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Harvinder and Premlata, the brother and mother of former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, expressed happiness at her warm welcome back home after Paris Olympics heartbreak, where she became the first…
Actor Rhea Chakraborty was spotted on Saturday morning in the city riding pillion on a bike. The bike was being ridden by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. It is rumoured that…
Arne Slot got off to a winning Premier League start as Liverpool manager thanks to two quickfire goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah in a 2-0 win at newly-promoted…
Arsenal made a flying start to their bid to win the Premier League title as goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka sealed a 2-0 victory against Wolves on Saturday.…
Rakhi, or Raksha Bandhan, is more than just a festival—it’s a celebration of love, protection, and the timeless bond between siblings. Whether siblings travel miles to come together or walk…
The shoot of Ajay Devgn`s `Son of Sardaar 2` is currently going on in the UK. After Sanjay Dutt dropped out of the film due to visa issues, Vijay Raaz…
Legendary double trap marksman Peter Wilson of Great Britain, who guided country-mate Nathan Hales to trap gold at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics, has shown interest in the Indian team coaching…
The shadow of Pramod Bhagat controversy won’t linger on the Indian contingent, and Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia is hopeful of winning at least 25 medals at the…
Former captain Nasser Hussain thinks Ollie Pope’s appointment as England Test skipper for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka augurs well for the side ahead of the all-important Ashes happening…
The news of the Kolkata doctor’s murder and rape has angered the nation. Many women have expressed concern over the growing safety issues in the country. Amid this, actress Celina…
Actor Pavan Malhotra has earned his second National Film Award, receiving the Best Supporting Actor honour for his performance in the Haryanvi film `Fouja`. In an exclusive interview with ANI,…
A 32-year-old man from Hanamkonda district of Telangana has died in the US, his family members said on Saturday and requested the Central and Telangana governments to help in bringing…
Amid growing protests over the gruesome rape-murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital, The IMA has called for a nationwide strike during which routine OPD services and elective…
A woman was arrested in connection with the murder of her mother, along with her fiance and a common friend, in southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh area, police on Saturday said. The…
In June 2011, he was acquitted by a US court on charges of abetting the Mumbai terror attacks, but was convicted of providing material support to the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba…
The Rajasthan Education Department on Saturday issued a guideline banning carrying sharp-edged instruments like knives or scissors to schools. The move followed violence in Udaipur on Friday after a Class…
Arshad Nadeem is currently the most popular Pakistan athlete. The star javelin thrower ended a long drought of Olympic gold medal for his country as he won the event at…
More often than not, cab and auto rides are routine affairs with nothing exceptional. However, once in a while, these rides turn out quite interesting for the riders. In one…
Gita Gopinath of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged a downside risk of climate change to the Indian economic outlook and called for “a lot of action” on this…
Amid a nationwide strike by doctors in protest against the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, the Union Health Ministry today assured them of all possible efforts to…
Daler Mehndi is one of the most loved singers in the music industry. The legendary artist has given us some of the most beloved Bollywood tracks, which are now a…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces a big challenge as the Governor has sanctioned his prosecution over alleged irregularities in the site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The…
In a big jolt to Dushyant Chautala’s Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) a month ahead of the assembly elections in Haryana, four of their 10 MLAs have quit the party. MLAs…
WI vs SA 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Half-centuries by Aiden Markram at the top of the innings and Kyle Verreynne at the end of the day put South…
A 15-year-old boy who created a soap that could “transform skin cancer treatment” has been chosen as the 2024 Kid of the Year by Time magazine and Time for Kids.…
In a major setback to Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, the US Court of Appeals for…
A section of the superstructure of the under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapsed and fell into the Ganga River in Bihar. Although no injuries were reported in the latest incident involving…
Gita Gopinath of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for more investments in health and public infrastructure in India and a workforce that’s way more skilled. Ms Gopinath, First…
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said he couldn’t push himself to his extreme. Chopra fell short of retaining his gold medal…
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said he couldn’t push himself to his extreme. Chopra fell short of retaining his gold medal…
A rape-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has shaken the nation. There have been protests around the country. The case is now being…
`Stree 2` is doing wonders since its release. With a combined total of first-day earnings and paid previews coming to Rs 64.8 crore, the Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer…
A woman attempted to jump off the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, also known as Atal Setu, in Mumbai but was saved by a cab driver and police personnel on Friday…
A passenger in a local train in Mumbai assaulted a travelling ticket inspector (TTE) on Friday on being asked to pay a fine for not having a valid ticket. He…
Several people were evacuated from DLF Mall of India in Sector 18, Noida on Saturday, triggering fears of a bomb threat. However, mall authorities later clarified that the evacuation was…
Ambience Mall in Gurugram was evacuated on Saturday after it received an email claiming that a bomb had been planted on the premises, police said. Bomb and dog squad teams…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will hold the next edition of the ‘2+2″ dialogue with their Japanese counterparts next week with a focus on further…
Rampant cash transactions in business sectors like hotels, luxury brand sales, hospitals and IVF clinics need to be checked in a “non-intrusive” manner, the CBDT has asked the I-T department.…
The government has invited bids for the empanelment of entities for providing artificial intelligence services on cloud under the Rs 10,372-crore India AI mission, which was approved by the cabinet…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged concerns over the consequences of global uncertainties on developing countries, especially in areas of food and energy securities. In his opening remarks at the…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will today inaugurate a mega industrial project, worth Rs 700 crore, exclusively for more than 18,000 female workers of the iPhone manufacturer, Foxconn. The…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on the countries of the Global South to work unitedly in dealing with food and energy security crises and challenges of terrorism as he…
Swifties got a sweet surprise on Thursday when Ed Sheeran joined Taylor Swift at London’s Wembley Stadium. The concert marked the first of five shows in London for the pop…
Saif Ali Khan turned a year older on Friday (August 16). On the special occasion, the makers of Devara: Part One dropped the film’s new teaser featuring Saif Ali Khan.…
Pakistan pacer Khurram Shahzad rattled star batter Babar Azam during an intense net session, ahead of a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 21. Babar looked in visible pain…
The box office numbers for Khel Khel Mein‘s second day are in. On day 2, the comedy-drama minted ₹ 2.05 crore, according to a Sacnilk report. So far, the Mudassar…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released spinner Abrar Ahmed and top-order batter Kamran Ghulam from the Pakistan squad for the first Test and he will now represent Pakistan Shaheens…
Hina Khan has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. The actress recently shared that she stepped out after months on Friday to pamper herself with some “chocolates and shopping.”…
India’s right-arm pacer Mayank Yadav is currently going through his rehab at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. His raw pace became the talking point during Indian Premier League (IPL)…
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro died at the age of 90 from natural causes. However, not many know that the revolutionary leader survived not 10 or 20 but over 600…
Doctors have begun their 24-hour nationwide strike today in protest against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has declared a…
Amid a nationwide outrage over the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor in Kolkata, a 14-year-old girl has died after allegedly being raped by her teacher in Uttar…
A 36-year-old Indian-origin man has been shot and killed after a teenage boy robbed a convenience store in the US state of North Carolina, authorities said. Mainank Patel, the owner…
A rabid dog went on a biting spree in UP’s Gorakhpur, attacking 17 people including children and women within an hour on August 14. CCTV video captured the dog viciously…
Doctors across the country are on strike to protest against the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has declared a…
A case has been registered against a doctor in Gujarat’s Amreli city for allegedly waving his licensed pistol while addressing doctors and medical students assembled to protest the Kolkata rape-murder,…
The Durand Cup derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, scheduled at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Sunday, has been cancelled because of the prevailing unrest in the…
Ram Charan’s rise to fame as one of the top stars in the Indian film industry is largely attributed to the worldwide success of SS Rajamouli‘s RRR. The actor is…
Imtiaz Ali began his career directing TV programs including Kurukshetra for Zee TV and Imtihaan for Doordarshan. He made his filmmaking debut in 2005 with the romantic comedy Socha Na…
After his playful ‘choorma banter’ with javelin star Neeraj Chopra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared another lighthearted moment, this time with Paris Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Aman Sehrawat. During an…
Paris Olympics silver medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra stated that he was fully positive competing against Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and believed that he could have broken the gold medalist’s Olympic…
Vijay Raaz has been fired from Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar 2. The actor was dismissed from the project due to alleged misbehaviour on set. However, Vijay refuted the allegations…
The recently released superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine continues to set the box office on fire. The film has collected $1.086 billion at the global box office after 23 days…
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat who arrived in the national capital to a rousing reception at the Delhi Airport on Saturday said that she is “grateful” for receiving such love and respect…
The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday reserved an order on summoning former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and others in land for…
The Union, featuring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry, debuted on Netflix on August 16. Directed by Julian Farino, the film narrates the love story of two estranged high school sweethearts.…
Samit Dravid, son of India batting great and former head coach Rahul Dravid, has once again gone viral for the uncanny resemblance with his father. Samit caught the attention of…
Saif Ali Khan turned a year older yesterday, and the actor received a lot of love from his friends, family members, and fans alike. However, the sweetest surprise was from…
Alia Bhatt made her Bollywood debut with typical Bollywood fare – Student of the Year. Her second film, Highway, however, was quite a brave choice for a newcomer. The film…
The director of `Brahmastra: Part One-Shiva`–Ayan Mukerji has expressed gratitude as the movie has bagged three awards at the 70th National Film Awards for the year 2022 on Friday. Music…
Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, who made her acting comeback after 13 years with Gulmohar, is thrilled that the film won the Best Film award at the 2024 National Film Awards.…
The Olympics are over, and India, with a population of 1.4 billion – with the largest number of youth in the world – has ended up with six medals. While…
You can’t help but feel sorry for Rupert Murdoch. In Mary Shelley’s famous novel, Dr Frankenstein created a monster that took on a life of its own, and which he…
Acclaimed star Manoj Bajpayee says he feels proud that his film “Gulmohar” has been chosen for three honours including Best Film, Best Screenplay awards and the actor getting a Special…
Amelia Kerr, New Zealand women’s all-rounder, believes playing against India in the World Cups is her favourite cricketing challenge. Amelia has played starring roles in New Zealand’s recent ODI wins…
Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted to not knowing what’s going to happen with his T20I career, and has vowed to keep improving to make a return to the side…
Opener Maddy Darke’s well-paced unbeaten hundred and a clinical bowling effort propelled Australia A to a smooth eight-wicket win over India A in the second women’s ODI match here on…
Former skipper Jason Holder hit an undefeated half-century as West Indies were bowled out for 144 to trail South Africa by just 16 runs on the second day of the…
Kandivali CA leg-break bowler Amit Mishra logged the first hat-trick of the tournament picking, 6-16 to dismiss Mazgaon CC for just 79 in a ‘D’ Division match of the Dr…
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat who arrived in the national capital to a rousing reception at the Delhi Airport on Saturday said that she is “grateful” for receiving such love and respect…
After making his debut in the India-England Test series in February, Indian domestic run-scoring stalwart Sarfaraz Khan hasn’t played a competitive match in five months. The 26-year-old batter last played…
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address to the nation, said the country is on its way to become the third-largest economy with big reforms across sectors,…
Gearing up for his debate with US Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump, and has brought in the former Democratic Congresswoman and Hindu-American leader Tulsi Gabbard to help…
The rape and murder of a young doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata has shaken the entire country. Women across India have hit the streets and doctors gone on…
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the engine of the Sabarmati Express train hit an “object placed on the track” and derailed near Kanpur at 2.35 am on Saturday. Twenty…
There is no trouble in paradise for Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin. A day after reports circulated that the couple had split, a report in People confirmed that the Coldplay…
Whatever you do, sir, just don’t fix the money , before calling me,” actor Shahid Kapoor told director Imtiaz Ali, in 2007, when Jab We Met (JWM) had opened “lukewarm”…
John Abraham and Sharvari’s film Vedaa hit cinemas on Independence Day and had a strong opening. However, it saw a significant drop in collections on its second day. According to…
The winners of the Kerala State Film Awards 2024 were announced on Friday, August 16. Over 160 films submitted in 2023 were considered for the various awards. As per an…
India is a global leader with breakthrough innovations, American businessman and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said as he joined Indian-Americans to celebrate the first ever India Independence Day celebrations…
In caustic comments directed at the West Bengal government after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital and the subsequent vandalism in the campus, Governor…
Champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Saturday following the heartbreak in Paris Olympics where she was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the…
The local Met office on Friday issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heavy rain in 10 of Himachal Pradesh’s 12 districts till August 20 even as showers in parts of the…
India today held the third edition of the Voice of Global South Summit today, an event underpinned by India’s philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. The summit is as an extension of…
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) concluded with an awards ceremony, celebrating the finest in Indian cinema. This year’s event honoured remarkable talents and films from the Indian film…
Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived in New Delhi on Saturday, following her disqualification from the just-concluded Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday,…
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. These awards recognise films certified by the Censor Board between January 1 and December 31, 2022. The winners,…
Two astronauts marooned in space may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but for two NASA crew members, it is now a reality. Commander Barry Wilmore and pilot…
A pair of black rubber slippers with the number 24 prominently painted on them in white helped trace the family of a mentally-challenged man found at Canning in West Bengal’s…
Stree 2 opened to the big screens on Independence Day, August 15. The sequel to the 2018 hit features Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in prominent roles. Directed by Amar…