New Zealand woman says cops came looking for her because of her ‘Welcome to New India’ FB post. Renee-Rose Schwenke, a New Zealand woman, has claimed that police came knocking on her door, accusing her of a racist attitude after she posted a photo on Facebook with a caption reading: ‘Welcome to New India’. It…
Olivia Rodrigo has been teasing the release of her third studio album for months now. From hinting at a 2026 comeback last year in October to dropping the title track ‘Drop Dead’, the musician has been on a roll. With the album release two months away, fans have been waiting for new music, and Ridrigo…
Nodirbek Yakubboev’s ‘Namaste’ gesture to India’s Harika Dronavali (Photo Credit: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A light and heartwarming moment grabbed attention at the Grenke Freestyle Open when Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavali extended her hand to resign, but Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev responded with a polite “Namaste” instead. Both players smiled and walked away, making it…
Exit polls predict major win for Bengal NEW DELHI: Exit polls for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections on Wednesday pointed to a dramatic contest, with most several pollsters giving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) an edge over the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the state.According to People’s Pulse, the TMC could emerge ahead with…
NEW DELHI: Commercial vehicle drivers’ unions in Delhi-NCR have announced a three-day strike from May 21 to 23 (from Thursday to Saturday), demanding an immediate hike in taxi and auto fares amid rising fuel prices and alleged exploitation by app-based cab aggregators.As per news agency ANI, the “Chalak Shakti Union” submitted a letter to the…
Following a distressing incident involving a racial slur during its recent award festivities, BAFTA has come forward to acknowledge significant shortcomings in their event execution. An internal investigation unveiled considerable gaps in both planning and crisis management protocols, which led to a failure in their obligation to ensure a safe environment. This year’s award season…
TMC MP Derek O’Brien (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: After a short and stormy meeting with the Election Commission on Wednesday, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) came out swinging, calling Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar “a chor, a criminal” and accusing him of a “partisan attitude.” According to TMC leaders, the “seven-minute” meeting ended abruptly with the…
Manoj Jha (File photo/ANI) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Thursday confirmed that he assisted the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in holding a presser at the Constitution Club, but added that he was informed only that they wanted to hold a press conference and that he was not told “anything else.”A…
Vijaypat Singhania, former Raymond chairman, Padma Bhushan awardee and noted aviator, has passed away.He died in Mumbai at the age of 87.His son Gautam Singhania, chairman and managing director of the Raymond Group, announced the death on microblogging platform X.A company spokesperson said Singhania passed away “peacefully” and his last rites will be performed on…
NEW DELHI: Citing the Ram Janmabhoomi judgment endorsing Hindus’ belief that the disputed site at Ayodhya was Lord Ram’s birthplace, Travancore Devaswom Board on Wednesday told Supreme Court that an individual’s fundamental right must give way to centuries-old beliefs and the faith of a religious denomination.Almost in sync with solicitor general Tushar Mehta’s submissions on…