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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) MP Supriya Sule once again slammed Air India on Friday, voicing her frustration over repeated flight delays.Her latest remarks came after her scheduled 10.30pm flight from Delhi was delayed twice—first to 11:30pm and then to 11:45pm—leaving passengers stranded at the airport. Taking to her official X handle, Sule wrote, "Yet another delay by Air India. Passengers are stranded and visibly distressed. Flight was scheduled for 10:30 PM, delayed to 11:30 PM, and now further pushed to 11:45 PM." She added that the issue was not an isolated one, calling it “a troubling norm” and tagged Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu urging him to “intervene without delay.” Responding to her post, Air India issued a statement attributing the delay to bad weather earlier in the day in Delhi. "Dear Ms. Sule, […]

[ad_1] Sonya Curry and Stephen Curry with his son Canon. Image via: Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Stephen Curry’s son, Canon Curry, did not take the Golden State Warriors’ heartbreaking 115-107 Game 6 loss to the Houston Rockets on May 2nd at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Canon was seen courtside with his mother, Ayesha Curry, and grandmother Sonya Curry, and he was visibly frustrated with the defeat. Stephen approached his 6-year-old son, but Canon hugged his mother while Sonya consoled him.Canon Curry was frustrated after the Golden State Warriors’ Game 6 loss The Golden State Warriors faced a devastating home-court defeat in the playoff Game 6. While Stephen Curry delivered his standout performance, his team failed to get past the all-around performance of the Houston Rockets. After the game, Stephen approached his family and Canon Curry reacted […]

[ad_1] This is a representational AI image NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, India imposed an immediate ban on direct and indirect import of all goods from Pakistan with immediate effect. The decision, announced through a notification issued by the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) on May 2, has been incorporated into the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.According to the notification, the restriction has been implemented "in the interest of national security and public policy." The newly inserted provision in the FTP categorically says, "direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders."PollDo you think the economic sanctions imposed for national security are effective?Any exception to the ban will now require […]

[ad_1] The incident occurred at Ram Gopal intersection in Gujaini, where the parents physically attacked their son and his girlfriend while they were eating at a street-side eatery. KANPUR: A shocking incident occurred in Kanpur on Friday when parents physically assaulted their 21-year-old son and his girlfriend in public. The incident, which was captured on video and has since spread across social media, took place at Ram Gopal intersection in the Gujaini locality, on Friday.According to local authorities, Rohit was having chowmein with his girlfriend at a street-side eatery when his parents, Shiv Karan and Sushila, discovered them. Disapproving of their relationship, the parents began assaulting the couple in full public view.The footage shows Sushila striking the young pair as they attempt to leave on a motorcycle, whilst trying to grasp the girl's hair. Onlookers are seen attempting to assist […]

[ad_1] This is a representational image generated by Artificial Intelligence (Pic credit: Grok) Elections in states like Bihar, Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu are still months away but the new-age digital campaigners already have their tasks cut out. These crucial elections are bound to see much more evolved and innovative use of artificial intelligence, already a dominating force in the past elections.The battle for votes is no longer confined to crowded rallies and roadshows; it's increasingly unfolding on screens, powered by algorithms, data, and AI.Gone are the days when victories were secured through thundering speeches, meticulously planned propaganda, and rallies packed with promises and handshakes.Today, the digital realm has emerged as the new battleground, and the strategists shaping public opinion often operate in lines of code rather than through sheer charisma. Consider the viral AI-generated posters: Prime Minister Narendra […]

[ad_1] Trade items including dry fruits and chemicals worth around $500 million are reportedly entering India via intermediary nations such as the UAE, Singapore, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, according to an official, quoted by news agency PTI. The official indicated that a considerable portion of the Pakistani exports previously sent directly to India are now being channelled through alternative countries.The UAE reportedly serves as a repackaging and relabelling point for Pakistani fruits, dry dates, leather, and textiles before their dispatch to India, whilst chemicals are reportedly sent via Singapore.Indonesian territory is utilised for transiting Pakistani cement, soda ash, and textile raw materials. The official claimed that Pakistani dried fruits, salt, and leather products are being transported to India through Sri Lanka.Given the likelihood of $500 million worth of exports reaching India through alternative routes, the official emphasised the necessity to […]

[ad_1] Kagiso Rabada (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada revealed on Saturday that he is currently under provisional suspension after testing positive for a recreational drug. Rabada had exited the Indian Premier League last month, with the Gujarat Titans announcing his departure was due to "an important personal matter." At the time, Rabada cited personal reasons for returning home.“This was due to my returning an adverse analytical finding for the use of a recreational drug,” Rabada said in a statement.“Moving forward, this moment will not define me," he added. "I will keep doing what I have always done, continuously working hard and playing with passion and devotion to my craft.”Cricket South Africa (CSA) also released a statement confirming the development."Cricket South Africa (CSA) can confirm that Proteas Men right arm fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has returned […]

[ad_1] EAM Jaishankar and Sergei Lavrov NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to his counterpart from Russia, Sergey Lavrov, and discussed escalating India-Pakistan tensions amid following Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. According to the Russian foreign ministry, the two ministers also discussed the schedule of upcoming contacts at the highest levels.On April 22, gunmen attacked on innocent tourists who were there to enjoy the scenic beauty of "mini Switzerland." The attack, the deadliest in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike, targeted mostly tourists and was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). TRF later denied involvement in the attack. Both the ministers discussed issues of Russian-Indian cooperation and the aggravation of Indian-Pakistani relations following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. "Sergey Lavrov called for settling disagreements […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has dismissed jawan Munir Ahmed for allegedly concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national, a move deemed detrimental to national security, officials said on Saturday.Ahmed, who was serving with the CRPF's 41st battalion, was terminated without a formal inquiry under rules allowing immediate dismissal in sensitive matters.According to CRPF spokesperson DIG M Dhinakaran, “Munir Ahmed has been dismissed from service with immediate effect for concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national and knowingly harbouring her beyond the validity of her visa. His actions were found to be in violation of service conduct and detrimental to national security.”Ahmed married Menal Khan from Pakistan via video call on May 24, 2023. His relationship surfaced recently after the Centre directed Pakistani nationals to leave the country in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which […]