Pope Leo, Trump (File photos) Pope Leo on Monday pushed back against Trump, saying he did not fear him and would continue speaking out against war, including the conflict involving Iran, despite sharp criticism from the US president.Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane, the Pope said, “I have no fear of the Trump administration,”…
Rahul Gandhi & Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photos) NEW DELHI: Even as the dust of Assam’s poll campaign has settled, the ugly faceoff witnessed during the high-octane showdown between chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Congress escalated on Monday, with Rahul Gandhi calling the Assam CM “the most corrupt in the country” who is…
Brett Lee with Asha Bhosle (Pic credit: Lee’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, recalling their unique musical collaboration following her passing at the age of 92.The unlikely partnership between Lee and Bhosle had captured widespread attention in 2007 with the release…
Aditya Dhar’s espionage masterpiece, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, continues its record-shattering journey at the box office. On day 26 (fourth Monday), the Ranveer Singh-starrer has officially amassed over Rs 1,084 crore India net, solidifying its status as the highest-grossing Hindi film in history. Despite the intense IPL 2026 season, the film’s strategic family-friendly edits and…
PM Modi with Bengal party workers NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said feedback from party workers in West Bengal indicates growing public support for the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Assembly elections.In a post on X following his visit to Siliguri, the Prime Minister said said, “It is always a delight…
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya cut a dejected figure after his side suffered a third consecutive defeat in IPL 2026, going down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 18 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.MI, chasing a massive 241-run target, were always under pressure after RCB…
The structural case for India remains intact. Growth is steady, policy support is strong, and domestic flows provide stability. (AI image) By Motilal OswalAs we enter FY27, Indian equity markets are balancing strong domestic fundamentals against an uncertain global backdrop. While policy support, improving growth, and resilient domestic flows provide a solid foundation, geopolitical risks—particularly…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Monday agreed to examine a plea seeking the implementation of finger and iris-based biometric identification at polling stations to curb duplicate and fraudulent voting.A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Centre, the Election Commission of India, and several…
Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni (Video grab) CHENNAI: The frustration had been building, but it has now vanished. One show of swagger from Chennai Super Kings’ new recruit Sanju Samson against a competitive Delhi Capitals at Chepauk on Saturday has reignited belief in the camp.Sanju’s unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, his first major statement in…
Imports from Russia averaged 1.98 million barrels per day in March, the highest level since June 2023. (AI image) India is purchasing Russian crude oil in a big way as Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue to constrain global oil supply. India imports almost 90% of its crude oil needs and the ongoing US-Iran war has…