Drug smugglers Baltej Singh and Himatjit Kahlon lose final bid to overturn jail terms in NZ’s largest meth importation case

Two men behind New Zealand’s largest-ever methamphetamine importation operation have failed in their final attempt to overturn prison sentences of more than 20 years, after the country’s supreme court dismissed their applications for leave to appeal.Baltej Singh and Himatjit Singh Kahlon were convicted over an international drug trafficking network that imported up to 741kg of…

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‘Pakistan must vacate’: India slams election plans in POK’s Gilgit-Baltistan assembly | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday lodged a “strong protest” over Pakistan’s plans to hold general elections in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan assembly. “The Government of India lodged a strong protest with Pakistan regarding the latter’s plans to hold “General Elections” to the so-called ‘Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly’, in the Indian territories illegally and forcibly…

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7.6L volunteers within hours: Annamalai’s ‘political movement’ becomes an instant hit | India News

NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai’s newly launched political movement, “We The Leaders”, appears to have struck an immediate chord, attracting more than 7 lakh volunteers within hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday.Calling on people passionate about “education, health, sustainability, or youth leadership” to join, Annamalai…

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Henry Nowak case: How handcuffed UK student’s murder by Sikh man sparked national outrage – timeline of events

Henry Nowak (left) was killed by Vikram Singh Digwa (right) The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak by Sikh man Vickrum Singh Digwa sparked national outrage after police bodycam footage showed the Southampton student being handcuffed moments after he was stabbed. The incident triggered protests across the UK and drew reactions from prominent figures, ranging from…

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CBSE denies ‘data breach’ despite repeated cyber attacks for past 3 days; files complaint | India News

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday denied any “data breach” claims after it alleged “repeated cyber attacks for the past 3 days” on its online portal. It filed a complaint with the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of Delhi Police.“The portal, launched on 2nd June 2026 to facilitate…

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'Are you from India?' Donald Trump takes swipe at reporter in Oval office, triggers racism row

During a White House press interaction, President Trump questioned an Indian journalist’s nationality before taking her question, later stating he was “kidding.” He then described Indian Prime Minister Modi as a “good friend” and expressed confidence in a trade agreement, asserting the US now benefits significantly from its economic ties with India. Source link

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Karmelo Anthony trial: Attorney says he stabbed Austin Metcalf in defense, didn’t attack anyone else

Karmelo Anthony’s (left) trial for the murder of Austin Metcalf in Texas began. The highly anticipated trial of Karmelo Anthony who stabbed Texas teen Austin Metcalf last year began with the shocking revelations. “I have been stabbed,” Metcalf said as he was limping towards his twin brother Hunter Metcalf and then bled to death in…

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Evening news wrap: India’s GDP growth beats expectations in final quarter; K Annamalai launches new political movement & more | India News

India’s economy expanded by 7.8 per cent in the final quarter of FY26, lifting full-year growth to 7.7 per cent and surpassing estimates. Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has launched a new political movement, signalling a shift in his political journey after leaving the BJP. Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed support…

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Oxford Vaccine: World’s first AI-designed vaccine developed by UK scientists enters human trials | World News

World’s first AI-designed vaccine trial begins at Oxford A vaccine designed with the help of artificial intelligence has entered human trials in what scientists are calling a world-first moment for medical research and drug development.The vaccine, developed by researchers at the University of Oxford in partnership with biotechnology company Basecamp Research, is being tested against…

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