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Two soldiers were killed in action during a fierce gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district today. A soldier and two civilians were injured. The police said the…
Delhi’s Dwarka Court recently acquitted a man of charges related to dowry death, citing benefits of the doubt. There is a long distance between “may be true” and “must be…
Brazil legend Marta admitted Saturday that defeat in the Olympic women’s football final against the United States was likely her last ever appearance for her country after a remarkable career.…
Not from the most privileged background, Arshad Nadeem had to put up a fight for the bare minimum in his career. When it comes to sports, Nadeem was a natural…
As India waits for the results of wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s hearing at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), the United World Wrestling president Nenad Lalovic shared an important insight…
Rai Benjamin anchored the United States to victory in the Olympic men’s 4x400m relay in Paris on Saturday. Benjamin, who won the 400m hurdles gold, helped the US quartet also…
A recent surge in GPS “spoofing”, a form of digital attack that can send commercial airliners off course, has entered an intriguing new dimension, according to cybersecurity researchers: The ability…
Lakhs of Hindus took to the streets in Bangladesh on Saturday to protest against the ongoing attacks on the community after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to…
A caretaker government led by Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in to steer the country through these tumultuous times, but it’s yet to make its presence feel in…
West Indies’ T20 great Kieron Pollard has smashed Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan for five consecutive sixes in The Hundred Men’s Competition 2024. Playing for Southern Brave, Pollard’s late onslaught ensured that…
Elated for her son’s silver medal, Neeraj Chopra’s mother Saroj Devi also expressed happiness for Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who broke the Olympic record to beat the Indian defending champion in…
Living up to the expectations, Aman Sehrawat on Friday bagged the men’s 57kg freestyle bronze medal at the Olympics with a commanding win over Darian Toi Cruz, bringing some cheers…
Launching a scathing attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said on Saturday that he will fight until his last breath to…
Guard against the narrative advanced by some that what happened in Bangladesh can happen in India, advised Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, taking a swipe at Congress leaders and expressing shock…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday handed over a major water and sanitation project worth USD 110 million to the Maldives, funded by India. The project spans 28 islands.…
A 13-year-old boy took his own life on Saturday after being scolded by his father in the Deoband area of this Uttar Pradesh district, police said. Superintendent of Police (Rural)…
Former External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday night after prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 93. He breathed his last at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram…
Sara Ali Khan made her acting debut in the year 2018. She is one of the rare actors who began her career with commercially successful films in the same month.…
Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over the arrest of 35 Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lanka and sought decisive action to secure…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested a key accused involved in the transnational human trafficking case run by a Sri Lankan having previous links with the LTTE terror…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sought security assurance from the country’s army chief for conducting the Women`s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be held on October 3-20 amid political…
Rai Benjamin anchored the United States to victory in the Paris Olympics 2024 men’s 4x400m relay in Paris on Saturday. Benjamin, the winner of the 400m hurdles gold, helped the…
India’s first individual Olympic Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. The Olympic Order…
For months it has been rumoured that not all is well between Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actress has not been making public appearances with her husband and…
Shah Rukh Khan is currently in Locarno, Switzerland. The actor, who is attending this year’s Locarno Film Festival, has been honoured with a special award. SRK is presented with the…
Hockey’s emotional connection with India and its sports lovers is such that it would not be off the mark to call it the ‘most beloved sport’ in the country. For…
GOT7’s BamBam (Kunpimook Bhuwakul) is set to visit India for the first time this December as part of his solo tour, BamBam SHOWCASE TOUR. His debut Indian concert will take…
A man who left his family behind on a European vacation, because his mother-in-law used his toothpaste, is facing backlash online. In a post on Reddit’s popular “AITA” (Am I…
The suspense of Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for Olympic silver continues. Earlier, it was said that the verdict would come by Saturday, 9:30PM IST.…
Assam DGP GP Singh said on Saturday that a unit of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) active along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border is making plans to launch an attack…
Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda on Saturday bowed out of the Paris Olympics after impressing in her narrow quarterfinal defeat at the hands of top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the…
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the Paris Games on Saturday he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. “New times are calling for…
Paris Olympics boxing champion Imane Khelif, the Algerian at the centre of a gender eligibility row, has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment, her lawyer said on…
As the demand for a CBI probe into the mysterious death of a woman doctor at Kolkata-based RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has started surfacing from different quarters including…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the Maldives is “no ordinary neighbour” of India and emphasised that New Delhi will continue to nurture it and find practical ways…
HD Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, asked Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who is responsible for the Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) founder VG Siddhartha’s death. “Shivakumar…
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday urged parliamentarians to conduct themselves with dignity and decorum as he stressed the need to foster an environment of dialogue and cooperation while…
Actor Arjun Rampal on Saturday requested his followers not to respond to any messages from his X account as it has been hacked. Arjun, 51, shared the news in a…
A woman recently took to Reddit to slam her husband’s niece for being “inconsiderate” and “tacky” after she organised a destination wedding and then tied the knot a month early…
Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday claimed that a conspiracy was hatched by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) regime in the state to arrest him in false…
A 50-year-old woman, ‘missing’ for 18 years, was produced earlier this week before the Madhya Pradesh High Court which imposed a cost on her husband for filing a petition knowing…
The Russian Embassy in India on Saturday denied that Russia had engaged in any “public or obscure campaigns” in “fraudulent schemes” to recruit Indian citizens for military service in the…
In Madhya Pradesh, where the government highlights successes in tribal upliftment and eco-conservation, there has also been an oversight in a key area. An NDTV investigation has revealed that for…
Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary are expecting their first child. The couple announced their pregnancy in June this year. Nearly two months after announcing their pregnancy, the couple hosted a…
Aamir Khan’s portrayal of Akash in ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ remains an iconic performance, offering audiences not just entertainment but also valuable life lessons. As we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of…
The suspense of Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for Olympic silver deferred continues. Earlier, it was said that the verdict would come by Saturday, 9:30PM…
A sub-inspector posted in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj has been suspended for demanding “potatoes” as a bribe. Investigation revealed that the word “potato” was used as a code for bribe. The…
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is keeping his fingers crossed for wrestler Vinesh Phogat as she awaits a verdict on her appeal against disqualification from the Games but at the…
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has suspended three engineers for their role in alleged illegalities involved in renovating the official house of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The three…
A week of fast-paced developments in Bangladesh, which saw Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, widespread violence and the formation of an interim government, has been capped off with the country’s chief justice…
An intermediate student attempted to end her life by consuming poison after being allegedly molested by two youths in Meerut, police said on Saturday. She was immediately taken to a…
Rain lashed parts of the national capital on Saturday, sending the morning traffic out of gear and led to collection of water in many places. The Public Works Department said…
Union Minister and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday said that the primary objective of the Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP is to oust the current government, not…
The Bangladesh senior cricket team will arrive in Pakistan on August 13 after the political unrest at home disrupted the preparations for the two-match Test series, the PCB announced on…
Actress Meenakshi Seshadri said that many were apprehensive after she and actor Jackie Shroff were cast together in “Hero” (1983) but soon, these people had to “eat their words”. Meenakshi…
Actor John Abraham is currently gearing up for his Independence Day release, `Vedaa`. During the promotions of the film, the actor recalled his humble beginnings and the struggle is family…
Producer Aamir Khan and director Kiran Rao attended the special screening of their latest film `Laapataa Ladies` in the Supreme Court on Friday. After the screening of the much-loved film,…
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is keeping his fingers crossed for wrestler Vinesh Phogat as she awaits a verdict on her appeal against disqualification from the Games but at the…
Asserting that the idea of denying reservation to SCs and STs on account of the creamy layer concept is “condemnable”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the government should…
Disney recently unveiled the trailer of Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the 2019 photorealistic rendition of The Lion King. Directed by Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins and written by Jeff…
All too familiar with the pain of being disqualified over a few extra grams, Japanese Olympic champion Rei Higuchi offered his support to Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was debarred…
Actor Divya Seth Shah on Tuesday shared the news of the untimely death of her daughter Mihika Shah. Mihika, who was in her 20s, died on August 5. As per…
The women’s pole vault event at the Paris Olympics 2024 saw some commendable performances. The gold went to Australia as Nina Kennedy cleared a best of 4.90m. Kennedy bagged a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured the Centre will provide all possible help in the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad district. PM Modi said…
Senior IAS officer T V Somanathan was on Saturday appointed Cabinet Secretary, replacing Rajiv Gauba. A 1987-batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, Mr Somanathan is currently serving as Union…
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 22-year-old man, who also uploaded a video of the purported act on social media in this Uttar Pradesh district, police said on…
Actress Shefali Jariwala got an interesting gift from Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, whom she tagged as most “gracious”. Shefali took to Instagram stories, where shared a glimpse of the special…
Achieved in the backdrop of systemic failure and administrative apathy, only Arshad Nadeem knows about the struggles he faced and sacrifices he made on his way to winning a historic…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded wrestler Aman Sehrawat for winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics and said his life is inspirational for others. Congratulating the 21-year-old…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently received a marriage proposal from a fan after her ex-husband and actor Naga Chaitanya, announced his engagement to Sobhita Dhulipala on August 8. Mukesh Chintha, an…
Manchester City vs Manchester United, FA Community Shield 2024 LIVE Updates: Manchester City and Manchester United are drawing 0-0 in the 2024 Community Shield Final. Premier League champions Manchester City…
The women’s pole vault event at the Paris Olympics 2024 saw some commendable performances. The gold went to Australia as Nina Kennedy cleared a best of 4.90m. Kennedy bagged a…
Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers have sought the US’ direct intervention to stop the “coordinated attacks” against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, underlining that instability in the region, “fuelled by religious intolerance…
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday released sketches of four terrorists who were seen in ‘dhoks’ (mud-houses) in the higher reaches of Kathua district and announced a cash reward of…
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has warned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is poised to cancel eight major highway…
Aug 10 The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday recovered a drone and a packet containing 3 kg of heroin, worth around Rs 15 crore, near a village along the…
The Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu Police on Saturday seized an idol of Vishnu belonging to the 15-century era and arrested seven persons regarding the case. Police said that following…
Three people of a family were brutally killed in Bihar’s Begusarai district, a police official said. The incident occurred at Chiranjivipur village, under the jurisdiction of Bachwara police station, Begusarai…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on Saturday after undertaking an aerial and on-the-ground survey of affected sites in Wayanad. Over 300 people lost their lives after massive…
A city court on Saturday ordered a 14-day police remand for the accused arrested in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a woman postgraduate trainee doctor. The accused,…
Lara Dutta and Abhishek Bachchan were in Paris and witnessed Neeraj Chopra playing live. Both actors met Neeraj after his win in men`s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024.…
Manchester City vs Manchester United, 2024 FA Community Shield Final Live Streaming: The football season will officially kick off with the 2024 FA Community Shield final, as Premier League champions…
Indian batter Mandeep Singh on Saturday announced that he will play for Tripura in the upcoming domestic season, ending his 14-year stint with Punjab. Mandeep played three T20 Internationals for…
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday greeted Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on his birthday and vowed that the INDIA bloc will fight for the…
Heavy rains lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh as 128 roads remained closed in the state due to landslides and flash floods. The regional Met office has also issued an ‘orange’…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a visit to the landslide-ravaged Wayanad on Saturday asked how many children lost their loved ones while visiting the damaged G.V.H.S. School Vellarmala.…
In an era of destination weddings and grand celebrations, Taapsee Pannu’s marriage to Danish badminton player Mathias Boe was a private affair. After dating for 11 years, Taapsee and Mathias…
India suffered another setback in women’s wrestling as Reetika Hooda lost to top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinal of the women’s 76 kg freestyle wrestling event at…
Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge was hoping for a dream finale to his career at the age of 39 but ended up handing over his running shoes to a…
Sidharth Malhotra set the stage on fire as he turned showstopper for Shantanu & Nikhil, showcasing their latest couture collection with a 70s retro theme. Now, the video of Sidharth…
It is time to congratulate Adele. The English singer is engaged to her longtime boyfriend and sports executive Rich Paul. She shared the happy news during a concert in Munich,…
Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya got engaged in a private ceremony in Hyderabad earlier this week. Sobhita Dhulipala’s sister Samanta shared new photos from the Made In Heaven star and…
Shah Rukh Khan is currently in Locarno, Switzerland. The actor is there to attend this year’s Locarno Film Festival, where he will be honoured with a special award. Ahead of…
Just-retired India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is a legend of the game and will inspire the next generation of hockey players in the country, said his teammates on Saturday, after returning…
Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Saturday called upon party workers and people to fight against the “dictatorship” in the country, a day after he was released from jail in…
A 35-year-old CRPF jawan was killed after being hit by a goods train in Uttar Pradesh’s Etawah, a police official said on Saturday. The incident happened around 7 pm on…
Veteran Telugu actor Nagarjuna’s son Naga Chaitanya got engaged to his girlfriend and actress Sobhita Dhulipala on Thursday (August 8). Recently, Nagarjuna opened up about the hush-hush engagement ceremony and…
Preity Zinta’s daughter Gia and son Jai have started attending school. An emotional Preity Zinta shared a picture of the twins on her Instagram profile on Saturday and she added…
Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda displayed power and skill in equal measure while outclassing Bernadett Nagy of Hungary to enter the quarter-final of the women’s 76 kg freestyle event at the…
Disney fans, where you at? We have some good news. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, previously named the D23 Expo has begun in California at the Anaheim Convention Center and…