Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav’s official Facebook account was allegedly suspended on Friday evening, triggering a sharp political reaction from his party, which accused the BJP government of orchestrating the move. According to sources, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister’s account with more than eight million followers was suspended around 6 pm on…
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested an executive of businessman Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Saturday. Ashok Pal, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Reliance Power, was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Friday, they said. The…
New Delhi: In a visit rich with symbolism and regional overtones, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday used Indian soil to deliver a blunt warning to Pakistan — even as he struck a conciliatory note toward New Delhi, signalling Kabul’s intent to deepen diplomatic and development cooperation. Addressing the media after talks with…
Guwahati: Buoyed by her team’s first win in the ongoing Women’s World Cup here on Friday, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine expressed hopes of a turnaround for the White Ferns in the tournament and cited South Africa’s stunning victory over India. Coming off losses to Australia (by 89 runs) and South Africa (by 6 wickets),…
Washington: The White House on Friday slammed the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, accusing it of ignoring President Donald Trump’s contributions to global peace, an honour he has been aggressively seeking often on the back of exaggerated or unverified claims, including his assertions of defusing tensions between India and Pakistan. “The Nobel Committee proved they place…
St Petersburg: Baltika Breweries LLC is looking into the possibility of exporting to India, starting with the cities of Maharashtra and Delhi. “India’s exclusive importer of Baltika is preparing to be able to offer the company’s products to Indian consumers in 2026. It is too early to talk about regular supplies for the moment. The…
MS Shanker After two relentless exposés — “Who Ruined Hyderabad Cricket?” and “How to Revive Hyderabad Cricket?” — I have now reached a painful but inescapable conclusion: the real rot within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) lies not only with its office-bearers, but deep within its affiliated clubs themselves. These clubs, over 200 in number,…
If hypocrisy were a global sport, Donald Trump would not just be a player — he’d be the gold medallist, referee, and the stadium itself. The man who once fancied himself the “world’s greatest dealmaker” has been dealt the cruellest blow to his fragile ego — losing out on the Nobel Peace Prize. For Trump,…
Caste, jealousy, and life: The dark side of bureaucracy. …
Chitraratha spoke of the hidden thread that bound Tapati to the noble house of Bharata. Tapati, radiant daughter of the Sun and sister of the chaste Savitri, shone with beauty, youth, and eyes like smoldering flame. Surya, beholding her virtues and grace, resolved to give this jewel of his heart to a worthy soul—a king…
