Pope Leo XIV called for “no more war” in his first Sunday blessing and address in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.He urged peace in Ukraine, called for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, and welcomed the truce between India and Pakistan. The Chicago-born Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, was elected to head…
Yes Bank shares soared 8.7% in early trade on Monday, hitting a day’s high of Rs 21.74 on the BSE, after Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) signed an agreement to acquire a 20% stake in the private lender for Rs 13,483 crore. This deal marks a major move in the bank’s ownership that could…
**EDS: FILE IMAGE** Bengaluru: In this file image cricketer Virat Kohli reacts during the test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru. Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a spectacular run in the format which celebrated him as its saviour at a time when…
Billionaire Harsh Goenka is among the India Inc leaders who are quite active on social media platform Twitter. Goenka also posted quite actively on Operation Sindoor. One of his posts on Operation Sindoor, reads: “After Operation Sindoor, Pak ministers met to plan a response. One genius said: “Let’s attack India!” Why? “If we lose- India…
In a landmark discovery, NASA researchers have revealed data indicating that Venus, long believed to be a barren, hot desert planet, might indeed be geologically active. The new discovery overturns long-standing theories about the surface of the planet and its inactivity with respect to tectonic motion. Using advanced modeling techniques, scientists re-examined decades-old radar data…
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday through a social media post, concluding a 14-year career in the format. The 36-year-old cricketer, who made his Test debut in 2011, played 123 matches for India, scoring 9,230 runs with…
German police at French border (AP) Germany has begun rejecting asylum seekers at its borders with other European countries, the first such action since the new government tightened immigration, a German newspaper reported Sunday.On Thursday and Friday, out of 365 undocumented entries at all borders, 286 migrants and refugees were sent back, including 19 who…
NEW DELHI: The United States welcomed the recent understanding between India and Pakistan on the cessation of hostilities, applauding both nations for choosing diplomacy over escalation. In an official statement, the US state department praised Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif for their “wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship” in reaching the agreement.US President Donald Trump…
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women on Monday strongly condemned the online abuse directed at the family of foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, especially his daughter, and said that sharing her number online is a “gravely irresponsible act.”Vikram Misri is currently facing social media trolls after he announced India and Pakistan’s…
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas. (Pic Credit – X) Virat Kohli‘s Test cricket career has been marked by numerous controversial and intense moments, showcasing his fierce competitiveness and emotional approach to the game. From his early days as a player to his role as captain, Kohli‘s on-field incidents have ranged from showing the middle finger…
