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“Never use a vegetable-cutting knife for bypass surgery” – Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar declared Tuesday, in his first comments since the opposition’s motion of no-confidence in his stewardship of…
A 35-year-old man out on bail allegedly raped a 70-year-old woman whom he had sexually assaulted in the past in Bharuch district of Gujarat, police said on Tuesday. The accused,…
Mauritius Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and International Trade, Dhananjay Ramful, said on Tuesday, that he wanted to visit Ram Temple in Ayodhya after the elections in Mauritius and…
A local court has directed AIMIM supremo Asaduddin Owaisi to appear before it over a plea that claimed he had violated the Constitution by raising a slogan hailing Palestine in…
Popcorn, in loose form, sold in movie theatres will continue to attract GST at a 5 per cent rate, same as in restaurants, government sources said. However, if the popcorn…
Goa could face beef shortage ahead of Christmas and New Year with meat traders in the state going on a strike to protest against increased harassment’ by cow vigilante groups.…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation of the long-awaited Ken-Betwa river-linking project on Wednesday in Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh. The event coincides with the birth centenary of former…
A local Afghan staff working at the “closed” Indian Consulate in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad, sustained minor injuries following an incident, MEA Sources told ANI on Tuesday. According to the sources, they…
Varun Dhawan is one of the most loved actors in Bollywood. Varun is known for his over-enthusiastic behaviour and often catches headlines for it. Varun recently found himself in the…
Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has heaped praise on Travis Head for his audacious and effective approach against India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In…
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was questioned by Hyderabad Police for over three hours on Tuesday after a stampede at a city theatre this month killed a 35-year-old woman and left…
In a landmark order, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed that victims of rape, acid attacks, sexual assaults, and survivors of POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases…
Former Team India cricketer Vinod Kambli was hospitalized in Thane as his health deteriorated. Dr. Vivek Dwivedi, who is treating the former cricketer at Akriti Hospital stated that Kambli`s brain…
Harleen Deol underscored her growing maturity with an impressive maiden hundred, the foundation of India’s 115-run win over the West Indies in the second Women’s ODI in Vadodara. The victory…
A fire broke out at Mumbai`s Fortune Enclave building in Bandra (W), where ace singer Shaan lives. While Shaan lives on the 11th floor of the building, the fire broke…
Ahead of the fourth Test match against Australia, Team India was practising at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. During the net session, a video of an Australian citizen went viral on…
Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem took to social media to wish India’s ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on his birthday on Thursday. “Happy Birthday to my friend and fellow…
Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem took to social media to wish India’s ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on his birthday on Thursday. “Happy Birthday to my friend and fellow…
The Bihar unit of BJP has been in a damage control mode to circumvent any misunderstandings over leadership issues with coalition partner JDU (Janata Dal United) before the all-important assembly…
Santa Claus has no need to worry about recent mystery drone sightings over New Jersey, a US Air Force general said Tuesday, as an annual tradition of “tracking” Saint Nick…
As many as 60 NCC cadets were hospitalised following a suspected case of food poisoning at a camp held at a college in Kerala, creating an anxious situation, officials said.…
A government teacher in Bihar applied for maternity leave, despite being a male, and after it got sanctioned, enjoyed a week-long holiday. The bizarre anomaly came to light when users…
Swashbuckling Indian batter Smriti Mandhana closed in on the top spot while occupying the second slot in both the ICC T20I and ODI batting rankings released on Tuesday. While Mandhana…
The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has backed the Indian team to have the “best chance” of winning in Melbourne against a ‘worried’ Australian side in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).…
Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri shared his thoughts on the performances of cricket’s legendary “Fab Four”—Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson. Shastri delved into…
Team India captain Rohit Sharma turned down the concerns about Virat Kohli`s struggles outside the off-stump in Australia and backed him by saying modern-day greats figure out their own path.…
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has called for Virat Kohli to resist the urge to hit the ball outside the off stump and called upon the example of one of…
Dr Vivek Dwivedi, treating former India cricketer Vinod Kambli at Aakriti Hospital in Thane, said on Tuesday that the 52-year-old’s brain condition is not stable. Kambli was admitted to the…
The danger seems to have been averted but former India cricketer Vinod Kambli isn’t fully ready to be discharged from the hospital. The cricketer had to be admitted to a…
India has set its sights on an ambitious space program, aiming to land an astronaut on the moon by 2040, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr…
The father of Atul Subhash, who died by suicide in his Bengaluru home after blaming his wife and in-laws, has filed an FIR at the Vaini police station in Bihar’s…
A snake was found on a heap of files in a courtroom in Mumbai on Tuesday, disrupting the proceedings for about an hour. It was business as usual in room…
The Election Commission has brushed off Congress allegations in two key areas on which the party had sought a reply, insisting there is no discrepancy in the voter turnout figures…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress as he accused the party of repeatedly disrespecting ‘the architect of India’s Constitution’ B R…
Shahid Kapoor fans, drop everything and head straight to his Instagram page. Reason? The actor has shared a fresh glimpse from his upcoming film Deva. Posted on Monday (December 24),…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the eagerly anticipated schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, marking a significant moment for global cricket. With the tournament set to be…
Gear up movie buffs to witness the fresh pairing of Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor. Yes, you read that right. The two have collaborated on a new film titled Param…
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has been making waves with her on-screen debut this year on the Netflix show Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives. Her performance on the show was much-loved by…
Congratulations Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan. The couple are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today (December 24). Arbaaz and Shura celebrated their one year of togetherness in the most special…
India all-rounder Axar Patel shared a heartwarming announcement, on Tuesday, revealing the arrival of his baby boy, Haksh Patel. Axar took to Instagram to share the joyous moment, posting a…
In a chilling case of electrocution caught on a CCTV camera, a woman in Karnataka’s Kalburgi took a massive jolt while she was helping her son get on a school…
Ten-year-old spiritual orator Abhinav Arora’s father, Tarun Raj Arora has refuted allegations of profiting from his son’s social media presence. He clarified that none of their social media channels have…
The world’s largest airline operator, American Airlines, resumed operations in the United States on Christmas Eve after a brief pause due to an unspecified technical glitch. The Federal Aviation Administration…
Massive snowfall in Himachal Pradesh over the last 24 hours has cost four lives and led to the shutting down of nearly 700 electric transformers and more than 350 roads.…
Good news for Sunny Deol fans. The actor’s upcoming film Border 2 began production on Tuesday. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 also features Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan…
Sooraj Barjatya is back doing what he does best – a family romantic saga! After a brief break from movies, the filmmaker is back with his next project. And he…
Manu Bhaker scripted history at the Paris Olympics 2024 as she became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal for India. Following her bronze medal win in…
At least six people, including women, were injured when an altercation over rash driving snowballed into a communal clash in Bhopal’s Jahangirabad area today. Stones were thrown and swords brandished…
The driver of the tanker carrying Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), which sparked off the inferno on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, was among the few people to escape the massive fire tragedy,…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday finally announced the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule after much delay. The elite tournament, that is being hosted in a hybrid model, will start…
A police case has been registered against some social media users for sharing a clipped video of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.…
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal today announced plans to provide a 24-hour water supply across Delhi ahead of Assembly elections next year. Mr Kejriwal said that the 24-hour supply has already…
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project has announced that the beneficiaries do not have to pay maintenance charges for the first 10 years “to ensure a financially sustainable future for the residents.”…
Air travellers at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport can now enjoy a cup of tea for just Rs 10, thanks to the newly launched UDAN Yatri Cafe. The…
A photo of a purported advertisement banner of Amul was recently shared on social media, with users claiming that it featured cartoons depicting Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi…
The Holiday season is tough, truly, there is an inexplicable energy that engulfs you that need not necessarily have a definition. You long for a partner, or perhaps companionship is…
Full Schedule of Champions Trophy 2025: The Champions Trophy 2025 schedule is out. India will play all their league games of the Champions Trophy in Dubai with the marquee clash…
The original Drishyam set the bar high not just for the Malayalam film industry, but for the entire thriller genre. Mohanlal’s 2013 film got a lot of love and appreciation,…
Prime Video, in collaboration with Opening Image Films and Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), today treated fans to a spectacular surprise on the occasion of Anil Kapoor’s birthday—a…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday finally announced the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule after much delay. The elite tournament, that is being hosted in a hybrid model, will start…
A day after AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal raised an alarm over deletion of voters from the electoral roll ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, his claims seems to have backfired…
On December 22, a horrifying incident unfolded on a New York City subway train when a woman was fatally set on fire while she slept. The suspect, 33-year-old Sabastian Zapeta-Calil,…
The parents of the 31-year-old doctor, who was raped and murdered on duty at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, have approached Calcutta High Court, flagging concerns in the…
Chaos unfolded at the general house meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation today, as Congress and BJP councillors clashed over the legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar. Anil Masih, the poll…
R Ashwin made it clear that he has no regrets about his career including missing out on the chance to captain the Indian cricket team. Ashwin announced his international retirement…
Allu Arjun, soaring high with Pushpa 2 blockbuster success, reacted to Yash Raj Film’s congratulatory message on X. Recently, the social media handle of YRF shared a message mentioning Allu…
With his highly anticipated Christmas entertainer `Baby John` set to release tomorrow, Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi along with Presenter Atlee, producer Priya Atlee and director Kalees sought blessings…
Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan weighed in on the controversy surrounding Ravindra Jadeja‘s press conference where he allegedly refused to speak in English. Vaughan said that the entire…
Varun Dhawan is currently promoting the action thriller Baby John, but he revisited his romcom days in a recent podcast. Speaking about his dynamics with his female co-stars, he opened…
Anil Kapoor is celebrating his 68th birthday today. His fans, industry friends, and colleagues have extended heartwarming wishes to ‘AK’. On the special day, Sonam Kapoor dropped a cute picture…
Letters written by the late Australian cricket icon Donald Bradman have surfaced, revealing his admiration for fellow Aussie legends Shane Warne and Steve Waugh, as well as his early recognition…
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was seen sweating it out in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test encounter against Australia…
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, the pioneer of the parallel cinema movement in Indian cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, was cremated on Tuesday with full state honours and a three-gun…
A Delhi man was “deeply shaken” after listening to a young Zomato delivery executive who delivered food to his doorstep late one night. Himanshu Bohra shared the story of Shiva…
A three-year-old girl has been stuck in a 700-foot borewell in Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district for more than 20 hours with the teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and…
From breaking bread together to sharing light moments after a hard day in the field, 2,000-odd newly recruited Manipur Police personnel from various communities mingled freely and made good memories…
Even in a competitive democracy where political rivals joust fiercely and yet maintain a semblance of informed and civil discourse, it is a difficult task to push through legislation on…
The year was dominated by Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD and The Greatest of All Time, besides a couple of Bollywood horror comedies (Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3), but…
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah preached the importance of repetition and pushing oneself as a bowler to an aspiring fast bowler, saying that one can never be fresh while playing…
Manu Bhaker, double Olympic medallist , is in news after reports claimed the champion shooter’s name was missing from the list of nominated athletes for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel…
Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour is finally coming to an end! After performing across the country for almost two months, the actor-singer announced the last stop on his tour on Monday.…
Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker’s coach Jaspal Rana has castigated the Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India and the National Rifle Association of India, holding them responsible for “ignoring”…
The build up of India’s Boxing Day Test against Australia has been a chaotic one, marred by several off-the-field controversies. Most of it has come from the Australian media. Firstly,…
The year was 1976. India was warming up to a new kind of cinema, the kind that was irreverent but with its sensibilities and sensitivities in place. Shyam Benegal, a…
Mary Millben, an African-American singer and actress known for her admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday exchanged Christmas greetings with him and praised him for honouring Jesus Christ…
As the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) approaches, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has cautioned under fire skipper Rohit Sharma to reconsider his aggressive batting style…
India’s seasoned batter Cheteshwar Pujara has advised young Yashasvi Jaiswal to spend more time on the field, stay calm, and play shots only when he is certain of their execution.…
The folk horror film Tumbbad is a cult favourite. For those who could not watch it in the theatres when it released, the movie had a re-release this year, making…
Sukumar’s recent release Pushpa 2: The Rule is smashing box office records, one at a time. Released on December 5, the action thriller has already entered the Rs 1000 crore…
Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has requested the team management and national selectors to not consider him for the Test matches in South Africa because of workload management…
The driver of the tanker carrying Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), which sparked off the inferno on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, was among the few people to escape the massive fire tragedy,…
On Monday evening, Deepika Padukone And Ranveer Singh hosted a private meet-and-greet event to introduce their daughter Dua to the paparazzi. While pictures of the couple from the event went…
Tabu has carved her niche in the Hindi film industry effortlessly in all these years. The actress has an impressive filmography to her name, and she keeps adding new achievements…
Film auteur Shyam Benegal, the pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, died at the age of 90 in Mumbai on Monday, December 24. Benegal was suffering from age-related ailments and kidney…
The Indian team in Australia lack a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said on Monday. The visitors have been relying…
Atharva Ankolekar (4-55) snapped four wickets, while Tanush Kotian, who received a call-up to join the Indian squad for the reminder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, took 2 for 38 and…
All thanks to Manu Bhaker, India understood what it felt like to be winning two medals in the same edition of the Olympic Games for the first time in its…
Former Indian cricket team batter Vinod Kambli said that he was thankful to childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar for his blessings after the former had to be admitted to a hospital…
Coming off one of their biggest wins in terms of runs, fancied India will look to guard against complacency when they take on a beleaguered West Indies side with an…