Umar Khalid’s legal team has dismissed the UAPA case FIR concerning the 2020 Delhi riots as a “joke” during court proceedings. Advocate Trideep Pais argued the FIR lacks legal sanctity, questioning its connection to the alleged conspiracy. He cited court observations from other riots cases, alleging investigative bias and fabricated evidence against Khalid.
Rain threatens to disrupt Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval after only 64 overs were possible on Day 1. England’s bowlers, led by Atkinson and Tongue, put India on the back foot, restricting them to 204/6. Washington Sundar and Karun Nair will pick things up for India.
Lionel Messi marked a potentially final World Cup qualifier on home soil with a goal, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Venezuela. The emotional match at Ms Monumental stadium saw tributes to Messi, with fans celebrating his illustrious career. Youngster Franco Mastantuono also impressed in his first international start, while Messi’s two goals highlighted…
An Orissa High Court lawyer has petitioned the Chief Election Commissioner to suspend the Indian National Congress’s flag and emblem, alleging they closely resemble the National Flag and violate constitutional provisions. The lawyer argues the INC’s tricolour diminishes the Tiranga’s dignity and misleads the public. Congress leaders have dismissed the complaint as baseless.
Henrietta Swan Leavitt worked as a Harvard “computer” earning just 30 cents an hour, yet her groundbreaking discovery of the period-luminosity relationship transformed astronomy. Her work enabled scientists to measure cosmic distances and understand the expanding universe. Despite this monumental contribution, Leavitt never received a Nobel Prize during her lifetime, highlighting the challenges faced by…
Hawai’i has launched Direct2UH, a programme guaranteeing admission to UH community colleges for DOE seniors and to UH West O’ahu and UH Hilo for students with a 2.7 GPA or higher. The initiative simplifies applications, highlights FAFSA and Hawai’i PROMISE scholarships, and provides workshops to guide students. While it aims to boost college enrolment and…
In a heartwarming reunion at the Asia Cup 2025, Shubman Gill, India’s rising cricket star, shared a special moment with UAE’s Simranjeet Singh. Years ago, Simranjeet had bowled to a young Gill in Mohali. After Gill sealed India’s victory with a boundary off Simranjeet’s bowling, he embraced his former practice partner.
The beloved actor Pankaj Dheer, best known for his unforgettable role as Karna in the epic series ‘Mahabharat’ by B.R. Chopra, has sadly passed away at 68 after bravely fighting cancer. His portrayal resonated deeply with audiences, and tributes poured in on social media as fans celebrated his remarkable contribution to Indian television.
Subhash Ghai celebrated Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha’s 55th wedding anniversary, sharing a heartfelt Instagram post. Ghai also praised Shatrughan’s son, Kussh Sinha, for his directorial debut, ‘Nikita Roy,’ comparing its suspenseful style to Alfred Hitchcock’s filmmaking. He lauded the film’s technical aspects and engaging narrative, wishing the entire team success for its upcoming release.
