‘As if it’s Jantar Mantar!’ SC ‘disturbed’ by ED’s charge; agency says TMC asked people to come to HC before I-PAC raid hearing | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed that it was “disturbed” by the chaos at Calcutta high court on January 9 which led to the adjournment of the hearing on ED plea against Mamata Banerjee government over I-PAC raids. Reacting to the central agency’s charge that TMC “instructed” people to go to the HC,…

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Russell Brand bashes ex-wife Katy Perry’s relationship with Justin Trudeau, calls him ‘globalist stooge’

Comedian, actor and ex husband of Pop Star Katy Perry, Russell Brand, has bashed her relationship with former Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau- calling the later ‘a globalist stooge’ during a Turning Point USA gathering in Phoenix.Russell talked about his relationship with Katy Perry and what he thinks of her relationships, while talking to…

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European journal retracts study on homeopathy vs standard care for infants | India News

NEW DELHI: A study comparing homeopathic treatment with conventional primary care for infants has been retracted by European Journal of Pediatrics, citing serious flaws in the study design.In a retraction note, the journal’s editor said concerns were raised after publication about the methodology of the randomised controlled trial, particularly the absence of blinding and placebo…

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India urges calls for early end to Iran-Israel conflict with ‘dialogue & diplomacy’; flags risk for Indians & trade | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday reiterated its call for an “early end to the conflict” in Iran and the wider Gulf region, expressing deep concern over the rapid escalation of hostilities and the mounting civilian toll. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the situation, which began deteriorating from February 28, poses serious risks to…

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‘Dhurandar in rebranding’: Congress slams BJP for renaming MGNREGA; questions hatred for Gandhi | India News

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday criticised the Central government after the Union cabinet approved a bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi national rural employment guarantee act (MGNREGA), questioning why Mahatma Gandhi’s name needed to be dropped and accusing the Centre of focusing on rebranding rather than reform. Reacting to the Cabinet decision, Congress general…

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US strikes Venezuela: President Maduro captured by US Delta Force; special unit’s role in al-Baghdadi killing

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured early Saturday morning by elite US special forces, according to US officials.A US official said Maduro was taken into custody by members of Delta Force, the US military’s top special mission unit, according to CBS News. This comes as President Donald Trump confirmed that US carried out “large scale…

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Thinking of you

Means I will spam you. Call you? Forget it Ping! Ping! goes the phone. I glance at it lazily and it’s The Lad. Like a dutiful, doting mother, I pick it up to see what is so urgent. It’s an Instagram alert. The Lad has forwarded three reels in quick succession. Since I’m a typical…

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Budget 2026: Jewellery sector seeks duty rationalisation, reforms and GST cuts

For the Union Budget 2026-2027, India’s gems and jewellery industry is urging the government for a mix of GST cuts, customs reforms and policy changes to counter global trade headwinds and improve export competitiveness.In its pre-Budget memorandum submitted to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) highlighted measures aimed at…

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