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[ad_1] Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket head coach and former BJP MP, has received a death threat from "ISIS Kashmir," prompting him to seek police protection. NEW DELHI: Indian cricket head coach and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Gautam Gambhir has reportedly received a death threat from "ISIS Kashmir," news agency ANI reported on Thursday.In response, Gambhir approached the Delhi Police on Wednesday, seeking immediate action. He formally requested the registration of a First Information Report (FIR), according to officials from the Rajinder Nagar Police Station and the DCP Central Delhi. Gambhir has urged law enforcement authorities to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of himself and his family. The threat came in the form of two emails on April 22, one in the afternoon and the other in the evening, both containing […]

[ad_1] Donald Trump once again lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming him for fuelling the conflict with Russia through what he described as "inflammatory statements" over Crimea. The US president claimed Zelenskyy’s refusal to compromise is jeopardising ongoing peace efforts.“Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is boasting on the front page of The Wall Street Journal that, ‘Ukraine will not legally recognise the occupation of Crimea. There’s nothing to talk about here.’ This statement is very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia,” Trump posted on Truth Social.Trump suggested that Crimea was effectively lost under former President Barack Obama and should not be a sticking point. He continued: “Nobody is asking Zelenskyy to recognize Crimea as Russian Territory but, if he wants Crimea, why didn’t they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without […]

[ad_1] Hyderabad: Mumbai Indians' players celebrate the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Ishan Kishan as he walks off the field during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, in Hyderabad. (PTI Photo) In an unusual incident during Wednesday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, SRH wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan walked off after a delivery from Deepak Chahar despite no apparent contact between bat and ball, leading to his dismissal amid their batting collapse in Hyderabad.The left-handed Kishan, who had just scored his first run in the previous over, attempted to play a delivery from Chahar that was drifting down the leg side.MI wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton collected the ball, but neither he nor the bowler appealed for a caught behind. On-field umpire Vinod Seshan was about to signal a wide.Unexpectedly, Kishan walked away, indicating […]

[ad_1] Navi Mumbai: India Masters' Sachin Tendulkar plays a shot during an International Masters League cricket match between India Masters and England Masters, at DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as cricket's greatest batter, celebrated his 52nd birthday on Thursday. Known for his unmatched consistency, longevity, and ability to challenge the world's best bowlers, Tendulkar's career spanning from 1989 to retirement saw him accumulate 34,357 runs in 664 international appearances at an average of 48.52, making him the highest run-scorer in international cricket history.Tendulkar's influence extends beyond India into all major cricketing nations, contributing significantly to the sport's current popularity, competitiveness, and financial success. Modern cricket stars including Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Virender Sehwag, and MS Dhoni have credited their playing styles and match-winning abilities […]

[ad_1] Representative image (AI) UBS upgraded Chola Investment to ‘buy’ with the target price raised to Rs 1,950. Analysts said the company was the best combination of growth and RoE (return on equity). The company has levers to grow its assets under management at 25% annually.They feel Chola Investment’s credit cost had most likely peaked in FY25. They also expect RoA (return on assets) to improve to 2.5% by FY27 from 2.3% in FY25.JP Morgan has upgraded HCL Tech to ‘overweight’ with a target price of Rs 1,750. Analysts said HCL Tech’s Jan-March numbers were in-line with FY26 guide that hasn’t been jaded by post tariff macro factors. Services have now performed ahead or at par with fastest growing scale peers for the third year in a row. They said with the stock trading at 4% dividend yield and a […]

[ad_1] BENGALURU: "My name is Bharath," a 35-year-old Bengalurean said when a bunch of armed terrorists confronted him in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday. What was a matter for pride for techie Bharath Bhushan was enough for the anti-India terrorists to shoot him dead in cold blood.Spoken aloud, Bharath is indistinguishable from Bharat that is India. The homonym proved fatal. He was shot in the head in front of wife, Dr Sujatha — a paediatrician at Ramaiah Hospital — and their three-year-old son. What was meant to be a peaceful family getaway ended in horror.Back in Bengaluru, grief unfolded at Bharath's house in Sundarnagar, Mathikere. His father Chennaveerappa, 74, learnt of his death only on Wednesday morning. "I read about it in a Kannada newspaper during my morning walk," he told TOI. "My legs gave way. I didn't know what […]

[ad_1] KOLKATA: He was held at gunpoint and asked whether he was a Hindu or a Muslim. He stayed mum. They then asked him to recite Kalma. He couldn't and admitted he was a Hindu. Before he could finish the sentence, they shot him dead.Sohini Adhikary (37), the widow of Florida-based techie Bitan Adhikary, couldn't hold back her tears while recounting the horrific experience of the terror strike in which she lost her husband. Never did she imagine that the vacation to the picturesque valley would change her life forever.Bitan (40), a software engineer at Brandon in Florida, was among the three victims of the terrorist attack in the Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, Kashmir — a popular tourist spot often called ‘Mini Switzerland' — on Tuesday afternoon.Sohini, a homemaker, said it was a surprise trip that Bitan had planned meticulously […]

[ad_1] Minister of Defence of Pakistan Khawaja Asif ISLAMABAD: Pakistan attempted to distance itself from Sunday’s murderous terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam that claimed at least 26 lives, with defence minister Khawaja Asif claiming on Wednesday his country had “nothing to do” with the massacre of Indian tourists and referring to it as a “home-grown” uprising against India’s “Hindutva regime”.Speaking to a Pakistani TV channel, Asif alleged there were rebellions across the Indian states of Nagaland, Kashmir and Manipur. The minister’s remarks reflect Islamabad’s narrative of framing the violence as a local response to Indian policies, contrasting with India’s accusations of Pakistani support for militant groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba.The minister’s statements, steeped in denial and deflection, sidestepped Pakistan’s well-documented ties to terror groups.Asif’s comments come soon after Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir’s provocative April 16 speech in which he […]

[ad_1] Complete shutdown in protest against terror attack PAHALGAM: A buzzing hill station turned into a ghost town overnight as forlorn business owners and their staff huddled in silence outside shuttered shops on Wednesday, bracing for worse.Umar Majid stood in front of his Dana Rasoli restaurant at Yanner rafting point, the entry point to Pahalgam, and spoke of how Tuesday’s carnage may have changed everything for the worse.“We are devastated by what happened,” said Umar, an arts graduate who opened his restaurant last year.“I was used to serving hundreds of customers every day. Business was so hectic that I would often miss lunch,” he said.Tuesday saw a rush of a different kind. Terrified faces filled Umar’s restaurant and other eateries nearby as soon as news arrived of the terrorist attack in Baisaran meadow. “We were as shocked as they were. […]

[ad_1] Mihir and Komal Soni at IGI Airport on Wednesday, before heading home to Jaipur. The couple says they will never return to Kashmir NEW DELHI: Komal Soni was still teary-eyed and yet relieved when she boarded the flight out of Srinagar and reached Delhi airport, a day after the terrorist attack took place in Baisaran meadow, about 5km from Pahalgam. Her fingers clutched Mihir's hand tightly as if letting go would bring the sounds back - shots, screams, and the silence that followed.Just two months into their marriage, the young couple came to Pahalgam hoping to escape to the hills - their "mini Switzerland". Wrapped in woollens, they were laughing over a steaming bowl of Maggi and clicking selfies when it happened."A sudden crack in the air. One shot, and then another," Komal recalled, her voice barely above a […]