Month: May 2025

[ad_1] No stay, next CJI B R Gavai to decide waqf Act validity NEW DELHI: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on Monday passed the baton to incoming CJI B R Gavai for deciding the validity of the contentious Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, and said certain points and figures about waqf properties raised in the affidavit filed by the Centre to oppose the plea for pausing the law needed detailed hearing even for the purpose of passing interim orders.Heading a bench also comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan, CJI Khanna at the outset, with the consent of counsel for the rival sides, referred the bunch of petitions challenging the Act to CJI-designate Gavai and fixed hearing for May 15, a day after the new CJI takes oath. CJI Khanna retires on May 13.CJI Khanna told solicitor general Tushar Mehta that the […]

[ad_1] Actor Ajaz Khan, known for his stint in 'Bigg Boss 7' and appearances in films like 'Rakhta Charitra' and 'Allah Ke Banday', has landed in serious trouble. The Mumbai Police are currently searching for the actor after a woman filed a r*pe complaint against him.Ajaz has switched off his phoneAn FIR (First Information Report) was lodged at Charkop Police Station, and ever since then, police officials say they have been unable to reach him. His phone has reportedly been switched off since the complaint was filed.“Case registered at Charkop Police Station against actor Ajaz Khan for allegedly r*ping an actress. Police tried to contact him after registering the FIR, but his number has been switched off since then. He is not in contact with the Police. The Police reached him, but he was not present there. Police are searching […]

[ad_1] Security personnel keep a vigil as they patrol near the Line of Control (LOC), in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistani troops fired without provocation in eight forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, violating ceasefire agreements, news agency ANI reported. Meanwhile, Army responded to the firing in a "proportionate manner." This is the 12th straight night of such firing along the LoC, amid tensions between India and Pakistan after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. "During the night of 05-06 May 2025, Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms firing from posts across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor in J&K," a defence spokesperson was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI. "Indian Army […]

[ad_1] Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in a video circulating on social media were seen blowing up a building in Gaza as part of a so-called 'gender reveal party', releasing plumes of blue smoke to signify the birth of a boy.“It’s a boy!” the soldiers shout, followed by laughter as the smoke billows from the destroyed structure.The incident comes at a time of heightened military escalation in Gaza. On Monday, May 5, Israel’s Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, approved a controversial new military roadmap to capture the entire Gaza Strip and maintain control over the territory for an indefinite period, according to a report by the Associated Press, citing two Israeli officials.The officials indicated that this expansion of operations could provoke severe international backlash, particularly as it includes the mobilisation of tens of thousands of reserve troops. The […]

[ad_1] Delhi Capitals are in a tricky position to qualify for IPL 2025 playoffs. (Getty Images) In the IPL 2025 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad's playoff hopes were dashed after a rain-affected match resulted in a washout. Delhi Capitals secured a crucial point, keeping their top-two finish aspirations alive. The result has also put Lucknow Super Giants in a must-win situation for their remaining three games, as 14 points will not be sufficient for qualification this season.Royal Challengers Bangalore currently lead the points table with 16 points from 11 matches, followed by Punjab Kings with 15 points. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are tied at 14 points, while Delhi Capitals sits at fifth position with 13 points.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Delhi Capitals face crucial upcoming matches against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians. They can potentially […]

[ad_1] L-R: Ayush Mahtre, Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Suryavanshi Every IPL season brings the thrill and discovery of fresh Indian batting talent, especially at the top of the order. A new generation of uncapped Indian openers has seized the spotlight in explosive fashion in IPL 2025, rewriting records and igniting hopes for the future of Indian cricket. TOI’s Hindol Basu looks at the rise of a new bunch of Indians who have taken centrestage and lit up the competition with their flair and composure.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!AYUSH MHATRE, AGE: 17, RIGHT-HAND BATTER (CSK)Just 17, Ayush Mhatre has stormed into the Chennai Super Kings lineup like the southern monsoon, refreshing a dispirited batting order. Mhatre’s fearless batting and mature shot selection marks him out as a future star. The Virar boy’s IPL journey began with […]