Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi on Sunday condemned the killing of a Congress worker Debdeep Chatterjee after the phase-1 polling was held in the state, blaming ‘TMC thugs’ for the incident.“The murder of Congress worker Debdeep Chatterjee by TMC-affiliated thugs after the elections is utterly reprehensible. My deepest condolences to his bereaved…
US President Donald Trump said a gunman who “charged a security checkpoint, armed with multiple weapons” was quickly overpowered by Secret Service personnel after shots were fired near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, describing the incident as “very unexpected” while praising law enforcement agencies. Speaking at the White House after being evacuated…
Image used for representative purposes With just days to go for the April 29 second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, authorities will convene a high-level coordination meeting in Kolkata on Sunday to assess poll preparedness across key districts.The meeting, to be held at Dhana Dhanya Auditorium, will bring together senior police officials, election…
The suspect to fired shots at White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday has been identified by the security officials as Cole Tomas Allen from California.According to the United States federal agencies, the 31-year-old gunman will be charged with two counts of “using a firearm during a crime of violence” and for “assault on a federal…
In one of Raghu Rai’s most haunting photographs from the Bhopal Gas tragedy, a grieving father cradles his dead child — the stark black and white image titled ‘Burial of an Unknown Child’ came to define not just one of the worst industrial disasters the world had seen, but the power of photojournalism itself.Rai, the…
A shooting attempt disrupted US President Donald Trump’s ballroom address at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering immediate evacuation, panic and a massive security response at a Washington D hotel Saturday night. The incident unfolded at the Washington Hilton shortly before Trump was due to speak, as guests reported hearing multiple gunshots near a security…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation, hailing India’s civil nuclear programmeIn the 133rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said that this programme is making a significant contribution to nation-building.Here are the top quotes from his address Amid the hustle and bustle of the…
The distribution of global wealth in 2026 shows a pattern that feels both familiar and slightly shifting. The United States continues to dominate the list of high-net-worth individuals, holding a lead that remains difficult to close. At the same time, countries such as India are beginning to gain attention for their rapid pace of wealth…
A Vande Bharat train (File photo) NEW DELHI: Passengers can travel on Vande Bharat trains from Jammu Tawi station to Srinagar from next month, with railways launching the inaugural run between the two capitals of Jammu & Kashmir on April 30. At present, Vande Bharat trains for Srinagar start from Katra station. To cater to…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s remarks ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner have gone viral after a shooting scare disrupted the event.Speaking before the dinner, Leavitt had described the evening as “classic Donald Trump,” saying it would be “funny” and “entertaining,” and adding that “there will be some shots fired tonight in the…