Finance Minister on Tuesday joined the government’s pushback against the Congress’s “government of U-turns” jibe over the Unified Pension Scheme, or UPS, proposal. “We are not a government of U-turns… we give flexible, choice-driven governance,” she shot back. The Finance Minister criticised the Congress for failing to understand the UPSContinue Reading
A travel influencer is facing backlash for “fangirling” over Taliban fighters during a trip to Afghanistan, coinciding with a woman’s sentencing to death by stoning and the ongoing denial of basic rights to millions of women and girls in the country. Somali American influencer Marian Abdi, known online as GeenyadaContinue Reading
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he woul not let Bengali-speaking Muslims take over the state, underscoring that he is “not in the competition for minority votes”. Alleging that it was a communal statement, the Congress walked out of the state assembly, where Mr Sarma was speaking.Continue Reading
Being the celebrities with the star status they have, cricketers often receive different kinds of requests from their fans. From selfies to autographs to signed items, there are few requests that cricketers haven’t received. However, sometimes these requests tend to become wilder. Recently, Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh PantContinue Reading
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed bilateral ties as well as the PM’s recent visit to Ukraine. “Spoke with President Putin today. Discussed measures to further strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnerships. Exchanged perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from theContinue Reading
Bangladesh players have rallied round teammate Shakib Al Hasan, the ousted lawmaker who faces a case of alleged murder connected to unrest that toppled the government earlier this month. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team’s maiden Test win against Pakistan on Sunday, in which all-rounder Shakib took three second-inningsContinue Reading
After her father’s death, Zenith Irfan in Pakistan’s Lahore found out about his unfulfilled dream-a motorcycle trip around the world. Determined to honour him, she decided to embark on the journey he never completed. Ms Irfan’s drive was so strong that she learnt to ride a motorcycle at the ageContinue Reading
Actor Mohanlal has resigned as President of the under-fire Association of Malayalam Movie Actors, or AMMA, following an avalanche of sexual assault and rape allegations against some of Mollywood’s biggest names, including veteran actor Siddique and filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan. All members of the film body’s executive committee have also submittedContinue Reading
In a significant observation – which could have a big impact on future hearings in the alleged Delhi liquor policy case – the Supreme Court has questioned the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation‘s “fairness” as they investigate opposition politicians and others in this matter. A two-judge benchContinue Reading
The “Gossip Girl” alum’s older sister has weighed in on the conversation following a tough press tour in the lead-up to the film’s release. Read Full ArticleContinue Reading