US President Donald Trump is sending senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan this weekend for crucial talks with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, the White House said on Friday, in a renewed push to revive negotiations amid escalating regional tensions.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration is cautiously optimistic. “We’re…
Rawalpindiz fast bowler Mohammad Amir and Islamabad United all-rounder Faheem Ashraf got into an on-field argument during their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 match at the Pakistan’s National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Thursday. The moment came on the third ball of the 17th over of the first innings when Amir bowled a slow bouncer…
MUMBAI: Hundreds of passengers booked on late-night SpiceJet flights from Mumbai to Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Delhi were put through a gruelling sleepless night on Wednesday night and Thursday early hours due to inordinate delays and cancellation. Among the worst hit was a SpiceJet red-eye flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru which departed nine hours late, night…
Parents are embracing ‘lazy parenting,’ a strategy that involves stepping back to foster independence in children. This approach encourages kids to tackle small challenges, solve problems, and learn from mistakes, building resilience and responsibility. It’s about mindful guidance, not neglect, allowing children to grow through everyday experiences and reducing parental pressure. The word “lazy” usually…
JP Morgan warns investors about Tesla, maintaining an ‘Underweight’ rating and a $145 price target. Concerns stem from weak Q1 deliveries, a record inventory of unsold cars, and fierce competition, especially from China’s BYD. Tesla’s aggressive price cuts are losing effectiveness, impacting margins and cash flow. Future growth hinges on unproven robotaxi and robot ventures,…
London stabbing declared ‘terrorist incident’ London’s Metropolitan Police have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a stabbing attack that injured two Jewish men in the north London suburb of Golders Green, in what authorities have now classified as a ‘terrorist incident’.The suspect, a British national born in Somalia, was detained on suspicion of attempted…
Thomas Partey denies two further rape charges at Southwark Crown Court At a recent court session held in Southwark, ex-footballer Thomas Partey rejected two further accusations of sexual assault. Prosecution efforts aim to merge every charge into one legal proceeding. Proceedings are now expected to extend beyond their original timeline. A consolidated case appears unlikely…
Mumbai: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday signalled fresh Covid-era style policy support to cushion the impact of the West Asia conflict, while urging India Inc to step up investment and replace imports with domestic manufacturing.At the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence, Sitharaman said the govt is working on support measures for sectors hit by…
NEW DELHI: Cumulative seizures of potential poll inducements in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have touched Rs 1,072 crore, with the former accounting for 96% of the value of liquor seized and latter reporting 78% of the illegal cash seizures.While polling will be held in Tamil Nadu in a single phase on Thursday, West Bengal…
US President Donald Trump has earned a new nickname as tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz fuel fresh market and political commentary. Analysts are now moving from the earlier ‘TACO’ label for US President to a new term ‘NACHO’.The shift comes amid ongoing blockade between the Trump administration and Iran over control and…