South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than USD 100 million in an investor fraud scheme. Prosecutors seek warrant for arrest The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency confirmed that…
JAIPUR: While the buzz around domestic cricket is always a welcome sight, it has become a rarity in recent years. For Jaipur’s passionate fans, that electric atmosphere typically materialises only during the Indian Premier League (IPL) or the rare white-ball international hosted at the Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Stadium.But Wednesday will be special as the Vijay…
File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent (Picture credit: AP) The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on around 140 million barrels of Iranian oil currently stranded on tankers in a bid to boost global supply and cool surging crude prices, as the war in the Gulf continues to hammer energy infrastructure and disrupt shipping…
NEW DELHI: It’s official. The capital’s air quality reached emergency levels on Tuesday and was the worst in nearly 11 months. With the noxious morning smog thickening amid dipping temperatures, Delhi recorded its first ‘severe’ air day of the year, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to enforce Stage III restrictions under the…
In the roads and highways segment, the government continues to prioritize the expansion and enhancement of the national highways network. By Sushi Shyamal VemuIndia’s infrastructure sector is experiencing a significant transformation, as major developers and Infrastructure Funds shift their focus from isolated project implementation to developing large-scale infrastructure platforms. This change is driven by increased…
PM Narendra Modi and veteran journalist Mark Tully (ANI images) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the death of veteran journalist and author Mark Tully. He remembered Tully as a “towering voice of journalism” whose work reflected a deep connection with India and its people.In a post on X, PM…
Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu had filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya and now as per the latest update on the case on Thursday, the singer has received major interim relief. The court issued an order granting temporary protection against his former wife, digital platforms Google and Meta Platforms, as well as…
Nandigram: People show their ink-marked fingers after casting votes during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, in Nandigram, Purba Medinipur district. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu and West Bengal recorded bumper polling on Thursday, with the Election Commission (ECI) saying both states saw their highest-ever voter turnout since Independence…
Singer Sonu Nigam turned reflective at the launch of Ghar Kab Aaoge, a key track from Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2, held at the frontier Tanot area in Jaisalmer on Friday. Addressing BSF jawans at the India–Pakistan border, the singer spoke about the lasting impact of Sandese Aate Hai from the 1997 classic Border and how…
File photo: Defense minister Rajnath Singh (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Inaugurating 125 border infrastructure projects, including the key Shyok tunnel in Ladakh, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said they will not only ensure faster mobility of troops & weapons, but also boost tourism, employment & stronger faith in democracy among people living in…
