'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur slams Shah Rukh Khan over KKR signing Bangladeshi player

'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur slams Shah Rukh Khan over KKR signing Bangladeshi player

Renowned Kathavachak Devkinandan Thakur criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders signed a Bangladeshi cricketer. Speaking to IANS, Thakur alleged that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing persecution and said allowing Bangladeshi players in the IPL under current circumstances hurts the sentiments of Hindus across India. He claimed the decision amounts to supporting a country where minorities are allegedly mistreated and warned of continued protests if Bangladeshi players are not barred from the league. Jan 2, 2026
Trump 'completely messed up' India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

Trump 'completely messed up' India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

"In the end, the Trump administration has completely messed up the US-India relationship," Subramanyam said, pointing to a sharp reversal from Trump's first term. "This was an administration which, in its first term, President Trump actually strengthened the relationship with Prime Minister Modi," he told IANS in an interview. Jan 2, 2026
Adani Power gets 'Buy' rating, target price set at Rs 187: Antique Broking

Adani Group not just building a conglomerate but fulfilling national promise: Group CFO

In a post on LinkedIn, he said that by marrying the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework with governance of iron-clad integrity, "we are no longer just an Indian success story; we are the global benchmark for how a utility and infra platform can be both 'Best-in-Class' growth engine and a 'Best-in-Class' guardian of the future". Jan 2, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty post mild gains as auto, metal stocks lead rally

As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 185 points, or 0.22 per cent to 85,374 and Nifty gained 61 points, or 0.24 per cent to 26,208. Main broad-cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 adding 0.42 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.30 per cent. Jan 2, 2026
Another Hindu man brutally attacked, set on fire in Bangladesh

Another Hindu man brutally attacked, set on fire in Bangladesh

To escape the mob, Khokon Chandra Das jumped into a pond beside the road. He was reportedly rescued by the locals and then rushed to Shariatpur Sadar Hospital. After receiving first aid in the emergency department, he was sent to Dhaka at night for advanced medical treatment. Jan 1, 2026
Switzerland blast kills at least 40, several injured in bar fire during New Year celebrations

Switzerland blast kills at least 40, several injured in bar fire during New Year celebrations

A powerful explosion tore through a crowded bar in the upscale Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana in Switzerland during New Year celebrations, killing multiple people and leaving several others injured, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The exact cause of the blast has not yet been determined, though the incident occurred at a time when Switzerland has been facing forest fires amid an unusually dry spell. Jan 1, 2026
Trump policies straining India-US ties: Top Democrat Congressman

New Year resolution is peace on earth, says Trump

When asked about his New Year's resolution at the New Year's Eve gathering on Wednesday, the President replied: "Peace. Peace on earth. Peace on earth." He did not respond to questions about the CIA's role in an attack on Venezuela or whether he would put boots on the ground in Ukraine. Jan 1, 2026