Several people reportedly fell down a flight of stairs near the exit and were trampled by those behind them NEW DELHI: A sudden surge of people, heavy rain and alleged confusion over announcements and entry-exit routes are among the factors being investigated after a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata killed…
In its statement, the Ministry of Interior cited Quranic verses condemning corruption and violence. It said the men had been convicted of crimes involving attacks on security personnel, the use of weapons and the provision of support and safe houses to finance and carry out terrorist operations in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia executed five of…
Fakhar Zaman (Image credit: AFP) Experienced top-order batter Fakhar Zaman believes Pakistan can end their wait for an ICC trophy at next year’s 50-overs World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.Speaking to the media in Rawalpindi on Saturday, Fakhar said Pakistan’s players had held detailed discussions about their failure to…
Despite earning USD 119 million, triple the amount of its production budget, ‘Verity’ has continued to face a massive decline in numbers and has even lost out on 500 screens in North America for its third week. (YouTube) ‘Verity’ may have had a strong start in theatres worldwide; however, the film is already facing a…
The court stressed that the statutory protection is meant only to prevent persecution of officials for decisions made in discharge of their duties NEW DELHI: In a significant ruling relating to Prevention of Corruption Act, Supreme Court has said that the shield of prior sanction from higher authorities to prosecute a public servant is not…
The mask arrived at the Goodwill store in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, in February 2024 (Shop Goodwill photo) A small gold LEGO mask found among donated jewellery at a Goodwill store in Pennsylvania was sold for $18,101 at an online auction in March 2024. The item, which had initially been listed for $14.95, was identified as…
ITAT Jaipur identified a significant error in the AO’s assessment. (Image for representative purpose only) Indians based globally and investing in India can in some cases face tax notices for unexplained income.In one such case, a woman invested money in FCNR term deposits along with her husband. Both of them received separate tax notices from…
Delhi Capitals players (PTI Photo) Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Chaminda Vaas is set for his maiden coaching stint in the Indian Premier League after being appointed Delhi Capitals’ fast bowling coach ahead of the 2027 season.Vaas, one of Sri Lanka’s most successful fast bowlers, claimed 355 wickets in Tests and 400 in ODIs during his…
Rajpal Yadav calls wife Radha ‘a diamond’ in sweet birthday post for her: ‘Agar meri zindagi mein kisi ka sabse bada karz hai, toh woh hai meri dear Radha ka’ Rajpal Yadav posted a heartfelt birthday message for his wife Radha on social media, calling her the diamond of the family. The ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ actor…
US secretary of state Marco Rubio is in India and will visit the world’s largest oil refinery in Jamnagar NEW DELHI: Elon Musk‘s blow-hot-and-cold stand for getting Starlink access to India has now entered a conciliatory phase after the tech trillionaire was all fire on X last week. The change in tone comes at a…
