Month: May 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government over its handling of foreign affairs in the wake of Operation Sindoor, accusing it of diplomatic failure and a compromised stance on national security.Congress leader Pawan Khera said, "The result of our failed foreign policy was seen post-Pahalgam, during Operation Sindoor. No country called Pakistan a terrorist state; this is the result of your failed foreign policy. Then you launched Operation Sindoor and no country gave a statement in your favour. Now, after Operation Sindoor, Kuwait has lifted visa restrictions on Pakistan. Iran, UAE, and Gulf countries are signing MoUs with Pakistan, and the most shocking thing is that yesterday, Russia signed an MoU with Pakistan to revive its very old steel mill, under which Pakistan will get $2.6 billion from Russia... This is […]

[ad_1] Putin lends his car to Akie Abe, widow of late Japanese PM, for theatre visit in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin offered a rare personal gesture to Akie Abe, widow of assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He lent her his own luxury car for a visit to Moscow’s iconic Bolshoi Theatre.The meeting took place on Thursday at the Kremlin and was aired on Russian state television. In the footage, Akie Abe was seen shedding tears as Putin praised her late husband’s legacy and their shared diplomatic efforts."I am very grateful to your husband. I will remember his contribution to the development of Russian-Japanese cooperation," Putin said, presenting Akie with a bouquet of flowers. He also encouraged her to enjoy the ballet and arranged for her to be driven in his personal Russian-made Aurus limousine.The Kremlin said the […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into their first Indian Premier League final since 2016 with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a lopsided Qualifier 1 on Thursday. Punjab’s ultra-aggressive approach proved costly as the home side was skittled out for just 101 in 14.1 overs. RCB, still chasing their maiden IPL title despite making the finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016, made short work of the modest target. Phil Salt led the charge with a blistering 56 not out off 27 balls, taking the team home in just 10 overs.With a near-flawless performance, RCB advanced to the title clash scheduled in Ahmedabad on June 3. Punjab Kings, who returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2014, will have another shot at making the final in Qualifier 2 on June 1, […]

[ad_1] Bihar CM Nitish Kumar (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, already under public scrutiny over several slip-ups, made another gaffe on Friday - this time in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While addressing a public gathering in Rohtas district, Nitish mixed up PM Modi's name with former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Realising the error, he quickly attempted to recover, and asked the crowd to stand and "pranam" PM Modi.The moment added to a growing list of incidents that have raised concerns over Kumar’s public conduct and his health.Opposition leaders, including Bihar CM's key challenger and RJD MLA Tejashwi Yadav, have questioned his health and suitability to continue governing the state.LIVE: PM Modi lays foundation stone, inaugurates various projects at Karakat, BiharIn another incident, Kumar was seen clapping abruptly during a solemn tribute on Mahatma […]