Washington: The fiery altercation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday was shocking but not entirely unexpected, analysts say, with the way forward for Kyiv looking increasingly uncertain. US President Trump has long been a critic of the United States’s billions in aid for Ukraine after Russia invaded it in February…
Washington: The first time he spoke to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump tried to pressure Ukraine’s new leader to dig up dirt on Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election. It was a 2019 phone call that eventually sparked an impeachment. On Friday, a meeting in the Oval Office that started out with cordialities turned…
Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals dished out an all-round effort to comfortably beat former champions Mumbai Indians by nine wickets and jump to the top of the table in the Women’s Premier League here on Friday. Asked to bowl, DC first restricted inaugural edition’s winner MI to 123 for nine, riding on Jess Jonassen’s fine effort with…
Dehradun: Thirty-three of a total of 55 BRO workers trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district have been rescued, with concerns over the safety of the remaining 22 mounting as night fell on the snowbound slopes and the rescue efforts came to a temporary halt. Updating the information…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Sufi tradition as India’s shared heritage and praised its saints for their pluralistic message, saying they recited the verses of Quran and also listened to the Vedas. Speaking at the 25th edition of Jahan-e-Khusrau, which commemorates famous Sufi poet and scholar Amir Khusrau, Modi said…
MS Shanker As promised, we are taking a tougher stand against corruption in HCA and the apathy of both state police and the Enforcement Directorate. Their inaction has emboldened wrongdoers, worsening the situation over time. Though corruption in HCA was traced as early as 2003, it gained traction only when former committee member Babu Rao…
The Greatest Pole-Vaulter in History Sergey Bubka, one of Ukraine’s most iconic sports figures, stands as a towering legend in the world of athletics. As the greatest pole-vaulter in history, Bubka’s career spanned the post-Soviet era, dominating World Championships and setting an unmatched record in the sport. His feats are unparalleled, having set 17 world…
Sita, a symbol of grace and kindness, was instantly captivated at the sight of the deer in disguise. Its unique blend of colors, graceful sprints, and endearing leaps charmed her heart. Her eyes, alight with curiosity, sought Rama and Lakshmana, who stood guard with their bows and arrows. Lakshmana, his tone wary, said, “Rama, this…
Sri Hanuman Mandir is located in Khatlapura, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, near the Lower Lake (Bada Talab). This ancient temple is believed to be over 200 years old. It was built by Rai Chalanlal, a royal courtier, who was a devoted follower of Lord Hanuman. The temple follows traditional North Indian temple architecture, with a beautifully…
New Delhi: The Centre’s fiscal deficit touched 74.5 percent of the annual target at the end of January 2025, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Friday. In actual terms, the fiscal deficit — the gap between expenditure and revenue — was Rs 11,69,542 crore during the April-January 2024-25…
