May 18, 2026
DRDO unveils advanced armoured vehicles for combat support and deployment in Ladakh, deserts, riverine areas | India News

DRDO unveils advanced armoured vehicles for combat support and deployment in Ladakh, deserts, riverine areas | India News

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NEW DELHI: In a step towards indigenous production of future-ready armoured vehicles, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday unveiled advanced armoured platforms (tracked and wheeled) in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar that will provide a huge boost to armed forces as these vehicles can be used for infantry transport, reconnaissance and combat support. The vehicles, flagged…

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Shreya Ghoshal buys property worth Rs 20.88 crore in Santacruz: Report | Hindi Movie News

Shreya Ghoshal buys property worth Rs 20.88 crore in Santacruz: Report | Hindi Movie News

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Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, along with her family members Sarmistha Ghoshal and Bishwajit Ghoshal, has purchased a premium apartment in Mumbai’s Santacruz West for Rs 20.88 crore, as per property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. This marks the third real estate investment by the Ghoshal family in the last three months. Earlier this month,…

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Taurus Horoscope Today, April 26, 2026: If single, a family function may introduce you to someone through relatives or friends

Taurus Horoscope Today, April 26, 2026: If single, a family function may introduce you to someone through relatives or friends

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A calmer day arrives, like a breeze through a hot room. The Moon eases your mind, and Jupiter’s support helps you drop old tensions that were sitting on your chest for no reason.You’ll want your people around you. Family time feels healing today, whether it’s a long lunch, a movie at home, or simply sitting…

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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rockets whose photos Jeff Bezos shared and Elon Musk congratulated ‘failed to deliver its mission’ minutes later

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rockets whose photos Jeff Bezos shared and Elon Musk congratulated ‘failed to deliver its mission’ minutes later

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The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket lifts off from LC36 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Earlier this week, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos shared a photo of the space company’s New Glenn rockets. Bezos’ post on X, formerly Twitter, got ‘Congrats’ message from CEO of Blue…

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‘India has its challenges but…’: Ex-Microsoft professional quits the ‘American Dream’ amid visa uncertainty

‘India has its challenges but…’: Ex-Microsoft professional quits the ‘American Dream’ amid visa uncertainty

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Swapnil Sagar returned from Houston, US to India to his family in Bengaluru “I feel free,” says former Microsoft professional Swapnil Sagar, who has left behind what many would call the American Dream and returned to India after a decade in the United States, citing visa uncertainty and job instability as key reasons for his…

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Archana Puran Singh’s son Aayushmaan Sethi loses Rs 87000 in credit card scam, Aryamann recalls losing Rs 80,000 earlier | Hindi Movie News

Archana Puran Singh’s son Aayushmaan Sethi loses Rs 87000 in credit card scam, Aryamann recalls losing Rs 80,000 earlier | Hindi Movie News

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Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi’s younger son, Aayushmaan Sethi, recently fell victim to an alleged credit card scam, losing Rs 87,000. The incident came to light through a vlog shared by his elder brother Aaryamann Sethi on his channel Aary Vlogs. While the situation initially caused panic at home, it soon turned into a…

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‘Pakistan remains committed’: Shehbaz Sharif as second round of US-Iran talks not held

‘Pakistan remains committed’: Shehbaz Sharif as second round of US-Iran talks not held

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Shehbaz Sharif (File photo) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said he had spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after Islamabad’s attempt to broker a second round of talks between the United States and Iran fell through.“Pakistan remains committed to serve as an honest and sincere facilitator—working tirelessly to advance durable peace and lasting…

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Farooq Abdullah (File photo) SRINAGAR: A sessions court here Saturday stayed a magisterial court’s order allowing framing of charges against National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case.Hearing a revision petition by Farooq, the additional sessions judge ordered the operation of a chief judicial magistrate’s March 2 directive, and the subsequent proceedings initiated by the trial magistrate on March 30, to be kept in abeyance till the next date of hearing. The court issued notice to CBI, and listed the matter for hearing on May 5.On March 2, the CJM court held that prima facie, evidence existed against Farooq and other accused in the case, observing that “the essential ingredients of offences under sections 120-B, 406 and 409 of the Ranbir Penal Code are made out”. Farooq, appearing virtually before the trial court on March 30, pleaded “not guilty”.CBI had filed a chargesheet against the NC president and others in 2018, alleging the siphoning of about Rs 43 crore from funds provided by BCCI to JKCA. The agency said the funds were misappropriated between 2002 and 2011, when Farooq was JKCA president. The chargesheet named him along with then JKCA general secretary Mohammad Saleem Khan, former treasurer Ahsan Ahmad Mirza and J&K Bank executive Bashir Ahmad Misgar.In his revision petition, Farooq submitted that he held an honorary role as JKCA president and was not involved in day-to-day financial administration which, he said, was vested in the treasurer and the general secretary. A routine administrative signature on a 2008 resolution could not be construed as evidence of a “meeting of minds” for alleged embezzlement, he argued.The sessions court in its order observed that framing of charges is a “major step” in a criminal trial with implications for a person’s reputation and liberty. Allowing proceedings to continue during the pendency of the revision petition could render the challenge infructuous and cause irreparable harm, it said.The court said at the interim stage, it is not required to conduct a “roving inquiry” into the merits, but only to determine whether a prima facie case for intervention is made out. “Given the complexity of the legal issues raised regarding vicarious liability in criminal law and the absence of any document bearing the applicant’s signature on the disputed vouchers and cheques relied upon by the prosecution, the balance of convenience shifts in favour of the applicant,” the court stated.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? What you need to knowFrom tiny succulent to thriving beauty: How to grow jade plants the right wayAll about Jennifer Aniston’s lavish houses, the latest one bought for USD 14.8 millionHow to sharpen mixer grinder blades at home’I’m a Celebrity South Africa’: The Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas fallout explainedLove or loot? 5 glaring signs your partner is treating you like a human ATMDiabetes: 5 fruits that can be secret weapon against high blood sugar‘Marty Supreme’ to ‘Greenland 2’; English releases of the week on OTT123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap

Farooq Abdullah (File photo) SRINAGAR: A sessions court here Saturday stayed a magisterial court’s order allowing framing of charges against National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case.Hearing a revision petition by Farooq, the additional sessions judge ordered the operation of a chief judicial magistrate’s March 2 directive, and the subsequent proceedings initiated by the trial magistrate on March 30, to be kept in abeyance till the next date of hearing. The court issued notice to CBI, and listed the matter for hearing on May 5.On March 2, the CJM court held that prima facie, evidence existed against Farooq and other accused in the case, observing that “the essential ingredients of offences under sections 120-B, 406 and 409 of the Ranbir Penal Code are made out”. Farooq, appearing virtually before the trial court on March 30, pleaded “not guilty”.CBI had filed a chargesheet against the NC president and others in 2018, alleging the siphoning of about Rs 43 crore from funds provided by BCCI to JKCA. The agency said the funds were misappropriated between 2002 and 2011, when Farooq was JKCA president. The chargesheet named him along with then JKCA general secretary Mohammad Saleem Khan, former treasurer Ahsan Ahmad Mirza and J&K Bank executive Bashir Ahmad Misgar.In his revision petition, Farooq submitted that he held an honorary role as JKCA president and was not involved in day-to-day financial administration which, he said, was vested in the treasurer and the general secretary. A routine administrative signature on a 2008 resolution could not be construed as evidence of a “meeting of minds” for alleged embezzlement, he argued.The sessions court in its order observed that framing of charges is a “major step” in a criminal trial with implications for a person’s reputation and liberty. Allowing proceedings to continue during the pendency of the revision petition could render the challenge infructuous and cause irreparable harm, it said.The court said at the interim stage, it is not required to conduct a “roving inquiry” into the merits, but only to determine whether a prima facie case for intervention is made out. “Given the complexity of the legal issues raised regarding vicarious liability in criminal law and the absence of any document bearing the applicant’s signature on the disputed vouchers and cheques relied upon by the prosecution, the balance of convenience shifts in favour of the applicant,” the court stated.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? What you need to knowFrom tiny succulent to thriving beauty: How to grow jade plants the right wayAll about Jennifer Aniston’s lavish houses, the latest one bought for USD 14.8 millionHow to sharpen mixer grinder blades at home’I’m a Celebrity South Africa’: The Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas fallout explainedLove or loot? 5 glaring signs your partner is treating you like a human ATMDiabetes: 5 fruits that can be secret weapon against high blood sugar‘Marty Supreme’ to ‘Greenland 2’; English releases of the week on OTT123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap

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Farooq Abdullah (File photo) SRINAGAR: A sessions court here Saturday stayed a magisterial court’s order allowing framing of charges against National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case.Hearing a revision petition by Farooq, the additional sessions judge ordered the operation of a chief judicial magistrate’s March…

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IPL 2026: ‘My best is yet to come’- Ishan Kishan sends warning after match-winning 74 vs RR

IPL 2026: ‘My best is yet to come’- Ishan Kishan sends warning after match-winning 74 vs RR

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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan (ANI) Sunrisers Hyderabad wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan played a composed yet aggressive hand in their thrilling five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, as he reflected on leadership, batting freedom and chasing a massive target of 229. Speaking after being named Player of the Match for his 31-ball 74, Kishan made it clear that…

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Ladakh lifts bar on lower-qualified govt staff from applying for graduate-level posts

Ladakh lifts bar on lower-qualified govt staff from applying for graduate-level posts

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Ladakh LG VK Saxena (File photo) SRINGAR: Ladakh lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Saturday lifted regulations that barred govt employees in lower-qualified positions from applying for graduate-level posts in the Union Territory.Earlier, a candidate selected for a lower-qualification govt job was required to submit an affidavit declaring that they were only a Class 10 or…

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Who is Ella Devi? ‘Socialist’ Sri Lankan-American influencer who backs Zohran Mamdani

Who is Ella Devi? ‘Socialist’ Sri Lankan-American influencer who backs Zohran Mamdani

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A teenage influencer styling herself as a “socialist socialite” has sparked debate online, blending left-wing politics with a taste for high-end fashion in New York City.18-year-old Ella Devi is a Sri Lankan-American content creator who has gained attention for backing NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani while showcasing a wardrobe filled with luxury vintage pieces. She first…

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Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid (File photo) SRINAGAR: J&K parties rallied Saturday behind Engineer Rashid and urged authorities to release him temporarily on humanitarian grounds, a day after a Delhi NIA court rejected the jailed Baramulla MP’s bail plea to meet his critically ill father.“I may have a million disagreements with Engineer Rashid. We fight each other politically. But he deserves to meet his critically ill father. That is his right,” Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone said.Rashid’s son Abrar said his grandfather Khazir Mohammad was on ventilator support in the ICU of Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital. “Granting short-term bail would not weaken the system. It would show balance and that the law is not blind to human suffering. A man who has spent years in Tihar jail only asked for a few moments with his father in his final hours. It is painful to see that even this was denied. I hope compassion finds space in this critical situation. Some moments, once lost, can never be brought back,” Abrar said.Rashid, lodged in Tihar since 2019, faces charges under the UAPA in a 2017 terror funding case probed by the NIA.Governing National Conference (NC) MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan appealed to the Centre “to consider Rashid’s release on humanitarian grounds”.Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) pinned hopes on “fairness and compassion” from Delhi high court, where the MP’s regular bail plea is to come up on April 27. AIP expressed deep concern over the denial of interim relief and urged the authorities to take into account Rashid’s position as a sitting MP of Baramulla, which comprises 18 assembly segments and nearly 40% of Kashmir’s population.Rashid had been granted custody parole to attend Parliament’s Budget session earlier this year. He won the 2024 LS polls defeating NC’s Omar Abdullah by over 2 lakh votes in Baramulla. Omar won J&K’s assembly polls and became CM later that year.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? What you need to knowFrom tiny succulent to thriving beauty: How to grow jade plants the right wayAll about Jennifer Aniston’s lavish houses, the latest one bought for USD 14.8 millionHow to sharpen mixer grinder blades at home’I’m a Celebrity South Africa’: The Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas fallout explainedDiabetes: 5 fruits that can be secret weapon against high blood sugar‘Marty Supreme’ to ‘Greenland 2’; English releases of the week on OTTWhy Chef Sanjeev Kapoor suggests visiting Kashmiri Kandur-waan: 7 must-try Kashmiri breads123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap

Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid (File photo) SRINAGAR: J&K parties rallied Saturday behind Engineer Rashid and urged authorities to release him temporarily on humanitarian grounds, a day after a Delhi NIA court rejected the jailed Baramulla MP’s bail plea to meet his critically ill father.“I may have a million disagreements with Engineer Rashid. We fight each other politically. But he deserves to meet his critically ill father. That is his right,” Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone said.Rashid’s son Abrar said his grandfather Khazir Mohammad was on ventilator support in the ICU of Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital. “Granting short-term bail would not weaken the system. It would show balance and that the law is not blind to human suffering. A man who has spent years in Tihar jail only asked for a few moments with his father in his final hours. It is painful to see that even this was denied. I hope compassion finds space in this critical situation. Some moments, once lost, can never be brought back,” Abrar said.Rashid, lodged in Tihar since 2019, faces charges under the UAPA in a 2017 terror funding case probed by the NIA.Governing National Conference (NC) MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan appealed to the Centre “to consider Rashid’s release on humanitarian grounds”.Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) pinned hopes on “fairness and compassion” from Delhi high court, where the MP’s regular bail plea is to come up on April 27. AIP expressed deep concern over the denial of interim relief and urged the authorities to take into account Rashid’s position as a sitting MP of Baramulla, which comprises 18 assembly segments and nearly 40% of Kashmir’s population.Rashid had been granted custody parole to attend Parliament’s Budget session earlier this year. He won the 2024 LS polls defeating NC’s Omar Abdullah by over 2 lakh votes in Baramulla. Omar won J&K’s assembly polls and became CM later that year.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? What you need to knowFrom tiny succulent to thriving beauty: How to grow jade plants the right wayAll about Jennifer Aniston’s lavish houses, the latest one bought for USD 14.8 millionHow to sharpen mixer grinder blades at home’I’m a Celebrity South Africa’: The Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas fallout explainedDiabetes: 5 fruits that can be secret weapon against high blood sugar‘Marty Supreme’ to ‘Greenland 2’; English releases of the week on OTTWhy Chef Sanjeev Kapoor suggests visiting Kashmiri Kandur-waan: 7 must-try Kashmiri breads123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap

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Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid (File photo) SRINAGAR: J&K parties rallied Saturday behind Engineer Rashid and urged authorities to release him temporarily on humanitarian grounds, a day after a Delhi NIA court rejected the jailed Baramulla MP’s bail plea to meet his critically ill father.“I may have a million disagreements with Engineer Rashid. We fight each…

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Apr 26, 2026, 00:11 IST

Apr 26, 2026, 00:11 IST

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Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a big chase against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, beating them by five wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium after chasing down 229 with nine balls to spare in IPL 2026.Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 103 for Rajasthan Royals and smashed the third fastest century in IPL history, reaching his hundred in…

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Annu Kapoor reflects on his past comments about Priyanka Chopra refusing to kiss him: ‘I am not a hero’

Annu Kapoor reflects on his past comments about Priyanka Chopra refusing to kiss him: ‘I am not a hero’

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‘7 Khoon Maaf’ is considered one of the best films of Priyanka Chopra’s career. The film hit theatres in 2011, it made headlines not just for Priyanka’s ace performance but also for a controversy involving Annu Kapoor and an intimate scene in the film. His remarks at the time triggered conversations around consent, comfort, and…

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Tom Cruise’s fitness routine at 63: Decoding ‘Mission Impossible’ star’s 1,200 calorie ‘15 snack’ diet to stay stunt-ready |

Tom Cruise’s fitness routine at 63: Decoding ‘Mission Impossible’ star’s 1,200 calorie ‘15 snack’ diet to stay stunt-ready |

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Even in his 60s, Tom Cruise exemplifies peak fitness, tailored for high-octane action roles. His regimen marries the thrill of outdoor sports like paragliding and hiking with rigorous strength training and endurance exercises. Tom Cruise’s diet and workout routine have drawn attention for helping him stay ready for intense action scenes in his 60s. His…

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BJP president Nitin Nabin (second, right) welcomes Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, others to BJP NEW DELHI: Despite the breakaway faction of AAP MPs claiming they have fortified themselves legally with two-third of the party’s members in the Upper House merging with BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday announced that they will be writing to the Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan to seek the disqualification of seven of its members who crossed over a day ago.Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has also sought time from President Droupadi Murmu for a meeting, along with party MLAs, to demand a “recall” of the seven MPs. Incidentally the Constitution does not provide for the ‘right to recall’ of MPs or MLAs, guaranteeing them a fixed term.Claiming that the move by the seven- Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, Harbhajan Singh, Rajinder Gupta, Swati Maliwal and Vikramjit Sahney – was “unconstitutional and illegal”, AAP’s leader in Rajya Sabha, Sanjay Singh highlighted that “the anti-defection law clearly states that no form of split is permissible in the assembly, Rajya Sabha, or Lok Sabha. It has no legal recognition, and this has also been clearly established in the Shiv Sena case.”However most legal experts, with the exception of Kapil Sibal, have been unanimous in highligting the Tenth Schedule’s inability to stop political defections when they acquire the scale of “merger” and said joining of BJP by AAP MPs would not fall foul of the anti-defection law, which approves two-thirds of a legislature party to break away and merge with another party.However, Sanjay Singh cited the Tenth Schedule to say that it clearly provides that any kind of split, even if it involves a two-thirds majority or increases from seven to eight members, has no legal validity.“Therefore, the defection of these seven Rajya Sabha MPs from the AAP is entirely illegal, incorrect, unconstitutional, and against parliamentary rules,” he said, and added that he would submit a letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, citing all these rules and demand the complete termination of the membership of all seven MPs.Meanwhile, reiterating his stand, Chadha on Saturday was quoted by news agency PTI as saying that those quitting the party have not done so out of fear but due to a growing sense of “disappointment, disengagement and disgust” with the existing leadership.Party insiders share that AAP’s leadership was aware for the past few days that its MPs had been approached by BJP, sources said. There were some last-ditch efforts to prevent at least two MPs from switching over to the BJP by AAP top brass.Besides the buzz that MPs like Mittal moved to BJP allegedly due to pressure of ED cases, the developments shine a light on the organisational challenges within AAP.For instance, not just Chadha, Pathak’s disgruntlement had also been growing for a long time. Both had played crucial roles in ticket distribution in Punjab and paved the way for victory in the state. Pathak, however, faced gradual marginalisation after the party lost the Delhi polls, sources said.Speaking to TOI, Vikramjit Sahney said that one of the reasons for his decision was a growing disenchantment with the functioning of the state govt and & Punjab facing dire crisis – ranging from rising debt that has crossed Rs 4.5 lakh crore to the agrarian crisis, no agri processing, drug menace and slow implementation of projects. “Some of us MPs also felt that the leadership was not accessible – especially Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann who was hard to reach and not receptive to suggestions,” he alleged.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? What you need to knowFrom tiny succulent to thriving beauty: How to grow jade plants the right wayAll about Jennifer Aniston’s lavish houses, the latest one bought for USD 14.8 millionHow to sharpen mixer grinder blades at home’I’m a Celebrity South Africa’: The Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas fallout explainedLove or loot? 5 glaring signs your partner is treating you like a human ATMDiabetes: 5 fruits that can be secret weapon against high blood sugar‘Marty Supreme’ to ‘Greenland 2’; English releases of the week on OTT123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap

BJP president Nitin Nabin (second, right) welcomes Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, others to BJP NEW DELHI: Despite the breakaway faction of AAP MPs claiming they have fortified themselves legally with two-third of the party’s members in the Upper House merging with BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday announced that they will be writing to the Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan to seek the disqualification of seven of its members who crossed over a day ago.Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has also sought time from President Droupadi Murmu for a meeting, along with party MLAs, to demand a “recall” of the seven MPs. Incidentally the Constitution does not provide for the ‘right to recall’ of MPs or MLAs, guaranteeing them a fixed term.Claiming that the move by the seven- Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, Harbhajan Singh, Rajinder Gupta, Swati Maliwal and Vikramjit Sahney – was “unconstitutional and illegal”, AAP’s leader in Rajya Sabha, Sanjay Singh highlighted that “the anti-defection law clearly states that no form of split is permissible in the assembly, Rajya Sabha, or Lok Sabha. It has no legal recognition, and this has also been clearly established in the Shiv Sena case.”However most legal experts, with the exception of Kapil Sibal, have been unanimous in highligting the Tenth Schedule’s inability to stop political defections when they acquire the scale of “merger” and said joining of BJP by AAP MPs would not fall foul of the anti-defection law, which approves two-thirds of a legislature party to break away and merge with another party.However, Sanjay Singh cited the Tenth Schedule to say that it clearly provides that any kind of split, even if it involves a two-thirds majority or increases from seven to eight members, has no legal validity.“Therefore, the defection of these seven Rajya Sabha MPs from the AAP is entirely illegal, incorrect, unconstitutional, and against parliamentary rules,” he said, and added that he would submit a letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, citing all these rules and demand the complete termination of the membership of all seven MPs.Meanwhile, reiterating his stand, Chadha on Saturday was quoted by news agency PTI as saying that those quitting the party have not done so out of fear but due to a growing sense of “disappointment, disengagement and disgust” with the existing leadership.Party insiders share that AAP’s leadership was aware for the past few days that its MPs had been approached by BJP, sources said. There were some last-ditch efforts to prevent at least two MPs from switching over to the BJP by AAP top brass.Besides the buzz that MPs like Mittal moved to BJP allegedly due to pressure of ED cases, the developments shine a light on the organisational challenges within AAP.For instance, not just Chadha, Pathak’s disgruntlement had also been growing for a long time. Both had played crucial roles in ticket distribution in Punjab and paved the way for victory in the state. Pathak, however, faced gradual marginalisation after the party lost the Delhi polls, sources said.Speaking to TOI, Vikramjit Sahney said that one of the reasons for his decision was a growing disenchantment with the functioning of the state govt and & Punjab facing dire crisis – ranging from rising debt that has crossed Rs 4.5 lakh crore to the agrarian crisis, no agri processing, drug menace and slow implementation of projects. “Some of us MPs also felt that the leadership was not accessible – especially Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann who was hard to reach and not receptive to suggestions,” he alleged.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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BJP president Nitin Nabin (second, right) welcomes Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, others to BJP NEW DELHI: Despite the breakaway faction of AAP MPs claiming they have fortified themselves legally with two-third of the party’s members in the Upper House merging with BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday announced that they will be…

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