A Chinese national described by British authorities as “one of the most prolific sex offenders of all time” has been handed a life sentence by a UK court. Chao Xu, 33, pleaded guilty to 24 sexual offences committed over a period of three years, including rape, assault by penetration, sexual
Year: 2025
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced that applications are now open for its PhD and MS (Research) programmes for the academic year 2025-26 (Second Semester). The application deadline has been extended to November 5, 2025, at 12 noon, providing additional time for
In a striking display of opposition solidarity, Maharashtra’s leading political figures — Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Balasaheb Thorat, and Raj Thackeray — came together on Friday in Mumbai for the “Satyacha Morcha” (March for Truth), protesting what they alleged to be widespread
In what could mark a new chapter for one of Indian cinema’s most iconic legacies, Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly all set to relaunch RK Studios — the legendary production house founded by his grandfather Raj Kapoor in 1948. The revival will coincide with Ranbir’s directorial debut, which is
In a case described as “breathtaking in scale and deception,” Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been accused of orchestrating a massive $500-million loan fraud targeting global investment giant BlackRock and several major financial institutions. According to an exclusive
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly countered Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent demand to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing the organisation as a “patriotic force” that has shaped millions of Indians and produced two of the nation’s most respected prime
India’s disappointing loss to Australia in the second ODI has triggered strong criticism from former cricketer Mohammad Kaif, who accused team management — including captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir — of “injustice” over their team selection decisions. Australia clinched a
An Indian-origin man, Mehul Goswami, 39, has been arrested in New York on charges of grand larceny after allegedly earning about Rs 40 lakh ($50,000) through illegal moonlighting while employed by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS). According to reports, Goswami
In a shocking incident highlighting the growing menace of the liquor mafia in Bihar, a group of liquor smugglers and locals attacked a police team conducting a raid in Begusarai district, injuring five personnel, including two women constables and a security guard. The assault occurred on
In a significant escalation of tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it has killed Abbas Hassan Karky, a senior Hezbollah commander, in a targeted airstrike in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh region. According to the IDF statement released on
