Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India on Thursday responded firmly to the "two-nation" comment made by Pakistan saying that the only relationship the neighbouring nation had was "vacation of the illegally occupied territories by that country.""How can anything foreign be in a jugular vein? This is a Union Territory of India. Its only relationship with Pakistan is the vacation of illegally occupied territories by that country," ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, on Wednesday had voiced support for the "two-nation theory" that underpinned the creation of Pakistan, highlighting what he described as fundamental differences between Hindus and Muslims in all facets of life.Also read: Pakistan army chief backs 'two-nation theory', says Hindu-Muslim different in every possible aspect“You have to narrate Pakistan’s story to your children so that they don’t forget it when our forefathers thought […]

[ad_1] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra on Thursday said that National Herald case should be called a "robbery" and not "theft or corruption." Launching a scathing attack on Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, Patra said that they are "modern dacoits" and the case is a "blatant robbery.""Can a political company lend money to another entity? How did the Congress party, which relies on donations, lend money to Young Indian and AJL (Associated Journals Limited) like a bank? I appeal to you that from today, don't call this case a theft or corruption, this is blatant robbery. Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are modern dacoits. This is the National Herald robbery case," Patra said while addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar.Patra's attack on Congress came after Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a […]

[ad_1] Mitchell Starc and Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI/AP Photos) NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of a thrilling IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, the spotlight wasn't just on the Super Over drama, but also on a heartwarming post-match exchange between two of the game’s fiercest competitors: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc.The two were at the centre of a now-viral sledging moment during the India-Australia Test series in the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Jaiswal cheekily told Starc, “It’s coming too slow,” after defending a back-of-length delivery. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The comment, caught on stump mic, drew laughs and sparked light-hearted chatter among fans, with Starc later revealing he hadn’t even heard it in real-time. That tension, however, seemed to have melted away during Wednesday night’s IPL thriller at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.PollDo you […]

[ad_1] . After two months of searching for eight missing workers, six remain untraced. A technical expert committee has been formed to explore options in the critical zone. Hyderabad: The Telangana govt, which took up rescue operations after a part of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) roof collapsed at Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district almost two months ago, is likely to wind up the operations in the next three to four days. If the rescue agencies fail to trace the remaining six of the eight workers in the last 36 metres, the missing workers will be declared "presumed dead". The govt on Wednesday issued a GO constituting a technical expert committee with 11 members to look into the technical feasibility and for taking up rescue efforts in the "critical zone" of the last 50 metres so that the remaining six […]

[ad_1] AHMEDABAD: The suicide of a 17-year-old girl in Kheda district last year has exposed a case of child marriage, leading to criminal charges against her parents and in-laws under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The girl, Jankikumari Chunara, was found to have died by suicide on June 1, 2024. During the investigation, Matar Police discovered that she was married while underage. Her school leaving certificate from Shree NarNarayan Dev High School in Tranaja stated her date of birth as March 17, 2007, making her 16 years old at the time of her wedding and 17 years, 11 months at the time of death. The girl was a Class-10 dropout. According to the FIR filed by PSI NJ Panchal, the wedding took place on March 19, 2023, in Machhiyel village. The groom, Anand Chunara, was also found to […]

[ad_1] In Adilabad, a 27-year-old unemployed tribal man, Soyam Kistu, was arrested for allegedly contaminating mid-day meal utensils at a government primary school with pesticide. HYDERABAD: Peeved at being ignored by his family, an unemployed 27-year-old tribal man allegedly sprinkled pesticide on utensils kept for preparing mid-day meals at a govt primary school in Adilabad district on Tuesday. The accused, Soyam Kistu, told police that he was upset with his family and did it to gain their attention.The incident came to light when the principal of the school in Ichoda mandal's Dharmapuri village noticed that the latch of the kitchen door broken and utensils sprinkled with chemicals.In her police complaint, principal Pratibha said, "There was a pungent smell in the room and utensils were laced with an unknown chemical. Water in a bucket also had chemicals. I immediately called our […]

[ad_1] 'How will i hug you?': Haunting image of Palestinian boy maimed in Gaza war wins World Press Photo award A heartbreaking photo of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike has won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year.The image, taken by Samar Abu Elouf for The New York Times, shows Mahmoud Ajjour, who now lives in Doha after being severely injured in Gaza City last year. One arm was blown off in the blast, and the other was so badly damaged it had to be amputated.Elouf, who is also from Gaza, said Mahmoud's first words to his mother after realising his arms were gone were, "How will I be able to hug you?""This is a quiet photo that speaks loudly. It tells the story of one boy, but also of a wider […]

[ad_1] NEET PG registration 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has started the registration process for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG), today, April 17, 2025. Candidates aspiring to pursue MD, MS, or PG Diploma programmes across India must apply online through the NBEMS portal before the deadline. The last date to submit your applications is May 7, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be held on June 15, 2025, in two computer-based shifts. The official information bulletin, containing the eligibility criteria, syllabus, and exam scheme, will be released on April 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM, alongside the opening of the online application window.NEET PG registration 2025: Steps to applyCandidates can follow the steps mentioned here to apply for NEET PG exam 2025:Visit the NBEMS website: Head to https://natboard.edu.in.Click on the NEET PG […]

[ad_1] Representative image (AI-generated) AGRA: A 40-year-old woman from Aligarh's Mandrak area who had eloped with her daughter's 20-year-old fiancé just nine days before their scheduled wedding appeared before police on Wednesday evening. The duo is also accused of fleeing with Rs 2.5 lakh in cash and jewellery. Both have been taken into custody, said police.SP (Rural) Amrit Jain told TOI, "After a missing complaint was filed by the woman's husband, police teams were pressed into action. One team was looking for them in Bihar while the other was searching at the Indo-Nepal border."CCTV cameras and call details were examined, said the SP, adding, "Meanwhile, the duo approached the Dado police station in the district on Wednesday." Further legal procedures will be taken accordingly, he said. The wedding of the woman's daughter was set for April 16, with preparations in […]

[ad_1] Popular Chinese e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu are set to lose their competitive edge in the US online shopping market as they prepare to raise prices starting April 25. The move comes in response to new trade policies introduced by former President Donald Trump, including a 145% tariff on Chinese goods and the elimination of a duty-free exemption for low-value imports.Impact of Tariff Changes on Shien and TemuThe de minimis provision, which allowed goods valued under $800 to enter the US duty-free, will be eliminated on May 2. This exemption had been a cornerstone of Shein and Temu’s business models, enabling them to offer ultra-low prices on clothing, accessories, and household items. With the new tariffs in place, the platforms will face higher operating costs, forcing them to adjust their pricing strategies.PollDo you think the price hikes by Shein […]