New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned chants supporting Hamas after a protest outside a synagogue in Queens spiralled into a bitter confrontation between rival demonstrators.The protest, held on Thursday night in the Queens neighbourhood of Kew Gardens Hills, saw pro-Palestinian demonstrators chant, “Say it loud, say it clear, we support Hamas here.” Video clips…
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma countered AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi‘s remarks of India’s potential to see a “hijab-clad” daughter as the Prime Minister. He said that India is a Hindu nation and the Prime Minister of India shall always be a Hindu person.Responding to Owaisi’s remark, Sarma said, “Constitutionally, there is no…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemned the Special Intensive Revision going on in the state, alleging the process that was expected to be constructive has already claimed 77 lives while leaving multiple others needing hospitalisation.In her letter to the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the CM wrote, “It is shocking that an exercise…
The release of Thalapathy Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan is delayed due to censor certificate issues. This has led to widespread criticism of the CBFC. Kamal Haasan and Pa Ranjith have voiced concerns about threats to creative freedom. Political parties and the film fraternity are rallying behind Vijay, highlighting the broader implications for dissent and democracy….
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday moved the Supreme Court alleging interference and obstruction by the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government during search operations at the Kolkata headquarters of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee(I-PAC) and the residence of its director Pratik Jain. Meanwhile, the state government filed a caveat seeking to be…
JHANSI: A 40-year-old woman autorickshaw driver was found dead near her vehicle in Jhansi, police said.Authorities confirmed that she died from a gunshot injury.The deceased has been identified as Anita Chaudhary, who was believed to be the city’s first woman autorickshaw driver.Jhansi Senior Superintendent of Police BBGTS Murthy said police received a Dial 112 call…
Recent geopolitical tensions and Trump tariffs on India highlight the need for India to step up focus on its energy security. (AI image) Oil is called black gold – and for a reason – it’s the fuel that drives economic growth and oil security is increasingly becoming crucial in a world fraught with geopolitical uncertainties…
Shalini Passi (File photo) Kids and Coke, it’s a love story many parents know all too well. The fizz, the sweetness, that bubbly “pop” when you open a can, it’s hard for little ones to resist.Colorful branding, fun bottles, and ads everywhere, and suddenly Coke becomes more than a drink; it’s a tiny daily treat…
Widespread protests erupted in Pakistan’s Sindh province after a young Hindu farmer was killed by a landlord in Badin. According to a report by Pakistan’s news outlet the Nation, Kailash Kolhi was shot dead by an influential landlord, Sarfaraz Nizamani, over the construction of a hut on his land.Following Kolhi’s death, demonstrators staged sit-ins on…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday sent a legal notice to chief minister Mamata Banerjee after she made allegation against him and Union home minister Amit Shah over coal smuggling case.Adhikari demanded Mamata to prove the allegations made by her within 72 hours, adding that failure to do so would…