Glimpse of Bagheera: IFS officer shares video of rare black panther in north Bengal | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Parveen Kaswan recently shared a video of a rare black panther strolling is lush greenery of north Bengal.“This black panther from North Bengal. Bagheera of Kurseong. What a beauty,” Kaswan wrote in a social media post, likening the elusive creature to the iconic character from The Jungle Book….

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US state department suspends passport applications with ‘X’ gender markers – The Times of India

The United States Department of State has suspended processing passport applications with ‘X’ gender markers and changes to gender identity on current passports, following an executive order Donald Trump upon assuming office, reports the Guardian citing internal report.A confidential internal communication accessed by The Guardian reveals that Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed departmental personnel…

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Will LaMelo Ball play tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers? Latest update on the Charlotte Hornets star’s injury report (January 24, 2025) – The Times of India

LaMelo Ball of Charlotte Hornets (Image via Getty) Charlotte Hornets fans will have to wait and see if LaMelo Ball will take the court on Friday night, as the star guard has been listed as questionable due to a wrist injury. The Hornets are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center on…

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‘Social media space is polluted, threatens democracy’, says CEC Rajiv Kumar | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar has raised serious concerns about the growing menace of misinformation and fake narratives on social media, comparing it to environmental pollution. Speaking at the two-day international conference, Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaway for EMBs, held in New Delhi, Kumar stressed the urgent need…

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Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany Mahomes stirs debate with recent social media post, as many question her “privilege” | NFL News – The Times of India

Image via CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images Patrick Mahomes, the NFL star and the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, has had many things to celebrate in the last few days – the birth of his third child and entering the AFC Championship. But it looks like, his wife, Brittany Mahomes, has provoked a lot…

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Angry H-1B tweet or Hindu faith? Why was Vivek Ramaswamy really fired from DOGE? | World News – The Times of India

The abrupt exit of Indian-American billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has raised questions about the factors leading to his ouster. Was it his controversial tweet about H-1B visas and American mediocrity, his Hindu faith, or deeper political struggles involving tech magnate Elon Musk? The incident shines a spotlight on political…

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Putin describes Trump as ‘pragmatic’ and ‘smart’, says Ukraine war might have been avoided if 2020 US elections ‘had not been stolen’ – The Times of India

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday described American President Donald Trump as “pragmatic” and “smart,” expressing doubt that the US president would lower global oil prices to harm Russia. Putin’s Biggest Surprise For Trump After ‘Russia Love’ Show; ‘No War In Ukraine…’ | Watch Putin noted that extremely high or low oil prices would negatively…

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‘They keep the external noise away’: Varun Chakravarthy on Gambhir and Surya’s leadership | Cricket News – The Times of India

Varun Chakravarthy. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India spinner Varun Chakravarthy highlights the leadership qualities of head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav, emphasising their ability to shield the players from external pressures and distractions.“GG (Gambhir) and Surya (Kumar Yadav) made sure that there was no external stress on the players. They keep the…

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Mamta Kulkarni becomes Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhara, receives a new name ‘Shri Yamai Mamta Nand Giri’ | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni, now a Sadhvi, was recently spotted in saffron robes, adorned with a Rudraksh garland, alongside her sanyasi friends. Kulkarni officially embraced sainthood on Friday during the Maha Kumbh, where she took ‘sanyas‘ and performed the ‘Pind Daan’ ritual at the Sangam in the presence of Kinnar Akhara members.Mamta met Acharya…

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Republic Day 2025 Wishes & Quotes: Happy Republic Day 2025: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes, and Images to share on Republic Day | – The Times of India

On 26th January 2025, India celebrates its 76th Republic Day. This day marks a perfect time to reflect on our great nation’s remarkable journey towards democracy, growth, development and the values written in our Constitution. Republic day is not just a celebration, it’s a proud tribute to the sacrifices made by countless freedom fighters and…

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