Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Dawood Ibrahim and Tahawwur Rana (File photo) NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in its ongoing probe into Tahawwur Rana's involvement in the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, is focusing on the network of people who helped plan the conspiracy.Rana was questioned for the second day in a row as investigators try to understand how the large-scale attack was planned and who all were involved. NIA is also directing its effort to examine the possible links of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.As sources informed PTI news agency, the NIA is dissecting dozens of phone calls between Rana and Headley, using them to piece together the larger conspiracy that spanned continents. Investigators believe these conversations hold vital clues to the operational details of the attacks, and to those who worked behind the scenes.One of the leads includes a person based […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his commitment to revitalising American manufacturing, proposing steep tariffs to push companies into producing goods domestically. This means challenges for tech giants like Apple, Dell and others who have huge manufacturing set-ups in China. Though over the past few years, Apple has moved some of its supply chain to countries like India and Vietnam; China still remains the biggest manufacturing base for the iPhone maker. The US President Trump sees tariffs as a way to drive manufacturing into the US, create jobs, and benefit the economy. And here getting the world's most valuable company, Apple, to manufacture its most popular product, the iPhone, in the US, is clearly part of Trump's vision. Last week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Apple's commitment to invest $500 billion in the […]

[ad_1] US president Donald Trump was met with loud cheers and applause as he arrived at UFC 314 in Miami’s Kaseya Center on Saturday night. The crowd erupted with support, waving “Make America Great Again” hats and standing in ovation as the president entered the venue. Trump, dressed in a dark suit with a bright yellow tie, greeted supporters with a fist pump to the soundtrack of “Taking care of business.” He entered the arena alongside longtime friend and UFC president Dana White, with his granddaughter Kai Trump also by his side.Crowd Goes Wild As Trump Enters UFC Fight 314 Alongside Granddaughter Kai, Byron Donalds, And MoreThe event marked Trump’s first UFC appearance since assuming office in January, although he has a history of attending major sports events including previous UFC fights, the Super Bowl, and Daytona 500.Saturday’s championship match […]

[ad_1] GUNA: A clash broke out during the Hanuman Jayanti procession in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district on Saturday, when the procession was passing near Colonelganj Mosque. According to the police, stone-pelting transpired following the exchange of slogans betwixt members of two communities.Superintendent police (SP) Sanjeev Kumar Sinha stated that several individuals sustained injuries in the incident, while affirming that the situation remains under control.Sinha said on Saturday, "The procession was passing near Colonelganj Mosque during which slogans were raised among the two communities. We got to know that stone pelting also took place, in which some people have been injured. Force was immediately sent as soon as the information was received. The situation was brought under control within 15-20 minutes."He further added, "Miscreants have been identified on the basis of video footage. The situation is normal. We appeal to the […]

[ad_1] Tourist bus overturned near Mandi town on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway NEW DELHI: At least 31 people were injured when a tourist bus overturned near Mandi town on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway at around 4.00 am on Sunday.Rescue teams responded quickly, and all the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for medical care.The bus was travelling towards Kasol in the Kullu-Manali region when the accident took place. Two passengers who were critically injured were referred to Nerchowk Medical College for further treatment. Six others suffered serious injuries, while the remaining passengers had minor injuries. According to ASP Sagar Chander, preliminary investigations suggest that overspeeding may have caused the accident.Key highlightsAt least 31 people were injured after a tourist bus overturned near Mandi on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway around 4.00 am Sunday. Two critically injured passengers were shifted to Nerchowk Medical College; six […]

[ad_1] BHOPAL: An illegally constructed madrasa was voluntarily demolished by its operators in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, marking the first such action after the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in Parliament.Administrative officials said they had issued notices to the operators following a complaint from BJP president VD Sharma from a local resident belonging to Muslim community.Officials said that the operator took action himself in the light of the newly passed legislation before local administration could initiate action to raze it.The madrasa had been operating illegally for the past 30 years in Panna's BD Colony. Despite multiple notices issued over the years, the operator failed to comply.However, after the Waqf Amendment Act enacted and warnings of strict enforcement were issued, the operator used a bulldozer to demolish the structure voluntarily.According to officials, the madrasa had been […]

[ad_1] Picture courtesy: X/John Kraus After a series of delays earlier in the week, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket finally lifted off from Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39A at 8:53 pm on Saturday. The rocket was carrying 21 starlink satellites into orbit, with 13 of them equipped with direct to cell capabilities, which is designed to enhance mobile connectivity. While there was no official explanation for the delay, the liftoff was a thrilling sight for many viewers. Depending on their location, spectators watched as the rocket flew either over, under, or right in front of the full moon, which was visible in the eastern sky. It was a spectacular display for those in the Space Coast area, Florida. This particular launch marked the 10th flight for the Falcon 9's first-stage booster, which had already seen action in several previous missions, including […]

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (second left) with Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson, Head Coach Rahul Dravid and others during a practice session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. (PTI) Adapting to a single home venue has been tough for some teams, but the Rajasthan Royals (RR) have a double challenge ahead. After starting their campaign in Guwahati, they are set to return to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur nearly three weeks into IPL 2025, looking to recover from an uneven start. They’ll be facing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) today (April 13) afternoon, who are in remarkable form on the road. RCB achieved notable away victories: defeating the Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede for the first time in a decade, beating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at […]