Decades after the end of the Second World War, a quiet and deeply moving tradition continues across parts of Europe. In Belgium and the Netherlands, local families have taken it upon themselves to care for the graves of American soldiers who died during the liberation of their countries. These are not relatives by blood, but…
NEW DELH: Voting for the 2026 assembly elections in Puducherry began at 7 am on Wednesday, with an unusual attraction at a polling booth in the VOC Government School where a robot named “Nila” welcomed voters arriving to cast their ballots.The robot is seen all decked up and holding a flower tray to welcome the…
NEW DELHI: The three-day 12th steering committee meeting of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network), which comprises members of investigative agencies from 135 countries, began in the national capital on Monday. It will deliberate on the network’s strategic direction, operational priorities and evolving frameworks for international cooperation.Directors of CBI and…
MEA secretary (west) Sibi George called on Azerbaijan foreign minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku, Friday and reviewed bilateral ties, exchanging views on regional and global matters of common interest. The talks signalled an attempt by both sides to mend the relationship after differences over Azerbaijan’s ties with Pakistan that saw Baku backing Islamabad during India’s…
BHOPAL: At a national camp in the city, Nausheen Naz, 15, trains alongside probables who own multiple kits. Naz borrows gear. Her father Ahfaz Khan, a daily-wager earning about Rs 250 a day, cannot buy her a proper hockey stick. No kit. No safety net.But the girl from Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni is India’s most exciting…
New Jersey Devils face uncertainty after GM Fitzgerald’s departure (Image via Reuters Photo) The New Jersey Devils are entering a period of uncertainty following the departure of general manager Tom Fitzgerald, a move that has created a sense of uncertainty over the future of the club and the head coach, Sheldon Keefe. According to reports,…
The Maharashtra Cyber department has arrested a person in connection with the cyber harassment case involving Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s daughter, Nitara Kumar.As reported by IANS, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber, Yashasvi Yadav, confirmed the development and said the accused has been taken into custody after investigation into the matter.According to officials, Nitara…
NEW DELHI: Days after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bharatiya Janata Party would restrict Bengali food habits, including fish and meat, if it comes to power, the Trinamool Congress on Thursday sharpened its attack against Union home minister Amit Shah ahead of his 15-day visit to the poll-bound state.In a social…
The Kannada film industry is experiencing a golden era, with blockbusters like ‘K.G.F’ and ‘Kantara’ achieving global acclaim. Legendary actors Dr. Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan laid the foundation, while stars like Shivarajkumar, Kichcha Sudeep, and Yash continue to captivate audiences with innovative stories and powerful performances, ensuring a bright future for regional cinema. The Kannada film…
Bhabanipur, long seen as Mamata Banerjee’s safest political ground, is beginning to stir uneasy comparisons with Nandigram. In the 2021 assembly elections, her decision to contest from Nandigram ended in a dramatic setback, with Suvendu Adhikari defeating her in a high-stakes battle that reshaped the narrative of the polls and marked a symbolic leap for…