Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first home run of the 2025 major season was the perfect start to the ongoing season but he went on to attract the attention of the Atlanta Braves play-by-play announcer Brandon Gaudin. According tio the viral clip, Guerrero Jr. reacted to his home run with an NSFW statement, which diverted the attention of the announcer. KEY HIGHLIGHTSVladimir Guerrero Jr. went on to hit his first home run during the recent game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves.The Blue Jays first baseman reacted to his achievement which went on to raise eyebrows in the MLB broadcasting world.Reportedly, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. used an obscene comment while reacting on his home run. The Atlanta Braves announcer Brandon Gaudin reacted to the NSFW language used by Guerrero Jr.After being in the spotlight during the off-season to the spring […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A Dawoodi Bohra community delegation met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and thanked him for the newly passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, describing the law as their community's long-awaited requirement.It was a long-pending demand of the community, they said, according to news agency ANI. The delegation further expressed confidence in the Prime Minister's principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'.The Dawoodi Bohras, originating from Western India, constitute a Muslim community with a global presence across more than 40 nations.Their ancestral lineage connects to the Fatimid Imams of Egypt, who were direct descendants of Prophet Muhammad.The community follows the leadership of al-dai al-mutlaq (unrestricted missionary), who initially operated from Yemen before establishing base in India 450 years ago.Earlier that day, the Supreme Court temporarily suspended several provisions of the new Waqf Act for seven days, instructing […]

[ad_1] Tristan Stubbs' father Christopher Stubbs (left) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium a day before Delhi Capitals match against Rajasthan Royals; Tristan Stubbs celebrates with KL Rahul after hitting winning six. (Photos: Amit Kumar & IPL) NEW DELHI: On Tuesday evening, Christopher Stubbs sat alone in the stand right under team dressing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, admiring and clapping for his son, Tristan Stubbs, who was hitting bowlers all around the park during the Delhi Capitals' net session.A day later, Tristan Stubbs played a crucial role in Delhi Capitals' thrilling Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals. He first helped Delhi post 188/5 with his swashbuckling 14-ball 34, and then hit the winning six in the Super Over to seal the deal for the Delhi Capitals.The 24-year-old was ecstatic, celebrating the win like a warrior who had just conquered the […]

[ad_1] Japan's population plummeted by a record 898,000 people in 2024, according to official data released earlier this week, validating Tesla CEO Elon Musk's previous warnings about the country's demographic crisis, in which he noted that “Japan’s population is now dropping by almost a million people per year.”The Interior Ministry's figures show the non-foreign population now stands at 120.3 million, marking the 13th consecutive annual decline and the largest single-year drop since comparable data collection began in 1950. Including foreign nationals, Japan's total population fell by 550,000 to 123.8 million, continuing a 14-year downward trend.These stark figures align with Musk's tweet earlier this year, that "unless something changes to cause the birth rate to exceed the death rate, Japan will eventually cease to exist," a comment that sparked controversy, especially in the Japan, but highlighted a demographic reality that is […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government on Thursday, stating that, "Bihar's real double engine is crime and corruption.""The real double engine in Bihar is - crime and corruption. Bihar is number one in crime, unemployment and migration of labour," Tejashwi Yadav asserted following the meeting of Bihar Mahagathbandhan held in Patna, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.He claimed that Bihar ranks highest in criminal activities, joblessness, migration of labour and "there is no law and order in the state.""PM Modi and the Home minister Amit Shah keep coming to Bihar, and they should answer what is happening in Bihar," he further questioned.The former deputy CM noted that the inaugural Mahagathbandhan meeting addressed Bihar's current situation."We discussed matters related to poverty, unemployment and migration. We discussed matters related to poverty, […]

[ad_1] Walmart-owned Flipkart has officially terminated its work-from-home policy, requiring all employees to return to office five days a week. The company, which had allowed remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, is now implementing a full return-to-office mandate across all functions and roles.According to MoneyControl, Flipkart has been gradually rolling back its remote work policy, initially requiring only senior executives at the vice president level and above to work from the office regularly. The transition to full-time office work will occur in phases over the coming months, with some exceptions based on job requirements."By returning to office, we aim to foster a strong sense of community for new hires and existing employees; and a shared focus on our common goal," a Flipkart spokesperson stated. The company also confirmed that employees will be allowed a limited number of […]

[ad_1] Russia’s Supreme Court has officially lifted the Taliban’s classification as a “terrorist organisation”, ending a designation that has stood since 2003. The decision followed a closed-door hearing on Thursday in response to a petition filed by Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov. The request to delist the Taliban comes after a series of diplomatic exchanges between Russian officials and Taliban representatives in recent years.Since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, following the chaotic US military withdrawal, Moscow has gradually softened its stance. Moscow has maintained informal contacts with the Taliban since 2015 and has been suspected of supplying the group with weapons in the past. In March 2022, the relationship between the two became official, with both sides establishing formal diplomatic ties.Taliban officials have been hosted at Russia’s premier economic forums, and the group’s top diplomat met Russian Foreign […]

[ad_1] During the ED’s probe, it was revealed that Satish neither possessed the dog nor had any documentation to support the alleged purchase. HYDERABAD: In a twist that has left authorities astounded, the much-publicised acquisition of an Rs 50-crore “wolfdog” by Bengaluru breeder S Satish has been exposed as a fabrication.The Enforcement Directorate (ED), acting on reports of potential violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), conducted a search at Satish’s residence, only to find no trace of the exotic canine, Cadaboms Okami.The story, which captivated audiences worldwide, claimed that Satish had imported a rare hybrid of a Caucasian Shepherd and a wolf, making it the most expensive dog globally.Images of the majestic animal circulated widely, further fueling the narrative. However, during the ED’s investigation, it was revealed that Satish neither possessed the dog nor had any documentation to […]

[ad_1] Calcutta HC reserves order on central forces in violence-hit Murshidabad, TMC claims situation under control NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Thursday reserved its order on the continuation of the deployment of central armed police forces (CAPF) in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, which has recently seen violent clashes.The court also suggested forming a three-member panel to visit the affected areas and oversee peace and rehabilitation efforts. The panel would include representatives from the national human rights commission, West Bengal state human rights commission, and the state legal services authority.A division bench of justices Soumen Sen and Raja Basu Chowdhury was hearing a petition filed by Suvendu Adhikari, leader of the opposition in the state Assembly. He alleged that bomb blasts took place during communal violence in the Muslim-majority district and requested that the investigation be handed over to […]

[ad_1] Kane Williamson (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s batting icon Kane Williamson shared his vision for the next era of cricketing greatness during an exclusive conversation with senior journalist K. Srinivas Rao on TimesofIndia.com's latest episode of Bombay Sport Exchange. When asked to name his “next Fab Four,” Williamson chuckled and replied, "The five players that come to mind would be Yashasvi Jaiswal (India), Shubman Gill (India), Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Harry Brook (England) and Cameron Green from Australia."Coming from a player who is himself part of the modern "Fab Four" alongside Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, this endorsement carries tremendous weight. With over 9,276 Test runs at an average of 54.9, including 33 centuries, Williamson’s words reflect not just respect but a keen eye for future legends.Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)The young Indian opener is enjoying a meteoric […]