Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday issued a sharp rebuke to the judiciary for overstepping its mandate, specifically questioning recent moves to direct the President on legislative matters. He called Article 142 a “nuclear missile” in the judiciary’s arsenal which is "available to the judiciary 24 x 7."The Vice President also raised concerns over the handling of the case involving Justice Yashwant Varma, following reports of semi-burnt sacks of cash discovered at the judge’s official residence in Delhi.“You cannot direct the President. The only authority under the Constitution to interpret the law lies with a bench of five or more judges under Article 145(3),” he said.Also read: VP takes on SC over deadline for President to decide on Bills"President being called upon to decide in a time-bound manner, and if not, it becomes law. So we have […]

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians Suryakumar Yadav and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma during the match. (Screengrab) Suryakumar Yadav cheekily checked Abhishek Sharma's pocket for a note during the Mumbai Indians' match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium.In his previous outing against Punjab Kings, Abhishek Sharma hammered 141 runs off 55 balls. Upon reaching his century, he took out a note from his pocket that read: "This one is for the Orange Army."Abhishek Sharma scored 40 off 28 balls, hitting seven boundaries, on a day when Sunrisers Hyderabad's batters struggled.The eventful first over saw both SRH openers receive reprieves off Deepak Chahar.Abhishek Sharma went down the wicket, swinging his bat on the first delivery. The ball shaped away slightly, taking an edge, but Will Jacks failed to hold onto the catch.On the fourth delivery, Travis Head hit the ball straight to Karn […]

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday claimed that China was supplying weapons to Russia, adding that the Asian nation's representative were engaged in the production of weapons on Russian territory."We have finally received information that China is supplying weapons to the Russian Federation," he said."We believe that Chinese representatives are engaged in the production of some weapons on Russian territory," he added.However, China last year had made it clear that it wasn't supplying any "lethal weapons" to Russia and had reaffirmed its neutral stance in the war."China remains neutral and does not take advantage of the situation by providing weapons to conflict areas or parties involved in the conflict," Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had said.Meanwhile, Zelenskyy has also called for increased international pressure on Russia to help bring an end to the three-year war, as his senior advisers […]

[ad_1] File photo of Hamas fighters (Pic credit: AP) Hamas is grappling with a severe cash shortage in Gaza, as Israel tightens restrictions and intensifies its military campaign against the militant group. The financial crisis has crippled the group's ability to pay its fighters and government employees, signaling deepening cracks in its organizational structure.Israel's offensive hits Hamas's cash networkAccording to a report from the Wall Street Journal, in recent weeks, Israeli forces have reportedly targeted key figures involved in Hamas's internal financial operations. According to Arab, Israeli, and Western intelligence sources, several political operatives and a prominent money changer linked to terrorist financing were eliminated or forced into hiding. These operatives were crucial in distributing funds throughout the Gaza Strip.As a result, salary payments to many government employees in Gaza have stalled. Senior fighters and officials received only partial payments […]

[ad_1] The Russian embassy in India on Thursday dismissed the claims made by Ukraine that it attacked Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum calling the news fake. It, in turn, accused the war-torn nation of attacking the warehouse saying "one of Ukrainian air defence missiles fell on Kusum Healthcare's warehouse setting it on fire.""In response to the accusations spread by the Embassy of Ukraine in India the Russian Embassy in New Delhi informs that the Russian Armed Forces did not attack or plan to attack on April 12, 2025, Kusum Healthcare's pharmacy warehouse in the eastern part of Kiev. On that day, Russian tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles and missile forces hit an aviation plant of the Ukrainian military industrial complex, the infrastructure of a military airfield and armoured vehicle repair and UAV assembly workshops at a completely different location," the […]

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma honoured with special IPL recognition (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Following in the footsteps of Virat Kohli, Mumbai Indians legend Rohit Sharma was felicitated with a special IPL memento for his remarkable 18-season journey in the league. The recognition came just ahead of Mumbai Indians' clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, with BCCI President Roger Binny personally presenting the commemorative "IPL 18" token to the veteran opener.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Watch:Rohit’s IPL journey began in 2008 with the now-defunct Deccan Chargers, where he showcased his talent as a young batter. In 2011, he was snapped up by Mumbai Indians, a move that would define his legacy. PollWhich achievement do you think is more impressive?Over the next decade, Rohit not only became the backbone of MI’s batting line-up but also transformed […]

[ad_1] The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that the world economy is likely to avoid a recession despite mounting global trade tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. However, the cost of these trade disruptions will be significant, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned.Speaking to reporters in Washington ahead of next week’s Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank, Georgieva said the Fund expects "notable" markdowns to global growth, though not a contraction.“Trade disruptions incur costs,” Georgieva said, referencing recent market volatility driven by Trump’s stop-start tariff rollout, which has triggered the sharpest swings since the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported AFP. “This is a reminder that we live in a world of sudden and sweeping shifts,” she said in prepared remarks. “And it is a call to respond wisely.”Georgieva’s comments suggest the IMF […]

[ad_1] Mumbai: Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head plays a shot during the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head became the second-fastest player to reach 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Head achieved this feat in just 575 balls. The quickest in IPL history is Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell, who crossed the 1000-run mark in 545 balls.Interestingly, this was one of Travis Head's slowest IPL innings in his 31 appearances. Head scored 28 off 29 balls, with three boundaries. Head was dismissed by Will Jacks, caught by Mitchell Santner.Earlier, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match on […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the recalibration of global trade policies poses serious challenges to the global economy. Her comments come in the wake of the sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump which has sent jolts to the global stock markets. Speaking at the 150th anniversary celebration of the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sitharaman said the world is becoming increasingly volatile and uncertain, and India must rely on policy agility and long-term vision to navigate the resulting disruptions.Describing the ongoing shifts in global trade dynamics as "worrisome" and "very challenging," she said that India remains confident due to its strong macroeconomic fundamentals and growing domestic strength. "We recognize that the global landscape is changing and changing rapidly and the world is going through a phase of trade recalibrations and movements. I don't […]

[ad_1] JK Rowling, author of the bestselling Harry Potter series, celebrated a UK Supreme Court ruling stating transgender women do not fit the legal definition of a “woman”. Taking to microblogging site X (formerly Twitter), Rowling wrote “It took three extraordinary, tenacious Scottish women with an army behind them to get this case heard by the Supreme Court and, in winning, they’ve protected the rights of women and girls across the UK. @ForWomenScot, I’m so proud to know you”. In another post, she wrote “I love it when a plan comes together”.The post caught Elon Musk’s attention who replied to it with fire emojis.What is the UK court’s ruling on genderIn a landmark ruling, the UK's highest court said that only biological and not trans women meet the definition of a woman under equality laws. The court ruled that single-sex […]