May 2025 – Page 85

Wanted For Fraud, Indian National Angad Chandhok Deported From US To India

New Delhi: Angad Singh Chandhok, who was wanted for alleged fraud in India, was brought here after his deportation from the US in an operation coordinated by the CBI, officials said on Saturday. A US court convicted Chandhok in 2022 for being part of an international tech support scam that defrauded Americans, many of them […]

Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

Institute of Peace (FIle Photo AP) WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Friday denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the US Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board.In a seven-page ruling, US district court Judge Beryl A Howell said the government did not […]

Cannes 2025: The true story behind Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’, inspired by a pandemic-era New York Times essay

Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan Khatter in a still from ‘Homebound’ | Photo Credit: Dharma Productions Neeraj Ghaywan’s new film Homebound, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, finds its roots in a poignant real-life story first told in a New York Times op-ed during India’s COVID-19 lockdown. The […]

‘What was that bang?’: Footage shows moment Titan submersible imploded

The US coast guard on Thursday confirmed the moment the Titan submersible imploded in June 2023. It said the sound in the famous footage related to the incident was the sound of the submarines’ implosion.The cameras on the sub’s mother ship had captured the moment when Wendy Rush, wife of the founder of OceanGate, the […]

‘A water bomb’: Pakistan Senator Syed Ali Zafar explains impact of India suspending Indus pact

NEW DELHI: Pakistani senator Syed Ali Zafar has urged the Shahbaz Sharif-led government to “defuse” the “water bomb” dropped by India when it suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.While addressing the Senate, the senator from opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) highlighted that one out of […]

Thousands remain isolated as floods ease in eastern Australia

The flood has impacted more than 50,000 people (Image credit: AP) Tens of thousands of Australians remained isolated and thousands were without power on Saturday, authorities said as conditions in New South Wales eased after days of heavy rain that caused widespread flooding.Floodwaters were slowly subsiding but more than 20 emergency warnings remained in place, […]

Why Pete Hegseth is locking down Pentagon press access? Here’s what defence secretary said

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth Defence secretary Pete Hegseth implemented strict press restrictions at the Pentagon, requiring government escorts for journalists in previously accessible areas.In a significant policy shift announced late Friday, defense secretary Pete Hegseth implemented strict press restrictions at the Pentagon, requiring government escorts for journalists in previously accessible areas.The new measures affect […]

Rajkummar Rao’s Film Outperforms Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, Trails Behind Stree 2

Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Bhool Chuk Maaf earned Rs 6.75 crore on its opening day at the box office. The film’s opening day collection was lower than Kesari 2 and Jaat. It outperformed The Diplomat and Deva in terms of initial earnings. New Delhi: Despite multiple delays, a legal tussle with […]

Priyanka Chopra brings summer to life with stunning snaps from Taormina, Italy; watch : Bollywood News

Priyanka Chopra’s Instagram is one of the most visually stunning feeds you’ll find! She consistently delivers travel inspiration with snapshots from various destinations. Recently, the actress shared a glimpse of her dreamy Italian vacation, perfectly capturing the essence of summer. The posts included her in a bikini on the beach, cruising through scenic routes, and […]

Cannes 2025: Chilean AIDS drama ‘The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’ wins Un Certain Regard while India’s ‘Homebound’ leaves empty-handed

Paula Dinamarca, Tamara Cortés, Matías Catalán, Diego Céspedes, Pedro Muñoz and Francisco Díaz during the ‘La Misteriosa Mirada Del Flamenco’ (‘The Mysterious Gaze Of The Flamingo’) photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals | Photo Credit: Getty Images Chilean director Diego Céspedes’ debut feature The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo […]