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Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP file photo) A Russian military commander has claimed that President Vladimir Putin‘s helicopter was “at the epicenter” of a Ukrainian drone attack earlier this week during a visit to Kursk Oblast, raising questions about the president’s proximity to the frontlines.According to a report by Russian news agency RBC, Yury Dashkin,…

A newly identified variant of Covid-19, named NB.1.8.1, has been recorded in the United States of America, following a surge in cases observed in China. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that this strain has been discovered in international travelers at various US airports. The expansion of the new strain:…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s decision to boost defence spending by 18% to over Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the 2025-26 budget has ignited fresh debate over the cash-strapped nation’s fiscal priorities as economic woes deepen and inflation hits more than 38%.Economists warned the latest defence allocation framed as a response to escalating tensions with India following the…

JAMMU: With the arrest of three persons, including the victim’s wife, Jammu & Kashmir police on Sunday claimed to have cracked the “blind murder” that took place under the jurisdiction of Police Station Chenani of Udhampur district on May 22.A police spokesperson said: “On May 22, information was received at PS Chenani regarding a suspicious…

NEW DELHI: Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to travel to India next month, as India and Russia look to firm up the agenda for President Vladimir Putin’s visit later this year for the annual India-Russia summit.While the date hasn’t been finalised yet, the visit by Lavrov may take place in the third week…

NEW DELHI: Chhattisgarh Police is purportedly not keen on handing over the body of slain CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju – killed in an encounter last week at Narayanpur in the state – to his “family” amid fears that a public funeral, left to his kin, may unnecessarily end up glorifying…

Heinrich Klassen (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) finally found their rhythm in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but it took an inconsequential fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for them to reach peak performance — proving to be too late in the season. SRH defeated KKR by a massive 110 runs.The Pat…

NEW DELHI: Delhi witnessed an unprecedented spell of rain on Sunday, with 81.4 mm recorded in just a few hours, marking May 2025 as the wettest since weather records began in 1901, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The month’s cumulative rainfall has reached 186.4 mm, surpassing the previous record of 165 mm set…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during National Democratic Alliance Chief Ministers’ Conclave, in New Delhi. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: At the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged leaders to refrain from speaking out of turn, as the BJP faces backlash over off-the-cuff remarks made by two party members in the…

MS Dhoni and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: A video featuring 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi touching MS Dhoni’s feet has been making waves on social media. The heartwarming incident occurred after CSK’s previous match against Rajasthan Royals. Instead of opting for a customary handshake, Suryavanshi bowed down to touch Dhoni’s feet—a gesture that quickly went…