Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A Russian missile struck the warehouse of an Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine on Saturday amid the ongoing conflict, the Ukrainian embassy in India informed.It criticised the Vladimir Putin-led Russian government calling it a "deliberate" attack while the country claims a “special friendship” with India."Today, a Russian missile struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine," it said."While claiming “special friendship” with India, Moscow deliberately targets Indian businesses — destroying medicines meant for children and the elderly," it added.This comes as the Indian government has made its anti-war stance clear in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict with Prime Minister Narendra Modi categorically saying that the country was on the side of peace."I have a close relationship with Russia and Ukraine alike. I can sit with President Putin and say that this is not the time […]

[ad_1] Sunrisers Hyderabad's Mohammad Shami (R) with teammate Nitish Reddy. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Mohammed Shami endured a night to forget on Saturday, recording the second most expensive bowling figures in Indian Premier League (IPL) history during a hammering at the hands of Punjab Kings.Shami was taken for a staggering 75 runs in his four overs, finishing with figures of 0 for 75 — just one run short of the unwanted record of 0 for 76 set by Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer earlier this season at the same venue. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The veteran seamer had already gone for 48 runs in his first three overs, but things spiraled in the 20th over when Marcus Stoinis launched a brutal assault. The Australian all-rounder smashed Shami for four consecutive sixes off the […]

[ad_1] Facebook parent company Meta has expanded its board with tech and finance leaders by electing Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormick, respectively. Their appointments take effect on April 15. Company founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, highlighted the valuable contributions the new board members will bring.“Patrick and Dina bring a lot of experience supporting businesses and entrepreneurs to our board,” Zuckerberg said on the announcement.“Patrick is deeply committed to expanding economic opportunity, and Dina has a long career advocating for economic development and supporting entrepreneurs. Their perspective will be extremely valuable to businesses that rely on our services to grow,” he added.Who are Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormickPatrick Collison is the co-founder and CEO of Stripe, a technology company specialising in programmable financial services, expressed his enthusiasm for joining Meta's board. “Between WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, Meta is one […]

[ad_1] <p>Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers said Nazis have more rights in the US than anti-Israel protesters. <br></p> Lawyers for Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil blasted the verdict of the Lousiana court that said Khalil can be deported out of the country and said Nazis enjoy more rights in Donald Trump's US. “Nazis in this country, the Supreme Court has held, are able to demonstrate, are able to express their beliefs – but not Mahmoud Khalil. The Ku Klux Klan is able to march and express its beliefs – but not Mahmoud Khalil," Khalil’s attorney Marc van der HoutJudge Jamee Comans ruled on Friday that the government had established by clear and convincing evidence that Khalil is removable. Khalil's lawyers said they would appeal against the verdict and hence Khalil would not be kicked out of the country immediately. In its argument […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli hugs Rahul Dravid in Jaipur. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: On the eve of the much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, cricket fans were treated to a special off-field moment as Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt hug with Rahul Dravid at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.Dravid, currently serving as Rajasthan Royals’ head coach, is recovering from a leg injury he sustained while playing in a Karnataka State Cricket Association League match. Despite being confined to a wheelchair with a cast on his left leg, the ever-dedicated Dravid has stayed deeply involved with the Royals’ campaign.Also See: IPL Live ScoreGo Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The emotional meeting was captured and shared by RR on social media, where Kohli, spotting Dravid from a distance, walked over, knelt down, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Calcutta High Court on Saturday ordered the immediate deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, following deadly violence allegedly linked to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. At least three people have died and over 100 have been arrested in the escalating clashes that have rocked the region. "The court cannot keep its eyes closed when such situations come up," a division bench led by Justice Soumen Sen observed, emphasizing the constitutional responsibility to ensure peace and protection for all citizens. The court was hearing an urgent petition on a court holiday, underscoring the gravity of the situation. The central forces, the court ordered, will assist the state administration in restoring normalcy in the affected areas, particularly Suti, Dhuliyan, and Samserganj, which have seen the most intense violence. Seven companies of […]

[ad_1] Protests against Waqf Act turned violent in Tripura's Unakoti district on Saturday and resulted in injuries to at least 18 police personnel, including Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Jayanta Karmakar.The rally, demanding the rollback of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, was organized under the banner of the 'Joint Movement Committee' and led by Congress' Unakoti district president Md Badruzzaman, saw around 4,000 participants.Kailashahar police station officer-in-charge Sukanta Sen Chowdhury said, “A scuffle took place between the protesters and the security personnel. Soon, the situation turned violent as the agitators pelted the law enforcers with stones and bottles.”In response, police resorted to a lathi-charge and deployed tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. "We have lodged an FIR over the attack on police personnel. So far, eight people have been arrested in connection with the case. Further investigation is underway," the officer […]

[ad_1] File photo of Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma. New Delhi: Rohit Sharma had his right knee heavily strapped on the eve of Mumbai Indians' match against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi. The former MI captain gingerly went through fitness routines on Saturday. He emerged for batting practice later on Saturday evening where he knocked the ball around and took throw-downs from specialists.The 37-year-old spent much of the evening working on his fitness, much like Friday when he received massages before the session was interrupted by a dust storm. Sharma spent most of the session looking after his knee and had conversations with skipper Hardik Pandya and teammates Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and the medical staff.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Rohit has already missed one game for MI this IPL season, against Lucknow Super Giants on […]