LONDON: An Indian-born British civil servant has found himself unwittingly under fire on social media over the controversial Chagos deal.Dr Francis Vijay Narasimhan Rangarajan was born in Delhi and educated at Cambridge University where he obtained a master’s in maths and PhD in astrophysics.Since March 2024 he has been chief executive of the Electoral Commission….
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly refusing to wear an Assamese ‘Gamosa’ during the reception hosted by President Draupadi Murmu after Republic Day parade.Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha of “insulting” the people of the entire Northeast and demanded…
Maine plane crash (AP image) At least seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries after a private business jet crashed during takeoff amid a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine on Sunday night.The Bombardier Challenger 600, carrying eight people, flipped over and caught fire while…
Israel military on Sunday recovered the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza Ran Gvili and repatriated to Israel for burial.“Following the identification process conducted by the National Forensic Centre, in cooperation with the Israeli police and the military rabbinate, representatives of the (Israeli military) informed the family of hostage Ran Gvili… that their…
There are a few movies that left an indelible impression on the Indian cinematic canvas. Released in 1994, ‘Bandit Queen’ is certainly one of them. Directed by Shekhar Kapoor, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Seema Biswas, and other talented artists, the movie has completed 32 years today. Celebrating the monumental success of the movie, Manoj Bajpayee walked…
Photo credit: AP Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in the first week of March, India’s high commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, told Reuters in an interview. During the trip, the Canadian PM is set to sign key deals on uranium, energy, minerals, artificial intelligence, education, and culture. “I have a…
Prathamesh Kadam, the beloved Marathi influencer known for his lighthearted reels alongside his mother, has tragically left us. His friend broke the heartbreaking news, which has left the content creation world stunned. While details surrounding his passing are unclear, reports indicate he may have been fighting cancer. A farewell ceremony was held in Malad, Mumbai….
Days after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi, Abu Dhabi has reportedly abandoned its deal with Pakistan for the management and operations of Islamabad International Airport.According to a report by Pakistan daily Express Tribune, the plan was shelved after the UAE failed to identify a local partner to whom…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for the Budget week week are Hindustan Unilever, and Ashok Leyland. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the Budget 2026 trading week starting January 27, 2026:Nifty View:From its…
Border 2 is performing exceptionally well at the box office. The film has collected over Rs 128 crore in just four days. It saw a massive jump on Sunday, mirroring the success of Gadar 2. The movie is expected to benefit further from the Republic Day holiday. Audiences are showing immense enthusiasm for the film….