NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming he is “compromised” and cannot participate in a parliamentary debate, while criticising his recent speech on the West Asia conflict.Speaking at the Adivasi Adhikar Samvidhan Sammelan in Vadodara, Rahul Gandhialleged that the Prime…
Virat Kohli in action during RCB’s warmp up fixture ahead of IPL 2026 (Screengrab/RCB Video) With the start of the Indian Premier League 2026 just days away, preparations are in full swing for all the teams. At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru played their first warm-up game ahead of their title…
An Air Canada Express plane hit a ground vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, FlightRadar24 reported on X on Monday.The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stopped all flights at the airport, according to a notice from the agency.The Air Canada Express CRJ-900, flying from Montreal, collided with a fire truck on Runway 4 while landing,…
KOLKATA: The anxious wait to know whether they are eligible to vote or not is set to end on Monday for 27.2 lakh people in Bengal — out of around 60 lakh under adjudication — after Election Commission publishes the first supplementary voters’ list.Around 8.6% of 7 crore people — close to 60 lakh —…
NEW DELHI: With airspace restrictions to the west of India increasing at a furious pace in the last 11 months, Air India is finally sending reinforcement pilots for its long haul backbone fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners that are deployed on ever-lengthening Europe and UK routes. The conversion of about 28 to 30 pilots of…
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the United States has “plenty of money to fund” its war against Iran, asserting that President Donald Trump is keeping “all options on the table” amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.Speaking to NBC News, Bessent defended the administration’s actions, saying Trump acted within his legal authority. “President…
SRINAGAR: As hundreds of people gathered in Leh to welcome environmental activist and Leh Apex Body (LAB) member Sonam Wangchuk after his release from jail, he struck a conciliatory tone on Sunday, urging the Union govt to ensure that forthcoming talks with Ladakhi leaders are based on a “win-win” approach for both Ladakh and the…
In a hugely provocative statement, Abdul Basit, former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, has said that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai should be Islamabad’s “default move” if the country comes under attack from the US.“America won’t attack Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Even if we believe that in a hypothetical situation, America attacks…
India’s Koneru Humpy (PTI Photo) Top Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has announced her decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, citing personal safety and well-being as her primary concern. The tournament, which begins on March 28 at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus, is the only pathway to the…
RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary with KC Tyagi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Senior JD(U) leader KC Tyagi on Sunday pledged to carry forward former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh’s legacy after joining the Rashtriya Lok Dal, after parting way from the Nitish Kumar-led party, which has been at the helm of the Bihar government for the…