Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the state remained largely peaceful despite limited protests against the recently passed Waqf Amendment Act. He praised the Assam Police for their effective preparation and highlighted the state's communal harmony ahead of the Bohag Bihu festivities.Posting on X, Sarma wrote, “Despite having nearly 40% Muslim population, Assam has remained peaceful today except isolated protests in three places involving not more than 150 participants each against the Waqf Amendment Act.”The chief minister credited the calm to the groundwork done by law enforcement. “My compliments to Assam Police for their extensive groundwork that helped maintain calm and order. People across Assam—irrespective of caste, creed, or community and religion—are united in spirit and eagerly preparing to welcome our beloved Bohag Bihu with joy and harmony,” […]

[ad_1] Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Hanuman, is one of the most sacred festivals in the Hindu calendar. It is being celebrated with a lot of piety and enthusiasm by millions of followers throughout India. In the year 2025, Hanuman Jayanti is on Sunday, April 13, and commemorates the advent of Lord Hanuman, the celestial follower of Lord Rama, for his bravery, power, and unwavering devotion.Hanuman Jayanti is observed to honor the birth of Lord Hanuman, who is said to have been born on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month of Chaitra in the Hindu lunar calendar. Hanuman is a key character in the epic Ramayana and is worshipped for his extraordinary strength, wisdom, selflessness, and unwavering devotion to Lord Rama.Devotees worship Hanuman not just as a deity of strength and protection but also as a symbol […]

[ad_1] In a sweeping crackdown on illegal gambling operations in US, a New Jersey councilman of Indian origin Anand Shah has been named among 39 individuals charged following a two-year investigation. The operation, authorities say, was tied to the Lucchese organized crime family and generated more than $3 million in unlawful proceeds.New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced the charges on Friday, identifying Shah—a councilmember in Prospect Park—and George Zappola, a senior member of the notorious Lucchese crime family, as central figures in the probe."Organized crime in 2025 may look different than it did 50 years ago," Platkin was quoted saying by NYT during a press briefing, "especially thanks to the online component, and some of the language may have changed, but it's the same old story: criminals motivated by greed and power who think they are above the law." […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Two Pakistani terrorists were killed in an ongoing counter-terror operation in the Chhatru region of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, the Indian Army confirmed on Saturday.“In the ongoing operations at Chhatru, Kishtwar, despite bad and inclement weather, two more Pakistani terrorists have been eliminated. A large quantity of war-like stores including one AK and one M4 rifle have been recovered,” the Army said in a statement.One of the militants was killed on Friday, while the second was neutralised during continuing operations.Security forces have intensified surveillance across the region. A day earlier, patrols were expanded to cover the Bhaderwah area of Doda district, as part of broader efforts to monitor terrorist movement across the hilly districts of the Jammu region.Meanwhile, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) lost his life while the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Tension flared up once more in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Saturday morning as fresh protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent in Jangipur, with demonstrators torching multiple vehicles. Visuals from the area showed flames and smoke billowing from burning vehicles as security forces were deployed to restore order.The Bengal Police said the situation in the Suti and Samserganj areas of Jangipur was now “under control”. Security has been heightened, and large contingents of police have been stationed in sensitive pockets of the district.The latest unrest follows violent protests on Tuesday at Umarpur in the same district, where nine people, including four policemen, were injured during clashes. Protesters, who had blocked NH-12 in Jangipur demanding withdrawal of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, pelted stones at the police and set two police vehicles ablaze. “Strict action will be […]

[ad_1] MS Dhoni (Photo Credit: Sportzpics) CHENNAI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has cried himself hoarse asking for a spin-friendly pitch at their home ground, the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) hasn’t yet obliged and naturally, the results haven’t been spectacular. However, on Friday at Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, KKR’s spin-trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and Moeen Ali — along with paceman Harshit Rana, who is very good with his cutters — got a slightly conducive surface and wreaked havoc, subjecting the hosts to the kind of humiliation they are not used to at home. CSK were dismissed for 103/9 — their lowest at the Chepauk — topping their previous low of 109 against MI in 2019. The KKR batters, though, showed that there weren’t any […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (File photo) President Donald Trump confidently told reporters he “got every answer right” during his cognitive test as part of his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump shared that he believed he performed well on the exam and expected the full results to be released on Sunday. "I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!" Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier in the week. This physical exam was the first of his second term, and he boarded Air Force One for Florida shortly after spending about five hours at the hospital. Despite his positive assessment, Trump did not offer many specifics about the test or his health, maintaining an air of privacy regarding the details. The public has […]

[ad_1] Bhopal: The BJP-led Madhya Pradesh govt has not yet released money under Ladli Behna Yojana this month. Usually, the money is transferred to beneficiary accounts on the 10th of every month. This is the first time that payout has been delayed.Govt sources said it was due to “cash liquidity management” in the new fiscal, and Rs 1,250 each will be deposited in over 1.2 crore beneficiaries’ accounts around April 13. The state govt gets devolution from the Centre around the 10th of every month. And the Ladli money will be given only when this money comes in, sources said.It’s the finance dept that releases money for the Ladli Behna scheme. Neither finance officials, nor those from women and child development dept, which runs the yojana, were willing to talk about the delay. “No idea,” was the stock answer from […]

[ad_1] LeBron James and Isiah Thomas. Image via: Marcio Jose Sanchez/ AP | AP With great fandom comes huge criticism, and LeBron James is no exception. James, who has received astonishing fame and accolades over the years in his glorious career in the NBA, has recently been called out by former Detroit Pistons point guard and NBA analyst, Isiah Thomas as the Lakers legend appeared shirtless in his pregame practices on the court. Thomas called the gesture unprofessional and said that the NBA should punish it.Isiah Thomas slammed LeBron James for his shirtless appearance on the courtThe Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Houston Rockets in a crucial matchup on Friday, April 11. The game is going to be quite important for both teams, with a lot at stake. James, who is available to play the highly anticipated […]

[ad_1] KOTTAYAM: An ambulance driver from Kayamkulam in Kerala, Noufal (29), who raped a 19-year-old patient while she was being transported to a Covid care centre in 2020, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday. Court found Noufal guilty of rape and other offences under various sections of IPC. He was also convicted under SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, since the survivor belonged to a scheduled caste. The convict was also fined Rs 2 lakh. The incident occurred on Sept 5, 2020, during the first Covid wave. The survivor, who had been admitted to Adoor General Hospital, was being taken in an ambulance to Covid ward at Archana Hospital in Pandalam. Another patient was also being transported in the same ambulance.The accused first drove to Kozhenchery, some 26 km away, even though Pandalam was closer, and dropped off […]