Month: February 2025

Trump living in Russian-made ’disinformation space,’ says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

February 19, 2025 admin

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives a press conference in Kyiv on February 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday (February 19, 2025) that U.S. President Donald Trump is living in a Russian-made “disinformation space” as a result of his administration’s discussions with Kremlin officials. Mr. Zelenskyy said he “would like…

World

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi

February 19, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently opened up about his multi-religious upbringing and illustrious military career. In an exclusive interview with ANI, he shared his thoughts on being multi-religious, citing his exposure to diverse faiths during his time in the 18th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. This regiment uniquely had…

Nation

Mysuru layoffs: Infosys denies using force, intimidation tactics; says cooperating with labour dept

February 19, 2025 admin

IT services company Infosys on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) said it did not use force or intimidation tactics when it laid off trainees at Mysuru campus over performance-related issues, and that it was explaining the circumstances to the labour department authorities. In an interview to PTI, Shaji Mathew, Chief Human Resources Officer at Infosys, however,…

Business

“Concerned Over Pakistan Army, ISI Presence In Bangladesh”: Army Chief

February 19, 2025 admin

New Delhi: India Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that he was concerned about the presence of Pakistan Army and ISI officials in Bangladesh areas close to India’s Chicken’s Neck area Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, General Dwivedi said that they must make sure that those anti-India elements must not be able to…

Nation

270kg Rod Falls On Powerlifter Yashtika Acharya’s Neck During Training, 17-Year-Old Gold Medallist Athlete Dies

February 19, 2025 admin

File photo of Yashtika Acharya© X/Twitter A Junior National Games gold medallist power-lifter died in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district, police said on Wednesday, after a 270kg rod fell on her neck during practice. The female powerlifter Yashtika Acharya (17) died in the gym. The neck of the gold medallist player broke when the 270 kg rod…

Sports

“Have They Forgotten…” Hosts Pakistan Slammed As Empty Stands In Karachi Haunt Champions Trophy Opener

February 19, 2025 admin

The Champions Trophy 2025 is a landmark tournament for Pakistan cricket with the nation hosting a major ICC tournament for the first time in nearly three decades. However, the first impression may not be up to the mark, with one noticeable thing during the opening game between Pakistan and New Zealand. Grandstands at…

Sports

Neither ecologically sustainable nor ethical, says study over translocation of African cheetahs to India

February 19, 2025 admin

A file photo of cheetahs at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district. | Photo Credit: PTI A new study by the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), which examines the ethical, ecological and welfare challenges associated with the translocation of African cheetahs to India, has expressed concern over the translocation of the animals…

Science

Former US Open Champion Breaks Down In Tears, Hides After Umpires Chair To Avoid Stalker. Watch

February 19, 2025 admin

Emma Raducanu in action© AFP Emma Raducanu was targeted by “a man who exhibited fixated behaviour” during the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai, tennis officials said Wednesday, after the former US Open champion was reduced to tears on court. The 22-year-old Briton was down 2-0 in the first set against Karolina Muchova on…

Sports

Indian Flag Flies High In Karachi During Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Match. Reaction Mixed

February 19, 2025 admin

The Champions Trophy 2025 started with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. The Champions Trophy 2025 marks a return of ICC events to Pakistan after a long gap. While, earlier the Champions Trophy was supposed to be hosted wholly in Pakistan, after the BCCI’s objection to sending the…

Sports

Large Sinkhole Appears In England Village, Dozens Evacuated

February 19, 2025 admin

Godstone: A large sinkhole has appeared in a southern English village, swallowing up at least one garden and forcing authorities to evacuate residents from around 30 homes. The development of the sinkhole in the Surrey village of Godstone, which appeared on Monday and had grown to at least 20 metres on Tuesday, has been declared…

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