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Nigeria-born British athlete Divine Iheme looks ready for the grand stage, having impressed one and all with his breathtaking speed on the track. Iheme could be a name that fans…
A protest turned into a tug-of-war after police personnel in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur today snatched an effigy of Kangana Ranaut which was brought to protest against the Mandi MP’s statement…
Eighteen Opposition parties in Assam have filed a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his comments that he would not let ‘Miya’ Muslims “take over” Assam. The…
Among the swanky skyscrapers of India’s financial capital Mumbai, hundreds of dangerously dilapidated buildings facing demolition are crowded with families risking their lives rather than braving impossibly high rents. When…
Former Haryana Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala was fined by the traffic police in Faridabad for not wearing a helmet during a political road show. Mr Chautala of the Jannayak Janta…
A group of railway policemen were seen thrashing a teen and his grandmother on CCTV at a railway station in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni. The incident has sparked outrage on social…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma on Wednesday hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her ‘If Bengal burns, so will Assam’ remark, saying, “Didi, how dare…
A group of parents and locals on Wednesday thrashed, stripped and paraded a tuition teacher in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, accusing him of misbehaving with girl students, an official said. The…
Determined to return with their best-ever haul in the Paralympic Games, India’s biggest-ever contingent for the mega event will launch a historical campaign in French Capital on Thursday with action…
Tamannaah and Vijay Varma are one of the most talked-about couples in the industry, and fans are always curious about their relationship. In a time when many celebrities keep their…
The 2024 Paralympics were opened in Paris on Thursday (IST) by French President Emmanuel Macron, firing the starting gun on 11 days of competition in a city still riding the…
Resorting to a unique way to get connected with people at the grassroot and understand the voters’ mood, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday rode a bullock cart…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the entire Council of Ministers where issues affecting women and timely delivery of various policy measures figured prominently, sources said.…
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari has alleged that the BJP was trying to destabilize the Jharkhand government and alleged that the move concerning former state Chief Minister Champai Soren is a…
Kangana Ranaut had a strong response to recent reports about the Hema Committee`s findings on the severe discrimination and sexual exploitation faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. In…
Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are excitedly awaiting the arrival of their baby in September. Deepika has been spotted around the city, flaunting her baby bump in fashionable…
Delhi’s persistent air pollution is reducing the life expectancy of its residents, according to the latest Air Quality Life Index 2024 report, which highlights the city’s status as one of…
Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: The opening ceremony of Paralympics 2024 is now underway at La Concorde in Paris. A total of 4,400 Paralympic athletes from 167 nations will…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday rejected the nomination papers of the fiery cleric Sarjan Ahmad Wagay in Jammu and Kashmir’s south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Sarjan Ahmad Wagay…
The Indian Air Force on Wednesday launched a comic book telling the story of legendary IAF Marshal Arjan Singh and the epic Battle of Boyra fought during the 1971 Indo-Pak…
The Uttar Pradesh government has drafted a new digital media policy that allows it to pay up to Rs 8 lakh per month to an influencer to promote its schemes.…
India on Wednesday reiterated its “strong and unequivocal condemnation” of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, calling for ceasefire in the region and unconditional, immediate release of all hostages.…
The first double-decker flyover in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) which connects a viaduct for metro line 9 was inaugurated on Wednesday by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The one-km-long flyover…
Bollywood’s seasoned actor Vijay Varma recently earned an award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Inspector Karan in ‘Jaane Jaan’ starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat. As…
The cabinet has greenlighted a mega project to build 12 industrial smart cities across the 10 states, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced today. The cities will come up along six…
Many areas in Gujarat’s Vadodara and other cities and villages in the state remain flooded for a second day after heavy rain. The army has been called in for relief…
The Indian Medical Association has suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital where a doctor was raped and murdered this month. Dr…
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the central bank is focused on making the UPI and RuPay ‘truly global’ and asked financial institutions and fintech startups to adapt…
The Dalai Lama has returned to his home in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, after undergoing knee replacement surgery in New York in June. The Tibetan spiritual leader was accorded a warm…
The loco pilot of a goods train saved the lives of five lions when he applied emergency brakes and stopped the train in time in Gujarat’s Amreli district in the…
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Tangdhar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday, officials said. The exchange of firing began at the…
The intriguing poster and teaser of Kareena Kapoor Khan`s upcoming film, ‘The Buckingham Murders’, have indeed given a glimpse into the world of this mystery thriller. While they left everyone…
Global icon Priyanka Chopra, who is one of the most-followed Indian personalities on Instagram, has finally debuted the handle for her daughter Malti Marie. On Wednesday, the former Miss World…
Ollie Pope has asked Joe Root for guidance on how best to balance the demands of batting and captaincy after an awkward first outing as stand-in England skipper against Sri…
Australia`s Todd Murphy is ready to reclaim his spot in the Test side as Nathan Lyon`s potential successor. Earlier Murphy has a bad phase struggling with injuries and bad form.…
Sri Lanka have brought in Lahiru Kumara and Pathum Nissanka to their playing eleven for the second Test against England, starting at Lord’s on Thursday. While Kumara replaces Vishwa Fernando,…
Actress Patralekhaa is getting ready for the release of her new Netflix series, IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack. She recently talked about how tough the shoot was, mentioning that she felt…
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its sports authority said in a statement on Wednesday. The order was passed down by Afghanistan’s…
Liverpool’s Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez has been banned for five matches and fined by South American confederation CONMEBOL after his role in a mass brawl in the Copa America semi-final.…
Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: The 17th edition of the Paralympics will kick off with a grand opening ceremony at in Paris on Wednesday. A total of 4,400 Paralympic…
The Regional Industry Conclave is underway in Gwalior, marking the third such event in Madhya Pradesh in the past six months. Nine industry sectors have expressed keen interest in establishing…
DigiLocker is a secure cloud-based platform for storage, sharing and verification of documents and certificates. Documents stored in DigiLocker and verified by the cloud-based system via government records are “deemed…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, under massive pressure from the Opposition since the rape-murder of a young doctor in Kolkata — has declared that she would change the laws…
People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has said she would not contest in the coming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir, since given the current situation, it is not possible…
On August 26, Stree 2 crossed Rs 402 crore collections at the global box office since its release on August 15. Starring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee…
Beer, a weak premature baby elephant, was rescued by the team of Indian Forest Officer, Parveen Kaswan in West Bengal in September 2020. The baby elephant was separated from its…
A two-day seminar on ‘Exploring the life and living legacy of Guru Padmasambhava’ started at the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara campus, Nalanda in Bihar under the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara and International…
Former chief minister Champai Soren on Wednesday resigned from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) saying he was forced to take such a step since he was aggrieved by the party’s…
Salman Khan brought his signature `Bhai` energy to an event in Mumbai, where he was a special guest alongside Kailash Kher and Sonu Nigam. The event was about unveiling eco-friendly…
Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo of the Nacional club died in Brazil Tuesday, five days after collapsing from a heart attack during a match against Sao Paolo, his team announced late…
Senior India batter Virat Kohli moved up two rungs to eighth place while his captain Rohit Sharma dropped a spot to sixth in the latest ICC Test rankings released here…
Much like the Olympics, the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony won’t be held inside a single stadium. Instead, France’s Place de la Concorde – one of its popular public plazas…
The Pakistan cricket team faced a lot of criticism following their humiliating 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test match in Rawalpindi. Pakistan were completely outplayed by Bangladesh as…
Staying calm is the key to success in Test cricket, says Kamindu Mendis. In the first match of the three-match Test series against England in Manchester, Kamindu Mendis played a…
The Election Commission (EC) has sent notice to the BJP’s Haryana unit for using a child in a campaign video. The EC in February had said it will ensure zero-tolerance…
The manager of a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Hyderabad and his associates have been arrested in a fraud case worth Rs 175 crore. The SBI branch manager…
A 13-year-old girl has become the first Chinese performer to complete the Bharatanatyam “Arangetram” in the country. Lei Muzi began her Bharatanatyam journey at the age of three, training in…
A Delhi entrepreneur’s recent experience with a customer has caught the attention of the internet. Akash Bansal, co-founder of a mobile accessories brand, Skyvik, decided to step into the shoes…
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday undertook a ride on the DTC bus and interacted with the drivers, conductors and marshals near the Sarojini Nagar…
As UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day on August 28, a day dedicated to honouring and appreciating women who play a crucial role in national development, the International Indian Film Academy…
Shibani Dandekar celebrated her 44th birthday on August 27. BFF Rhea Chakraborty sent her an adorable wish on this occasion. Sharing pictures with the birthday girl, Rhea wrote, “I’ve seen…
The iconic film Sholay, written by the legendary writer duo Salim-Javed, will have a special screening in Mumbai. The film’s re-release will celebrate the magic of Salim-Javed. On Wednesday the…
Jay Shah On Tuesday was elected unopposed as the independent chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The current honorary secretary of the BCCI will assume his position at ICC…
Jaipur police’s dramatic rescue of a kidnapped man has gone viral on social media, with the video showing cops waking him up. Being held hostage in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan, Anuj…
Five-time DMK MP and former Union Minister S Jagathrakshagan faces a Rs 908 crore penalty in a case of violation of foreign exchange rules. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said…
President Droupadi Murmu – in her first public statement on the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital nearly 20 days ago – declared herself “dismayed…
Salman Khan and Sonali Bendre had a reunion at an event recently and the Internet couldn’t keep calm. Salman Khan met Sonali Bendre at an event, organised to promote eco-friendly…
The Competition Commission of India on Wednesday approved the merger of the media assets of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Co to create the country’s largest media empire worth over…
Showbiz has always been a patriarchal power set-up where if a woman speaks up, she is labelled as a trouble maker, said actor Swara Bhasker as the findings of the…
England`s Dawid Malan who ruled the T20I format for years has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old Malan told British newspaper The Times of London that he exceeded…
India can clinch 10 medals including five golds in athletics at the Paralympics starting on Wednesday, reckoned para athletics head coach Satyanarayana, adding that the aim will be to better…
After guiding the Indian senior men’s hockey team to a historic second successive bronze medal in the Paris Olympic Games, Craig Fulton, head coach, is now facing a new challenge.…
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has sent a legal notice to actor turned politician Kangana Ranaut and the producers of the film `Emergency`, alleging misrepresentation of the history of…
Team India`s spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin said that the IPL`s “Impact Player” rule has made the game more fairer by providing more value for strategy in the event. Indian stalwarts…
Actor Sudhanshu Pandey, who essays the role of Vanraj Shah in the family drama Anupamaa has decided to quit the show, and has expressed gratefulness towards his fans for all…
Dabang Delhi vs Athlead Goa Challengers, Ultimate Table Tennis 2024, Live Updates: Dabang Delhi will be going up against Athlead Goa Challengers in their next Ultimate Table Tennis league match…
A 29-year-old Australian man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for one of the worst sextortion cases in the country’s history. Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Rasheed blackmailed hundreds…
A girl narrowly escaped a horrific assault at Biaora Civil Hospital in Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred around 1 am when the girl, accompanying a patient, was cornered by a…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday stressed that a minor survivor of sexual assault should not be repeatedly called to testify before the trial court. A bench headed by Justice Sudhanshu…
The Indo-US relationship is a powerful force for global progress, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. The ambassador made the remarks during his address at the Annual…
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty on Wednesday assumed charge as Chairman of the country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI). He succeeds Dinesh Khara, who superannuated from services of the bank…
Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been selected for the Paralympics 2024. She will be competing in the Women’s 1500m Running T-11 Category, making history as…
Aamir Ali, known for his role in serials like Kuchh Is Tara, Ishq Ki Ghanti, Tashan-E-Ishq, recently revealed how fame and money changed him as a person and he became…
The newly-elected ICC Chairman Jay Shah’s efforts as BCCI secretary in giving equal priority to men’s and women’s cricket have made the Indian board a “pioneer” for other governing bodies…
Drop whatever you are doing and head straight to Amy Jackson‘s Instagram page. The actress has posted a series of pictures from her dreamy wedding reception. Her exquisite white Pronovias…
Tamannnaah and Vijay Varma are one of the IT couples of the industry and the viewers are always eager to know about their relationship. In an age, where celebrities hide…
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday handed over the Indian citizenship certificate to a 78-year-old Pakistani Christian under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, making him the first such person from…
Hitting back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the BJP today accused the Trinamool Congress leader of threatening doctors protesting against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor…
Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh surrendered before a special court here on Wednesday in connection with a 2001 street-protest case and was granted bail. “Sanjay…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the enormous success of the Jan Dhan Yojana, as he lauded the contribution of those who contributed to its remarkable and spectacular journey…
President Droupadi Murmu feels that India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics is a step in the right direction as it would not just inspire people but also promote…
Govinda Ala Re Ala! Keeping up with this spirit, many celebrities attended the Dahi Handi Utsav across Mumbai. From Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, and Jacqueline Fernandez to `Bigg Boss` fame…
Former Team India pacer Zaheer Khan is all set to join Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as the mentor ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Zaheer Khan will take…
Farah Khan is no stranger to posting LOL videos on Instagram. In her latest post, Farah revealed why she fears that one day, comedian and actress Jamie Lever will “voice…
Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah after being elected as the new chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah said that he…
A 76-year-old retired teacher died after she was attacked by a pack of stray dogs while she was on her morning walk near her house here on Wednesday, police said.…
A Bangladeshi TV journalist was found dead in a lake in the country’s capital Dhaka today, according to the local media. The body of the journalist, identified as Sarah Rahanuma,…
Stressing that bail is the rule and jail exception, the Supreme Court today said any incriminating statement given by an accused to the investigating officer while in custody in a…
Amid the growing outrage over the alleged murder and sexual assault of a woman trainee doctor in Kolkata, actor-turned-politician Hema Malini strongly condemned the incident and expressed her support for…
“Even as students, doctors, and citizens were protesting in Kolkata, criminals remained on the prowl elsewhere,” President Murmu told the news agency PTI. “Enough is enough,” anguished President Murmu said…