Government forces on Sunday lost control of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city, for the first time since the conflict began in 2011, according to a war monitor. The Islamist-dominated rebel alliance, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a lightning assault that dealt a severe blow to President Bashar al-Assad‘s Russian- and Iranian-backed regime.The…
Shoaib Akhtar shares his take on Champions Trophy situation (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has voiced his thoughts on the ongoing discussions surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan. In a recent video, Akhtar provided a balanced perspective, acknowledging both Pakistan’s stance and the broader implications…
NEW DELHI: Several Indian passengers have been left stranded at Kuwait Airport after a Gulf Air Bahrain-Manchester flight (GF5) of Dec 1 was diverted there due to a technical reason. Since Indians are not eligible for visa on arrival (VoA) in Kuwait, there are not able to leave the airport and the Indian embassy there…
‘Massive declassification’: Elon Musk backs call for transparency after Kash Patel’s FBI appointment (Picture credit: Reuters) In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Kash Patel as the new Director of the FBI, a social media post advocating for declassification of controversial documents has gone viral, garnering support from none other than Elon Musk.The…
Bangladesh’s immigration authorities at the Benapole border crossing turned away 54 members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) on Sunday, despite them possessing valid passports and visas.The immigration police cited a lack of specific government approval for their travel as the reason for barring their entry. “We consulted the special branch of police…
Devendra Fadnavis has reportedly been finalised as Maharashtra’s next chief minister, with the BJP legislature party set to meet on December 2 or 3. The new Mahayuti government’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for December 5, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend. NEW DELHI: A senior BJP leader reportedly confirmed on Sunday night that…
Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya (X Photo) Ishan Kishan became a key player for the Mumbai Indians (MI) after joining the team in 2018. His aggressive batting style and dependable wicket-keeping skills made him a valuable asset, often opening the innings or contributing in the middle order.The five-time IPL champions, MI, chose not to retain…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami shared an inspiring video on Instagram, showcasing his unwavering dedication to cricket. The clip, which captures Shami honing his skills in the nets, reflects his passion for the game both as a bowler and batter. His heartfelt caption reads, “Bowling is my heartbeat, and cricket…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern on the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cyber-crimes and AI technology and asked the police leadership “to convert the challenge into an opportunity by harnessing India’s double AI power of Artificial Intelligence and ‘Aspirational India’”.Addressing the 59th All India Conference of Director…
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil claimed on Sunday that the Eknath Shinde-led party would have secured 90-100 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections if Ajit Pawar’s NCP had not been part of the Mahayuti alliance. The Mahayuti includes the BJP, Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, and NCP led by Ajit Pawar. Ajit…
