Pakistan’s sudden repayment of roughly $3.5bn to the United Arab Emirates has exposed how geopolitics and financial dependence are increasingly intertwined. What Islamabad described publicly as a “routine financial transaction” came after Abu Dhabi made an unexpected request for immediate repayment—at a time when Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves were already under pressure and tied to…
TMc protests against ‘Singham’ cop NEW DELHI: A political row erupted in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas on Tuesday as Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters staged protests, accusing Election Commission-appointed police observer Ajay Pal Sharma of “intimidating” party workers ahead of the second phase of polling.Protests broke out in Falta, where supporters raised slogans outside the…
Govt, in an affidavit, said the issue is not what the appointment process should be, but whether SC can examine Parliament’s chosen mechanism at all NEW DELHI: Justifying the decision to drop the CJI from the appointment panel for the chief election commissioner and election commissioners (ECs), Centre has told Supreme Court that the Constitution…
Have you ever been in that weird, frustrating limbo where someone gives you just enough attention to keep you on the hook, but never enough to make you feel like you’re actually in a relationship? It’s that exhausting “gray area” where they don’t really want to be with you, but they’ll be sad if they…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that there were “major points of agreement” with Iran following discussions over the weekend, as the two sides continue talks amid the ongoing conflict.Speaking to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said the negotiations had been productive despite communication challenges.“We have had very, very strong talks. We’ll see…
English ivy shows up in a lot of places, quietly. On old brick walls, around balcony railings and sometimes trailing from a simple indoor pot that sits in a corner and gets little attention. Gardeners often mention how quickly it settles into a space, adapting without much fuss. Reportedly, it has been used for centuries…
Respecting yourself isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being kind, honest, and firm with yourself every day. When life throws comparison, neglect, disrespect, or misunderstanding your way, it’s easy to shrink, over‑explain, or keep trying harder to be “good enough.” But real self‑respect is the quiet decision to stop running after approval and start living…
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru) The Indian Premier League 2026 matches will go ahead at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru received formal approval from the Karnataka government on Monday.The decision brings an end to months of uncertainty surrounding the venue following the tragic stampede that occurred…
David Warner (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener David Warner has landed in serious trouble after being charged with drunk-driving following an incident in Maroubra, Sydney, on Tuesday, according to news.com.au. Warner, who is currently leading Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, was pulled over by New South Wales Police and subjected…
File photo: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei Iran on Sunday sharply criticised the European Union over its position on transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing it of double standards amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei hit out…