It begins, as so many Jeffrey Epstein stories do, in a room where power recognised power. In this case, the room was reportedly the Plaza Hotel in New York in the early 1990s. A young woman from Texas, Melanie Starnes, later Dr Melanie Walker, has told people that she was introduced there to Epstein by…
Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese NEW DELHI: To strengthen Indo-Australian defence partnership during PM Narendra Modi’s visit, India and Australia on Thursday adopted a new joint declaration on defence and security cooperation, committing to significantly deepen military engagement, strengthen defence industrial collaboration and expand maritime security cooperation.PMs Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese reaffirmed that defence…
NEW DELHI: An overhaul of BJP’s organisational teams, including in its apex body, the parliamentary board, is on the cards, with party sources saying a new team of office-bearers can be announced after June 15.As organisational teams are customarily rejigged after a new president is elected, the expected changes are being talked about since Nitin…
The Royal Palace of Madrid houses extraordinary artworks, particularly its Baroque and Rococo ceiling frescoes by Italian masters like Tiepolo and Giaquinto. These paintings, adorning halls and chambers, celebrate Spanish monarchy, classical mythology, and religious devotion, showcasing a fusion of political meaning and artistic beauty that continues to captivate visitors. Old architectures are not just…
Army, in coordination with IAF, launches Operation Amistad to rush medical contingent to quake-hit Venezuela NEW DELHI: Becoming one of the first responders to the devastating earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela, the Indian Army, in coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF), has launched Operation Amistad, deploying a specialised medical contingent to support humanitarian relief…
It was a mixed day for India at the Indonesia Open 2026, with young shuttler Ayush Shetty producing a stunning comeback win, while star doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty saw their campaign end early due to injury.The 21-year-old Ayush, ranked World No. 20, bounced back after a one-sided first game to defeat China’s…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the Union government’s decision to use Air Force vehicles to transport NEET question papers, questioning whether the move would actually prevent leaks and accusing the government of putting on a “show.““Hume bewkoof samajh rakha hai,” Kejriwal said in a video message.“Air Force planes…
Grand Rapids Griffins goaltender Sebastian Cossa (33) faces a shot on goal during the second period of the American Hockey League game between the Grand Rapids Griffins and Cleveland Monsters on March 6, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Sebastian Cossa’s status with the Detroit Red…
NNEW DELHI: The enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur has started, the Election Commission said on Sunday.The poll authority had launched phase 3 of SIR in 16 states and three Union territories on May 14 in a staggered manner During the enumeration phase which…
Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya suffered a fresh setback at the BCCI Centre of Excellence this week when a quadricep strain ruled him out of the upcoming ODIs against Afghanistan. After a week of high-intensity training and match simulation drills, the all-rounder was gearing up for a return to the format since…