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A village head was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by a group of persons following an enmity in Maharashtra’s Beed district, police said on Tuesday. Two person have been arrested in…
The 11th edition of the prestigious Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) is set to take place from March 21 to 23, 2025, in the Temple City of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event…
Differences within the opposition INDIA bloc have come out in the open, indicating doubts about its survival. Parties like Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party (SP)…
At least six persons, including three children, were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and van in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, a police official…
Over the past five years, India has seen a significant rise in women’s participation in the labour force, with rural areas leading the way, new research has revealed. The study,…
At 5:15 am, a drunk man stopped outside a nightclub in sector-29 of Gurugram and tossed a crude bomb at the venue. It was followed by another explosion a few…
Every third fugitive from the Indian government is taking shelter in the United States, making it a ‘safe haven’ for criminals and terrorists, the Home Ministry told Parliament Tuesday. Junior…
In mid-July last year, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a media conference after a two-day meeting of opposition parties concluding in Bengaluru, announcing the name of the new alliance. After…
The United Nations on Tuesday recognised ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, for his seminal work in the Western Ghats,…
Tickets for the opening day of the fourth Test of the between India and Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground have sold out, highlighting the public`s strong interest in…
Former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga is someone remembered fondly by Indians, for he was the victim of a Sachin Tendulkar rampage in 1998. Playing the final of a triangular…
Despite a 20 percent match fee fine and widespread criticism regarding his reaction, India pacer Mohammed Siraj seems to have put the incident with Australia’s Travis Head behind. Ahead of…
Parliament was adjourned hours ahead of scheduled close Tuesday after a raucous stand-off between the ruling BJP and a bloc of opposition MPs over allegations of links between Congress leader…
In another sign that the Congress is getting cornered within the INDIA bloc, RJD founder and veteran politician Lalu Prasad Yadav today said Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee should lead…
Following a crushing ten-wicket defeat to Australia in Adelaide, India’s hopes of bouncing back in the third Test in Brisbane have taken centre stage. With the series tied 1-1, the…
The much-anticipated trailer for Yo Yo Honey Singh’s documentary, titled Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, is out now. A riveting documentary chronicling the journey of India’s trailblazing and iconic music…
As 2024 draws to an end, social media users have once again turned to the ‘prophet of doom’, Nostradamus, for their fill of 2025 predictions. Born Michel de Nostredame, Nostradamus…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday called for details from the Allahabad High Court after taking note of news reports of the speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting high…
He is being encouraged to return to opening by the talking heads of Indian cricket but Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick…
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses will undergo several changes in the 2025 edition. As per news agency PTI, students appearing for the…
They have spent years preparing for exams organised by the Madhya Pradesh government, seeing them as their ticket out of poverty, but persistent delays in organising the tests have put…
The Congress-led INDIA opposition bloc moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar Tuesday morning, alleging partisan functioning of the House. The notice – with 50+ signatures by…
A Kerala man’s ‘Gangamma Thalli’ avatar, with Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule look painted on his belly, is turning heads online. Filmed outside a movie theatre in Thrissur, the…
The Rising Rajasthan Summit was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, December 9. To honour his visit, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma gifted him a traditional Rajasthani…
The growth slowdown is due to a multiplicity of factors, and not due to the Reserve Bank’s repo rate, outgoing Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference…
India has achieved a total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.0 as per National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), said the Union government on Tuesday. In a written reply in the Rajya…
Several reports of an alleged rift between India captain Rohit Sharma and seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami have stirred considerable discussion among fans and pundits alike ahead of the third Test…
The Indian cricket team had its first training session on Tuesday after the heavy loss against Australia in the pink-ball Test match. While most India cricketers attended the session, there…
First, wishing the ever-charming Sharmila Tagore a belated happy birthday. She turned 80 on Sunday. The veteran actress celebrated the day with family. Now, her daughter Soha Ali Khan has…
Despite a 20 percent match fee fine and widespread criticism regarding his reaction, India pacer Mohammed Siraj seems to have put the incident with Australia’s Travis Head behind. Ahead of…
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has shared an old video in which he predicted that the internet would “revolutionise traditional media”. Mr Musk’s 1998 prophecy has come true; the internet has…
Beauty services start-up YesMadam, facing a huge backlash over reports that it laid off employees who flagged work stress, has clarified in a post that “No one was fired”, they…
Padma Vibhushan SM Krishna served in several top positions at the Centre and the state level, including Governor, External Affairs Minister and Chief Minister, in a political career that spanned…
When we decided to move back to our country from California more than a decade ago, many of my friends, especially from the Indian diaspora, advised us to rethink our…
While India faltered against Australia in the second Test of the five-match series, Japsrit Bumrah continued to live up to the expectations. The right-arm pacer picked four wickets in Australia’s…
Among those mowed down by a killer bus in Mumbai’s Kurla last night was a 19-year-old, who was returning home after her first day in office. Afrin Shah started her…
The Congress – under heavy fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party over alleged links between ex party boss Sonia Gandhi and businessman George Soros – hit back Tuesday through Priyanka…
The opposition has brought a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Chaos erupted in the Parliament this morning as both the Houses resumed proceedings for the Winter Session.…
About 25 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have enrolled for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, in a span of less than 2 months of its launch, the Ministry…
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was fined 20 percent of his match fee, while Australian batsman Travis Head faced ICC sanctions following a heated verbal exchange during the day-night Test…
He is being encouraged to return to opening by the talking heads of Indian cricket but Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick…
Sobhita Dhulipala is a happy bride and the latest Instagram post can vouch for that. Celebrity makeup artist Shraddha Mishra, who did Sobhita’s bridal makeup, shared a goofy video on…
Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was recently seen in Vettaiyan along with superstar Rajinikanth, has shared that he is not very proficient in Bangla language. Big B’s wife, actress…
Team India held a practice session on Tuesday at the Adelaide Oval ahead of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will take place at Brisbane`s iconic Gabba.…
Vanvaas, featuring Nana Patekar, Utkarsh Sharma and Simratt Kaur, will hit the theatres on December 20. The emotional family drama presents a modern and intriguing twist on the classic Ramayana.…
Vishva Hindu Parishad chief Alok Kumar on Tuesday rejected opposition criticism of Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Yadav for attending and speaking at a VHP event in Prayagraj, and asserted…
Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia were “stung” by the criticism following their loss in Perth, but have returned to their best, driven by captain Pat Cummins’ controlled aggression. Australia,…
This year, yet again Powerhouse Ranveer Singh proved that he is undoubtedly made for the big screen with his ‘Simmba’ stealing the show like no other. With the fan-favourite Simmba,…
Bobby Deol made a smashing comeback last year with his role as the ruthless villain Abrar Haque in Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s Animal. His performance won hearts, but what took the…
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 is making all the right noises for its blockbuster box office numbers. Amid such buzz, Siddharth mocked huge fan gatherings at Pushpa 2 promotional events, belittling…
Katrina Kaif‘s latest Instagram entry is all about the “48 hours” she spent in the jungle. Her travel companion? Zero points for guessing – her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal. The…
Pakistan cricket great Wasim Akram surprised his countrymen with an appearance during a recent Coke Studio event. With the Champions Trophy in his hand, Akram thanked the audience for remaining…
Last night, the trailer for Varun Dhawan`s upcoming film Baby John was released, and it was a surprise treat for fans to catch a blink-and-miss glimpse of Salman Khan. Salman…
A battered and bruised India will look to avoid a clean sweep and address some glaring issues ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup at home when they face Australia…
For all Akshay Kumar fans, we have an exciting update. On Tuesday, the actor shared the first-look poster of his horror-comedy film, Bhooth Bangla. Here, Akshay is sitting atop a…
Indian students are witnessing a massive drop in study visas issued to them. The latest data from the US State Department shows there was a 38 per cent decline in…
US President-elect Donald Trump has hit again after joking about making Canada the “51st state” of the US. This time, he has dubbed Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada,…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday criticised the Karnataka government for denying permission to ‘Marathi Ekikaran Samiti’ to hold their conference in the state. Mr Shinde accused the…
Diljit Dosanjh is currently performing across the country for his Dil-Luminati India Tour. His latest stop was Indore, where he performed recently. After the concert, the actor-singer visited the Mahakaleshwar…
Sonu Nigam attended a concert in Rajasthan called `Rising Rajasthan,` and during the event, something happened that didn’t sit well with the ace singer. Sonu took to Instagram to call…
Showing no signs of rust, Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarter-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls in…
Shah Rukh Khan, who delivered a smash hit like Jawan last year, gave a loud shout out to Atlee’s new offering Baby John’s trailer on his X handle. Sharing the…
Sunny Dhillon on Tuesday was found to have breached the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code and banned from all cricket for a period of six years, according to a…
While India faltered against Australia in the second Test of the five-match series, Japsrit Bumrah continued to live up to the expectations. The right-arm pacer picked four wickets in Australia’s…
Tickets for the opening day of the fourth Test of the between India and Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground have sold out, highlighting the public’s strong interest in…
Salma Khan, the wife of legendary screenwriter Salim Khan and mother of Bollywood star Salman Khan, recently celebrated her birthday with her family and friends in Mumbai. Bash, which was…
Filmmaker Karan Johar shared pictures from behind-the-scenes from the set of his movies. He called `behind the camera` his `favourite place.` On Monday, Karan dropped throwback pictures on Instagram where…
Actor Sonakshi Sinha has shared a heartwarming birthday wish for her father and veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha. On Monday, The `Dabangg` actor dropped an adorable picture on his Instagram Story.…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned actor and producer Gehena Vashisht on Monday in connection with a pornography case. Earlier, the ED had summoned Raj Kundra in the same case; however,…
The pink-ball Test between India and Australia could be over but the players are still toiling hard in the nets at Adelaide. After the day-night Test ended in just 2…
RJD chief Lalu Yadav on Tuesday asserted that West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee should be allowed to lead the INDIA bloc. His comment comes days…
Arjun Kapoor made a blockbuster comeback with Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again. He played the role of a bad guy, Danger Lanka. The actor, who had been going through quite a…
The 26-year-old suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case had a history of posting bizarre and extremist views on social media. On X, Luigi Mangione’s posts ranged from calling for…
In a landmark ruling, the Gauhati High Court has ordered the medical termination of the pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor in Tinsukia district of Assam. The court took up…
The drama in the house of Bigg Boss 18 shows no signs of slowing down. Since Farah Khan, Weekend Ka Vaar, announced that the reality show has turned into “The…
Back in the line of fire over his poor show in India’s defeat in the pink-ball Test against Australia, Virat Kohli has dug deeper in his pursuit of success ahead…
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, widely known as SM Krishna died today at the age of 92 at his home in Bengaluru. He is highly credited for putting…
Kim Hyun-Tae, the head of South Korea’s elite 707th Special Missions Group, has publicly apologised for deploying troops to the National Assembly. The act sparked widespread public outrage and scrutiny…
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American Harmeet K Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice. “I am pleased to nominate Harmeet K. Dhillon…
A war monitor said Tuesday that Israel had “destroyed the most important military sites in Syria” with a flurry of air strikes since the fall of president Bashar al-Assad’s government.…
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday said the fiscal-monetary coordination was at its best during the last six years even as he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving…
A bus driver in Mumbai lost control and rammed several other vehicles last night, resulting in the death of at least six people on a busy road. A video capturing…
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani aka Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Syrian rebel leader who led the lightning offensive that put an end to Bashar al-Assad’s rule, has said the new dispensation would go…
A small family of elephants in the jungles of Odisha’s Rourkela in the Sundargarh district was saved from a catastrophe after the forest department’s use of an artificial intelligence (AI)…
The Kapoors had a mega famjam as they flew out of Mumbai to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the inauguration of the Raj Kapoor Film Festival, marking his…
A handy lead has slipped through his grip but Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will rely on his steely resolve to bounce back when he takes on enigmatic defending champion Ding…
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor believes Mohammed Siraj has a tendency of celebrating wickets prematurely without waiting for the umpire’s decision and his senior India teammates should have a word…
Amid things heating up between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head during the ongoing India-Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series, it seems like the rivalry among the fans has also scaled up.…
Right-arm pacer Harshit Rana‘s father Pradeep Rana has set a stiff challenge for the player. He has been given a target to click 150 kmph. Notably, 22-year-old Rana, who plays…
Mohammed Siraj‘s fiery send-off to Travis Head has become the topic of discussion. Of late, former India batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has lashed out at the India pacer for his actions.…
A superb maiden hundred from Sherfane Rutherford led the West Indies to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first one-day international at Warner Park on Sunday. Rutherford, playing in…
Former India players Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar want skipper Rohit Sharma to return to the opening spot so that he can be his aggressive and expressive self. Rohit, who…
After hosting a fun-filled haldi and mehendi, Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire hosted a cocktail party for their friends and family members last night in Mumbai. Aaliyah’s BFFs Khushi Kapoor,…
A small family of elephants in the jungles of Odisha’s Rourkela in the Sundargarh district was saved from a catastrophe after the forest department’s use of an artificial intelligence (AI)…
Salman Khan‘s mother Salma Khan turned a year older on Monday (December 9). She celebrated her 83rd birthday at her daughter Arpita’s newly launched restaurant in Mumbai. On the special…
Former cricketer Anil Kumble on Tuesday condoled the demise of the former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna and said that it’s a huge loss for the State. Krishna passed away…
Payal Kapadia‘s All We Imagine As Light continues its impressive streak of accolades, and the list keeps growing. The film has now earned two nominations at the 82nd Golden Globe…
The language of the Opposition is similar to the anti-India rhetoric used by US billionaire George Soros a few years ago, remarked India’s former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, amid BJP…
Prior to his appointment, Sanjay Malhotra served as revenue secretary at the Ministry of Finance. Before his tenure as Revenue Secretary, Mr Malhotra held the position of Chairman and Managing…
A British Indian student has been elected president of the University of Cambridge’s historic Cambridge Union Society, among the world’s oldest debating societies which prides itself as a defender of…