Priya Kapur files criminal defamation case against Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira Kapur Smith, cites ‘personal attacks’

The inheritance dispute surrounding late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate has taken yet another dramatic turn. The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of actor Karisma Kapoor on a plea of Priya Sachdev Kapur seeking a certified copy of the divorce settlement. Sunjay’s sister, Mandhira Kapur Smith, questioned Priya’s plea, saying she is trying to … Read more

US warns airlines flying over Mexico, Colombia to exercise caution, cites ‘military activities’ risk

The US Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines on Friday to exercise caution when flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military activities and GPS interference. The FAA said it had issued Notices to Airmen covering Mexico and Central American countries. (REUTERS/File Photo) The FAA said it had … Read more

Trump admin’s u-turn on ‘run Venezuela’ claim; Marco Rubio cites ‘oil quarantine’

A day after President Donald Trump said the United States would be “running” Venezuela following the removal of Nicolas Maduro, secretary of state Marco Rubio on Sunday sought to dial back those remarks, stressing that Washington does not plan to govern the country “day to day”. Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, speaks during a … Read more

Trump blocks chips deal, cites security, China-related concerns

Published on: Jan 03, 2026 10:09 am IST The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States identified a national security risk in its investigation of the deal President Donald Trump on Friday blocked US photonics firm HieFo Corp’s $3 million acquisition of assets in New Jersey-based aerospace and defence specialist Emcore, citing national security … Read more

Nick Shirley’s Minnesota fraud claims face stern scrutiny; critic cites past ‘satire’ remark

The credibility of US content creator and independent journalist Nick Shirley has come under scrutiny as his viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers continues to spread online. On Jan 2, Journalist Caolan Robertson posted on X that Shirley reportedly called his own earlier reporting “satire,” raising questions about his reliability. Nick Shirley, a … Read more