NEW DELHI: Calling fake news a “serious threat” to public order and democratic process, a parliamentary panel has recommended amending penal provisions, increasing fines and fixing accountability to deal with the issue.In its draft report adopted Tuesday, Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, called for a mandatory fact-checking…
MUMBAI: At 60, when few people gather the courage to try something new, Steve Waugh is undertaking an entrepreneurial stint in India.The former Australian captain who enthralled fans with his gritty batting is launching Australia Essence, a business venture he co-founded, here to tap into the country’s booming retail market where consumers are increasingly seeking…
Permanent Mission of India cousellor Kshitij Tyagi. NEW DELHI:At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, India delivered a strong rebuke to Pakistan, stating it requires no guidance from a country that continues to support and harbour terrorist networks that pose threats to global security.“We are compelled, once again, to address provocations from a…
Larry Ellison has become the world’s richest person for the first time, ending Elon Musk‘s nearly year-long reign in the top spot. Ellison’s fortune soared $101 billion early in New York after Oracle reported quarterly results that surpassed expectations and said there’s more growth to come.The increase lifted his total fortune to $393 billion, ahead…
A PIL meant to oust a neighbour has ricocheted on the petitioner himself. Allahabad HC has ordered eviction of Omraj, a resident of Handia in UP’s Prayagraj, after finding his house built on gram sabha pond land. Omraj had filed a PIL accusing fellow villager Lalmani Patel of stealing land from the public pond.Omraj had…
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead during a public event in Utah. Videos of the shocking incident have since gone viral on social media, sparking outrage across the political circles and members of the Hollywood film industry. About the shooting According to AP, local authorities confirmed…
NEW DELHI: Amid the focus on trade ties, India and the EU also held the 15th round of their counterterrorism dialogue, with both sides condemning the heinous Pahalgam terrorist attack and the EU reiterating its condolences to India for the murder of innocent civilians.The two sides reiterated their strong condemnation of terrorism in all its…
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ has emerged as the most-important leader in Nepal. Many political analysts are betting on him to become Nepal’s next Prime Minister. Popularly known as Balen, 35-year-old Nepali rapper is young people’s favourite in the current political crisis. In the past few years, Balen emerged as the country’s most-important…
Birgunj/Patna: Border entry points in seven Bihar districts adjoining Nepal were sealed Wednesday amid rioting, arson and jailbreaks in the Himalayan nation and attempts by large groups fleeing the violence to enter India.West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj, where life normally blends into the bustle on the other side, bore scars…
Model Brooks Nader’s sister, Grace Ann Nader, confirmed speculation about a relationship between Brooks and Carlos Alcaraz. (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Model Brooks Nader’s sister, Grace Ann Nader, confirmed speculation about a possible relationship between Brooks and tennis star Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday. Grace Ann clarified that Carlos has met Brooks’ sisters, Mary Holland…
