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Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur arrested a man on Wednesday for allegedly raping two four-year-old girls, officials said. Superintendent of Police Rajesh S said, “The accused, identified as Nandu alias…
The date September 19, 2007 is forever etched in the history of Indian cricket thanks to the brilliant feat achieved by Yuvraj Singh in the first-ever T20 World Cup. The…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won big at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) and her daughter Aaradhya wouldn’t have missed her mom’s big moment for the world. Aaradhya was Aishwarya’s…
Authorities in Zimbabwe have given the go-ahead for the slaughtering of 200 elephants to feed hungry citizens left hungry by its worst drought in decades. Tinashe Farawo, a spokesperson for…
Walkie talkies used by Lebanon’s Hezbollah members exploded in the group’s Beirut stronghold, with a video circulating on social media showing the chaos that unfolded during the explosion, Reuters reported…
The Federal Reserve’s bold start to cutting interest rates and its determination not to fall behind the curve in easing has reshaped the policy horizon for counterparts spanning the globe.…
Singer-music composer Himesh Reshammiya’s father and veteran music director Vipin Reshammiya died on Wednesday, September 18, at the age of 87. Vipin Reshammiya’s family released a statement that read, “It…
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be resuming their proceedings from 302/7 on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against New…
Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal‘s form was one of the biggest positives for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a rather disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) season for the franchise earlier…
Farah Khan gave us a glimpse of Shabana Azmi’s 74th birthday festivities. She shared a video which begins with a glimpse of piece of decoration which has 50 written on…
The West Bengal government has faced tough questions in the Supreme Court on the steps it has taken to beef up security in the state’s medical colleges in the aftermath…
In a heart-to-heart conversation, Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir gave fans the memory of a lifetime. Often making news because of the ‘masala’ in their relationship, Kohli…
Canada is further reducing the number of study permits it will grant to foreign students and tightening eligibility for work permits in a bid to cut down on the number…
Two Indian students have been honoured with the prestigious Student Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences received 2,683 entries from 738 colleges and universities worldwide this…
Walkie-talkies used by Iran-backed Hezbollah members blew up in its Beirut stronghold on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 450 others. At least one of Wednesday’s…
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will be out “for a while” with an ankle injury he suffered on international duty with Norway, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday. Odegaard twisted his…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali called experienced spinner Nathan Lyon’s comment about Australia winning the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against India by 5-0 “stupid”. On Tuesday, Lyon on…
Manchester City made a sluggish start to their Champions League campaign as they drew 0-0 against Inter Milan on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain needed a last-minute goal to beat tournament…
India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming 1st Test Live Telecast: Rohit Sharma-led India are set to take on Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, set to start on September 19. The…
India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming 1st Test Live Telecast: Rohit Sharma-led India are set to take on Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, set to start on September 19. The…
India vs Bangladesh Live Updates, 1st Test Day 1 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have stated the proceedings for India against Bangladesh on Day 1 of the first…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Wednesday, sent a loud and clear message to critics who have already started to bring up topic around Indian pitches being too spin-friendly. In…
The Union Cabinet has approved the government’s ‘one nation, one election‘ push – which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, with urban body and panchayat polls to be held…
Afghanistan battled their way to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the opening one-day international in Sharjah on Wednesday after skittling the Proteas for just 106. South Africa avoided…
In a heart-to-heart conversation, Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir gave fans the memory of a lifetime. Often making news because of the ‘masala’ in their relationship, Kohli…
On Wednesday evening, Kareena Kapoor Khan launched a film festival dedicated to her, organised by PVR INOX. The week-long festival, celebrating 25 Years of Kareena Kapoor Khan, will run in…
Many Indians have chosen to settle abroad, driven by the promise of better career opportunities and financial stability. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Singapore are among the…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new moon mission “Chandrayaan-4” to develop and demonstrate technologies needed for landing of Indian astronauts on the moon and safely bring them back…
The daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was released on Wednesday after two years behind bars in Tehran’s Evin prison, media outlets in the Islamic republic reported. Faezeh…
Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan-starrer “The Legend of Maula Jatt” is set to become the first Pakistani film in over a decade to release in Indian theatres. Director Bilal Lashari,…
As `Taal` turns 25, the magic of its unforgettable music, stunning visuals, and iconic moments returns to the big screen, reminding fans why it remains one of Bollywood’s most beloved…
Popular playback singer Arijit Singh, who conducted a concert in London has gone viral once again after a fan left food near his feet on stage as he performed. The…
A woman from Florida, United States, Laurie Leigh Shaver, was convicted on Friday for the 2015 murder of her husband, Michael Douglas Shaver, who was 36 years old. The jury…
In Israel’s first reaction since thousands of blasts rocked Lebanon over two days, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defence minister has announced that the “centre of gravity” of the Middle East…
The US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by half a percentage-point Wednesday in its first reduction since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, sharply lowering borrowing costs shortly…
India on Wednesday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Israel bring an end, “without delay”, to its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory…
Three senior BJP leaders were suspended on Wednesday for contesting assembly elections against the party’s official candidates in Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesman said. J&K BJP vice president Pawan…
A two-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in her house in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday, police said. The accused was identified as Shiv Kumar (50), they said.…
Navi Mumbai Police arrested a 73-year-old man for allegedly raping the six-year-old daughter of his neighbour, an official said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Sultan Bandagisaheb Atnur, wooed the…
Four wagons of a mechanical rake derailed near Narayanpur Anant yard in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday, disrupting railway services on the route, officials said. No one was injured in…
The Karnataka BJP on Wednesday hit out at the Siddaramaiah government after state Minister for Health Dinesh Gundu Rao approached the High Court against the “exorbitant” taxes charged by the…
The Odisha government on Wednesday expedited rescue and relief operation in Balasore district as the flood situation continued to remain grim, prompting the administration to evacuate over 11,000 people to…
India on Wednesday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Israel bring an end, “without delay”, to its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory…
The Indian Navy said that a MQ-9B Predator High Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft (HALE RPA) encountered a technical failure on Wednesday, after which the aircraft was navigated to…
Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone, who welcomed a baby girl on September 8 with husband Ranveer Singh, has reportedly made her first big purchase as a new mom. According to reports,…
Australian great Ricky Ponting was on Wednesday appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, replacing compatriot Trevor Bayliss in the under-performing IPL franchise. The former Australian captain has made the switch…
Delta Air Lines has issued a stern reminder to potential flight attendants: wear underwear. A recent two-page memo has outlined strict appearance requirements for interviews, training, and career advancement for…
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be held in November end or early December, BCCI sources informed on Wednesday. The rules and regulations for the…
The mass pager attack against Hezbollah in Lebanon has turned the spotlight on Israel’s secretive Unit 8200, the Israel Defense Forces’ intelligence unit, which a Western security source said was…
At least nine people have been killed and over 300 wounded when hand-held radios or walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah exploded across the south of Lebanon and the group’s strongholds in…
A series of walkie-talkie explosions caught Lebanon unawares today, killing at least nine people so far. According to Lebanon health ministry, over 300 people have been injured. This comes a…
A nine-year-old girl was raped in front of her younger sister in Pardi area in Nagpur, police said on Wednesday. The accused, yet to be identified, offered the girl’s five-year-old…
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday proposed September 21 for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal from the post. The ruling Aam…
They are both quintessential Delhiites with an aggressive streak to deal with intense situations but when it comes to the extraordinary, both India head coach Gautam Gambhir and star batter…
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday proposed September 21 for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal from the post. The ruling Aam…
A harsh sun beating down on him, Rishabh Pant was engrossed preparing for his first Test in two years, taking down net bowlers in that unmistakably Pant-ish way. From getting…
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be held in November end or early December, BCCI sources informed on Wednesday. The rules and regulations for the…
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 20th, as The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) and Cinemas all over India unite once again to bring you National Cinema Day. This exciting…
Kolkata Police on Wednesday started a probe after receiving a complaint from former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, accusing a person of defamation and cyberbullying, a senior officer said.…
A young woman’s mother has written a gut-wrenching letter to the chairman of Ernst & Young India claiming that her daughter died of “overwork” just four months after joining the…
The Narendra Modi government has approved the report from a high-level panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on the concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE). A bill…
A two-and-a-half-year-old girl fell into a borewell in Rajasthan’s Bandkui town in Dausa on Wednesday and is trapped at a depth of around 35 feet inside the pit, an official…
The protesting junior doctors of Kolkata, who are continuing their ceasework even after a chunk of their demands have been met, have reached the state secretariat for another round of…
The Centre has to provide clarity on how it plans to implement ‘one nation on election’ and only after that the BRS party will be able to express its stance…
British rock band Coldplay will be performing in India as a part of the Music of the Spheres World Tour in 2025. The band will reportedly perform in Mumbai. More…
Tennis great Roger Federer said on Wednesday staying involved with the sport in retirement helped him avoid feeling “like an alien” ahead of this week’s Laver Cup tournament in Berlin.…
Sri Lanka star Kamindu Mendis has been enjoying a dream debut in Tests. Since playing his first Test in July 2022, Mendis scored at least one 50-plus score in each…
Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was handcuffed at a Polish airport after he became “upset” when his travelling companion was denied boarding for disruptive behaviour, the airline and border guards…
Kareena Kapoor added a new feather to her illustrious 25-year career. Multiplex chain PVRINOX Pictures curated a film festival to celebrate her silver jubilee in the industry. Kareena Kapoor, dressed…
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto doesn’t want his team to rest on laurels of its series victory over Pakistan but focus on process and adaptability required to beat a quality…
Team India will be back in action after 45 days as the Rohit Sharma-led side faces Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series, starting on Thursday in Chennai.…
Famously portrayed as the hero and villain in different situations, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have joined hands to put an end to the ‘masala’ that has been driving social…
The partner of a jailed gangster has been arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of an Air India crew member in January this year. Suraj Mann, 30, was shot dead…
An Australian YouTuber has found herself in the middle of a social media storm after criticising Indian cuisine for its “dirt spices”. Sydney Watson’s remarks have drawn severe backlash, with…
Two months after Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt, a gunman hid undetected for nearly 12 hours on the edge of the golf course where Trump played on Sunday…
Kerala on Wednesday confirmed India’s second Mpox, or monkeypox case. The patient has been isolated, the state has said, and is being treated in accordance with established medical protocols. Health…
A day after pagers exploded across Lebanon, killing nine people and injuring more than 2,800 others, sources close to Lebanese militant outfit Hezbollah said walkie-talkies have blown up at strongholds…
A case has been registered against four individuals and nearly a dozen unidentified persons for assaulting a 25-year-old youth, mistaken for a child thief, in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh,…
A disabled man was locked in a room, brutally assaulted and had a pitbull dog set on him by two of his neighbours in Khekra town here after he objected…
The Forest Department in Bahraich is employing innovative tactics to capture an elusive wolf, which it believes is the sixth and last remaining of the pack that has instilled fear…
In a big jolt to YSR Congress, senior leader and former Andhra Pradesh minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy resigned from the party on Wednesday and announced his decision to join the…
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams received a special gift from a popular music company ahead of her 59th birthday- a rendition of legendary singer Mohd Rafi’s birthday song ‘Bar bar din…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind on simultaneous elections. Simultaneous polls were held in the country between…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today applauded the cabinet’s move to green-light the Kovind panel’s proposal for “One nation one election”. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he said, “The…
At least seven persons were killed and ten others injured in a collision between a dumper truck and a three-wheeler goods vehicle in Jabalpur district on Wednesday evening, an official…
An assistant professor of state-run Utkal University in Odisha was on Wednesday suspended for allegedly sexually harassing a student, an official said. He has been suspended with immediate effect on…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the NPS Vatsalya scheme, which will allow parents to save for their children’s future by investing in a pension account. Parents can subscribe…
Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA from Bhadohi Zahid Beg’s son Zaim Beg was arrested on Wednesday evening in connection with the suicide of a minor girl, police said here. The arrest…
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting expressed his excitement on Wednesday after being named the new head coach of Punjab Kings, calling it a “new challenge.” Earlier on Wednesday, Punjab Kings…
Ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his side “don’t fear anyone” but have “respect for everyone.” The two-match Test series between…
Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team on Thursday resumes its campaign in the World Test Championship 2023-25. India will be playing a two-match Test series against Bangladesh before taking on New…
Former Australia cricketer Steve Waugh opined that Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli’s performance will be key in India’s win in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. The 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy…
Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, Gary Kirsten, emphasised the need to establish the same brand of cricket in the domestic format that is required in the international circuit for success, sources…
Rapper Cardi B has recently announced the arrival of her third child, a baby girl, weeks after her separation from husband Offset. She is following a different postpartum routine and…
Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri’s romantic comedy Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is making a buzz. The teaser of the song Tum Jo Mile Ho from the film released…
A driver and a helper escaped by the skin of their teeth when they tried to take a dumper truck across a flooded bridge in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahoba district and…
The Cabinet clearing the Ramnath Kovind committee report for simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies and local bodies at the same time – known as One Nation, One…
Fifteen Opposition parties, spearheaded by the Congress, have opposed the “One Nation One Election” proposal, which was green-lighted by the Union cabinet today. The proposal, part of the report of…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today turned to ‘shayari’ to target Opposition parties Samajwadi Party and the Congress and also termed them “Bhasmasur”, accusing them of using the power…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got married to Abhishek Bachchan in 2007. Before that, the actress shared screen space with her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan in the 2004 film Khakee. The film also…