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Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s reported extension of visa was unrelated to Dhaka’s request for her extradition to stand trial.…
The working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Friday accepted the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal as party chief, party leaders said. The move came over a month after…
The GST Network has sought an extension for filing GST sales returns after it flagged a technical glitch in its system to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.…
A special court in Pune on Friday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case related to his alleged objectionable remarks on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar.…
Days ahead of the inauguration of Mahakumbh 2025 in UP’s Prayagraj, the Adani Group’s spiritual side and its ‘Seva Hi Saadhna hai’ pledge is drawing everyone’s attention. Adani Group chairman…
Payal Kapadia was in the news for her acclaimed project All We Imagine As Light. The Kapadia directorial won big at Cannes, got nominated for the Golden Globes, and is…
Former Australia cricket team skipper David Warner found himself involved in a bizarre incident during a Big Bash League (BBL) encounter on Friday. During the match between Sydney Thunder and…
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their stellar run on the international stage by reaching the men’s doubles semifinals of the prestigious Malaysia Open Super 1000 tournament…
Barely six months after its forceful rise on the national political horizon, the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), formed by diverse parties united by the sole ideological adhesive—an anti-Bharatiya…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed that he jokingly suggested trading Vermont or California to President-elect Donald Trump in response to Trump’s interest in annexing Canada. Trudeau shared this exchange…
A conversation between former US President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump, two political rivals, at the state funeral of ex-President Jimmy Carter, is going viral. Lip readers and experts…
George Soros interferes in the domestic politics of other nations and uses his money to destabilise countries, Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. Her remarks come at a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making his podcast debut on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s People by WTF series, said that mistakes happen and he too is susceptible to making them. “Mistakes…
India celebrates National Youth Day on January 12 every year, honouring Swami Vivekananda, a great philosopher and champion of youth empowerment. Born in Kolkata on this day in 1863, his…
Swami Kailashnand Ji Maharaj on Wednesday confirmed that Laurene Powell, wife of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, will attend the upcoming Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. Speaking to…
Underworld don Chhota Rajan was taken to AIIMS for medical surgery, prison officials said on Friday. The officials said he was taken to AIIMS on Thursday for a minor nose…
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took to his Instagram story to share a picture that has left the internet guessing. Jadeja put a photo of his Test jersey on the social…
Australia`s stand-in skipper for the Sri Lanka series, Steve Smith is not bothered by people`s opinions about his act in the sandpaper incident and he further said that he is…
Parineeti Chopra is presently occupied with the shoot of her upcoming project with Netflix. The stunner has been keeping the netizens hooked with sneak peeks into the shoot of the…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir is under the scanner following back-to-back Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia. Gambhir has endured a rough start as coach, and now…
Hollywood star Jodie Foster has seen “All We Imagine As Light” twice, says filmmaker Payal Kapadia about her critically-acclaimed movie that continues to garner recognition in award circles. Kapadia on…
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has shared a heartwarming birthday wish for her daughter Aaliyah Kashyap. On Thursday, Anurag dropped throwback pictures on Instagram and wrote an adorable caption that read, “Happy…
A man, formerly employed with Rapido, the largest player in bike taxis, was arrested while supplying illegal liquor in a south Delhi locality on Friday, said cops. The former Rapido…
The sight of Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri chatting with his Talibani counterpart, the Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai, could not but have raised eyebrows in some…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a candid chat with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, making his podcast debut on the entrepreneur’s People by WTF series. During the podcast, he spoke about…
The AAP’s charges against the BJP over alleged changes in the electoral rolls a month before the polls and against BJP leader Parvesh Verma have led to a fresh showdown…
India’s Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti frittered away a solid start to make a semifinal exit from the ASB Classic in Auckland on Friday. The unseeded Indo-French…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play East Bengal FC in the Kolkata Derby of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday.…
Pakistan has started its preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka by launching a player’s improvement, scouting and grooming programme called ‘strike force’, which will…
Nick Kyrgios, who is set to make his long-awaited return to Melbourne Park for the first time in three years, after undergoing knee and wrist surgeries over the past year,…
Australia’s interim captain Steven Smith expects a “bright future” for young Sam Konstas after witnessing his explosive display in the Boxing Day Test against India. In front of a sold-out…
Pratika Rawal showcased maturity beyond her experience, while Tejal Hasabnis capped a memorable comeback, posting a fifty each, as India outplayed an inexperienced Ireland by six wickets to take a…
There has been a lot of chatter around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s future following India’s disastrous loss in the Test series against Australia. Both star batters failed to score…
Manoj Bajpayee and Kay Kay Menon are two actors who have been adored by fans, but the duo has barely collaborated. Yesterday, reports surfaced claiming that these two stalwarts are…
Sunny Deol announced his upcoming action film Jaat, last year on October 19, his birthday. The caption read, “Introducing the man with a national permit for MASSIVE ACTION. @iamsunnydeol in…
An inquiry into the actions of British special forces in Afghanistan has uncovered allegations of extrajudicial killings and efforts to cover up unlawful actions during the war. Testimonies and hundreds…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has rubbished speculations that the ICC Champions Trophy will be moved out of the country due to delayed construction work at three stadiums that will host…
Australia`s swashbuckling batsman Travis Head could open the innings for the side in the two Test matches against Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Sam Konstas is also likely to…
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun’s father and producer Allu Aravind celebrated his 76th birthday on Friday. The actor shared a glimpse of the celebration on Instagram Stories. The image featured Allu…
Hrithik Roshan is celebrating his 51st birthday today. Celebrations started from last night. Hrithik Roshan’s girlfriend Saba Azad shared a bunch of cosy pictures to wish the birthday boy. In…
In a rather surprising development, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakravarthy seems to be high up in the race for a spot in Team India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025…
MI Cape Town got their Betway SA20 Season 3 off to a perfect start with a commanding 97-run victory over defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the competition opener at…
India has invited Pakistan and Bangladesh, among other neighbouring countries to participate in an ‘undivided India’ seminar being organised to mark 150 years of the India Meteorological Department. This is…
Riding on the wave of the Anna and Nirbhaya movements, Arvind Kejriwal entered politics over 12 years ago, taking the moral high ground by claiming that he had joined politics…
After facing strong backlash over its Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s suggestion to employees to work 90 hours a week — including Sundays, the L&T said on Friday that the Chairman’s remarks…
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s opinion on the 90-hour workweek and “regret” for not being able to make his employees work on Sundays has sparked a meme fest…
Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati’s radio division, Akashvani, on Friday launched ‘Kumbhvani’-an FM channel dedicated to disseminating information related to the Maha Kumbh 2025, an official statement said. Uttar Pradesh Chief…
The Indian Army and the Wildlife Protection Department rescued an Indian Pangolin, a critically endangered species, from a forest near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri…
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) received a threat email “to blow up the campus”, following which the security arrangements have been intensified, police said on Friday. Superintendent of Police (City) Mrigank…
Gurucharan Singh, best known for his work in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has been hospitalised. The actor shared a worrisome update about his health from a hospital bed on…
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the tree authority of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation not to allow any further tree felling in Mumbai’s Aarey colony without its permission. A bench comprising…
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a hefty penalty of Rs 746 crore levied by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on the Rajasthan government over non-compliance with waste management regulations.…
In the run-up to February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, AAP National Convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday promised to provide funds for the hiring of private security…
With an eye on Purvanchali votebank in Delhi, the ruling AAP and the Opposition BJP on Friday crossed swords over the honour and welfare of migrants from Bihar and east…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has fielded Saurabh Bhardwaj from the Greater Kailash (GK) seat in the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February 2025. Mr Bharadwaj, a three-time MLA, is…
Nikki Glaser scripted history as the first female solo host for an award show, courtesy Golden Globes 2025. Days after the first award show of this year, Nikki revealed that…
India’s Paris Olympics silver medallist Neeraj Chopra has been named the best male javelin thrower in the world in 2024 by globally-renowned American magazine ‘Track and Field News’. The 27-year-old…
Former Team India cricketer Robin Uthappa has indirectly held Virat Kohli for cutting short Yuvraj Singh`s career after the star all-rounder returned to the game after beating cancer. One of…
Newly-elected International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah will be felicitated by the BCCI’s state units on the sidelines of the Special General Meeting, scheduled in Mumbai on Sunday. Shah,…
Injury-prone India pacer Varun Aaron on Friday announced retirement from “representative cricket” after his home state Jharkhand’s campaign ended in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 35-year-old, who made his…
The recently-concluded Test series between India and Australia had its fair share of controversies with a number of them revolving around the Indian cricket team dressing room. With India losing…
The 2024 LIV Golf Hong Kong winner, Abraham Ancer, and the reigning Asian Tour Order of Merit champion, John Catlin, are among the latest stars to confirm their participation at…
Javed Akhtar is one of the most celebrated veteran writers in the film industry, who has never shied away from being candid in his opinions. He was recently asked about…
Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former captains of the Indian team will join the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium on January 19.…
Renowned playback singer P Jayachandran, affectionately called ‘Bhava Gayakan’, for his soulful renditions that beautifully expressed emotions such as love, longing, and devotion, passed away on Thursday evening. He died…
Hrithik Roshan is celebrating his 51st birthday today. On the special occasion, the actor received sweet birthday wishes from his friends and family. Hrithik’s debut film Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai…
Not just successful, a raid at the house of a former legislator in Madhya Pradesh has turned out to be rather amusing for the income tax officers. Besides gold, crores…
Seth Abramson, a biographer of Elon Musk, has made some big claims about the mental health and decision-making of the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, warning that his influence and actions…
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed showcause notices issued by GST authorities worth over Rs 1 lakh crore to online gaming companies and casinos over alleged tax evasion. A bench…
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed worry regarding listing of cases in some High Courts, particularly, the Allahabad High Court, where it said that the process of filing and listing…
Ahead of the beginning of the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday inaugurated ‘Maa Ki Rasoi,’ a community kitchen initiative, offering a full meal for just…
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea by Sambhal’s Jama Masjid management committee, and ordered status quo with regard to a private well located near the…
The National Conference government headed by Omar Abdullah would not “fight” the Centre but work with it to resolve the problems faced by Jammu and Kashmir, party president Farooq Abdullah…
Three years after his last Hindi film was released, Sonu Sood decided to come up with a film named Fateh, and we wonder why. The movie revolves around a guy…
A manic mashup of disparate elements that do not ever achieve the seamless fusion that the makers seek, Game Changer, writer-director Shankar’s first Telugu venture, is weighed down by a…
Ariana Grande recently addressed all the rumours making the rounds, of her playing Audrey Hepburn in the upcoming biopic of the British actress. While she did not confirm whether the…
A video has gone viral showing a ticket examiner and a coach attendant assaulting a passenger on the Amritsar-Katihar Express allegedly after he allegedly attacked the TTE in a drunken…
Two new skyscrapers, each standing at 591 feet, will soon be added to Dubai’s skyline as part of a $1-billion (around Rs 85,879 crore) luxury development at Marasi Marina. The…
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya’s son Siddharth has shared an update on his life in Los Angeles as a devastating fire engulfs the city known for its luxury mansions owned by…
Weeks after a string of bomb hoaxes triggered panic at dozens of schools in Delhi, the city police have uncovered a meticulous plan by a minor to skip exams at…
A man in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur district was left in shock when he received an electricity bill of about Rs two billion. Lalit Dhiman, a businessman in Beherwin Jattan village,…
The Indian economy is projected to expand by 6.6 per cent in 2025, primarily supported by robust private consumption and investment, according to a United Nations report that said economic…
The government on Thursday formed a committee, comprising officials from commerce and finance ministries, to create a robust mechanism for publishing consistent and accurate data following errors in gold import…
In a step towards enhancing safety and emergency response, energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has ramped up its fleet of ambulances in Assam by adding 65 new…
Star India batter Virat Kohli, along with his wife Anushka Sharma and children, recently visited the renowned priest Parmanand Maharaj in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Kohli is having a terrible time…
All eyes are on Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s second film Loveyapa. The title track was recently released, the quirky beats and refreshing chemistry received a positive response. Interestingly, the…
While Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are having a hard time because of their respective performances in India’s recent outing in Australia, Ravindra Jadeja has been the player who has…
“You seem stressed”, a voice next to me half-whispered into my ear. I must’ve been crying or something. I was very stressed. I turned around and through my tears, I…
The makers of “Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama” unveiled the trailer on Friday and the retelling of the epic story, is a visual masterpiece as it is filled with…
Jailers, convicts and undertrials populate Black Warrant, a seven-episode Netflix series created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh. Barring occasional detours beyond its prison setting, the show remains firmly focussed…
The forthcoming golden jubilee celebrations of the first Test match held at the Wankhede Stadium promise to be a grand affair, replete with novel initiatives. The festivities begin tomorrow with…
Wrestler CM Punk left all the fans utterly stunned when he made a surprise return to the WWE Survivor Series event in 2023. Punk, who was missing from the WWE…
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 And England Series Squad Announcement Live: Fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the announcement of India’s squad for the upcoming white-ball series against England…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau once again dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting Canada could become the 51st state of the United States. Trudeau termed Trump’s comments as a…
Hours after Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan advocated for 90-hour workweeks and “regretted” not making his employees work on Sundays, RPG Group chief Harsh Goenka responded with a…
A young boy from Sikkim is winning hearts on the Internet for his simple act of empathy towards a tourist visiting his village. The moment, captured on camera, took place…
As the 2025 Maha Kumbh nears its commencement date, the crowd gathering at the holy Sangam in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj keeps attracting eyeballs as seers and saints, with unique names,…
Half a dozen vehicles collided on the Delhi-Lucknow National Highway this morning as a layer of dense fog enveloped the Delhi-NCR region, resulting in reduced visibility. Visuals from the ground…
The Enforcement Directorate Friday conducted searches in multiple states, including in Bihar on premises linked to an RJD MLA, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged…
The debate over “freebies” in election campaigns exposes the tension between populist politics and fiscal prudence. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar captured this complexity succinctly, questioning what qualifies as a…