NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Saturday refuted the claims made on Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit to Israel in 2017 in the newly released documents on late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The ministry, in a statement, dubbed the references as “trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal”, saying that the claims must be…
Lakshya Sen secures his first Australian Open Super 500 title. (Image: Badminton Photo/X) Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen secured his first title of the 2025 season by defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight games 21-15, 21-11 at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament on Sunday. The 24-year-old Commonwealth Games champion took just 38 minutes to clinch…
A proposed US-China agreement on TikTok would give Americans a majority on a board overseeing the app’s US operations, the White House said Saturday. “Americans will control six of the seven seats for a planned board,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News, according to the Associated Press.Leavitt added, “We are 100 per…
JAMMU: J&K police’s special wing State Investigation Agency (SIA) searched Thursday the long-shuttered office of Kashmir Times in Jammu after an FIR alleged the 71-year-old English-language newspaper had engaged in “criminal conspiracy with secessionist and other antinational entities”. A parallel search was conducted at editor Prabodh Jamwal’s home in the city.An official spokesperson said investigators…
Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections across 234 constituencies saw brisk participation, with long queues reported at several polling stations and steady turnout across urban and rural pockets.The day also saw a strong public focus on high-profile voting, with top political leaders, celebrities and first-time voters turning up in large numbers across Chennai, Salem,…
Businessman Raj Kundra, granted bail in the alleged bitcoin scam case, expressed faith in the Indian judiciary and criticized media sensationalism. After his release, he said “Satyamev Jayate,” emphasizing truth will prevail. Kundra also dropped his signature mask, remarking, “All masks are off now,” signaling confidence and cooperation with investigators. After being granted bail in…
India is on track to finalise a $1 billion deal with US aerospace firm General Electric (GE) for 113 F404-IN20 fighter jet engines, as negotiations between the two countries continue.The engines will power India’s indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1A, supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat defence initiative.Dr DK Sunil, HAL chairman and managing director, told ANI, “We…
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday addressed the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, highlighting the pillars of India’s democracy, the legacy of national icons, and the collective efforts of citizens in building a stronger nation. She spoke about the Constitution’s ideals, the cultural and patriotic significance of Vande Mataram, and the inspiration…
MUMBAI: As the global air travel industry becomes larger and more complex with each passing decade, airlines and airports are increasingly moving towards digitisation. From printed paper tickets that came in airline jackets, to home-printed e-tickets, to today’s digital boarding passes on mobile phones; from conventional check-in and immigration counters to biometric gates; and from…
As Sunny Deol marks his 68th birthday, his financial prowess shines bright with a whopping net worth in 2025, a testament to his enduring popularity and his smashing hit, ‘Gadar 2’. Besides his impressive earnings, he owns a stunning array of properties, including luxury bungalows in Mumbai and cherished land from his roots in Punjab….
