US President Donald Trump is at the centre of a new controversy after reports that his image could appear in a redesigned American passport. This move would break long-standing global practice.The US State Department is working on a limited edition passport that would include a picture of Trump on the inside cover, according to a…
With the opening of the portals of Kedarnath Dham, the Char Dham Yatra has picked up pace. A massive influx of devotees is being seen at Kedarnath, where the state government has made extensive arrangements to ensure the convenience and safety of pilgrims, allowing them to have smooth and secure darshan.The President of the Kedarnath…
A video showing Cockroach Janta Party protesters escaping a police van has gone viral. MUMBAI: A video purportedly showing detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters being freed from a police vehicle during a protest in Mumbai has gone viral on social media.The video, widely shared online, appears to show a youth discreetly opening the rear…
NEW DELHI: Argentina’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 were overshadowed by a reported security lapse that exposed the passport details of every player in the squad, including captain Lionel Messi.According to Reuters, the passport numbers appeared on an official team sheet that was distributed ahead of Argentina’s friendly against Iceland in Alabama. The…
A dramatic two-day rescue operation unfolded along the Massachusetts coast after 53 bottlenose dolphins became stranded on the tidal flats of Cape Cod, prompting marine wildlife teams to race against time to save the animals. The latest rescue saw 19 dolphins successfully returned to the sea after they stranded between Brewster and Wellfleet, just a…
In a boost for sea diplomacy, an Indian Navy fast attack craft, INS Kalpeni, has arrived at Gan in the Addu Atoll, marking a significant step in the ongoing maritime engagement between India and the Maldives. In another trip, Navy’s INS Sudarshini arrived at Las Palmas in Canary Islands on April 23, as part of…
File Pic: Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) Vinesh Phogat arrived in Gonda on Monday and reiterated that she is eligible to return to competition despite the ongoing standoff with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which has maintained that the star wrestler cannot participate in the National Open Ranking Tournament until disciplinary proceedings against her are…
India has outlined key demands in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, including preferential tariff treatment and assurances against future tariff hikes, as both countries work towards finalising an interim trade agreement, a trade official said on Monday.A proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States may only be finalised after…
The central government on Saturday announced 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route, allowing full foreign ownership in the sector. The move is expected to increase foreign participation in India’s insurance industry. Foreign investment in Indian insurance companies and intermediaries will now be allowed up to 100% of the paid-up…
SRINAGAR: A police officer allegedly shot his wife dead and then shot himself in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Saturday.The officer identified as Deep Singh, a probationary sub-inspector (PSI) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police posted at a Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in the Kandi area of north Kashmir.According to officials,…