Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over being accused of overstepping its constitutional limits, as it heard a petition to invoke Article 355 in West Bengal, citing the recent violence in Murshidabad over protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, which was recently passed in the Parliament.These remarks from the top court came against the backdrop of sharp criticism by BJP MPs over its observations on the Waqf Act, which have stirred political debate.Justice B R Gavai, heading the bench alongside Justice Augustine George Masih, said, “As it is, we are alleged of encroaching upon the parliamentary and executive functions,” responding to a request for directions to the Centre under Article 355 of the Constitution.The observation came during a mention by Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, who urged the court to take up a new application seeking invoking […]

[ad_1] Pope Francis. (File photo: AP) Pope Francis died on Easter Monday morning at 7:35 am, the Vatican announced. He was 88. The news was confirmed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, who oversees Church operations during a papal interregnum."At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father," Cardinal Farrell said in a solemn statement. "His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church."Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, made history in 2013 as the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first non-European pontiff in over 1,200 years. His decade-long papacy was marked by his emphasis on mercy, inclusiveness, humility, and a deep concern for the environment and the marginalized.“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and Preity Zinta after the Match Following RCB's seven-wicket victory, Virat Kohli and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta shared a warm exchange near the boundary line, with cameras capturing their friendly conversation filled with smiles and laughter despite the match result.The interaction took place after Kohli's match-winning unbeaten innings of 73 runs that guided RCB to victory over Punjab Kings.The candid moment showed Zinta graciously congratulating Kohli, demonstrating sportsmanship despite her team's loss.The footage revealed Kohli, typically known for his on-field intensity, engaging in a lighthearted conversation with one of the IPL's most recognized team owners.Social media platforms have been flooded with images and videos of their interaction, with fans describing it as "a vibe," "pure class," and the perfect representation of the IPL spirit.The exchange between the two prominent IPL personalities has become one of the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for "disrespecting Indian democracy". Speaking to the Indian diaspora in Boston, Rahul had alleged that the Election Commission (EC) has been "compromised."Addressing a press conference, BJP MP Sambit Patra pointed out that this was not the first time that Rahul had disrespected India on foreign soil. Calling Rahul a "traitor" Patra said that it was shameful that while the US VP is India, Rahul is "disrespecting" the country in US.Also read: Rahul Gandhi rakes up voter fraud claims during US visit"He gave a lecture at Brown University in Boston, and look at the irony, while the Vice President of the US was here, he chose to go to the US and speak against India and its democracy. This has become a pattern for the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Om Prakash, former Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) of Karnataka, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in Bengaluru’s upscale HSR Layout on Sunday. He was 68.His body, lying in a pool of blood on the ground floor of his three-storied house, bore multiple injuries, raising suspicions of foul play. A weapon is believed to have been used in the assault. The police were alerted to the incident by his wife, Pallavi, and reached the scene around 4:30 pm.Career of a veteran officerOm Prakash was a 1981-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and a native of Champaran in Bihar. Holding a Master’s degree in Geology, he began his career as an additional superintendent of police in Harapanahalli, Ballari district. Over the decades, he served in several key roles including SP […]

[ad_1] Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos once showed interest in buying Netflix. In a recent interview, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings revealed that Bezos wanted to buy the streaming platform in 1998, as part of Amazon’s strategy to expand into the video market. However, Hastings and Marc Randolph, both declined the acquisition proposal. Hastings further added that Bezos never made a formal offer. He said “It never got to be like a formal offer. It was sort of exploratory.”“And here's the Shocker, we said no. And then we worked our ass off for 20 years. Okay, and then if you compare the stock return, you know if we had sold and they'd just ridden the Amazon stock up”. During the interview, Hastings further explained that Bezos’ team suggested a price in the low eight figures. Marc Randolph, in his […]