Cardinal Robert Prevost steps out as new pope, succeeds Pope Francis amid cheers in St Peter’s Square

[ad_1] Cardinal Robert Prevostmade his first public appearance as the new pope on Thursday evening, stepping onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica shortly after white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel — the traditional signal that a new pope has been elected.He succeeds Pope Francis who passed away recently.Prevost, 69, took the name Leo […]

IPL 2025, PBKS-DC: Match called off amid blackout in Dharamsala due to security concerns

[ad_1] Fans leaving the Dharamsala Cricket Stadium during the IPL T 20 Match in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, May 08, 2025. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals here on Thursday (May 8, 2025) was cancelled midway following air raid alerts in neighbouring cities of Jammu and Pathankot, […]

Trump withdraws Ed Martin Jr’s nomination for top DC prosecutor after bipartisan backlash

[ad_1] US president Donald Trump on Thursday said he would withdraw Ed Martin Jr’s nomination for leading the US attorney’s office for the district of Columbia, following rising bipartisan opposition and questions around Martin’s qualifications and judgment.The final blow came when Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina and a member of the senate […]

IPL 2025: BCCI to arrange special train to evacuate players from Dharamsala | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dharamsala: Spectators being asked to leave by officials after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was suspended, at the HPCA Stadium, in Dharamsala. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) *** Local Caption *** New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in a […]

Mali must repeal suspension of political activities: UN experts

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) Mali’s suspension of political parties‘ activities is a violation of basic human rights and must be immediately repealed, United Nations experts said on Thursday.The Sahel nation’s ruling junta on Wednesday suspended political parties’ activities “until further notice for reasons of public order”, amid opposition protests against the military government’s ramped-up crackdown […]

Bhagyashree reflects on motherhood ahead of Mother’s Day: “Children need to be taught to be independent” : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Bhagyashree believes that being a good mother goes beyond just protecting your children; it’s also about making them independent. The Maine Pyar Kiya actress shared a throwback picture on her Instagram, featuring herself with her son Abhimanyu and daughter Avantika. Bhagyashree reflects on motherhood ahead of Mother’s Day: “Children need to be taught to […]

Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris’ loss on sexism and racism, rejects age concerns | World News

[ad_1] Former president Joe Biden NEW YORK: Former President Joe Biden says he’s responsible for Donald Trump’s victory last fall, but he attributed Kamala Harris ‘ loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism.Biden, who left office in January, addressed the Democrats’ disastrous 2024 election, concerns about his age and Trump’s divisive leadership during […]

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match called off in Dharamsala | Cricket News

[ad_1] The match has been called off at Dharamsala The match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) has been called off at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) in Dharamsala. The players and fans has been asked to evacuate the stadium. Earlier, Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to […]

Tabling out existentialism with Mezok by Jyoti Dogra

[ad_1] Bengaluru-based Linear Festivals and the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts (PCPA) is celebrating their collaboration with Mezok, a play. Not only will this show be Mezok’s premiere in the city, but it is also the inaugural show of the LinearX PCPA performances. Mezok is a multi-narrative performance that unveils the complexities of human nature. […]

Lawyers for man executed by firing squad in South Carolina say bullets mostly missed his heart

[ad_1] This photo shows the state’s death chamber in Columbia, SC, including the electric chair and a firing squad chair (Image: AP) A man who was put to death last month in South Carolina’s second firing squad execution was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute after the bullets, meant […]