A federal court has now sentenced Gujarat native Kavankumar Patel to 10 years in prison for his role in the case. AHMEDABAD: A routine police call over a theft complaint at a Nebraska hotel eventually last year exposed an alleged trafficking racket involving minors, hotel employees, and multiple Gujarati-origin hotel operators in the US. A…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday declared that he would not be intimidated by investigative agencies after being summoned by the West Bengal CID in connection with cases registered against him.Reacting to the summons and the FIRs filed against him, Banerjee struck a defiant tone, saying, “Even if you slit…
As heatwaves become more frequent and intense around the world, scientists are exploring new ways to keep buildings cool without increasing energy consumption. Researchers at the University of Sydney, working with startup Dewpoint Innovations, have developed a nano-engineered coating that reflects up to 97% of sunlight and stays significantly cooler than conventional surfaces. The experimental…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Indian navy maintained sustained pressure on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, forcing the neighbouring country’s navy to remain confined to its ports throughout the military operation.Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’, an open-air naval museum in Lucknow, Singh said the navy played a…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka Congress president and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar is set to take oath as the state’s next chief minister on June 3, said Karnataka Congress working president G C Chandrashekhar.Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on Saturday, Chandrashekhar said the swearing-in ceremony would be held at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan….
Matt Walsh erupts over Erika Kirk boyfriend rumor while Blake Wynn breaks silence (Image via Getty) Conservative commentator Matt Walsh strongly pushed back against a viral social media claim about Erika Kirk, the widow of late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The controversy began after an X account called Project Constitution alleged that Erika…
Amitabh Bachchan praised 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after Rajasthan Royals’ IPL exit, saying he couldn’t even play gulli danda at that age. Vaibhav scored 96 runs off 47 balls but was heartbroken after the loss. Fans across social media showered him with immense love and support. Amitabh Bachchan has shown support for young cricketer Vaibhav…
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has imposed a 10 per cent fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS) on electricity consumers for June.The surcharge, based on fuel and power purchase costs incurred in March 2026, is expected to generate around Rs 1,610.57 crore from consumers across the state.According to a UPPCL order…
India’s economic story is expected to remain on a path of “cautious resilience” in the near term, even as global uncertainties continue to grow, the department of economic affairs (DEA) said in its Monthly Economic Review for May.However, it cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, rising crude oil prices and the possibility…
NEW DELHI: Gold demand in India has slipped by nearly 70 per cent after the government doubled import duty on the precious metal earlier this month.The higher fuel and food prices linked to the ongoing Iran conflict had further dragged down the consumer sentiment.Industry estimates showed gold demand fell to around 7.5 tonnes in the…
