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The US reciprocal tariffs will have a small indirect effect on India given the domestic economy’s low dependence on foreign trade, NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani said on Friday. He…
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to examine a plea seeking to prohibit children below 13 from using social media, observing it was a policy issue. A bench of Justices…
George Russell has “stepped up” for Mercedes and grown into a leadership role since Lewis Hamilton left for Ferrari, the team’s engineering director said Friday. Russell is now the German…
Oscar Piastri went fastest Friday for a McLaren one-two in a chaotic second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix that was red-flagged four times and saw Jack Doohan crash heavily.…
Pakistan cricket team spinner Sajid Khan left everyone is splits when he said that he would have been a gangster if he did not play cricket during a recent interview.…
British-Thai driver Alex Albon says that Thailand is taking its bid to host a Formula One race “very seriously” after meeting the prime minister and seeing the plans for himself.…
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season. “Every story comes to an end, but this has…
Kim Soo Hyun is under fire for allegedly dating the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was just 15, while he was 27. While the actor and his agency,…
Indian cricket team star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will not only miss the IPL 2025 game against Lucknow Super Giants on Friday but is also doubtful for Mumbai Indians’ next…
Song Joong Ki might be dedicated to his craft, but the actor is equally committed to his family. No, we are not making the claims, a video shared by a…
Shraddha Kapoor`s furry baby Shyloh has turned 14 today. The `Stree` actress commemorated the day with a special birthday party. Shyloh was seen enjoying his birthday in the company of…
Actress Ameesha Patel shared her views on Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna`s huge age gap in their film `Sikandar`. During an event in Mumbai, Amisha Patel was asked for her…
Bollywood diva Malaika Arora recently got a new tattoo on her arm. On Thursday, she took to Instagram and shared pictures from her last week. However, the major highlight of…
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) began its preparation for Olympics 2036 as India will have 10 Olympic training centres. According to sources, every centre will have one discipline and…
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar shared his inspiration for working in `Kesari Chapter 2` and said that he wants to highlight the real history of India through his films. Akshay Kumar…
L2: Empuraan, headlined by Mohanlal, opened in the theatres on March 27. The film, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is now inching towards the 90-crore club. On Day 8 (April 3),…
The popular party track Kar Gayi Chull from Karan Johar’s production Kapoor & Sons (2016) had a reference to Raveena Tandon. The song has been written and sung by Badshah,…
A rare long-snouted vine snake (Ahaetulla longirostris) has been rediscovered in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve here, marking its first documented sighting in the state and only the second recorded instance…
Celebrations of a couple’s 25th wedding anniversary turned into mourning in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly when the man collapsed after suffering a heart attack and died. 50-year-old shoe businessman Wasim Sarwat…
In one of the largest fall in fortunes in over a decade, the world’s 500 richest people saw a tumble in combined wealth to the tune of $208 billion, after…
Jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik on Friday said in the Supreme Court that he was a “political leader and not a terrorist” and claimed seven Prime Ministers had engaged in…
Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, known for his roles in patriotic films such as Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti, died at 87 in Mumbai. Mr Kumar was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubai…
Tamil Nadu‘s battle for exemption from the National Entrance and Eligibility Test, or NEET – the all-India entrance test for admission to medical courses – suffered a setback Friday after…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, met on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok today. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and…
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday chided former Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her Waqf (Amendment) Bill was “bulldozed through” remarks, and said a senior member casting aspersions on…
A group of four friends was returning from Nainital when a container truck hit their car, leading to the death of two girls. The incident occurred on the Delhi-Lucknow highway…
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has highlighted the effect of social media on the mental health of the youth post-pandemic and sought a debate in Lok Sabha on the subject. Raising…
In an unprecedented move, the Assam government has decided to withdraw cases against members of the Koch-Rajbongshi community which are pending in the Foreigners Tribunals. At least 28,000 people stand…
Salman Khan recently paid tribute to the late veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar. He expressed gratitude for the cinematic legacy he left behind. Taking to his official X (formerly…
Actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed away at the age of 87. He breathed his last at 4:03 am on April 4, 2025, at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in…
Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed exchanges between CPI-M member John Brittas and MoS Tourism Suresh Gopi. Suresh Gopi said there was no pressure on makers of L2 Empuraan makers and…
The speculation around Disha Patani’s involvement in Prabhas’ much-awaited film Fauji has finally been cleared up. Putting an end to all the rumours, the makers have officially denied her casting…
Actor Ameesha Patel has weighed in on the ongoing chatter about the significant age difference between Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna in their latest offering Sikandar. The actress expressed her…
The Indian film industry lost one of its most iconic figures as legendary actor, director, and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed away at the age of 87. The actor, affectionately known…
Kuala Lumpur/Mumbai:In a remarkable step towards global recognition, India’s leading lifestyle and travel influencer Turbanmirchie Randeep Gujral was recently invited by the Malaysia Tourism Board as part of an exclusive…
Kareena Kapoor loves to live life on her own terms. Her life mantra is, rightly, summed up by her Jab We Met character Geet. At a recent book launch event,…
Dhanush, who has taken on both acting and directing duties for his upcoming film Idly Kadai, has officially locked in a new release date. The actor unveiled a new poster…
Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has raised concerns over captain Pat Cummins‘ leadership, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) slump in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Kaif questioned Cummins for not…
The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by Parliament marks a “watershed moment” in the country’s collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth,…
A family in Gujarat got the shock of their lives on Wednesday night when they saw a lion in their kitchen, sitting on a wall, staring back at them. The…
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday criticised the Congress and its senior leader, Sonia Gandhi – although he said “I don’t want to comment on her” – after she…
Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur shared a banter ahead of the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday.…
Mumbai India’s topsy-turvy start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign could be blamed on multiple factors. Rohit Sharma‘s failure to give the team a solid start at the…
Actress Raveena Tandon opened up about her deep emotional connection with the late legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar. Reflecting on the special bond they shared, the Mohra actress revealed…
Feeling much “lighter” since stepping down as England captain after a challenging period, Jos Buttler is embracing a “relaxed” mindset and making the most of his newfound mental clarity in…
Renowned Indian actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar died on Friday at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was 87. His co-star and actress Aruna Irani, who was coincidentally hospitalised at…
Noted actor Ravikumar, known for his memorable characters in a number of Tamil and Malayalam movies, died here on Friday following his battle with cancer, an artistes’ association said. “Veteran…
Manoj Kumar died in Mumbai due to heart-related complications in the early hours of Friday (April 3). He was 87 years old. The film veteran, popular for his patriotic roles,…
Australia and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) Travis Head has a lot of respect for India, as a cricketing nation, and its fans. Despite admitting that he gets a lot of stick…
South Korean actor O Yeong Su, known for his role as Oh Il Nam (Player 001) in Netflix’s hit series Squid Game, has been sentenced to one year in prison…
With Lok Sabha clearing the Waqf Amendment Bill late last night after a marathon debate, the proposed law is one step closer to becoming an Act. While the Centre stresses…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, met on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok today. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and…
More than 250 passengers on a London-Mumbai Virgin Atlantic flight, many of them Indians, are stuck in Turkey’s Diyarbakir airport for over 40 hours now. An airline spokesperson has said…
The United States has revised downwards the import duties to be imposed on India from 27 per cent to 26 per cent, according to a White House document. These duties…
The ambitious Dharavi Redevelopment Project is making significant progress, particularly in utilising railway land for the rehabilitation of residents. NDTV is the first network to provide an exclusive on-the-ground report…
Seeking to impart fresh impetus to the BIMSTEC grouping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed linking India’s UPI with the payment systems of the member nations, a move that…
Having lost both their away games, Mumbai Indians will aim to make amends when they take on Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium on Friday night. MI are historically…
Playing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the first time after seven years with them was a bit emotional for Gujarat Titans’ pacer Mohammed Siraj. But the pacer, after picking 3-19…
Gujarat Titans senior batter Jos Buttler admitted that he was “embarrassed” at dropping Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt while ’keeping in their IPL match here, but he was able…
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned home from the IPL due to personal reasons, his franchise Gujarat Titans announced on Thursday. Also Read: Grealish dedicates goal to late brother…
Not many cricketers in the world have the knack of identifying talents and nurturing them like MS Dhoni does. The likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma all played under…
Andy Flower, the head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), said talismanic batter Virat Kohli looked fine despite suffering a finger injury while fielding against the Gujarat Titans and added…
Zeenat Aman and her anecdotes – a match made in heaven. Keeping the season of summer in mind, Zeenat Aman dug out the salty song Samundar Mein Naha Ke and…
Legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, a stalwart of Indian cinema, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87. The actor, affectionately known as “Bharat Kumar” for…
Roughly 19 minutes into his speech, Trump was handed a rectangular board with a list of countries and regions and the tariffs they charged on America. Also mentioned were the…
A French court on Thursday sentenced a daycare worker to 25 years in prison for killing a baby by making the infant drink drain cleaner to stop her from crying.…
The Enforcement Directorate has searched the Tamil Nadu and Kerala offices of Gokul Chit Fund, a financial services firm that is one of the producers of Malayalam movie ‘L2: Empuraan‘.…
Tragedy struck the Yadav family in Rewri, Haryana, as they lost their beloved son, Indian Air Force pilot Siddharth Yadav, in a Jaguar fighter aircraft crash in Jamnagar late last…
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh recently addressed the ongoing discussion about nepotism in the Indian film industry. He shared that an artist’s success ultimately depends on their talent rather than family…
Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is looking forward to having a contest with his India teammate Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing IPL. Reddy and Bumrah played together in the…
Sunrisers Hyderabad, beaten thrice by the Kolkata Knight Riders last season, bowed to the Knights again while going down by 80 runs at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. The big…
Tamil film star Ajith Kumar, who was last seen in Vidaamuyarchi, is back in India and is currently enjoying leisure time with his family. The actor was spotted at a…
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday refuted reports that Suryakumar Yadav was planning a switch to Goa for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season along with some of his teammates,…
Former Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson said all-rounder Mitchell Marsh needs to decide whether he wants to still play red-ball cricket and more importantly, if he can shoulder bowling duties. Also…
Janhvi Kapoor’s boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya turned a year older on Friday (April 3). On the special occasion, the actress, along with her father Boney Kapoor, sister Khushi and her rumoured…
Face lines, yes please! Kareena Kapoor Khan has spoken out against relying on botox and other cosmetic procedures to look younger. Instead, the actor prefers to focus on healthy living…
Bought for a whopping price of INR 23.75 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Venkatesh Iyer has admitted that there is pressure…
Don’t be surprised if you spot Akshay Kumar chanting mantras and casting spells in Hyderabad soon. Come April 17, the superstar and Tabu will kick off the climax of their…
Saying yes to Phule, a biopic on social reformer Jyotirao Phule, was a no-brainer for Pratik Gandhi for a simple reason. Director Ananth Mahadevan shared the same belief as him…
Ananya Panday Never again Rana Daggubati would have certainly second-guessed his sartorial selection after choosing to layer in Mumbai’s heat At a party Blame it on the paparazzi that tails…
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach James Franklin expressed his dissatisfaction, saying that his bowlers weren’t up to the mark in the death overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). SRH slumped…
The Indian cricket team’s next assignment is a five-match Test series against England on the latter’s home soil. The series will kick off on June 20, around a month after…
A 19-year-old woman from Bihar was sexually assaulted near KR Puram railway station in Bengaluru. The two alleged assailants have been arrested. The woman was attacked around 1.30 am on…
The US tourist arrested for leaving a can of Diet Coke on a remote island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a 24-year-old YouTuber known for his thrill-seeking content.…
Donald Trump’s tariffs have become a black and white issue on social media, where penguin memes have gone viral after he targeted an island inhabited by the flightless birds, but…
The year was 2007 when Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om released, headlined by Shah Rukh Khan. Deepika Padukone’s debut film created a lot of buzz but a particular scene of…
As global financial markets plunge in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, Americans must also grapple with the potentially long-lasting impact of the move on household…
Parliament Live Updates: On the last day of the Budget Session, the Centre will look to pass several key legislations, including the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly…
The Waqf bill, after a smooth passage through Lok Sabha, breezed through the Rajya Sabha 24 hours later, after yet another marathon debate. On its way, it exposed a chink…
The Congress on Friday said it will “very soon” challenge in the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that was passed in Parliament. Parliament early Friday…
Bollywood star Aamir Khan has expressed his sorrow over the passing of veteran actor Manoj Kumar, remembering the profound impact his films had on him. The PK actor recalled the…
Legendary actor Manoj Kumar died due to heart-related complications in the early hours of Friday. He was 87. Hours after his death, Manoj Kumar’s son, Kunal Goswami, addressed the media…
Veteran star Manoj Kumar died today (April 4) after suffering from a prolonged illness. He was 87. The legendary actor is best known for his patriotic films like Upkar (1967),…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, sat side by side during the official dinner hosted by the Thai Prime Minister…
It was a regular Sunday for the Kushwaha family. Their youngest daughter, Preeti, was alone at home while her siblings – elder brother and sister – and parents were out.…
Two key Janata Dal (United) leaders resigned from the party headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the party’s support to the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill. In…
In a remarkable act of bravery, Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav saved countless lives during the tragic crash of a Jaguar fighter jet in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Amid a critical technical malfunction,…
Indian frontline indices opened in the red on Friday following global sell-off in the equity markets in reaction to the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. At 9:23…
India ranks 36th out of 170 nations on a global index measuring a country’s readiness for frontier technologies, improving its ranking from last year, according to a UN report. The…
India’s National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is actively leading the efforts as part of Operation Bharma, with rescue and relief operations underway in Myanmar. The country is currently recovering from…