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Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a 12-year period, in one of Scotland’s biggest political finance scandals in recent years.Murrell appeared before the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday, where prosecutors said he diverted party funds between 2010 and 2022 to bankroll a lavish lifestyle that included luxury cars, a high-end motorhome, jewellery, cosmetics and expensive personal purchases.The 61-year-old, who is also the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, admitted reduced charges after reaching a…
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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and was known for his stoic philosophy and as a member of the Nerva-Antoine dynasty. He is best known for his teachings on self-discipline, resilience, rational thinking, and emotional control. He ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 180 CE. His words, ‘The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts,’ remind us that our happiness is our own responsibility, and our thoughts shape it.Marcus Aurelius was the Roman emperor. (Pexel)Also read | Quote of the day by Anushka Sharma: ‘I don’t want people to think that there is a right…
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented Padma awards to 66 recipients at the first civil investiture ceremony for 2026. The ceremony was held in the Ganatantra Mandap of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.Some of the top awardees included ex- UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar (L),late legendary actor Dharmendra, women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur (R). (ANI video grab)Some of the top awardees included late legendary actor Dharmendra, advertising legend late Piyush Pandey, women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur.A teary eyed Hema Malini, MP and wife of late actor Dharmendra received the award on his behalf.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, vice president CP Radhakrishnan…
Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Known for giving batters a tough time, rattling stumps and troubling them with toe-crushing yorkers, Jasprit Bumrah did not have the best of campaigns with the ball in Indian Premier League 2026 as he managed to claim just four wickets in the tournament.However, former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn backed Bumrah despite his disappointing season and said the Indian speedster would return strongly next year and could even win the Purple Cap. Steyn also reminded critics that Bumrah had played a crucial role in India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph just a…
Grammy-nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar recently spoke about a fan lifting her without consent during a post-show interaction. She shared that the incident brought back past trauma and childhood memories. Despite coming a long way in her healing journey, she admitted that one moment was enough to reopen old wounds. Renowned Grammy-nominated sitarist, music composer and producer Anoushka Shankar recently opened up about an unsettling experience with a fan that got her thinking about personal boundaries, trauma and healing. She revealed that during post-show interaction, a man physically lifted her off the ground without seeking her permission.Anoushka Shankar shares what happened…
Labour has failed to tackle soaring youth unemployment and must launch a “system reset” involving a fresh attempt to overhaul health and disability benefits, a report commissioned by the government is to warn.Alan Milburn, who is leading a review into why almost a million young people are not in education or work, said ministers had so far responded with a series of disjointed jobs programmes.“It’s going in the wrong direction,” Milburn said. “When you look at that picture I guess our conclusion is it’s a catastrophic systems failure.”Efforts to support young people – in education, health, and Labour’s youth guarantee…
Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar with President Murmu NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented 66 Padma awards at the first civil investiture ceremony for 2026 held at the Ganatantra Mandap of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.The awards were presented in the presence of Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among other dignitaries.Violinist N Rajam was conferred the Padma Vibhushan, while former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and banker Uday Kotak received the Padma Bhushan.Veteran actor Dharmendra was also conferred the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. His wife and actor Hema Malini received the honour on…
Russia’s FSB security service said Monday that it thwarted an attempted “terrorist attack” after its agents allegedly discovered magnetic explosives attached to the hull of a tanker ship that had arrived from Belgium and docked for loading at the northwestern port of Ust-Luga. “Divers discovered foreign magnetic objects attached near the engine room that showed signs of being explosive devices,” the FSB said in a statement carried by state news agencies. The law enforcement body said the ship, identified as the Arrhenius, arrived from Antwerp and was expected to depart for the Turkish port of Samsun after completing loading at…
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is set to inspect all gymkhanas operating on government land in Mumbai to check whether they are complying with lease conditions and other regulations, an official said on Monday.According to the official, nearly 10 gymkhanas in the city are built on government-owned land, generating around Rs 2 crore annually for the state government through rent payments.The planned inspection comes after the Central Government directed Delhi Gymkhana to vacate its premises by June 5, citing the need to “strengthen and secure defence infrastructure” and for other public security purposes.Among Mumbai’s most prominent clubs is the Bombay Gymkhana…