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SC directs Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the Rapid Action Force. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that police are “empowered to use pellet guns in exceptional situations” while directing the Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed at Jantar Mantar.The court’s observation comes at…

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir (AP file photo) Pakistan has pushed back strongly against reports claiming it would act as a conduit for Chinese-made weapons headed to Iran, as Tehran remains locked in a tense standoff with the Donald Trump-led US administration.The rejection by Munir’s military comes as Islamabad continues its familiar balancing act, staying…

Rahul Gandhi seeks SC-monitored probe into police action on students NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate the alleged police excesses against students protesting the perpetual paper leaks on July 20. “Students deserve justice. An independent SC monitored high powered committee must…

Microsoft’s push into artificial intelligence is beginning to show stronger returns, with the company reporting a sharp rise in cloud revenue and a growing base of paid AI users in its latest quarterly results.The technology giant posted revenue of $90 billion, or $4.81 per share, for the April-June quarter, an 18% increase from the year-ago…

Ajinkya Rahane (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket.Rahane shared the news through a post on Instagram, where he uploaded a video message with the caption: “Cap 278 signing off”.“Thank you for all the love and support over the years. Forever grateful,” Rahane wrote in his…

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray likened Gen Z to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday likened Gen Z to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, saying that even Mughals had called the Maratha warrior a “chuha” (rat), just as the current generation is being called “cockroaches”.Addressing a gathering during a book launch…

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das on Wednesday demanded ‘answers’ from Amit Shah , citing allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday demanded ‘answers’ from Union home minister Amit Shah over the July 20 police action against student protesters, citing allegations made by Congress…

Judoka Arun Kumar and Tulika Maan (Image credit: Agencies) Shortly before the Commonwealth Games (CWG) began at Glasgow, a startling doping scandal rocked the weightlifting contingent. Four national campers – N Ajith (71kg), Sairaj Pardeshi (88kg), Harcharan Singh (110kg) and Vanshita Verma (77kg) – tested positive for prohibited substances during the qualification period, forcing them…

Canadian billionaire and former Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary feels that fear of China’s rise will be the driving force behind deeper economic integration between the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to a report by Business Insider, O’Leary posted a video on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) in which the venture…

Kirti Kulhari loses Rs 2.4 lakh to cyber fraud; actress files a complaint with Mumbai Police Actress-producer Kirti Kulhari, who was recently seen in the streaming series ‘Shekhar Home’, has become the latest victim of cyber fraud in Mumbai. Unidentified scammers gained unauthorised access to her mobile phone and credit card, duping her of Rs…