US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro continued his anti-India rant on Monday while targeting the social media platform X for fact-checking his post. In his latest tweet, Navarro accused India of buying Russian oil in a move he called “blood money,” claiming New Delhi did not purchase large quantities of Moscow’s crude before…
A massive protest outside the Kathmandu Parliament against the government’s ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms turned violent on Monday, as clashes broke out between police and demonstrators.Many protesters said they had intended to hold a peaceful demonstration but were met with police aggression as they advanced.“We were planning to hold…
GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly (Pic credit: AP) Thousands of young Nepalis thronged the streets of Kathmandu on Monday, protesting against the government’s move to block 26 popular social media platforms. The demonstrations, marked by violent clashes, left 14 protesters dead and several injured, over rising public anger over the censorship of…
Oman’s Ministry opens Hajj 2026 registration September 23–October 8; applicants register online, selection based on Saudi quota, notified via SMS/Representative Image The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Oman has announced that Hajj registration for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season will open from September 23 to October 8. Eligible applicants must register electronically, with…
BHOPAL: Two policemen posted at Civil Lines police station in Datia have been suspended after a video emerged showing an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) dancing in an “objectionable” manner with women dancers at a private party. The clip, which went viral on social media, shows the ASI making obscene gestures while dancing to Bollywood songs during…
NEW DELHI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Monday refuted Congress’ claim that it rejected the party’s application to send SMSes to its workers in Maharashtra to inform them about a documentary about how the Maharashtra 2024 elections were “stolen.“In a social media post on X, Trai said that no application was rejected as…
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz (AP image) Israeli defence minister Israel Katz on Monday issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying the militant group must release hostages and lay down its weapons or face the destruction of Gaza and its own annihilation.In a post on X, Katz said, “This is a final warning to the…
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said the department would need to refund roughly half of the collected tariffs if the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs exceeded presidential authority.“We would have to give a refund on about half the tariffs, which would be terrible for the Treasury,” Bessent told NBC News. “If the…
Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill (X) Mumbai: When the new poster boy of Indian cricket, Shubman Gill, was appointed vice-captain of the T20 team, it generated a positive buzz. For Suryakumar Yadav, though, the announcement carried a very different message: the selectors may have just put him on notice.Harsh? Perhaps. Unfair? Maybe. After all, this…
NEW DELHI: The seat-sharing negotiations for upcoming assembly elections in Bihar have become more complex as two new parties – Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Pashupati Paras’s LJP faction – joined the Mahagathbandhan alliance. The situation is getting trickier as major parties are firm on their seat demands.The 243 seats will now be divided among…