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The four-day event, which will end on August 22, will officially nominate Kamala Harris’s Vice President pick, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, in the presidential elections. Former US Presidents Barack Obama…
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday highlighted the plight of gig workers and asserted that the Congress governments in states would make concrete policies to…
Congress’s Rahul Gandhi has found an unexpected ally in Union minister Chirag Paswan, who has become first NDA partner to criticize the lateral entry in the Union Public Service Commission…
The Raksha Bandhan festival became extra special for a 43-year-old woman from South Goa as her younger brother gifted her a new lease of life by donating one of his…
In a monumental development for South Asian cinema, Pakistan’s biggest blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt might finally release in India as early as next month. Directed by Bilal Lashari,…
The Manipur government on Monday said disinformation is being spread using a “doctored audio clip” of Chief Minister N Biren Singh to sabotage peace plans in the ethnic violence-hit state.…
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose reached Delhi on Monday night amid speculations that he may meet President Droupadi Murmu and senior leaders. There have been massive protests in West…
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Randeep Hooda received a special rakhi. He got a rakhi delivered from Sarabjit Singh`s daughter on behalf of her aunt, Dalbir. Randeep shares a…
The Health Ministry has allowed enhancement of security deployment by 25 per cent at all union government hospitals, official said, amid protests by resident doctors demanding a central law following…
Two alert loco pilots of a goods train saved the lives of two lions that had wandered onto a railway track in Gujarat’s Amreli district in the early hours of…
Fight for the restoration of autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir, repealing Public Safety Act, release of political prisoners, one lakh jobs, free electricity and other issues are among promises made…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a nearly seven-hour visit to Kyiv this week, India on Monday said it is willing to provide all possible support required to help…
The government is likely to release draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act within a month, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. The minister said the government…
Communist Party of India (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Monday after he complained of a high fever,…
The autopsy report of the trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered while on duty at a Kolkata hospital last week, details injuries inflicted on her before her death. The…
Inspector Kuldeep Kumar, an officer from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed in action after terrorists fired on a patrol party in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur. Inspector Kumar…
Five people have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a teenage girl in a Uttarakhand government bus after it arrived at the bus stand here from Delhi,…
The Indian community in New York celebrated the India Day Parade with great fervour. Hundreds of people from the Indian community and also Americans participated in the parade held yesterday.…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today condemned the rape-murder of a junior doctor in a Kolkata hospital, and said his government has reviewed security and safety of doctors in…
In an embarrassing development, senior leaders of Maharashtra’s ruling allies Shiv Sena and BJP got embroiled in a verbal brawl on Monday, threatening to ‘smash each other’s faces’ and snap…
Amid the situation in Manipur, women from the valley areas such as Bishnupur and Imphal East and hill areas of Kakching, Ukhrul, Kangpokpi and Leimakhong found a culturally inspiring way…
Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim Sri Lanka men’s head coach, believes the Test team set to play three games against England in the latter half of the summer is a great…
Samit Dravid, the son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, demonstrated his power-hitting prowess in the ongoing KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy. Samit made a notable contribution with…
Popular lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar on Monday marked his presence at the special screening of the docuseries Angry Young Men with his wife and actor Shabana Azmi in Mumbai.…
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said the decision on Mohammed Shami`s inclusion in the event will be taken…
Vedang Raina and Alia Bhatt will share screen space in Vasan Bala’s Jigra. They will reportedly be playing siblings in the film. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Alia and…
Thierry Henry has decided to step down from his role as coach of the France under-21 football team, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced Monday. Former France international Henry made…
Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan announced his retirement from international football on Monday after leading his country at Euro 2024. “After a few weeks of reflection, I have come to the…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled that athletes will have to ensure that they remain below their weight limit and no exception can be provided under any…
Former Chief Executive Officer of Google, Eric Schmidt, has said that the Ukraine war has turned him into a licensed arms dealer, a career path he “doesn’t recommend”. Mr Schmidt’s…
Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer who worked in the hospital and who was seen on CCTV leaving the suspected crime scene, is the key accused in the case. After allowing…
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in an interview to NDTV said the entire country should welcome the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as it will bring equality between men and women.…
A dental student has accused a doctor at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Rohtak of assaulting her, police said on Monday. The police said the accused has been arrested…
After battling for life for four days, a 15-year-old boy, whose stabbing by a fellow student sparked communal violence in Udaipur, succumbed to injuries on Monday. Sometime before the boy…
Nepal will export close to 1,000 megawatt of electricity to India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday after holding comprehensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart Arzu Rana Deuba.…
A 26-year-old senior executive of a private bank, who is also the son of a police personnel, coughed up Rs 2.5 lakh after he was caught in sextortion, police said…
Two sisters allegedly died by suicide by jumping into a river here on Monday with their father accusing his son-in-law of molesting his younger daughters, police said. The father, Suresh…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said that the decision on pacer Mohammed Shami‘s participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home later this…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced their playing eleven for their first Test match against Bangladesh. The two-match Test series will kick off on August 21 at Rawalpindi Cricket…
Raksha Bandhan celebrations are all about love, laughter and family time. Mira Rajput tied rakhi to brother-in-law Ishaan Khatter this year. Ishaan Khatter shared the picture on his Instagram stories.…
Three teams were disqualified for fielding overage players in the 63rd Subroto Cup sub-junior boys international football tournament which got underway on Monday. Nazareth Model High School, Dima Hasao, Assam;…
Actors Nia Sharma and Krystle D`Souza celebrated Raksha Bandhan together today. The two had shared screen in the popular show `Ek Hazaron Mein Meri Behna Hai` where they played sisters…
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia`s captain Pat Cummins expects star all-rounder Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh to deliver performances with the ball. Cummins wants both the all-rounders to share…
Australia skipper Alyssa Healy has said it might not be right to go ahead with the Women`s T20 World Cup 2024 in Bangladesh in October as it would put a…
Vinesh Phogat has seen a lot in the last fortnight. From the high of becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to enter an Olympics final to the low of getting…
UK businessman Mike Lynch, who was recently acquitted in the United States of an $11 billion fraud, is among those missing Monday after a superyacht sank off southern Italy, according…
Imagine waking up to discover that your family’s ancestral land – where your roots run deep – has suddenly been claimed by someone else. This isn’t a plot twist from…
Capital markets regulator Sebi has segregated dues to the tune of Rs 76,293 crore under “difficult to recover” category at the end of March 2024, marking an increase of 4…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled that athletes will have to ensure that they remain below their weight limit and no exception can be provided under any…
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha is all set to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with mother and grandmother Neetu Kapoor. On Monday, the trio were pictured arriving at Kareena Kapoor’s…
One of Australia`s bowling mainstays, Josh Hazlewood expressed his views on their records against India. The first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at the Optus Stadium…
One of Australia`s bowling mainstays, Josh Hazlewood expressed his views on their records against India. The first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at the Optus Stadium…
Phil Donahue, a pioneering US talk show host, has died at the age of 88. Donahue’s death in Manhattan on Sunday following a long illness was announced on NBC’s Today…
Capital markets regulator Sebi has segregated dues to the tune of Rs 76,293 crore under “difficult to recover” category at the end of March 2024, marking an increase of 4…
The anticipation for `The Buckingham Murders` has reached new heights with the release of its new poster. This suspense thriller featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan promises to keep audiences on the…
The Paris Olympics 2024 opened our eyes to several athletes, who earned their breakthrough moment during the two-week long event. One such athlete was Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin, who won…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Paralympics starting from August 28. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya was…
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Parineeti Chopra wished her brothers Shivang and Sahaj in the most adorable way. Parineeti, who is currently in London, wished them over a video…
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Monday, actor Sanjay Dutt extended warm greetings to his sisters Priya Dutt and Namrata Dutt. He took to Instagram and penned a heartfelt…
The London Spirit won the maiden Women`s Hundred title after defeating Welsh Fire by four wickets in the final at the iconic Lord`s Cricket Ground. India`s swashbuckling batswoman Deepti Sharma…
The London Spirit won the maiden Women`s Hundred title after defeating Welsh Fire by four wickets in the final at the iconic Lord`s Cricket Ground. India`s swashbuckling batswoman Deepti Sharma…
The London Spirit won the maiden Women`s Hundred title after defeating Welsh Fire by four wickets in the final at the iconic Lord`s Cricket Ground. India`s swashbuckling batswoman Deepti Sharma…
Former Indian cricket team batting coach Vikram Rathour praised Rohit Sharma as a shrewd captain and lauded him for his tactical acumen. During a recent interaction, Rathour addressed the popular…
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s move to authorise the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, will have dire consequences, a Congress leader has warned. But the statement of Ivan Dsouza has…
The protests over the rape-murder of a young doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College still churning the country, the BJP today dubbed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee the “destroyer” and…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah – facing prosecution over alleged irregularities in allotment of land by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, and the opposition BJP’s demands that he resign – said…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an advertisement seeking “talented and motivated Indian nationals” for lateral recruitment to various senior positions within the Union government. These positions include…
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s horror-comedy ‘Stree 2’ earned a whopping Rs 283 crore globally in gross box office collection in its opening weekend. According to production house Maddock Films,…
Vinesh Phogat has seen a lot in the last fortnight. From the high of becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to enter an Olympics final to the low of getting…
Ace cueist Pankaj Advani of ONGC extended his dominance on the green baize as he completed a grand double by winning the senior snooker title at the Western India Billiards…
Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his retirement from international football on Monday after a 12-year career in which he made 94 appearances for the national side. The 35-year-old played all…
Bangladesh begin a two-Test series in Pakistan this week with their preparations severely hampered by the political turmoil that has wracked the country. Unrest that led to the overthrow of…
Seasoned actor and casting director Abhishek Banerjee, who is basking in the success of his two releases – ‘Stree 2’ and ‘Vedaa’ courted controversy for a recent statement he made…
A Chinese court on Monday sentenced a former top official of the country’s football association to 11 years in prison for taking bribes, the latest figure to fall foul of…
Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan are one of the best onscreen couples in the Hindi film industry. They share a good camaraderie offscreen as well. Recently, Shraddha Kapoor revealed that…
Actor Sunny Deol on Monday shared a heartwarming post on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, dropping a throwback childhood picture of himself along with his sister. Taking to Instagram, Sunny,…
Katrina Kaif is undoubtedly the biggest cheerleader for her husband, Vicky Kaushal. Just a few hours after the teaser release of Vicky’s film Chhava, she reposted it on her Instagram…
Abhishek Banerjee is basking in the success of Vedaa and Stree 2. Both the films hit the big screens on August 15. While the actor is receiving praise for his…
Doctors in Kolkata took to the streets in large numbers today, forming a human chain to protest the rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at the state-run…
A mother’s courage and swift response saved her son’s life as he was attacked with a sword in broad daylight in Maharashtra. The incident happened yesterday at around 1:30 pm…
A second-year BCom student has been arrested by Kolkata Police for a provocative social media post that incited violence against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The accused, Kirti Sharma,…
Three children died at an orphanage in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district on Monday due to suspected food poisoning. As many as 27 inmates were taken ill after eating ‘samosas’ on…
The makers of `Chhaava` officially unveiled its teaser after it was leaked on social media on the day of ‘Stree 2’ movie release. The fine-quality print, available for ethical viewing…
Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title in the Men’s F64 category at the…
Former Team India and Mumbai fast bowler Dhawal Kulkarni recently shared a post on his official Twitter account which read, “Aamcha asach चालतं 🥙☕️🍳”. Taking to X: Aamcha asach चालतं…
India batter Rinku Singh is an aggressive batter, who gained widespread recognition for his powerful hitting. Rinku came into the limelight after he took Kolkata Knight Riders to victory after…
Kareena Kapoor fans, be all ears, for we have some good news to share. ICYMI: the actress is all set to star in director Hansal Mehta’s The Buckingham Murders. Now,…
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy on Sunday called the rising population a major challenge for the country, saying Indians had not paid attention to population control since the Emergency period.…
Karnataka Governor Thawaar Chand Gehlot‘s decision to sanction prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah – over alleged irregularities in land allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority – was “in violation…
A video has emerged from Uttar Pradesh’s Agra showing a group of men in two motorcycles harassing a woman in full public view. Many on social media have condemned the…
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Sara Ali Khan shared colourful famjam pictures from the celebrations. The album features Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Sara, Ibrahim, Soha Ali Khan and…
Ahead of the T20I series against South Africa, West Indies will miss the services of star all-rounder Jason Holder and Andre Russell. Rovman Powell will look after the leadership duties…
More than four years since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic by the WHO (World Health Organization) in March 2020, fear of another mass outbreak looms large. The WHO, on August…
In a key address to diplomats in Dhaka on Sunday, Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, called for comprehensive reforms before holding the next general elections. This…
The parents of the young doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College have told NDTV that they had lost trust in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after seeing…
Trinamool has turned up the heat on the central agency probing the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor that has shaken the country. Five days have passed since the…
The practice of ‘triple talaq‘ is “fatal for the social institution of marriage” and “makes Muslim women’s condition very pathetic”, the government argued Monday in an affidavit filed before the…
The former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered, has arrived at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office…
Director of the Assamese film Sikaar, Debangkar Borgohain, recently opened up about getting banned for 10 years from the UK. It so happened that faced bureaucratic obstacles when the UK…
Former Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour heaped praises on T20 World Cup-winning Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, calling him a “shrewd tactician” and opened on his move to end Jasprit Bumrah‘s…