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A major security scare unfolded near the White House on Saturday evening after multiple gunshots were heard close to the presidential complex, prompting an immediate lockdown response from law enforcement agencies and forcing journalists covering the White House to run for shelter. The US Secret Service shot down a person, reportedly the suspect, near the…
Multiple gunshots were reportedly heard outside the White House on Sunday, prompting a massive security response as police and federal agents swarmed the area around the presidential complex. US President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time amid ongoing negotiations related to Iran, AFP reported.“FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret…
Russian army soldiers (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Union govt has told SC that as many as 217 Indians had joined Russian forces, of which 49 died and six are missing in action in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The govt said the Indian Embassy is making efforts to bring back the 139 persons who have…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army on Friday debunked a video of a press conference at the Press Club of India being circulated on various media and social media platforms as “fake and misleading”, alleging that it was a malicious propaganda campaign designed to malign the force’s image and push fabricated narratives.The Army clarification was on…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is heading to Canada for trade talks on May 25, with easier access for Indian textiles and leather from India in return for tapping uranium and critical minerals on the table as the two sides look to step up efforts for the proposed free trade agreement, for…
NEW DELHI: Central govt has ordered Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC), one of the oldest clubs in India, which is located next to PM’s residence in Lutyens’ Delhi, to hand over the premises by June 5 for the “strengthening and securing of defence infrastructure and other vital public security purposes”.Govt had given 27.3 acres of land…
JAMMU: Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, the first ever direct train flagged off between the two cities on May 2, achieved the unprecedented milestone of carrying 1.01 lakh passengers within just 22 days.Northern Railway’s senior divisional commercial manager, Uchit Singhal, said, “We have received extremely positive feedback from passengers regarding the train’s comfort, safety and hospitality….
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Saturday took suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma death case. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is likely to consider the matter on Monday, news agency ANI reported.The case, involving allegations of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide against Twisha’s husband and in-laws, including…
Arshdeep Singh (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh endured a nightmare outing as Punjab Kings faced Lucknow Super Giants in their crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday.The left-arm pacer was expected to lead Punjab’s bowling attack, provide early breakthroughs and keep the scoring rate in check. Instead, he…
The United States under President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on Cuba in ways that analysts say increasingly resemble Washington’s approach towards Venezuela before the dramatic January operation that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. Yet despite comparisons between Caracas and Havana, experts believe Cuba presents a far more complex, risky and potentially costly…
