Pakistan is once again caught between allies and adversaries. Islamabad finds itself pulled between powerful partners and dangerous neighbourhood realities, between competing risks. As war between Iran and the Gulf states continues to spiral, Islamabad’s response has been strikingly cautious. Officials insist there is “no question” of rushing to Saudi Arabia’s defence, even as they…
NEW DELHI: The budget session of the Parliament will reconvene from April 16 to likely pass bills to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 seats.Government is looking to introduce at least two bills—including constitutional amendments—in the current session of Parliament to roll out reservation for women of one-third seats in…
Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan faces arrest following a sexual assault complaint by an actress. Allegedly, he entered her caravan without consent on a film set. The Women in Cinema Collective has voiced strong criticism, questioning systemic failures in protecting women. Ranjith denies the charges, asserting his innocence and preparing a bail plea. Trigger warning: This…
Apple CEO Tim Cook has described the Trump administration as “very accessible.” The chief executive of the Cupertino-based tech giant said engagement with those in power matters more than criticism from the sidelines. During an interview on Apple‘s 50th anniversary, Cook told Esquire that although the administration may not always align with his positions, he…
As Oracle has joined the list of Amazon, Meta, Google and Microsoft in cutting thousands of jobs, a corporate recruiter has issued a blunt reminder to employees: loyalty and good performance don’t guarantee job security. According to reports, nearly 30,000 Oracle employees learned of their layoffs through early-morning emails, underscoring the suddenness of such decisions….
AI image used for representative pur NEW DELHI: Iran mocked the US defence secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday over his threats on sending the Middle Eastern nation “to the stone age”.In a post on X from Hegseth that said, “Back to the Stone Age”, Iran gave sharp retort slamming him. “Stone Age? At a time…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that US President Donald Trump “controls” him. He also called Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma the “most corrupt CM” in the country and accused him of running a “land ATM” in the state along with Modi and…
Actor Rajpal Yadav has been in the news after he embroiled in a major legal controversy after being sent to Tihar Jail in connection with a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. The actor was out on bail but the matter was still in court. According to the latest update, the Delhi High Court on…
Has IPL Chairman hinted at IPL expansion? (Screengrab) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Singh Dhumal has opened up on the possibility of expanding the tournament, stating that while demand for more matches exists, the biggest challenge remains the packed international cricket calendar. In a conversation with the Financial Times, Dhumal explained that the IPL’s…
Raghav Chadha (File photo) NEW DELHI: AAP leader Raghav Chadha made a cryptic statement after his removal as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.Sharing a video highlights of his speeches in the upper House, Chadha responded on X with an “Nazar (evil) amulet”. He did not say anything else on social media on the…