Indian-origin British lawmaker Kanishka Narayan has retained his position as the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, emerging as a key figure in the country’s efforts to shape policy around one of the fastest-changing areas of technology. Narayan’s continuation in the AI portfolio comes as the new British government begins assembling its ministerial...
Actor and dancer Raghav Juyal has spoken about a recent viral moment involving Shehnaaz Gill, explaining why he stepped in when the actress and singer found herself surrounded by fans and paparazzi. His comments have once again drawn public attention to the equation between the two celebrities, whose relationship has been the subject of dating...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at multiple locations in and around Bengaluru as part of a money laundering investigation connected to an alleged ISIS radicalisation and recruitment network, officials said. The searches, conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), are linked to an investigation originating from...
Veteran actor and television personality Archana Puran Singh has opened up about a difficult phase in her Bollywood career, revealing that she did not receive any film offers for nearly 10 years after her appearance in the 2012 comedy Bol Bachchan. The actor, known for her distinctive comic timing and long association with television, said...
The Delhi Police have registered four criminal cases following the violence and clashes that broke out during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march towards Parliament, with investigators preparing to file two additional cases, officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The cases have been filed in connection with several alleged offences reported during Monday’s...
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will not attempt another march towards Parliament, its founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Monday, following a tense protest in the national capital that he alleged resulted in injuries to several young demonstrators. Dipke said the organisation would continue its protest but would avoid another attempt to march to Parliament, citing...
A trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer facing allegations of sexual harassment reportedly attempted to die by suicide, adding a serious and sensitive development to a case that has already drawn attention within the police administration. The incident has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the allegations, the pressure of an ongoing inquiry and the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India’s reported 7.7% economic growth rate and urged political parties to ensure that parliamentary discussions during the Monsoon Session remain grounded in facts. In his customary remarks before the commencement of the session, Modi said India’s economic performance reflected the strength and resilience of the country’s economy while...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed a sharp political confrontation on Monday as opposition parties criticised the Union government over a student protest in Delhi, with senior leaders accusing the administration of failing to address concerns surrounding education, examinations and the future of young people. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched...
The Madras High Court has issued a strong warning against indiscipline and misconduct by police personnel and other government officials appearing before courts, directing the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) to introduce clear standards governing their conduct inside courtrooms. The directions came after the court examined the case of a police officer who...