The aircraft carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin became the most tracked flight in the world on Wednesday, according to Flight Radar 24. Putin was headed to Delhi for a two-day state visit.The aircraft, often referred to as the “Flying Kremlin” or “Doomsday plane,” is a specially modified Russian-made Ilyushin Il-80, adapted from the Il-86 passenger…
Sanju Samson (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has criticized chief selector Ajit Agarkar and the selection committee for choosing Dhruv Jurel over Sanju Samson in India’s ODI squad for the upcoming Australia series. Kaif expressed his disagreement with the decision on October 10, 2025, stating that while Jurel shows promise,…
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays the sly Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, has opened up about his experience of working with Akshaye Khanna, whose portrayal of Rehman Dakait has earned widespread appreciation. The actor also teased what lies ahead in Dhurandhar 2, hinting that his character will turn even more evil…
England’s previous Test win in Australia had come at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2011. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: England finally exorcised their Australian demons, ending an 18-match winless streak Down Under with a dramatic four-wicket victory in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. The result not only restored…
MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
MUMBAI: US-based private equity (PE) firm General Atlantic is buying a minority stake in Rajkot’s Balaji Wafers amid growing investor appetite for local snack food brands. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal announced on Thursday. General Atlantic, it is learnt, is picking up a 7% stake for over Rs 2,000…
India has reportedly approached the United States to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports as the Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruptions for 75 days now, straining oil supplies across the world. The US had first cleared the arrangement in March and expanded it later, with the current authorisation set to remain valid…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib in connection to the shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during AI summit.This is the eighth arrest in connection with this incident.Earlier on Monday, Police arrested Jitendra Yadav from Gwalior while tracing the remaining protesters.On Saturday, a Patiala court sent four accused…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court’s most senior judge, Justice Vikram Nath, on Sunday said artificial intelligence could at best be a facilitator for the justice delivery system but could never replace the core task – writing judgments – which would always remain with judges.Speaking on ‘Challenges, innovations and role of AI in judicial governance’ at the…
Cricket star Hardik Pandya recently made his relationship with model Mahieka Sharma official on Instagram. The couple are currently on a romantic beachy getaway, and ever since, they have been treating their fans with adorable glimpses of their romantic moments. Mahieka Sharma shares a hand-holding photo with Hardik Pandya Mahieka Sharma recently posted a photo…
