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NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday sharpened its attack on union minister Hardeep Singh Puri over his remarks on alleged links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Party leader Pawan Khera raised six pointed questions and accused the minister of playing down the seriousness of Epstein’s crimes.The row escalated after Puri, responding to Lok Sabha leader of…

NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hit out at West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over the issue of law and order in the poll-bound state. Replying to a debate on the Union Budget 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said that “bombs, and not law” prevail in under Mamata’s rule.“Bengal mein bomb…

Six of xAI’s twelve co-founders have departed, including key figures from its reasoning and research teams, just as the AI startup eyes an IPO and a SpaceX merger. These exits, coupled with other researchers leaving, highlight internal pressures and missed technical milestones, raising concerns amid increased scrutiny. Six of the 12 co-founders who launched Elon…

On 17 February 2026, a rare annular solar eclipse is set to streak across the icy expanse of Antarctica. Not many people will see the full spectacle, but it has already caught the attention of astronomers, photographers, and casual sky-watchers alike. The Moon will slide in front of the Sun, but not completely, and that’s…

Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday said that Moscow will continue to observe the limits set under the New START nuclear arms control treaty, even after its expiry, as long as the United States adheres to the same restrictions.The New START treaty formally expired on February 5, leaving the world’s two largest nuclear powers…

After months of violence, street protests and political upheaval, Bangladesh now faces its moment of reckoning. What began in July 2024 as a student agitation over public sector job quotas quickly spiralled into a nationwide revolt against Sheikh Hasina’s government, culminating in her resignation and flight to India. The unrest left more than 1,000 people…

Adam Zampa of Australia celebrates with teammates (Getty Images) Nathan Ellis produced a fiery opening spell to propel an under-strength Australia to a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland in their Group B opener of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Defending 183, Australia’s pace spearhead ripped through the Irish top order, finishing with outstanding figures…

During a recent Plano City Council meeting, comedian Alex Stein caused a stir by mocking Hindu customs, specifically cow veneration along with the traditional uses of cow dung and urine. Clad in Indian garb, his satirical commentary prompted several Indian-American attendees to walk out in protest. A satirical speech delivered by US comedian and YouTuber…

Abhishek Sharma walks off the field after losing his wicket during the fourth T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, India, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: On the eve of the USA match at the Wankhede Stadium, India opener Abhishek Sharma was in full flow, going hard and tonking…

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri NEW DELHI: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri lashed out at Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s repeated attacks over the infamous Epstein files, saying he met Jeffrey Epstein only “three or four times” in a professional capacity as part of the Independent Commission on Multilateralism.Puri said…