NEW DELHI: A Belgian court is learnt to have rejected the bail plea of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi ahead of his extradition hearing there. Choksi, who was arrested in Belgium in April this year, had applied for bail on medical grounds last month. Indian law enforcement agencies argued that Choksi was a habitual absconder and…
NEW DELHI: The commerce ministry is working on a comprehensive short, medium, and long-term strategy to help Indian exporters against the impact of the steep 50% US tariffs on Indian goods.The immediate steps under consideration include easing liquidity stress, offering greater flexibility to SEZ units, and promoting targeted import substitution to prevent insolvencies and job…
Injured Liam Delap (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a match marked by controversial VAR decisions.Fulham faced disappointment when Josh King’s potential opening goal was disallowed after VAR review determined Rodrigo Muniz’s accidental collision with Trevoh Chalobah constituted a foul.The situation became more…
In 2025, parental anxiety over school safety in the United States remains alarmingly high. A recent Gallup survey revealed that around four in ten parents of K–12 students fear for their children’s physical safety while at school. This sustained concern has persisted for four consecutive years, significantly above historical averages. What’s more, these worries span…
Bhojpuri actor-singer Pawan Singh has once again found himself surrounded by controversy. A viral video from a promotional event in Lucknow for his latest song Saiyan Seva Kare shows Singh allegedly touching his co-star Anjali Raghav inappropriately. The clip drew massive backlash on social media, with many slamming the actor’s conduct.In the midst of the…
The diet of young children plays a pivotal role in shaping their long-term health, particularly their oral health. As toddlers begin transitioning to solid foods around six months of age, their eating habits evolve, which can have lasting effects on their teeth. While fruits and vegetables are common in many children’s diets, sugary snacks like…
NEW DELHI: Holding that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has not been able to deliver the desired results in the real estate sector, Union housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday flagged a high probability of stressed projects that reach the tribunal never getting completed.Speaking at realtors’ body NAREDCO’s annual convention,…
Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday said the government, along with various stakeholders, is working overtime to cushion India’s export sector from the impact of the 25% additional tariff imposed by the United States, which has raised the overall duty to 50%.Speaking virtually at an event organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce,…
Bruno Fernandes (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Bruno Fernandes secured a crucial victory for Manchester United with a last-minute penalty, defeating Burnley 3-2. The win provided relief for manager Ruben Amorim, while Thomas Frank experienced his first Premier League loss as Tottenham’s manager on Saturday.The victory came shortly after United’s disappointing League Cup elimination by…
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education has approved a $10.2 billion operating budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, closing a $734 million budget shortfall without resorting to high-interest borrowing or making a $175 million pension payment to the city, according to Chalkbeat. The plan, which passed in a 12-7 vote, underscores a significant…
