Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A video of Australian cricketer and Sunrisers Hyderabad star Travis Head refusing a selfie with a fan has gone viral, sparking widespread debate on social media about the personal space and privacy of celebrities.In the clip, Head is seen casually shopping for groceries at a supermarket in Hyderabad during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!A group of fans can be seen trailing him, recording him on their phones and repeatedly asking for a selfie. Despite Head clearly refusing multiple times with a polite 'no,' the fans persisted, eventually expressing frustration over what they described as 'attitude.'"He is showing too much attitude," one of the men is heard saying in the video, which has since circulated widely across platforms like X and Instagram. The exact date […]

[ad_1] Accused: Shahbaz Hussain, Sarwar Azmi, Mohammad Saif, and Saifur Rahman NEW DELHI: A Jaipur court on Tuesday awarded life imprisonment to four accused for their involvement in the live bomb detection case linked to the serial bomb blasts that devastated the city in May 2008. All four accused were Shahbaz Hussain, Sarwar Azmi, Mohammad Saif, and Saif-ur-Rehman in the 2008 Jaipur serial bomb blast.Notably, Saif-Ur-Rehman, Mohammed Saif, Mohammed Salman and Sarwar Azmi had previously been convicted in December 2019 for the eight serial blasts and sentenced to death, a verdict that was overturned by the Rajasthan high court in March 2023.The state govt and victims of the blasts later filed special leave petitions against the high court's decision, which is currently pending before the Supreme Court.Saif-Ur-Rehman and Mohammed Saif were lodged at Jaipur central jail in the live bomb […]

[ad_1] Optimism laced with caution appears to be the prevailing sentiment across Bangladeshi news media following the landmark meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus. This comes at a time when there is no-real consensus about what exactly transpired in the meeting. The account provided by Yunus’s press secretary, Shafiqul Alam—particularly regarding Sheikh Hasina—has been contested by Indian sources.Significantly, this was the first summit-level meeting between the two nations since the coup of August 5, 2024, which ousted Sheikh Hasina’s government. Tensions had escalated in recent months between the neighbours who are bounded by deep historical ties. Most prominent news outlets in Bangladesh described the meeting, held on the sidelines of Bimstec in Bangkok, as a much-needed ice-breaker. Bangladesh Pratidin went a step further, declaring it a diplomatic victory […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Among the international stars vying for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for March 2025, India’s Shreyas Iyer stands tall as the lone Indian nominee.He is understood to have been rewarded for his calm, composed, and crucial contributions during India's victorious ICC Champions Trophy campaign.Iyer was the backbone of India’s middle-order, compiling 172 runs across three high-pressure matches at an average of 57.33. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!While the numbers are solid, it's the context of those performances that makes his nomination especially significant. Iyer was India’s top run-getter in the tournament and delivered each time the team found itself in a tough spot.In the group-stage clash against New Zealand, Iyer’s 79-run knock was a masterclass in patience and timing, stabilising the innings after early setbacks. Against Australia in the […]

[ad_1] At least seven others sustained injuries. Locals apprehended the driver and handed him to the police JAIPUR: An SUV rammed into multiple pedestrians and vehicles in Nahargarh area late Monday night, killing three people and injuring at least seven others. Locals quickly surrounded the vehicle and handed over the driver to police.Additional DCP (north) Bajrang Singh, "Two people died in the crash — Avdesh Pareek (37) and Mamta (50); others are undergoing treatment," Singh said. Police also received reports that the same vehicle hit other cars and a pedestrian on MI Road.Police said preliminary probe suggests the driver was heavily drunk. An officer said the death toll could increase as some injured are in a critical condition. Senior police officers and Kishanpole MLA Amin Kagzi reached the hospital to check on the condition of the victims."We saw nine injured […]

[ad_1] HYDERABAD: The Telangana high court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence awarded to five Indian Mujahideen operatives in the 2013 Dilsukhnagar blasts case, dismissing their appeal challenging the punishment.A division bench comprising Justice K. Lakshman and Justice P. Sree Sudha rejected the criminal appeal filed by the five convicts, who were held responsible for the twin bomb blasts in Dilsukhnagar in February 2013, which claimed 18 lives and left over 100 people severely injured.The convicts had approached the high court seeking to set aside the death sentence awarded by a special NIA court in Hyderabad in 2016.While the key accused, Riyaz Bhatkal, remains absconding, the death sentence was awarded to Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi, Zia-ur-Rahaman alias Waqas, Mohd. Tahseen Akthar alias Hassan, Mohammed Ahmed Siddibapa alias Yasin Bhatkal, Ajaz Shaikh alias Samar Armaan Tunde.2013 Dilsukhnagar blastsOn February 21, 2013, […]

[ad_1] His claim of 15,000 complex cardiac operations is under scrutiny as investigators question his medical credentials. Camm's past hospitals are being investigated for patient fatalities, and his Andhra Pradesh Medical Council registration is confirmed fake. DAMOH: While Madhya Pradesh police have arrested N John Camm, alias Dr. Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, after accusations of performing unauthorized surgeries that allegedly resulted in patient deaths, the real challenge now lies in verifying his impressive — yet highly questionable — claim of over 15,000 "complex cardiac operations" spanning three decades.Read related story: 'Forged documents, posed as UK-based cardiologist': Man with criminal past impersonates surgeon, operates at Madhya Pradesh hospital; 7 deadWith his medical credentials under scrutiny, investigators must navigate a labyrinth of dubious qualifications to uncover the truth.Camm will be produced before the local court in Damoh on Tuesday evening for remand and […]

[ad_1] MasterChef India's fondly known Gujjuben aka Urmila Asher passed away at the age of 79. The homecook inspired many by entering the culinary show at the age of 75 and impressing all with her authentic dishes. The judges and contestants fondly called her Baa. With her entrepreneurial journey to support her grandson, she entered the list of Forbes 50 after 50 as well.The beloved Baa is survived by her husband, Jamnadas Asher and grandson. The family penned an emotional note sharing the sad news with her fans. It read, "A Life That Inspired Millions. With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Mrs. Urmila Jamnadas Asher — lovingly known to the world as Gujju Ben / Baa — on 07/04/2025. At 79, she became a symbol of courage, joy, and late blooming dreams. She reminded us that it’s never […]

[ad_1] Droupadi Murmu and Rahul Gandhi (R) NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking her intervention in the ongoing row over the recruitment of teachers in the West Bengal.In his letter, Congress MP highlighted the recent Supreme Court verdict that upheld a Calcutta HC judgment, which declared the 2016 teacher recruitment process null and void due to serious irregularities. As a result, over 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments were cancelled.Rahul Gandhi also drew attention to the plight of those selected through fair means, stating, “Any crime committed during recruitment should be condemned... however, treating teachers selected through fair means on par with tainted teachers is a serious injustice.” He pointed out that many of these "untainted" teachers have been serving for nearly a decade […]