The action comes a day after the Uttarakhand government directed the chief executive officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) to initiate action against officials and employees found responsible for alleged financial irregularities, following an inquiry into payments made for the accommodation, food and other expenses of VIP guests at the Kedarnath establishment.
Australian cricket vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner faces controversy after her estranged wife made infidelity claims. Monica Wright publicly accused Gardner of cheating and named teammate Georgia Voll. The marriage reportedly deteriorated quickly after their wedding in April 2025. Wright removed wedding photos from her social media. Neither Gardner nor Voll has publicly commented on the allegations.
A video shows Yelahanka BJP MLA S.R. Vishwanath celebrating with a rowdy sheeter. The MLA reportedly felicitated Dasa, known as “King Maker Dasa”, at an event. Dasa has previously been involved in controversies and police action. Police are currently collecting details and verifying the circumstances of the celebration. Further action will be decided after the
Mamata Banerjee’s government had declared August 16 as Khela Hobey Divas in 2021 following the TMC’s assembly election victory. The day was officially promoted as a sports initiative aimed at encouraging young people through football tournaments and the distribution of sports equipment. However, the slogan was an apparent dig as Didi had led her last
The Allahabad high court dismissed a woman’s maintenance claim against Santosh Kumar. She had begun living with Santosh without divorcing her first husband, Sharda Prasad. The court noted her own admission that no Hindu marriage rites were performed. However, maintenance for their daughter was upheld based on a DNA report. Santosh Kumar’s petition was partly
American Matthew VanDyke, facing terror charges, seeks permission to cook his own meals. He claims Tihar Jail’s food is unsuitable and has been on a hunger strike. VanDyke, a former war correspondent, was arrested by the NIA for alleged drone training activities. Tihar Jail follows a fixed diet plan for its over 20,000 inmates. A
The J-16 fighter jet of China now features an impressive weapons loadout, enhancing its operational prowess. This new configuration allows it to function as a formidable missile platform in aerial engagements. Meanwhile, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force is swiftly advancing its combat aircraft modernization efforts, alongside upgrades to its long-range support capabilities with improved
Accusing Japan of interfering in regional affairs and undermining peace and stability, China insisted that its sovereignty over the disputed waters has “never changed” despite the 2016 tribunal ruling. The diplomatic row erupted after Japan, along with the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and nine other countries, marked the 10th anniversary of
China has reportedly developed a functional prototype of an EUV lithography system. This development challenges Western assumptions about China’s chip manufacturing capabilities. The system utilizes a mix of indigenous breakthroughs and shadow procurement networks. Experts suggest mass production could be achieved by 2030. This marks a significant shift in the global semiconductor landscape.
