Month: June 2025

[ad_1] Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor (R) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor offered a measured response to party colleague Rahul Gandhi's controversial "Narender, surrender" jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that domestic political differences should not overshadow India's unified stance abroad.Speaking in Washington, where he is leading an all-party parliamentary delegation, Tharoor diplomatically navigated questions about Gandhi's remarks that accused PM Modi of capitulating to US President Donald Trump during a the recent standoff.“In a democracy, and this is normal, parties will contend, criticism will be expressed, demands will be made, points of view will be laid out. We are not here on a party political mission. We are here as representatives of a united India,” Tharoor said.“I often point out to my interlocutors that we have five political parties amongst my seven MPs. We have three religions, […]

[ad_1] (Image Credits: Pinterest) Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid Eid, is called the Feast of Sacrifice, which is celebrated in Islam. It is a festival to honour the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to follow the command of Allah to sacrifice his son. This holy occasion also marks the culmination of the pilgrimage, which is a religious obligation. Every Muslim who can afford the journey must perform it at least once in their life.This year, the festival will be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025. While the act of sacrifice holds a ritual significance, the true spirit of this Eid lies in unity, being compassionate, sharing, and being genuine. On this special day, families pray together, organise a feast for each other, and reach out with warm Eid wishes. Therefore, using the right words, send a message, image, greeting, picture, […]

[ad_1] Eminem takes Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to court. Grammy-winning rapper Eminem has filed a lawsuit of $109 million against Facebook-parent Meta accusing it of copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed by Eminem’s music publishing company, Eight Mile Style, accuses Meta of the "unauthorised storage, reproduction, and exploitation" of 243 of Eminem's songs across its platforms.As per the court documents seen by People, Eight Mile Style alleges that Meta's in-app features, such as "Original Audio" and "Reels Remix," have actively encouraged and allowed users to incorporate Eminem's music into their video content without proper licensing or attribution. The lawsuit further claims that this has led to rapper's songs being used in millions of videos and streamed billions of times, resulting in diminished value of the copyrights and lost profits for the publisher.Eminem vs Meta: Unauthorised use of musicAs reported by People, the […]

[ad_1] Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai. Israeli forces on Thursday claimed to have recovered the bodies of two hostages, Judih Weinstein, 70, and Gad Haggai, 72, who were taken during Hamas' October 7 attack, through a special operation.The couple from Kibbutz Nir Oz were taking an early morning walk near their home when Hamas militants attacked. Weinstein managed to call emergency services to report that both she and her husband had been shot."Together with all the citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the dear families. Our hearts ache for the most terrible loss. May their memory be blessed," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.The military confirmed that the couple were killed in the October 7 attack, and their bodies were recently recovered from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.Weinstein, who was […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, broke down in front of the media on Thursday while speaking for the first time after a stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 people dead and over 70 injured during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL victory celebrations.The senior Congress leader, visibly emotional, said the tragedy had left him deeply shaken."We must learn an administrative lesson, let the opposition do politics on dead bodies. I will list how many dead bodies they have done politics on. But it hurts to see the little children. I have seen their pain," he told news agency ANI.DK Shivakumar breaks down, apologises after stampedeShivakumar had apologised on Wednesday, shortly after the tragedy, acknowledging that the government had underestimated the size of the crowd."This should not have happened and we never expected such a big […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at the Mumbai airport. (Video grab) Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma returned to Mumbai on Thursday following the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL title celebrations that were marred by tragedy in Bengaluru. The couple was spotted at Mumbai airport, and visuals of their arrival quickly went viral on social media.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!RCB's historic first-ever IPL title win — achieved with a thrilling six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday in Ahmedabad — was meant to be a moment of joy. But the mood turned somber on Wednesday during the team’s homecoming event at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a stampede claimed 11 lives and left over 30 others injured.WATCH:Tens of thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium to […]

[ad_1] Punjab Kings during the IPL final in Ahmedabad. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yograj Singh launched a scathing attack on Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer for his reckless dismissal in the IPL 2025 final, terming it a “criminal offence” that proved costly in the team’s narrow six-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a high-voltage final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy after 18 seasons. However, Iyer’s early exit — caught behind for just 1 off 2 balls while attempting an ill-judged shot off Romario Shepherd — emerged as the turning point in Punjab’s failed chase of 191.Who's that IPL player?Speaking to ANI, Yograj Singh didn’t mince words. “The shot which Shreyas Iyer played in the final was a […]