NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has said the huge pendency of execution petitions – more than 10 lakh in district courts out of which eight lakh are over six months old – is “very frightening and disappointing”. It has asked high courts to put in place a mechanism for their effective and speedy disposal. In civil…
NEW DELHI: On the occasion of B R Ambedkar’s birth anniversary on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi said the proposed Constitutional amendment related to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyan (Women’s Reservation Act) is guided by the spirit of “equality and inclusivity” which the Constitution drafted by him emphasised. “Our democracy will become stronger and more vibrant if…
Nitish Kumar with Samrat Choudhary PATNA: Samrat Choudhary will be the new chief minister of Bihar, becoming the first BJP politician to helm a govt in the state. He replaces JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, whose work during a record 10 stints as CM earned him the epi-thet “Sushasan Babu”, or “Mr Good Governance”. Nitish’s stints…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to further strengthen Indo-Russian space cooperation, Isro has said it wants to partner with Russia for building the country’s own space station — Bharatiya Antariksh Space Station (BAS) — by 2035.“With the rich experience of Russian colleagues, we would like to partner with them in the development of the Indian…
Nuria Sajjad, and Selena Lau LONDON: The police watchdog is investigating 11 Met Police officers over their handling of a car crash that killed an Indian-origin and a Chinese-origin schoolgirl and whether race influenced police conduct.British Indian Nuria Sajjad, and Selena Lau, both eight, died after Claire Freemantle crashed a Land Rover into an end-of-term…
Floyd Mayweather (Image Source: Getty) Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr is once again in legal trouble after a company accused him of not paying for private jet services. A complaint filed in Los Angeles County claims that Jet Set Aircraft Inc. is owed more than $105,000. The case is linked to a private charter flight…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reignited interest in antique diamonds, shifting focus from flawless, mass-produced stones to rare, character-rich pieces. Their engagement spotlighted vintage craftsmanship, sustainability, and uniqueness. Jewellers report rising demand, though high-quality antique diamonds remain scarce and costly. As buyers seek meaning over perfection, these historic stones are becoming prized choices, blending…
Minnesota Vikings $15M quarterback tied to Matthew Stafford’s Los Angeles Rams (Image via Getty: Matthew Stafford and Minnesota Vikings logo) With Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz in the Minnesota Vikings, the J.J. McCarthy chapter may be coming to an end. USA TODAY’s Jack McKassey predicts that the 23-year-old quarterback will be traded on draft day.Minnesota…
SRINAGAR: Zoji La tunnel, an upcoming strategic corridor that will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, is nearing a defining moment, with engineers inching towards a “breakthrough” final blast expected around May 30.Work is progressing at about four meters per day from both ends — Sonamarg (Baltal) in Kashmir and Minamarg in Ladakh —…
BIJNOR: A wedding in Amroha descended into chaos on Sunday evening when two baraats reached the same banquet hall for the same bride, forcing police to step in and ask the woman whom she wanted to marry. The confusion began after the bride’s family cancelled an earlier alliance with a man from Moradabad but fixed…