European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by the College of Commissioners, is set to visit India next week to bolster EU-India relations. The visit, one of the first by the College of Commissioners under the new mandate, underscores the growing momentum in strategic collaboration between Europe and India, according to the EU Delegation to India.President von der Leyen’s visit is scheduled for February 27 and 28 in New Delhi, during which she will engage in high-level discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit follows her earlier announcement of a new strategic agenda with India, which is expected
Team India delivered a masterclass performance in match two of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, defeating Bangladesh by six wickets. Bangladesh, chasing their own target, managed only 228 all out in 49.4 overs, with their innings collapsing early when they lost five wickets in the powerplay, reducing them to 35/5. India, led by Rohit Sharma, capitalized on this early advantage. Fast bowlers Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, and spinner Axar Patel set the tone for India, keeping Bangladesh in check from the onset. Although Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali later staged a remarkable
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached three properties worth ₹10.11 crore belonging to renowned Tamil film director S Shankar in connection with a money-laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The case stems from allegations that Shankar plagiarized the story of his 2010 blockbuster Enthiran (Robot), starring Rajinikanth, from Jiguba, a short story written by Tamil author Aarur Tamilnadan.The investigation was launched based on a complaint filed by Tamilnadan in the 13th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore, Chennai, on May 19, 2011. He accused Shankar of violating the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Indian Penal Code
In a shocking case of crime in Delhi, two seemingly unrelated murders that took place 6 km apart were unexpectedly linked when police examined CCTV footage. The investigation revealed that a group of five juveniles was responsible for both killings, leading to a swift manhunt that ended with their arrest within 13 hours.The first incident was reported in New Ashok Nagar at around 3 am when police received a call about an accident near the Jal Board Treatment Plant. However, upon reaching the scene, officers discovered a man who had been stabbed multiple times. He was bleeding profusely and was
Elon Musk has suggested an accelerated deorbiting of the International Space Station (ISS), proposing that it be taken down within two years instead of the planned 2030 timeline. In a series of posts on X, Musk stated that the ISS has "served its purpose" and has "very little incremental utility," urging a shift in focus toward Mars exploration. He added that the decision rests with President Donald Trump but emphasized that the process should begin as soon as possible. NASA, which had previously planned to operate the ISS until 2030, responded by reaffirming its
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has made candid admissions about how challenging it was for him to tackle Lionel Messi. The Brazilian star, who had numerous on-field encounters with the former Barcelona icon during his time at Real Madrid, called Messi one of the greatest players in football history. Casemiro, known for his defensive ability, shared insights into his experiences facing Messi while also acknowledging Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary status in the game.The two footballers frequently crossed paths during their time in La Liga, with Messi being the focal point of Barcelona’s attack. Speaking to Diario AS, Casemiro reflected on his struggles
The Madras High Court has ruled that unauthorized constructions must be demolished and that no leniency should be shown to violators. A division bench comprising Justices S M Subramaniam and K Rajasekar upheld the directives issued by the Supreme Court, stating they have become the law of the land and must be strictly followed by government agencies, including the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) and the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).The case involved Janpriya Builders, which constructed a commercial building in T Nagar, Chennai, violating its approved plan. Originally, the company received planning permission in 1990 for a basement, ground floor,
The US and Russia held diplomatic talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and restoring bilateral relations. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly criticized the discussions, stating that no negotiations should happen without Kyiv’s involvement. Speaking in Ankara, he emphasized that a just peace required participation from the US, Ukraine, and European allies, including the EU, the UK, and Turkey. Zelenskyy also postponed his planned visit to Saudi Arabia until March 10.During the meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed restoring embassy staff in Washington and Moscow, forming
The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in multiple FIRs registered against him for comments made on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. However, the court also imposed strict conditions, barring him from airing any content until further orders and directing him to surrender his passport.Allahbadia, known for his channel BeerBiceps, appeared on the show alongside Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija. His remarks sparked outrage, leading to FIRs in Maharashtra, Assam, and other complaints across the country. During the hearing, Justice Surya Kant, presiding over a two-judge bench with Justice N
