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PM Modi mourns demise of Qatar’s former Amir, calls him ‘visionary leader, true friend’ NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader who transformed the Gulf nation and a true friend of India.“We deeply mourn the…
A Brahmos missile test fired from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. (Image credit: Indian Army) Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand has put the spotlight on New Delhi’s relationships with countries further east in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit comes at a time when countries in the neighbourhood are increasingly…
In the summer of 2024, Linda Noskova arrived at Wimbledon as a 19-year-old preparing for only her second appearance at the Championships. On the eve of the tournament, her mother died after a long battle with cancer. Two years later, the same tournament delivered the crowning moment of her young career. Having clinched her maiden…
Access to Bankra mosque is suspended for two days due to urgent road repairs. KOLKATA: Access to the 136-year-old Bankra mosque inside airport’s operational area has been suspended for two days, till Sunday, after airport authorities cited rain damage to the approach road and began urgent repairs. Devotees may resume namaz from Monday if work…
The official said several locations in Bushehr province, including the perimeter area of the nuclear facility, were hit in US attacks. A massive fireball was seen rising near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant in videos shared on Thursday after Iranian officials said a US projectile struck the area surrounding the facility in southern Iran.The reported…
Legendary playback singer S. Janaki is no more. Indian music has lost one of its greatest voices. With her expressive singing and unequalled versatility, she mesmerised listeners for more than six decades. Janaki’s voice brought to life thousands of Indian songs in different languages, from soulful melodies to peppy folk numbers. Her versatility to suit…
NEW DELHI: Enforcement Directorate (ED)’s digital sleuths have been scouring the data on the mobile phone of Dharmesh Sangani, a Mumbai-based businessperson, who is facing probes also in UK and US for alleged gold smuggling.Enforcement Directorate sources were lucky to get hold of the phone of Sangani, who has diversified into the entertainment industry, that…
Jude Bellingham celebrates England’s victory over Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final victory over Norway has been overshadowed by a controversial moment involving Jude Bellingham’s first-half equaliser. Footage circulating after the dramatic 2-1 extra-time win has…
Before the interview begins, Morgan Freeman starts talking about Ravi Shankar. ‘He played with The Beatles, and The Beatles were greatly influenced by the blues. Look at how it ties up,’ he says. It’s an apt prelude. For the Oscar-winning actor and lifelong son of Mississippi, the blues is a living history carried through cultures,…
Jáminton Campaz reportedly skips Colombia return flight after alleged death threats following World Cup exit/ Image: X Jáminton Campaz has reportedly not returned to Colombia with the national team following their FIFA World Cup elimination, as fresh reports claim the forward stayed behind as a precaution after receiving death threats in the aftermath of the…
