Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] 26/11 Mumbai terror attack plotter Tahawwur Rana with NIA officials. (Image Credit: NIA) NEW DELHI: Who should take the credit for the successful extradition of Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana? Prime Minister Modi-led NDA government or the Congress-led UPA government? Ironically, even before the special flight carrying Rana from US to India had landed - the BJP and the Congress engaged in a bitter tussle to claim credit.BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla claimed Rana's extradition was a "big achievement" of the Modi government and its security agencies. "This extradition is not an ordinary extradition. This is a reflection of new India's resolve which Prime Minister Narendra Modi had described in 2019, saying that if anyone dared to attack India's unity, integrity, respect and its innocent people, the new India would bring such terrorists to justice," Poonawalla said.The BJP spokesperson […]

[ad_1] KL Rahul (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The crowd at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium kept roaring and cheering, even as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced defeat against Delhi Capitals. The reason? Their hometown hero KL Rahul was putting on a show at his home ground. Rahul lit up the evening with his elegant strokeplay, thrilling the fans with towering hits across the park. When he sealed the win by launching Yash Dayal over the long leg boundary and celebrated with a chest thump, the stadium erupted — a heartfelt ovation for their very own local lad.KL Rahul produced a batting masterclass on Thursday to lead Delhi Capitals to a convincing six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chasing a tricky 164 on a two-paced surface, Rahul stood tall amid early chaos, anchoring the innings with a sublime unbeaten 93 off just 53 […]

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's 90-day hold on punitive tariffs on the world minus China has elicited a reciprocal pause from the European Union, momentarily isolating Beijing but giving the rest of the world respite to negotiate with Washington. The jury is still out on whether Trump caved to intense pressure the US economy came under because of his tariff gambit or if it was planned brinkmanship. But the danger to global trade has not abated yet. The baseline 10 per cent tariff he imposed on the world is still in place, as also new levies on steel, aluminum and automobiles.Still, the EU said it took note of Trump's decision to pause reciprocal tariff and is doing likewise "to give negotiations a chance," and even China indicated it is ready to talk -- provided the dialogue was conducted on […]

[ad_1] File photo: Allahabad high court NEW DELHI: The Allahabad high court has granted bail to a rape accused as the complainant "herself invited trouble" by agreeing to go to his house after consuming alcohol with friends. The order, passed by justice Sanjay Kumar Singh, noted that being an MA student, the woman was "competent enough to understand the morality and significance of her act.""This court is of the view that even if the allegation of the victim is accepted as true, then also it can be concluded she herself invited trouble and was also responsible for the same. Similar stand has been taken by the victim in her statement. In her medical examination, the doctor did not give any opinion about the sexual assault," the order read, according to news agency PTI."Considering the facts and circumstances of the case […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has expressed regret over his decision to withdraw from the 10th season of Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a statement, Bosch acknowledged the disappointment caused by his actions and offered sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community.“I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi and the wider cricket community," the South African said.PollWhat impact will Bosch's withdrawal have on Peshawar Zalmi's performance?“The PSL is a prestigious tournament, and I fully understand the disappointment caused by my actions. To the loyal fans of Peshawar Zalmi, I am truly sorry for letting you down."Bosch, who was picked by Peshawar Zalmi in the Diamond category […]

[ad_1] Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s appointment is under scrutiny amid concerns over his investments in Chinese tech companies, a report claims. Tan is reportedly one of Silicon Valley's longest-running investors in Chinese companies. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the newly-appointed CEO of a company that manufactures chips for the US Department of Defense holds stakes in over 600 Chinese companies and controls more than 40 Chinese firms and funds, including at least eight with links to the People’s Liberation Army. Tan’s investment background has raised concerns among some investors. The report notes that several Intel investors who were interviewed has predicted that the scope of Tan’s investments could complicate the task of reviving the chip maker. Its also important to note that besides TSMC and Samsung , Intel is the only US-based chip maker that manufactures […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post from 2011 suddenly went viral on X after India extradited Mumbai attacks terror accused Tahawwur Rana on Thursday.Netizens shared PM Modi's old post on X, in which he had criticised the UPA government's foreign policy after the US cleared Tahawwur Rana of charges related to cooperating in the deadly 26/11 rampage in Mumbai."US declaring Tahawwur Rana innocent in the Mumbai attack has disgraced the sovereignty of India & it is a 'major foreign policy setback,'" PM Modi had said.Netizens lauded PM Modi's commitment, with one user commenting on the post, "Another promise has been fulfilled today.""Modi was worried about India and its interests passionately way back in 2011," another user wrote.This comes as a multi-agency team, led by officials from India's National Investigation Agency (NIA), arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening with […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The lightning strikes in Bihar killed at least 25 people from seven districts- Nalanda, Siwan, Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, and Jehanabad on Thursday, officials said. According to the chief minister's office (CMO), in Nalanda, 18 deaths were reported, followed by two in Siwan, one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, and Jehanabad.Chief minister Nitish Kumar condoled the deaths and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased, it said."CM Nitish Kumar is deeply saddened by the death of 18 people in Nalanda, 2 in Siwan, 1 in Katihar, 1 in Darbhanga, 1 in Begusarai, 1 in Bhagalpur and 1 in Jehanabad due to severe storm and lightning... The Chief Minister has declared ex-gratia grants of Rs 4 lakh each to the dependents of the deceased. The Chief Minister has […]

[ad_1] Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams, who have made some serious allegations about the company in her memoir “Careless People,” testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, accusing Meta of aiding China's artificial intelligence development and undermining U.S. national security to secure access to Chinese markets."The greatest trick Mark Zuckerberg ever pulled was wrapping the American flag around himself and calling himself a patriot and saying he didn't offer services in China while he spent the last decade building an $18 billion business there," she told lawmakers."We are engaged in a high-stakes AI arms race against China. And during my time at Meta, company executives lied about what they were doing with the Chinese Communist Party to employees, shareholders, Congress, and the American public," Wynn-Williams said in her prepared testimony.The former director of global public policy claimed Meta provided briefings to […]

[ad_1] Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace hotel during the attacks (File Photo) NEW DELHI: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has called the successful extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India a "critical step" in justice for the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.Click here for live updates"Rana's extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and scores of other victims who were killed in the heinous attacks," a DOJ spokesperson told news agency PTI in a statement."The United States extradited Rana, a Canadian citizen and a native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks," the spokesperson added.A multi-agency team led by officials of India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening with Rana, days after the US Supreme […]