US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was abruptly pulled from a live interview after being told that Donald Trump wanted to see him “right away.” Bessent was speaking during a live broadcast on Sky News when the interview was suddenly interrupted and he had to leave the set. He returned to the programme nearly two hours…
India reaffirmed its role as Bhutan’s largest development partner NEW DELHI: India and Bhutan on Thursday reviewed the progress of New Delhi-backed development projects in the Himalayan nation and signed a Rs 4,000-crore concessional line of credit agreement, while also expanding cooperation in the health sector.The decisions were taken during the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation…
One by one, they spoke of the psychological trauma they endured after the Alexander brothers raped them, and their desire for the shame they had felt to instead fall on the defendants. Many asked the judge to impose the maximum sentence of life in prison for each brother. Maya Miller told the court that after…
The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to stay proceedings in a plea filed by Vedanta Limited challenging the approval of AdGroup’s resolution plan for the takeover of insolvent Jaiprakash Associates Limited.A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that since the appeal is likely to be decided shortly by the…
West Bengal’s new BJP government has announced the rollout of the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), marking a major policy shift in the state’s public healthcare framework. Rollout announced after cabinet meeting After chairing his first cabinet meeting, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state…
Parliament panel summons social media platforms at 4 pm NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet representatives of major social media platforms, including Meta, X, Snapchat and Google on Monday to discuss online safety, user privacy and compliance with government rules.The meeting, scheduled for 4 pm, will focus on…
Long before Shah Rukh Khan became one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, he was a Delhi schoolboy known for his competitive spirit, speed on the sports field and, by his own admission, his mischievous streak. The actor studied at St. Columba’s School in New Delhi, where he excelled in academics as well as sports. Years later,…
“Recommended a final dividend of Rs 270/- per equity share of ₹10/- each, subject to approval of shareholders. The total dividend payout for the financial year 2025-26 is Rs 270/- per equity share [previous year 512/-(Final) per equity share]. The said final dividend, if declared, by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting will…
Rescue operations in Rohingya Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide at a madrassa in a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh on Wednesday, killing eight children and injuring five others, officials said.The landslide buried the madrassa under mud and debris after days of heavy rain. Rescuers recovered 13 children from the site, eight of whom…
Former CIA officer accused of stealing gold and stashing the gold bars in his home. A former CIA officer who had top-level clearance has been accused of secretly stashing millions of dollars in gold bars in his home that he said he needed for “work-related expenses”. Rush, who held a management position, was charged with…
