Seoul, Sep 3 (AP) South Korean police are pushing for an indictment of music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairperson of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, over alleged investor fraud.The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency referred Bang to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office on Thursday, asking him to be indicted on a charge of violating…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Belgian defence minister, trade minister Theo Francken NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh Thursday made it clear to visiting Belgian defence minister and trade minister Theo Francken that for Indo-Belgian defence relations to flourish, his country should not have any defence pact on sensitive technology with Pakistan. The Belgian defence…
Chamath Palihapitiya shares his American Dream story as he turns 50. Sri Lankan-born investor and entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya marked his 50th birthday with a deeply personal message to his children and a powerful tribute to the United States, the country he credits with giving him the opportunity to build a new life. Reflecting on his…
Why was Ajit Agarkar absent from the BCCI meeting? (Agency Images) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday cleared the air over chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s absence from the board’s review meeting, while dismissing speculation about changes to the senior men’s selection committee.Agarkar was not present at the meeting, which focused on India’s recent performances and…
Dolly Parton’s private farewell beside husband Carl Dean comes with a touching wish to help others. Dolly Parton kept the details of her health struggles private from even some members of her family in the months leading up to her death, according to her first cousin and longtime musical collaborator Richie Owens.The country music legend…
Govt will soon allow old polluting trucks and buses to be fitted with retrofit emission-control devices NEW DELHI: In a fresh push to curb vehicular pollution, govt will soon allow old polluting trucks and buses to be fitted with retrofit emission-control devices (RECDs) that can reduce particulate matter emissions by up to 90% and nitrogen…
A student-led movement supporting neurodivergent children and their families has grown into a global network across several continents, led by a high school senior in California. Nithya Ravuri, a student at Emerald High School in Dublin, California, founded Sevah Neuro to provide accessible resources, social connections, and community support for children with neurological differences. What…
Piyush Goyal says India awaiting tariff edge before US trade deal (File photo) NEW DELHI: India will announce the final details of its proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US only after Washington agrees to provide preferential tariff terms compared with the country’s competitors, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.“As soon…
Smriti Mandhana creates history in Women’s Asia Cup (Image: BCCI) Smriti Mandhana produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting to script a new world record as India Women posted a formidable 193/5 against Hong Kong in their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash in Dubai on Thursday.Mandhana became the leading century-maker in women’s international cricket, moving to…
In 2022, Matthew Perry confessed to having feelings for Jennifer Aniston. He revealed it in his memoir.(Picture Credit: Instagram) Hollywood is full of co-star romances, but Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston’s story was different. Before they became Chandler Bing and Rachel Green on ‘Friends’, Perry had already developed a crush on Aniston, one that ended…
