Month: April 2025

[ad_1] A US citizen hijacked a domestic flight in Belize on Friday, stabbing two passengers and the pilot in a mid-air attack.One of the victims, who despite suffering critical injuries, managed to fatally shoot the attacker mid-flight, officials in Belize and the United States confirmed.The plane eventually landed safely, averting what authorities said could have been a mass casualty event.The Tropic Air flight, carrying 14 passengers and two crew members, had departed from Corozal, a small town near Belize’s northern border with Mexico, and was en route to the popular tourist destination of San Pedro when the hijacking occurred, reported NYT.The aircraft veered off course and flew erratically for nearly two hours before eventually landing in the coastal town of Ladyville, escorted by a police helicopter.Authorities said the full emergency was declared shortly after the incident began, around 8:30 am […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Protecting the interest of homebuyers, Supreme Court Thursday held that buyers staging a peaceful protest and holding banners at a public place against a realtor without using abusive language wouldn't amount to defamation, reports Amit Anand Choudhary.Observing that right to dissent in a legitimate and lawful manner is an integral part of the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression and that every individual must respect the right of others to dissent, the court quashed criminal defamation proceedings initiated against some homebuyers for holdinga protest against a builder in Mumbai. The case was lodged by the builder alleging that their action of holding banners against it amounts to defamation."Right to protest peacefully without falling foul of the law is a corresponding right, which the consumers ought to possess just as the seller enjoys his right to […]

[ad_1] INDORE: Praising CRPF for crushing left-wing extremists' dream of creating a 'red' terror corridor from Pashupatinath to Tirupati and confining them to just four districts, Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the force, particularly its CoBRA battalion, will play the lead role in making the country Naxalism-free by March 2026.Speaking at an event in Neemuch on the 86th Raising Day of CRPF, Shah lauded CoBRA commandos for their 'unprecedented' work in making the country Naxal-free. "Whether it is fighting terrorists in the Kashmir valley, establishing peace in the northeast, or crushing hardened Naxalites, CRPF jawans have made a huge contribution in all operations."Central armed forces - especially CRPF's CoBRA battalion - are the spearheads in the battle to smash Naxalism, he said. "CRPF has set up over 400 forward operating bases in Naxal areas, because of which […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal is headed to Washington DC next week for talks with his counterparts ahead of the first round of discussions for the proposed bilateral trade agreement. While technical discussions were to be launched this week, Agrawal's visit is meant to settle a few issues before the launch of formal talks. Earlier this week, commerce department officials said that the terms of reference were finalised after a team led by assistant US trade representative Brendan Lynch visited India last month. Trade negotiators from across the globe are rushing to DC, offering to buy peace after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs announced by him on 57 countries. H e also announced sector-specific duties for steel, automobiles, and auto parts and is threatening action on pharma, which has so far […]

[ad_1] Sunny Deol’s action-packed film 'Jaat' kept the audience engaged on day 8 and showed a stable performance at the box office. Known for its powerful action and gripping storyline, the film features Deol in a high-energy role, facing off against the fierce villain Ranatunga, played by Randeep Hooda.Jaat Movie Review'Jaat' box office collection updateDirected by Gopichand Malineni, Jaat continues to attract audiences, especially in the afternoon shows. On its second Thursday, the movie has been able to mint Rs.4 crore in the domestic market. It is neither a rise nor a fall from the day 7 collection, hinting at a stable momentum. The movie that opened with Rs 9.5 cr in India saw a rise in the first weekend, but the numbers fell during the weekdays. However, it managed to keep a stronghold at the box office.ExpectationsWith the long […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar Thursday took exception to Supreme Court's ruling setting a timeline for the President and governors to decide on bills, saying, "We cannot have a situation where you direct the President of India and on what basis?"A ddressing the 6th batch of Rajya Sabha interns at VP Enclave Thursday, Dhankhar said, “Where are we heading? What is happening in the country? We have to be extremely sensitive. It is not a question of someone filing a review or not. We never bargained for democracy for this.” Referring to the apex court invoking Article 142 of the Constitution, which grants Supreme Court broad powers to ensure “complete justice” in any case before it, Dhankhar said Thursday this “has become a nuclear missile against democratic forces, available to the judiciary 24x7”. The court had invoked the […]

[ad_1] Celebrate Good Friday 2025 by sharing heartfelt wishes, thoughtful messages, powerful quotes, inspiring images, and peaceful WhatsApp status with your loved ones. Reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and spread the message of love, faith, and redemption. Good Friday is a time that brings moments of deep thought, thankfulness, and spiritual renewal. It’s a day to remember the sacrifice made for us and to share that feeling with those we care about. Though it’s a solemn occasion, it also gives us a chance to spread kindness, love, and hope through messages, quotes, and warm wishes. If you’re not sure how to express the Good Friday spirit, we’ve got you covered with plenty of ideas. Whether you're sending a note to a close friend, family member, or colleague, these heartfelt words will help you share the meaning of the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Union govt Thursday pre-empted a looming stay on certain contentious provisions of the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act by assuring Supreme Court that it will make no appointments to the Central Waqf Council and Auqaf Boards and maintain status quo on waqf properties, including 'waqf by user', already registered or declared under the Waqf Act, 1995.Accepting solicitor general Tushar Mehta's assurance and refraining from ordering interim stay on certain provisions of the Act, a bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan asked the Centre, states and all waqf boards to file their responses to the 150-odd petitions within seven days.The SG's assurance came after the CJI observed, "We had said there were some positive things in the law. We have also stated that there cannot be a complete stay. […]