Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said he would meet the parents of Ankita Bhandari amid renewed protests seeking justice for the 19-year-old receptionist, whose death in September 2022 had triggered widespread outrage.“As the chief servant of the state, I will speak with her parents….
File photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi (Picture credit: AP) China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes to Japan, a move that comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan.In a statement, China’s commerce ministry said exports of such items…
Brydon Carse (left), and Steve Smith Batters often raise concerns if there is movement or a distraction near the sight screen, as it affects their focus. There have also been occasions when batters have asked bowlers to remove wristbands or hairbands if their colour matches the ball.One well-known incident took place during the World Series…
Kartik Aaryan’s personal life is once again in the spotlight. This time, it all started with a calm beach photo. Kartik shared a relaxed picture from his Goa holiday. Soon after, people on the internet noticed something interesting. A woman named Karina Kubiliute had posted photos that looked very similar. The sea angle looked the…
TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday said he had to borrow a chopper from Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren after his helicopter was not given a clearance to attend a poll rally.Calling the non-clearance a “trick” by the rival BJP, Banerjee said, “BJP thinks these tricks…
For the Union Budget 2026, the government may be considering women-centric financial measures, with a focus on strengthening credit and insurance access through Jan Dhan accounts, as part of its wider push towards universal financial inclusion. Alongside this, the government is also considering suggestions to widen the scope of the Jan Suraksha schemes and provide…
Aryna Sabalenka (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images for Tennis Australia) World number one Aryna Sabalenka has pushed back against the criticism surrounding her much-debated “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios, saying the negative reaction left her feeling “sad” and misunderstood. The Belarusian, who lost 6-3, 6-3 to Kyrgios in the high-profile Dubai…
‘Ikkis’ ushers in 2026 with Agastya Nanda’s debut on January 1, alongside late Dharmendra’s final role. The Archies actor, Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson and Nikhil Nanda’s son, shuns legacy pressures. Nikhil heads Escorts Kubota, lives apart from wife Shweta in Delhi-Mumbai split, yet co-parents Navya and Agastya. ‘Ikkis’ marks Agastya Nanda‘s debut film, and also marks…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for “failling to do its duty” as the AQI in the national capital remained in ‘poor’ category.“Have you been able to identify the causes of pollution? During all these days, a lot of material is coming in public domain,…
Authorities have asked oil refiners to provide weekly updates on their purchases of crude from Russia and the United States. (AI image) India’s crude oil imports from Russia may see a sharp fall in January, with Reliance Industries saying that it does not expect to receive any Russian crude shipments. This could bring down India’s…
