, a chemical commonly used in rat poison, and not by consumption of watermelon as initially suspected, PTI reported on Thursday, citing officials. The chemical was reportedly detected in the viscera samples of all four.The case came to…
File photo: Unidentified women move through the camp holding family members of suspected Islamic State militants in the Roj Camp in eastern Syria Australian authorities on Thursday arrested three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group after they returned from Syria with their children, with police preparing slavery and terrorism-related charges against them.According…
File photo: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, asserting that India had given a “befitting reply” to Pakistan for sponsoring cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack.Speaking during a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the world had recognised the April…
NEW DELHI: TVK chief Vijay’s second meeting with the Tamil Nadu governor on Thursday turned dissapointing again after the governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said that the “majority required to form the government has not been established.”TVK has been struggling to form government in the state even after securing a stunning victory, after it fell short…
Amanpreet Singh Gill and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting star Virat Kohli led tributes for former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill after the ex-India Under-19 pacer passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday.Kohli, who shared the dressing room with Gill during their early days in India’s…
Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a US-led effort to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz may have been driven by growing anger from key Gulf allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, according to a report by NBC news.The report said Trump’s “Project Freedom” announced abruptly on social media on Sunday caught several Gulf nations off…
Bihar’s first cabinet expansion under chief minister Samrat Choudhary took place on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna PATNA: Bihar’s first cabinet expansion under chief minister Samrat Choudhary took place on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, with all ministers taking oath in a high-profile ceremony attended by top NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra…
NEW DELHI: A fractured mandate in Tamil Nadu has triggered political manoeuvring, with parties exploring unlikely alliances as the race to form the next government remains wide open.This comes as actor-turned-politician Vijay’s bid to become chief minister hit a roadblock, as governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was reportedly unconvinced that the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam had the…
Punjab Kings’ strong start is faltering with three consecutive losses, raising concerns about their playoff security. Sloppy fielding and a top-order batting collapse against Sunrisers Hyderabad highlighted recent struggles. While mathematically still in a good position, the team needs to quickly address these issues to avoid entering the playoffs with a losing momentum. Punjab remain…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, saying that the military action on Pakistan reflected “India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security.”In a social media post on X, PM Modi said that the armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve,…
