Image credits: SBJ / BACKGRID Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and fiancee Lauren Sanchez were recently seen enjoying the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California. The 55-year-old former news anchor and the Amazon founder, 61, walked hand in hand through the crowd. For the musical date night, the couple opted to dress in casual festival outfits, … Read more
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has responded strongly to Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s anti-India statements, declaring that India will “hunt down terror” following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Responding to Bhutto Zardari’s comments after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Sarma referenced a video clip … Read more
High security alert in J&K NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old social activist was injured after being shot by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Sunday.The activist, identified as Ghulam Rasool Magray, was attacked late Saturday night inside his residence in Kandi Khas area. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for … Read more
Several photos appearing to show US President Donald Trump sleeping during Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome went viral on social media on Saturday, fuelling online debate and criticism.Trump, 78, was seated in the front row alongside First Lady Melania Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the ceremony. Soon after proceedings began, social media users … Read more
FBI director Kash Patel on Sunday assured India of continued support in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead and several injured. Patel said that the attack was a reminder of the “constant threats” the world faces from the “evils of terrorism.”“The FBI sends our condolences … Read more
NEW DELHI: Citing past incidents – Kargil War, 26/11 attack and Kandahar hijacking – where media coverage severely impacted security operations, Centre on Saturday issued a strong advisory to media outlets, urging them to refrain from live coverage of defence operations and troop movements. With tensions escalating following the Pahalgam attack, I&B ministry’s advisory warned … Read more
NEW DELHI: Government is considering making anti-lock braking systems (ABS) mandatory for all two-wheelers with engine capacity above 50cc. At present, ABS is only required in motorcycles over 125cc. This safety feature helps prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking, enhancing control and reducing stopping distances, especially on slippery roads.Experts from India and abroad have emphasised … Read more
Punjab Kings’ Prabhsimran Singh plays a shot at the Eden Gardens. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prabhsimran Singh etched his name into Punjab Kings‘ history books on Saturday, becoming the first uncapped batter from the franchise to cross the 1000-run milestone in the Indian Premier League. The young opener achieved the landmark during his scintillating knock … Read more
NEW DELHI: India has successfully lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty in the decade spanning from 2011-12 to 2022-23, according to the World Bank‘s latest “Poverty & Equity Brief.”The report reveals that extreme poverty, defined as living on less than USD 2.15 per day, fell from 16.2% in 2011-12 to 2.3% in 2022-23. … Read more
NEW DELHI: In the remote border villages of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, life has once again taken a cautious turn. Following the terror attack in Pahalgam which killed 26 and sent shockwaves across the Union territory, residents living along the Line of Control (LoC) have begun cleaning and preparing their underground bunkers — … Read more