Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda (R) NEW DELHI: A case has been registered on Friday against Bollywood actors Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda, along with director Gopichand Malineni and producer Naveen Yerneni, over allegations of hurting religious sentiments through their film 'Jaat'.The case has been filed under Section 299 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Jalandhar's Sadar police station.According to the complaint, a scene in the film allegedly resembles the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, which the complainant claims has offended the sentiments of the Christian community.Jaat, starring Sunny Deol, was released on April 10. Shortly after its release, Deol announced a sequel, unveiling the poster for Jaat 2 on Instagram. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University has terminated the job of a professor who has been accused of sexual harassment by an official from the Japanese embassy, a university official has said.The university has taken disciplinary action against seven other persons too in connection with other cases.The professor, accused by the Japanese embassy of misconduct, has been dismissed without retirement benefits. He was accused in multiple other complaints of sexual misconduct, the official claimed.The university’s executive council, its top decision-making body, reportedly approved the action unanimously. According to the JNU official, the university received a formal complaint from the Japanese embassy alleging that the professor had made sexually inappropriate remarks at one of the embassy officials.Attempts by TOI to contact the professor on phone or email were unsuccessful. According to the university official, JNU's internal complaint committee (ICC) investigated the […]

[ad_1] A joint operation by the BSF and Punjab Police near Amritsar resulted in the seizure of six pistols and 14 magazines from a field near the India-Pakistan border. NEW DELHI: Six pistols and 14 magazines were recovered near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar during a joint search operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police, officials said on Friday. The operation, conducted on Thursday, led to the discovery of a large packet wrapped in yellow adhesive tape with a metal wire ring attached to it in a harvested field near Mahawa village, a BSF spokesperson said. “Upon opening the packet, six pistols and 14 magazines were found inside. The recovery was made possible due to a swift and well-coordinated operation between BSF troops and Punjab Police,” the spokesperson added.Two shooters injured in encounter with police in […]

[ad_1] RAJKOT: In a daring pre-dawn burglary, a lone thief stole expensive wristwatches and cash, worth about Rs 70 lakh, from a prominent showroom in Trikon Baug, an area of the city usually bustling with activity all round the clock.The burglary lasted 23 minutes and the thief stole only the high-end watches, according to investigators.The break-in, which took place in the heart of the city, prompted visits from senior officials, including police commissioner Brajesh Kumar Jha, deputy commissioner of police (Zone 2), DCP (crime) and officials of A Division police, detection of crime branch and the special operations group (SOG).According to the FIR, the thief made away with 102 watches of various brands. It was found that 19 watches of the Nebula brand worth Rs 45.53 lakh, 34 Giles watches worth Rs 9.94 lakh, 16 Raga watches worth Rs 2.40 […]

[ad_1] According to immigration attorneys, there is an uptick in the search of electronic devices of incoming passengers by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. However, most searches are basic. Against this backdrop, several bodies, such as the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), have issued FAQs. The CBP website also has useful information.It is not just visa -holders that are subject to this search, it can even cover green-card holders and US citizens — but their rights differ. Here is a helpful guide:Does CBP have power to search gadgets?Yes, they have the authority to search electronic devices (including phones, laptops, tablets, and other gadgets) of anyone entering the US, regardless of legal status. These searches can occur at US land crossings, airports, and seaports. Crucially, these searches can take place without a […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have voiced optimism about securing a US-EU trade agreement. Their meeting at the White House projected warmth and alignment on conservative values, even as Trump emphasized he is in “no rush” to finalize any deal, leveraging ongoing tariffs.India has dismissed speculation about a looming trade war with Bangladesh, despite Dhaka’s recent restrictive actions. New Delhi clarified that the suspension of the 2020 trans-shipment facility was a logistical move, not retaliatory, even as Bangladesh steps up trade ties with Pakistan.In sports, cricketer Rohit Sharma’s lean patch in the IPL continues to raise eyebrows. With just 82 runs in six innings, the Mumbai Indians veteran faces increasing pressure, including retirement calls from Virender Sehwag, as his team scrambles to climb up the points table.Meanwhile, US authorities have arrested Indian-origin Harpreet Singh, […]

[ad_1] Walmart’s online store is back up and running after a major outage left thousands of customers unable to browse products or complete purchases. The disruption, which began around 3:00 p.m. ET, affected both the Walmart website and mobile app, preventing users from searching for items or adding them to their carts.Walmart outage: What exactly happenedReports from Downdetector showed over 3,600 outage complaints at the peak of the incident. Customers took to social media platforms like X to express frustration, with many encountering error messages such as “We’re having technical issues, but we’ll be back in a flash.”While Walmart has not officially commented on the cause of the outage, some experts speculate that it may have been server-related or linked to routine maintenance issues.Walmart outage: Service restoration and customer reactionsBy 6:45 p.m. ET, reports of outages had dropped significantly, with […]