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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (File photo) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, on Sunday, decided to step down as pressure mounts within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for a leadership election, according to local media reports cited by AFP.NHK reported that Ishiba chose to step down to prevent a split within the party, while…

NEW DELHI: A hardcore naxalite Amit Hansda was shot down in an encounter with security forces on Sunday in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa.According to officials, Hansda was a Zonal Commander, carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh declared against him.Officials also recovered cache of weapons including an SLR rifle. Spokesperson Jharkhand Police and IG Operations, Michaelraj S…

One dead, several injured in bomb blast at cricket ground in Khyber PakhtunkhwaOne dead, several injured in bomb blast at cricket ground in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Screengrab) A deadly explosion hit a cricket match at Kausar Cricket Ground in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, killing one person and injuring several others. Police confirmed it was…

Bill Belichick’s blunt words turn a local ban into a national talking point (Image credits: IG/X) Bill Belichick turned a simmering dispute into national headlines after delivering a striking response to the University of North Carolina’s decision to bar Patriots scouts from its football program. The legendary coach, never known for sugarcoating, made it clear…

Ukrainian refugee stabbed by ex-con (Pic credit: X) A chilling surveillance video has revealed the final moments of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee’s life after she was fatally stabbed in what police described as a random attack aboard a Charlotte light rail train.The victim, Iryna Zarutska, who fled war-torn Ukraine in search of safety in the…

Elon Musk’s firm in talks with data centres, telcos; groundwork begins for broadband rollout Elon Musk-owned Starlink has begun groundwork to set up terrestrial infrastructure in India, holding advanced talks with data centre operators, internet exchange providers, fibre players and telecom majors, as the satellite broadband firm prepares to launch services in a potentially high-growth…

At least two people were killed on Sunday after a mass Russian drone and missile strike hit Ukraine’s capital Kyiv sending smoke rising from the Cabinet of Ministers building. According to the Associated Press, it was not immediately clear if the smoke was caused by a direct hit, which would mark a major escalation in…

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings, released recently, have come under scrutiny due to a significant anomaly involving Banaras Hindu University’s (BHU) Faculty of Dental Sciences. For the first time, a premier institution has appeared twice in the same category, sparking concerns about data accuracy and verification in India’s flagship ranking system. BHU’s…

Cristiano Ronaldo stuns fans (Photos by AP) Cristiano Ronaldo reminded the football world that age is just a number as he launched Portugal’s World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign in dazzling fashion on Saturday. The 40-year-old superstar struck twice in a commanding 5-0 victory over Armenia, proving once again why his name still dominates the record…

Tennis queen Aryna Sabalenka brings champagne to press conference after US Open win (Screengrabs) Aryna Sabalenka delivered both power and personality on Saturday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, securing her second consecutive US Open title before strolling into the press room with a bottle of champagne in hand and dark goggles perched on her head….