NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharply criticised the Mamta Banerjee-led TMC government, alleging that it had “turned making crude bombs into a cottage industry”.Addressing an election rally in West Bengal’s Birbhum, the Prime Minister said that TMC had normalised violence in the state and promised strict action if the BJP came to…
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn sponsorship of the Wireless Festival following backlash over Kanye West’s headline act. Critics cite his past antisemitic remarks, prompting calls from politicians to bar his UK entry. The controversy highlights debates on accountability and platforming in cultural events, with West’s performance now uncertain. Pepsi has withdrawn as the main sponsor…
Iran rejects ceasefire: Iran rejected Donald Trump’s proposal, citing pre-negotiation violations and asserting its right to uranium enrichment. Turnout strong across states: As of 5 pm, voter turnout stands at 84.42% in Assam, 75.01% in Kerala, and 86.92% in Puducherry, indicating strong participation in the Assembly elections. Congress quits Baramati: The Congress exited the race…
UK weather forecast: April warmth highlights climate shifts in Britain; seasonal temperatures expected to return as weather patterns shift A spike of unseasonable warmth swept over Britain, peaking midweek when readings hit 26.6°C amid the trees of Kew Gardens, among the hottest April starts ever seen. Despite the sunshine tease, meteorologists point to looming Atlantic…
At the Times Internet Half Marathon 2026, some of the most powerful moments did not come from the fastest finishers, but from those who redefined the meaning of participation. Runners with disabilities took part across categories, bringing with them stories of determination, discipline, and quiet resilience that left a lasting impact on everyone present. Stories…
Kuldeep Kirtirajan – Ann Coulter’s comment on the Indian caste system triggers a fresh row.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week that bars Florida courts from applying foreign laws, including Sharia law. Conservative writer Ann Coulter‘s comment on it triggered a massive row as she did not say anything about the law or…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over arguments supporting sect-based restrictions in temples and mutts, saying such exclusions could adversely affect Hinduism and divide society.The remarks came from a nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant while hearing a batch of petitions concerning discrimination against women at religious places, including…
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu NEW DELHI: The talent and capability of today’s graduates will take the country to new heights on the global stage, said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday, while speaking at the 18th convocation of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU).“Today’s graduates are the real drivers…
NEW DELHI: The Hindu Front for Justice on Thursday told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that documents of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), including its scientific survey report, support its claim that a temple existed before a mosque at the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district.The Bhojshala complex is regarded by Hindus as a…