NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said that terrorists deliberately targeted the scenic Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam because of its large tourist presence and relative isolation. The agency said the target was also chosen considering the “response time” from the security agencies, news agency PTI reported, quoting a NIA…
The United States economy showed stronger growth than previously estimated in the second quarter of the year, government figures showed on Thursday.According to the second estimates released by the US commerce department, the gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 3.3% between April and June, an upward revision from the 3.0% figure…
Director Sooraj Barjatya, known for his iconic family dramas, has voiced his unwavering confidence in superstar Salman Khan, asserting that the actor is “going to make a comeback in a very big way.” Despite a string of recent box office disappointments like ‘Sikandar’ (2025) and ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ (2023), the filmmaker remains…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday appointed a new ambassador for Canada, nearly nine months after New Delhi withdrew its High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and other senior diplomats stationed in Ottawa amid diplomatic tensions.The ministry of external affairs has appointed Dinesh K Patnaik as the next High Commissioner of India to Canada.“Shri Dinesh K Patnaik…
India’s much-talked-about savings from importing discounted Russian oil is not as large as believed. The gains are estimated to be just $2.5 per annum, far lower than the $10–25 billion, which is often quoted in media reports, a CLSA report showed on Thursday.“Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers,” CLSA…
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani became parents to a baby girl in July this year. But the new dad has gotten back to work immediately as he’s currently promoting his film ‘Param Sunderi’ set for release on August 29. It sees him alongside Janhvi Kapoor. Meanwhile, Kiara is making the most of her new found…
Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka at Asia Cup 2025 (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Sri Lanka on Thursday confirmed their 16-player squad for the T20 Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates. The side will be led by left-handed batter Charith Asalanka, with experienced names such as…
KOCHI: High court has restrained the arrest of actor Lakshmi R Menon until Sept 17 in connection with a case relating to the alleged assault and abduction of an IT employee in Kochi. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, considering Lakshmi’s anticipatory bail plea apprehending arrest in the matter, sought instructions from the police and adjourned the…
NEW DELHI: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that the Gandhi family has not faced jail in the National Herald case despite what he called clear facts, and claimed there is a wider perception that the Congress has “compromised” with the BJP.“Politics of compromise doesn’t work. If you think that a compromise will…
The internet is abuzz with the news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s engagement, and now, the NFL star’s father, Ed Kelce, is sharing new details about the romantic proposal. He has opened up about the special day, revealing everything from his reaction to the happy news to the couple’s plans for a family.According to…
