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. Afghanistan said on Friday it carried out drone strikes on Pakistani military establishments as fighting between the two neighbours continued. Pakistan, meanwhile, said it shot down the drones using its anti-drone systems and reported no casualties.Afghanistan’s military launched attacks late Thursday along the border in six provinces. It described the action as retaliation for…
NEW DELHI: Congress and BJP on Friday reacted sharply to the acquittal of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case. AAP’s on-and-off INDIA bloc ally Congress, however, expressed resentment over the leaders’ discharge alleging that the ruling BJP is a “Icchadhari Naag” who…
Harvard University has found itself at the centre of a growing online storm after an artwork featured on its Department of South Asian Studies website drew sharp criticism and allegations of bias. The Coalition of Hindus of North America ignited the debate after calling out the university for what it described as “blatant Hinduphobia” in…
NEW DELHI: Smartphones, led largely by Apple’s iPhone, emerged as India’s top export category for the first time, overtaking automotive diesel fuel in 2025, official data showed, indicating the impact of policy measures to boost exports. Exports of smartphones during Jan-Dec 2025 rose to about $30.1 billion, up 47.5% from $20.4 billion in 2024, while…
Umar Akmal, left and Babar Azam (Agency Images) Former Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has addressed the controversy over his recent post comparing Pakistan’s performances in T20 World Cups. Akmal emphasized that he never intended to compare himself with Babar Azam or disrespect him.Akmal shared a collage highlighting two contrasting innings for Pakistan. The first featured…
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda tied the knot in Udaipur on February 26. The couple had an intimate ceremony in presence of their family and close friends. As they returned from Udaipur on Friday afternoon, they finally posed for the paps as a couple. While Rashmika exuded the new bride glow and opted for a…
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday revealed that she and her husband registered in 2010 to donate their bodies. Addressing the “Vardaan” Film Festival, the chief minister said that more than 800 individuals have registered on the Delhi government’s State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO)…
Pakistan launched cross-border strikes late Thursday night under Operation “Ghazab lil-Haq” in response to what it described as “unprovoked firing” by the Afghan Taliban across multiple sectors. The action followed alleged attacks on several Pakistani border posts, with senior ministers confirming that a large-scale counter-offensive was under way.Pakistan information minister Attaullah Tarar said at least…
At the DNPA Conclave 2026, Sampark Foundation founder Vineet Nayyar shared insights on artificial intelligence, business models and the future of the publishing industry, urging stakeholders to adapt to technological shifts rather than resist them.Speaking about AI platforms and their commercial interests, Nayyar said, “Anybody who comes with an AI model is interested in subscription….
NEW DELHI: A Rouse Avenue Court on Friday discharged former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi excise policy case, refusing to take cognisance of the CBI’s chargesheet.The order was delivered by Special Judge (PC Act) Jitender Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court. Why Delhi…
