Congressman Steve Chabot. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON: Pakistan and its intelligence service have played a key role in fostering the Taliban and allowing it to eventually take over Afghanistan, a top Republican lawmaker has alleged, stating that it is disgusting to watch Islamabad celebrate the group’s victory that will bring “untold brutality” to Afghans.Congressman Steve Chabot,…
NEW DELHI: The cremation of Harish Rana in Delhi on Wednesday marked a quiet end to a case that had stirred complex questions about life, dignity and medical ethics in India.Rana, first person in the country to be granted passive euthanasia, died on Tuesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after spending more…
NEW DELHI: In a setback for RJD chief and former railway minister Lalu Prasad, Delhi HC on Tuesday refused to quash a CBI case in the alleged land-for-railway-jobs scam involving him and his family.Justice Ravinder Dudeja rejected Lalu’s argument that the FIR under Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act was unsustainable as the legislation…
US Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division conduct a live-fire training exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana, March 23, 2025. The US has moved to deploy around 3,000 troops from its elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, signalling heightened military readiness at a time…
NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday approved investment of Rs 10,189 crore to add capacity of 2.5 lakh vehicles per year at its upcoming manufacturing facility in Gujarat, as the country’s largest carmaker looks to meet growing domestic demand including exports. Source link
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally clinched their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The rise of Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL’s brand valuation charts, as per the 2025 Houlihan Lokey report, is the culmination of sporting success, strategic clarity, and unmatched fan engagement.After years of near-misses, RCB’s maiden IPL title win…
KKR’s Andre Russell (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: In a city that worships its cricket heroes, Tuesday night was all about Andre Russell. During a lively preseason event called Knights Unplugged in Kolkata, Kolkata Knight Riders made a huge announcement: they retired the No. 12 jersey to honour Russell. This means no player will ever…
CAQM signs MoU to reduce dust pollution via urban road redevelopment NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday issued rules for road-owning and maintenance agencies for deployment and utilisation of mechanized road sweeping machines to reduce air pollution caused by road dust, officials said.The commission noted…
Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju is reportedly upset with the French IT company Atos. Reason is said to be delay in the delivery of two supercomputers by the French company to Indian weather forecasting institutes. According to a report in news agency PTI, the Earth Sciences Ministry had ordered two supercomputers worth $100 million from…
The Trump administration has moved decisively toward dismantling the federal Department of Education, announcing a landmark interagency agreement that shifts student loan operations to the Department of the Treasury. The transfer positions the Treasury to manage defaulted federal student loans and support repayment efforts, marking what officials describe as the largest step yet in a…