The mother of a British teenager who allegedly died after attempting a dangerous online challenge has criticised the UK government for moving too slowly on plans to restrict children’s access to social media, saying ministers are “kicking it down the road”.Ellen Roome, whose 14-year-old son Jools Sweeney died in 2022, is among a group of…
British oil giant BP has removed Albert Manifold as chairman less than a year after he took over the role, citing what it described as “serious concerns” over governance, oversight and conduct at the company, AFP reported.The company announced on Tuesday that board member Ian Tyler has been appointed interim chairman with immediate effect.“The board…
‘Fanaa’ clocks 20 years: Kajol reflects on filming movie in minus 27 degrees in Poland Kajol marked 20 years of ‘Fanaa’ by looking back at one of the film’s toughest shoots. The actor recalled filming in freezing weather in Poland, where the temperature dropped to minus 27 degrees Celsius on the first day. She also…
Union Education Minister Mr Dharmendra Pradhan during a meeting with senior officials of SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and Indian Bank to discuss strengthening the CBSE payment gateway system and improving digital transaction processes for students. NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Mr Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday held discussions with senior officials of four public…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives captain Riyan Parag an ‘awkward’ stare (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A funny moment between Riyan Parag and teenage Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has gone viral on social media.In a video taken at an airport, paparazzi asked the two players for a photo together. Responding casually, Parag said, “(Hum nahi hai flim star.)…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu school education minister Raj Mohan on Tuesday announced that schools for the academic year 2026–2027 would reopen for all classes uniformly on June 4. This is applicable to all schools, including govt, govt-aided, matriculation and private schools.Earlier, the school education department had announced that schools reopen on June 1 for classes IV…
KOLKATA: Dogs residing on Jadavpur University (JU) campus will soon get collars with the university name written on them so that they can be distinguished from the strays that enter the campus from outside. At least two or three shelter homes will also be constructed inside the university premises to house and feed the campus…
Mohali: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal arms smuggling, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Punjab Police seized a large quantity of heroin and illegal weapons during a raid conducted in Mohali. However, the accused managed to flee before the police team reached the location.The accused has been identified as Ishanpreet…
Red Fort car blast prime accused Umer Un Nabi NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) investigation into the deadly Delhi Red Fort car blast uncovered how the key accused allegedly used fake identity and a makeshift laboratory in Faridabad to procure chemicals and experiment with explosive materials, official sources said on Tuesday.The agency recently…
Jonathan Andic, son of late Mango founder Isak Andic has denied allegations that he was involved in his father’s death, calling the accusations “serious, unjust and unfounded” as he stepped down as vice president of the fashion giant’s board to focus on his legal defence.In an open letter to employees published on Tuesday, Jonathan Andic…
