NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches and questioning at the residence of former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla in the South Bamunia area of Bhangar as part of its probe into a bomb blast that took place shortly before the West Bengal assembly elections and claimed one life.The investigation was…
Image used for representational purpose only GAIGHATA: A controversy erupted during polling in the Gaighata Assembly constituency in North 24-Parganas after central forces personnel prevented several elderly men from entering a booth allegedly for wearing lungi, prompting charges of harassment and raising questions on the security forces’ role.This took place at Kuchulia Primary School in…
23 Marina is a residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina and it is one of the tallest residential buildings in the Middle East. The tower is known for its luxury apartments, marble finishes, duplexes with private elevators, and its place in Dubai’s dense high-rise landscape. It combines height, exclusivity, and clear residential value. Together, these five…
Iran has rejected participation in a second round of peace talks with the United States, sharply escalating tensions amid renewed naval confrontations. Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported that there are “no plans” for further negotiations at this stage, blaming Washington for what it described as excessive demands, shifting positions and “constant contradictions”. It also…
For years, adulthood came with one painfully repetitive formula: work non-stop, stay exhausted for four decades, and maybe enjoy life once retirement finally arrives. Gen Z looked at that plan and collectively said, absolutely not. Instead, a growing number of young professionals are embracing something called “micro-retirement” — intentional career breaks taken in their 20s…
Nepal’s spring Everest climbing season opened this week amid a police probe into an alleged insurance fraud worthe nearly $20 million in which guides, helicopter operators, hospital staff and agents are accused of staging or inflating medical emergencies to trigger costly helicopter evacuations and bogus insurance claims. Police said the methods included mixing baking soda…
Renowned choreographer and filmmaker Remo D’Souza became a household name after appearing as a judge on Dance India Dance nearly 17 years ago. Alongside his professional journey, audiences also grew familiar with his personal life, especially his relationship with his wife, Lizelle D’Souza.However, long before fame, Remo was known as Ramesh Gopi Nair. Over the…
NEW DELHI: Cyprus has shown a keen desire to procure BrahMoS cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles from India. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent visit to New Delhi has set the stage for this potential acquisition. However, the prospect of Cyprus acquiring BrahMos missiles has already triggered alarm bells within Türkiye’s strategic and security circles.Besides…
Ahmed Shehzad (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has launched a sharp critique of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), placing the Indian Premier League well above Pakistan’s premier T20 competition. Shehzad pointed out how several overseas players continue to commit to the PSL but eventually opt for the IPL when better…
FILE – The FBI seal is pictured in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) The social media post of the FBI on a reward of up to $10,000 for any information leading to the ‘recovery’ of Mayushi Bhagat sparked confusion as the Indian student has been missing since 2019. And the reward…