The Taliban has banned chess in Afghanistan, citing religious concerns, in yet another move to curb entertainment and sports in the country, Khaama Press reported.The decision was announced by the Taliban’s ministry of promotion of virtue and prevention of vice, which claimed that chess is “haram” (forbidden) under its interpretation of Islamic law.TheAfghanistan Chess Federation…
India names top Pak officials who attended funerals of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: India on Sunday released the names of top Pakistani officials who attended the funeral of LeT terrorist Abdul Rauf, who lost his life during the May 7 ‘Operation Sindoor.’Senior Pakistani military officials and the Punjab Inspector General…
Nagpur:Parth Salunkhe and Deepika Kumari gave recurve archers a reason to cheer when the Satara youngster and seasoned campaigner clinched bronze medals as India concluded the Shanghai World Cup Stage 2 with their heads held high on Sunday.While Deepika secured her 18th individual World Cup medal, 21-year-old Parth pocketed his maiden bronze. Despite the Korean…
PATNA: The semi-naked body of a woman was recovered from a rainwater harvesting pipe at the terminal building under construction at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna late on Saturday evening. The police have not yet determined the identity of the deceased, who is believed to be one of the construction workers in her mid-30s.According…
AGRA: A man has been arrested, sent to jail and charged under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 by sharing a video on a widely used social media messaging platform, police said on Sunday. UAPA prevents unlawful activities…
File pic of Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga with his wife JHUNJHUNU: Thousands lined the streets Sunday in Mehradasi village of Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu to bid a teary farewell to Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga, a medical assistant with IAF’s 36 Wing in J&K’s Udhampur killed in a Pakistani strike on Saturday.The 36-year-old’s body, draped in tricolour, was…
KANPUR: A 37-year-old assistant engineer employed at the Panki power plant near the city died after a botched hair transplant surgery, police said.The incident from March surfaced after the deceased’s spouse lodged a formal complaint. Following this, the Rawatpur police station registered an FIR against the medical practitioner on Saturday.Vineet Kumar Dubey from Gorakhpur, an…
HYDERABAD: The former CEO of a prominent corporate hospital who, along with a Mumbai-based courier, was arrested with 53 grams of cocaine by Cyberabad police last week, was heavily addicted to the drug, said officials from the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB). Cops said that the 34-year-old even sold a property worth Rs 1 crore (approx)…
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri, who faced social media trolling after India and Pakistan’s ceasefire announcement, received strong support from various civil service associations and political leaders.The IAS Association expressed solidarity with Misri and his family through a social media post, condemning “unwarranted personal attacks” on civil servants performing their…
Gold prices remained volatile throughout last week, influenced by a mix of economic signals. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: What’s the outlook for goldprices in the week starting May 12, 2025? Gold prices have experienced recent declines following their historic peak levels. Investors interested in gold should monitor international indicators and develop appropriate investment…