NEW DELHI: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has revived his long-running political differences with Congress leader Sachin Pilot, saying he remains hurt that Pilot never publicly acknowledged his role in helping him become a Union minister.Speaking in Jaipur, Gehlot said Pilot was aware of the support he had received but chose not to mention…
NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Monday refused to grant urgent listing to a petition filed by former West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas seeking the quashing of an FIR lodged against him by Messi GOAT Tour organiser Satadru Datta over allegations of criminal intimidation.The matter was mentioned before a bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharya…
India’s fertility rate has now fallen below the replacement level and it is raising fresh concerns and questions about the country’s long-term growth trajectory. For those unaware, the replacement rate refers to the number of children needed per woman to maintain a stable population. While India still benefits from the demographic momentum due to its…
Long before Pinterest mood boards, Instagram bedroom tours, and aesthetically pleasing bedroom designs were a thing, Bollywood quietly set bedroom goals for generations. Be it from cozy nooks filled with books to artistic hideouts and colorful, lively rooms reflecting individual personalities, these bedrooms have gone down in memory as much as the characters living in…
NEW DELHI: Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday as Xi began his first state visit to North Korea in seven years.Ahead of his meeting with Kim, Xi reiterated Beijing’s commitment to strengthening ties with Pyongyang and said he looked forward to exchanging…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South African batting legend AB de Villiers has thrown his weight behind India’s decision to hand teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden international call-up, describing the selectors’ move as both “the right call” and a “brave decision”.The 15-year-old made history on Saturday when he was named in India’s…
Oftentimes, celebrities use their wealth for good and give back to the community. Bollywood legend, Akshay Kumar is also one of the many names in the industry who enjoys doing philanthropic work. However, he doesn’t like to talk about it much. Akshay Kumar feels grateful that he can give back to the community While starring…
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is now the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (File) NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. The 37-year-old secured an overwhelming victory, receiving 73 of the 75 votes cast by councillors during…
Pakistan has heightened security across PoK At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between police and members of a banned protest group in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said on Monday. The clashes broke out in the city of Rawalkot, AFP reported. Commissioner Sardar Waheed, Rawalkot’s top civilian official, said three civilians…
Microsoft has announced new human rights and security measures after completing an internal inquiry into how the Israeli military used its cloud technology for the surveillance of Palestinians. The company said it will strengthen oversight of projects linked to national security agencies and review how employees handle security clearances issued by foreign governments. The move…