Thieves spare ‘cursed’ Regent Diamond of Andhra origin in Louvre heist HYDERABAD: In a mysterious turn during a heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum earlier this week, thieves made off with priceless Napoleonic jewels but curiously left behind the Regent Diamond — a 140.64-carat gemstone valued at nearly $60 million and believed to carry a centuries-old…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief ministerSiddaramaiah on Friday dismissed reports that his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah had named a successor, saying the remarks were “twisted” and that Yathindra had merely spoken about principles.“I spoke to him (Yathindra) and asked what exactly he had said. He told me he spoke only about principles and did…
NEW DELHI: Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has said that Pakistan “cannot win a conventional war against India” and needs to realise that nothing good will come out of fighting with India.In an interview with ANI, Kiriakou, who served 15 years in the CIA, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan said, “Nothing, literally…
The Trump administration is preparing to defend its new H-1B visa policy in court, following a wave of lawsuits challenging the recently imposed $100,000 fee on new visa applicants. The fee, which represents a dramatic increase from the standard processing costs of a few thousand dollars, has sparked controversy across educational, business, and political circles.At…
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal will attend religious congregations on Saturday to mark the beginning of a series of events commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.The Punjab government will perform an ‘ardas’ (prayer) at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi on October 25 to begin the…
The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 is set to be held at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, on October 30-31, in partnership with the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Organised by the Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) in collaboration with APEDA, the event aims to position India as a global hub for rice…
Days after the birth anniversary of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, his wife Priya Kapur and their younger son Azarius performed a pooja at Sona Comstar, the family’s automotive company. The ceremony marked a solemn moment for the Kapur family, coming amid an intense legal battle over Sunjay’s vast Rs 30,000 crore estate.Sharing glimpses from the…
Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood has reportedly been appointed as the PCB’s Consultant of International Cricket (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) In a rare and unconventional move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Test captain Shan Masood as Consultant of International Cricket and Players’ Affairs.This marks the first time a serving Test captain has been given…
With Nifty hovering close to record highs and investor sentiment remaining upbeat, the primary market is set for a new phase, where five major companies are preparing to raise nearly Rs 35,000 crore through IPOs over the next two months.The lineup features some of the country’s most prominent consumer and fintech brands—Lenskart, Groww, Pine Labs,…
Get ready for ‘One Piece’ season 2, arriving in 2026! New posters reveal the epic Little Garden arc, featuring giants Dorry and Brogy alongside the Straw Hat Pirates. This next installment promises a journey into the Grand Line, with more characters joining the adventure. Netflix has also confirmed work on season 3, based on the…
