A 46-year-old Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, has been charged by the US Department of Justice for plotting to kill politicians, government officials on the US soil. Prosecutors in Brooklyn announced criminal charges against Asif Merchant, accusing him of travelling to New York for the purposes of trying to hire a hitman for the assassinations....
Read MoreHamas announced Yahya Sinwar as its new political leader on Tuesday, following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. Sinwar, accused of masterminding the October 7 attack on Israel, is one of Israel’s most wanted militants. The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades subsequently fired rockets towards Israel from the Gaza Strip.
Read MoreMumtaz says she never sulked when Rajesh Khanna worked with other actresses but he was protective of her and would get upset when she worked with other heroes. The actress didn’t mind it, because it meant that he cared for her!
Read MoreFollowing a significant political change in Bangladesh, many nationals rushed to return home from Kolkata. Sixty-seven passengers spent seven anxious hours at the airport before boarding the first flight at 1 am, with other flights and buses also departing later. Amid expectations for a new, democratic regime, some nationals, like Munir Hossain and Rafikul...
Read MoreCongress leader Salman Khurshid warned that India could face violent anti-government protests similar to those in Bangladesh. He referenced past protests like Shaheen Bagh and noted the ongoing struggles of its participants. Khurshid expressed doubts about future agitations achieving the same impact due to the suffering of those involved.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court established a bench to address misconduct displayed by Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Rajbir Sherawat. Justice Sherawat questioned the SC’s authority, critiqued its influence over High Courts, and expressed doubts about the stay on his contempt proceedings. This intervention follows Sherawat’s controversial July 17 order challenging SC’s directives.
Read MoreIndia’s javelin throw star, Neeraj Chopra, advanced to the Paris Olympics final with an impressive throw. Fans and celebrities promise various rewards if he wins gold, led by cricketer Rishabh Pant’s pledge of Rs 100089. Atlys CEO Mohak Nahta vowed free visas if Chopra reaches the top podium, creating widespread excitement.
Read MoreDelhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in Tihar jail for corruption and money laundering charges linked to the Delhi excise policy scam, informed Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena that cabinet minister Atishi would hoist the national flag on his behalf at the government’s Independence Day function on August 15. The event, traditionally held at...
Read MoreManu Bhaker received a warm welcome at Indira Gandhi International Airport after becoming the first Indian in the post-Independence era to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Despite a delayed flight arrival and morning drizzle, around 100 people gathered to celebrate her historic achievements at the Paris Games.
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