Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NASHIK: A treacherous climb down a stone well, using only a length of jute rope, is a risk women in Nashik's Borichibari village are forced to take to get barely a pitcher of murky water. Residents of Borichibari, which is in the Peth taluka and barely 65km from Nashik city, say they are facing an acute water crisis as the well, which was their primary drinking water source, has already dried up.They said women now have to trek to another well, descend the vertical walls of the structure and scoop water from dirty puddles on the rocky floor.However, the sarpanch of the group gram panchayat has dismissed these claims as "malicious" despite there being a viral video, purpotedly showing a woman climb down a 30ft well to collect water."The summer this year is hotter than the last. We started […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: US Vice President JD Vance, who is on an India tour, condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam which killed 26 people on Tuesday."Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack," JD Vance said in a post on X.Vance and his family are on a four-day visit to India. The attack comes a day after he held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The Resistance Front (TRF)—a proxy outfit of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—has claimed responsibility for the assault. Officials suspect that the attackers may have infiltrated from the Kishtwar region in Jammu and […]

[ad_1] File photo of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed NEW DELHI: The Resistance Front (TRF), proxy outfit of Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the ghastly attack on tourists in J&K's Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives."More than 85,000 domiciles have been issued to non-locals, creating a pathway for demographic change in Indian-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). These non-locals arrive posing as tourists, obtain domiciles, and then being to act as if they own the land. Consequently, violence will be directed toward those attempting to settle illegally," the TRF said.The TRF, which was banned by the government last year, has been involved in recruiting youth through the online medium for the furtherance of terrorist activities, recruitment of terrorists, infiltration of terrorists and smuggling of weapons and narcotics from Pakistan into J&K.The group came into existence in 2019 […]

[ad_1] KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has made a bold prediction, suggesting that KL Rahul will replace Rishabh Pant in India's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Lobo also highlighted young players who could step in for the retired Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, strengthening India’s future lineup.The 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from February to March 2026, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. India, the defending champions after their victory over South Africa in the previous edition, are expected to field a rejuvenated squad, with new talent ready to shine on the world stage. "I'm going to talk about some future superstars who could break into the Indian cricket squad — players who are currently showcasing their skills in the IPL. We'll start with the top […]

[ad_1] Locals of Pahalgam hold candle march for terror attack victims demanding justice (Screengrab/PTI) In a heartfelt show of solidarity and condemnation, residents of Srinagar gathered on Tuesday for a candlelight march, mourning the loss of innocent lives in the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam.The protest, held at the city’s Mecca Market area, drew people from various walks of life who came together to denounce the violence and express their grief.Fayaz Ahmad Bhatt, General Secretary of Mecca Market, voiced the collective sentiment of the gathering, stating, "We condemn this attack against humanity."Meanwhile, over 20 people, primarily tourists, were killed on Tuesday in a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley area of Pahalgam, located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police told news agency AFP.Gunshots were reportedly heard in the Valley — a popular tourist destination often referred […]

[ad_1] <p><em>FBI Director Kash Patel (via Getty Images)</em></p><p><em><br></em></p> Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel has come under scrutiny for his frequent use of government planes for travel that seems to mix official business with personal interests—such as high-profile sporting events and excursions to his girlfriend's hometown. Since becoming FBI Director on February 21, Patel, 45, has accumulated a travel schedule that includes Nashville and Long Island, raising questions about the intersection of professional duty and personal convenience.Kash Patel under scrutiny for taking FBI jets to NHL gamesKash Patel made at least three round-trip flights from Washington to Nashville, Tennessee, on Department of Justice-owned Gulfstream jets, The New York Times reported. Nashville is home to 26-year-old country singer Alexis Wilkins, Kash Patel's reported girlfriend. He also flew to Long Island on a DOJ Boeing 757 on April 6—to watch Washington […]

[ad_1] Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s batting order has taken a surprising turn in IPL 2025, marking a rare shift from his usual role as a dynamic top or middle-order batter. In Delhi Capitals’ recent clash against Lucknow Super Giants, Pant walked in at No. 7 — a position he hadn’t batted in across his last 113 IPL innings. This was only the third time in his entire IPL career that he batted so low, with the previous two occasions occurring back in his debut season in 2016.The move, however, failed to bear fruit. Pant was bowled for a golden duck by Mukesh Kumar, capping off a disappointing outing as LSG wrapped up their innings at 159 for 6.Mukesh Kumar, who cleaned up Pant with a sharp delivery, was Delhi’s standout bowler. He returned with figures of […]