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Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Iran says Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu dragging US into 'disaster' in region
Iran 's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to drag the United States into "disaster" in the Middle East, warning against any attempt to attack Iran. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India India demands ADB to stop funds to Pakistan as fallout of Pahalgam terror attack deepens "Netanyahu is directly MEDDLING within the US Government to DRAG it into another DISASTER in our region," Araghchi said on X, warning against "ANY mistake against Iran". Araghchi also accused Netanyahu of "attempting to brazenly DICTATE what President Trump can and cannot do in his diplomacy with Iran ". 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Much Do Private Jet Rentals Cost? (Truly Surprising) Get Info Undo "The world has also learned how Netanyahu is directly MEDDLING within the US Government to DRAG it into another DISASTER in our region," he added. Iran's top diplomat cited US support for Israel in its war in Gaza against Palestinian group Hamas since the unprecedented October 2023 attack by the militants. Live Events It also referred to the US retaliatory strikes against the Tehran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen, whose attacks have targeted Washington's ally Israel and Red Sea shipping. "LETHAL support for Netanyahu's Genocide in Gaza and waging WAR on behalf of Netanyahu in Yemen have achieved NOTHING for the American people," he said. The remarks came after the latest round of nuclear talks with the US, which were meant for May 3, were delayed with mediator Oman citing "logistical reasons." The two countries have held three rounds since April 12, their highest-level contact since Washington withdrew from a landmark deal with Tehran in 2018, during Donald Trump's first term as US president. Netanyahu has called for dismantling Iran's nuclear programme, saying a credible deal must "remove Iran's capacity to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons" and prevent the development of ballistic missiles. On Sunday, Trump said he would only accept "the total dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear programme, but also signalled openness to discussing one for civilian use. "Now, there's a new theory going out there that Iran would be allowed to have civilian (programme) -- meaning to make electricity," he told NBC News, adding that he "would be open to hearing" the argument. Tehran has consistently denied that it was seeking atomic weapons, insisting that its atomic programme is solely for civilian purposes. Araghchi reiterated that if the goal was for Iran to not have a nuclear weapon, "a deal is achievable and there is only ONE PATH to achieve it: DIPLOMACY based on MUTUAL RESPECT and MUTUAL INTERESTS."
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Premchand's ‘Rangbhoomi' staged at Kala Mandapam
Lucknow: First year students of Bhartendu Natya Akademi staged a play ' Rangbhoomi ', based on the novel of same name by Munshi Premchand , at Kala Mandapam on Monday. The play was adapted by Surendra Sharma while directed and music by Dimpy Mishra. Costumes were designed by Saransh Bhatt. Rangbhoomi unfolds a saga of neglect, inner strength and sacrifice. It is a subtle but powerful resistance to rising forces of capitalism, oppression and political greed. The play revolves around a blind beggar Surdas who owns a piece of land that was used by other villagers for grazing cattle and as a playground for children. John Sewak, a christian industrialist, wants Surdas to sell his land to him. Surdas refuses to do so thinking about the animals that graze in his land. In the end, Surdas was shot and killed during a riot sparked by John and after his death John exploits the village and ruins the settlement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Is The Cost Of A Private Jet? Get Info Undo "Rangbhoomi is one of the literary gems of Munshi Premchand. Today consumerism has brought the planet on the verge of exhaustion of natural resources and human values," Dimpy Mishra said. Characters were played by Bharat Azad, Shailesh Pal, Kartum Teraiya, Shahanshah Alam, Mansi Rawat, Nandini Singh, Ashish Mishra, Sundaram Mishra, Akshay Kumar, Apratim and Allen.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Time of India
Easter Monday ferry fiasco: aging vessel breaks down between Sunshine Coast and Vancouver, passengers stranded
Holiday travel plans took a frustrating turn for many on Easter Monday as a key BC Ferries vessel, the Queen of Coquitlam, suffered a mechanical breakdown, leading to disruptions on the busy Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route. The incident, occurring around 1 pm Vancouver time, stranded passengers for approximately three hours and resulted in the cancellation of multiple sailings. The ferry , carrying travellers returning from the Sunshine Coast after the long weekend, experienced a "pitch control issue" just a short distance from the Langdale terminal. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Much Do Private Jet Rentals Cost? (Truly Surprising) Get Info Undo Passenger Rohana Rezel, who was onboard with his family, described the unexpected halt after a timely departure. "They said once the tugboat gets here, it's going to be about another 40 minutes to the terminal," Rezel recounted during the lengthy delay. The prolonged stoppage understandably led to frustration among passengers, many of whom had connecting flights or important appointments. Live Events "Especially, given that it's a long weekend, they should make sure the ferries are in ship shape, so to speak," Rezel added, echoing the sentiments of many inconvenienced travellers. The breakdown puts a spotlight on the aging state of BC Ferries' fleet. The company itself acknowledged that both vessels currently servicing the crucial Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route are nearing 50 years old. "As vessels age, maintenance becomes more frequent and complex – reinforcing the importance of our long-term fleet renewal strategy to improve reliability, add capacity, and better support growing demand," a BC Ferries spokesperson stated. The incident follows a challenging Good Friday at the Horseshoe Bay terminal, where traffic congestion on Highway 1, exacerbated by Whistler-bound traffic and a disabled commercial vehicle, caused approximately 40 vehicles to miss their ferry reservations. West Vancouver police had even urged motorists to avoid the area due to the severe backups. In response to the Queen of Coquitlam's breakdown, BC Ferries reported that the pitch control issue had been repaired by 2:20 p.m. The vessel was set to undergo sea trials with the assistance of a tugboat while awaiting final clearance from Transport Canada to resume service. The company aimed to restart sailings with the 4:20 p.m. departure from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale. To mitigate the immediate impact on stranded passengers, BC Ferries also sourced three 12-passenger water taxis to provide complimentary transportation between the Horseshoe Bay and Langdale terminals. The company also stated that it directly contacted individuals with affected reservations to inform them of the cancellations and alternative arrangements.
