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Legal traps, jail terms & seclusion The Pakistani government is doubling down on its legal offensive against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and prominent activists, framing the measures as essential for “national security.” However, as prison doors remain barred to visitors and human rights lawyers face decade-long sentences, critics warn that the country’s democratic…
Tharoor’s meeting with Rahul and Kharge ( NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday dismissed speculation of a rift with the party, projecting bonhomie with the Congress high-command after meeting Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge.The Thiruvananthapuram MP, who described Rahul and Kharge as “my…
Gold and silver futures saw a sharp decline on Friday as traders locked in profits following Thursday’s record-breaking rally. On the MCX, silver futures fell by 3.04% while gold dropped 1.28%, influenced by bearish global markets and a stronger US dollar.The dramatic shift came after both metals had achieved historic highs the previous day. Silver…
NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought to reassure the public over India’s latest Nipah virus outbreak, saying the risk of spread remains “low” and that there is no need for travel or trade restrictions following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal.The cases were reported from North 24 Parganas district, an…
Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged rising memory chip prices impacting gross margins, expecting further effects this quarter. The tech giant’s purchasing teams are reportedly staying near Samsung and SK Hynix factories to secure long-term contracts for iPhone RAM. Despite a 230% jump in memory module costs, Apple’s robust services business offers a financial buffer. Apple…
NEW DELHI: The US State Department released a compilation of gifts presented by PM Modi and other Indian government officials to US leaders. The Office of the Chief of Protocol, Department of State, submitted this comprehensive listing of “gifts received from foreign government sources” for the calendar year 2024. Under law, federal employees must file…
NEW DELHI: After hours of confusion, concern and meme-fuelled speculation, Virat Kohli’s Instagram account is back online. India’s most-followed Instagram handle, which had suddenly disappeared earlier on Friday, reappeared without any official explanation from either the former India captain or Instagram, bringing relief to millions of cricket fans who had feared something was amiss.Go Beyond…
NEW DELHI: It has become more common for women in Delhi to have kids in their 30s, compared to two decades ago. Delhi govt data from 2024 shows one in four children were born to mothers in their 30s. The share of children being born to women who are 35 or above has gone from…
Cricket fans are buzzing on Anushka Sharma’s social media, curious about the sudden absence of Virat Kohli’s Instagram account. Theories of a possible break or temporary suspension are swirling, prompting many to express their worries and implore the actress to encourage her husband to rejoin the digital landscape. So far, neither Kohli nor Sharma has…
President Donald Trump listens during an event on addiction recovery in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that could mean new tariffs on goods from any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba. Mexican…
