Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, during the 121st episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ paid tribute to the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, condemning the loss of lives and reiterating India’s resolute commitment to fighting terrorism.PM also condoled former Isro scientist Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan who passed away on April 25. He also hailed India's accomplishment in the space sector.Here are the top quotes from PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' addressThere is a deep agony in my heart. The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam has left every citizen heartbroken. Every Indian feels deep sympathy for the families of the victims.Global leaders have called me, written letters, sent messages. Everyone has strongly condemned this heinous terrorist attack. The entire world stands with the 1.4 billion Indians in our fight against terrorism. Once again, […]

[ad_1] Cars24, a leading e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, has laid off nearly 200 employees across various departments as part of a strategic restructuring exercise. The company clarified that the decision was not driven by cost-cutting but aimed at aligning its team and structure with long-term goals. In a blog post titled “A Tough Moment and the Road Ahead,” Cars24 CEO Vikram Chopra described the layoffs as a “specific, intentional reset” rather than the beginning of a broader reduction plan. Chopra explained that some projects and roles introduced prematurely did not meet expectations, while others failed to deliver the desired outcomes. He emphasised the importance of being more strategic and deliberate in team-building and investments moving forward.Cars24 is offering comprehensive support to affected employees, including severance packages, career assistance, mentorship, and access to job openings within its network. The company […]

[ad_1] Several people were killed and multiple others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening, the police said.The incident occurred just after 8pm (local time) near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, where the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party was taking place. Police have stated that the driver is currently in custody.Confirming the incident, City Councillor Rebecca Bligh said that the SUV driver drove into the crowd. "Horrific tragedy at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival: a driver of an SUV has driven into crowds, leaving multiple dead. Our city is in shock. Thinking of the victims, their families, and everyone affected," she said in a post on X.Lapu Lapu Day is one of the largest celebrations in the Philippines, and this was its second year being celebrated in Vancouver.This comes just […]

[ad_1] Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has responded strongly to Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s anti-India statements, declaring that India will "hunt down terror" following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Responding to Bhutto Zardari's comments after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Sarma referenced a video clip pointing to Pakistan's violent history, which cost Bilawal his grandfather and mother. "Pakistan has a long and bloody history of betrayal — it claimed the lives of Bilawal Bhutto’s grandfather and mother. It is tragic that an unworthy son today chooses to dishonor their sacrifice. I extend my deepest condolences to him in advance, for the path he has chosen will only bring disgrace," Sarma wrote in a post on X. He added, "Let it be absolutely clear — no one can deter India […]

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. (PTI) The Mumbai Indians, currently in good form, will aim to extend their winning streak in a crucial mid-table clash against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League today (April 27). Both teams, sitting fourth and sixth respectively, have accumulated 10 points each, with their standings separated only by net run rate. They each have five wins and four losses from nine matches.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!For the Super Giants, improving their negative net run rate of -0.054 is a priority, especially with hopes that skipper Rishabh Pant can deliver a significant performance. Pant has scored just 106 runs in nine matches this season while struggling to find a stable batting position.Carrying the weight […]

[ad_1] In Guree village, the family home of Adil Hussain Thoker, a suspect in the Pahalgam attack, was demolished by security forces after they claimed he had recently visited. His family denies contact since 2018, when he purportedly left for studies. BIJBEHARA: Before security forces levelled her home with controlled explosives, Shahzada Bano was shown the spot where her son Adil Hussain Thoker had returned to eat a meal.Hours later, around 12.30am, soldiers demolished the family's house in Guree village near Bijbehara of J&K's Anantnag district, after escorting Bano to a relative's place in a neighbouring village. The Army, accompanied by sniffer dogs, later swept the ruins for any unexploded ordnance.Adil, once a promising student, is now among the chief suspects in Tuesday's attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead. His whereabouts had been unknown for years, and his […]

[ad_1] At what was to be a somber goodbye for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Saturday, a style controversy hijacked part of the attention and it involved President Donald Trump, Prince William, and an ocean of blue suit-wearing men.Trump, who prides himself on his own personal style, wore a blue suit, a light blue tie, and his obligatory American flag lapel pin to the Vatican. His color choice was less than pleasing to some of the viewers.Any reason Donald Trump is wearing a blue suit instead of traditional black to a funeral?" one posted on X, setting off a flurry of controversy over funeral dress, religious decorum, and individual faith.Joining Trump in bending the Vatican’s strict dress code was Prince William, representing King Charles III. While the prince's dark suit and tie were praised for appearing suitably formal, […]