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Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it a “really tough” decision as she was lauded as “a living legend”.
A prominent US scholar of India who was arrested after allegations of retaining classified documents and meeting Chinese officials is denying the charges against him, his lawyers said Wednesday.
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed India’s long-standing commitment to the Palestinian cause and the pursuit of peace in the…
US President Donald Trump will travel to Japan later this month before he attends the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday.
The White House said Wednesday it will likely lay off at least 10,000 federal workers during the US government shutdown as Republican President Donald Trump steps up pressure on Democrats.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that India has assured him that it will curb its Russian seaborne crude exports, months after Washington slapped 25 per cent punitive tariffs on…
US President Donald Trump has claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Washington that New Delhi will stop buying oil from Russia soon, in what he believes would bring peace…
Addressing the media from the White House, Trump on Wednesday said he has stopped eight wars ever since he took the office in January this year.
Indian men’s singles shuttler Lakshya Sen and men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their respective games in the opening round of the Denmark Open 2025.
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca was given a one-match touchline ban on Wednesday for dissent and over-celebrating a last-gasp goal in a 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on October 4.
Ramiz Raja and Aamer Sohail reignited the handshake controversy at the end of the national team’s first Test against South Africa in Lahore.
Shubman Gill took over the reins from Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from the format earlier this year.
Late on Wednesday night, the BJP announced its third list of 18 candidates, taking the total count of declared candidates to 101, also the number of seats allotted to the…
DU Professor Recruitment 2025: Candidates can apply to work as Professor and Assistant Professor under three departments – Management Studies, Physics and Astrophysics and Social work.
School Assembly Headlines October 16: Stay updated and be ready to share your thoughts in the morning with these School Assembly News Headlines.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday decried what he called “coups d’etat orchestrated by the CIA” shortly after US counterpart Donald Trump said he was considering strikes against Venezuelan cartels…
Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great man,” US President Donald Trump praised the outcome of the recent meeting between US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor and the Indian leader.
Alphabet-owned YouTube was down for over 320,000 users in the United States on Wednesday evening, according to Downdetector.
Her husband, Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, died by suicide last week. A week later, the officer’s wife, Amneet Kumar, an IAS officer, faces a police case filed by…
India’s merchandise exports to the US declined by 11.93 per cent to USD 5.46 billion in September due to the high tariffs imposed by Washington while imports increased by 11.78…
US President Donald Trump confirmed reports on Wednesday that he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure President Nicolas…
Israel’s defence minister on Wednesday threatened to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.
The UK government published evidence Wednesday it had submitted in now-collapsed legal proceedings against two men accused of spying for China, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to contain controversy…
Police on Wednesday invoked the stringent National Security Act against the alleged mastermind behind last year’s communal violence here over a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in the district.
The United States is looking to establish a basic stabilization of Gaza and planning is underway for an international force to go into the Palestinian enclave, said a senior U.S.…
A woman agriculture officer was found hanging in her rented house in Odisha’s Bhadrak district on Wednesday, police said. Police identified the woman as Niharika Dalai, 30, a native of…
A federal judge ordered a temporary halt on Wednesday to the layoffs by the Trump administration of thousands of federal workers during the government shutdown, US media reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him that India will stop buying oil from Russia, a move Trump described as a “big step”…
Filmmaker Kiran Rao, whose directorial ‘Laapataa Ladies’ bagged 13 Filmfare Awards, is over the moon. Celebrating the success of her film, Kiran spoke with IANS in the Bandra West area…
In a major development, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat free-fall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, the Ministry of…
Criminals may be adept at faking identities, but police are masters of busting deceptions, which was evident when they traced and arrested a 71-year-old man wanted in an attempt to…
Kriti Sanon recently made history by becoming the first Indian actress to deliver an address at the World Health Summit 2025 in Berlin. As an actor, producer and UNFPA India’s…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was left red-faced after a notable error on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season after a scorecard mix-up…
The last 20 living hostages released by Hamas are beginning a difficult path to recovery that will include rebuilding a sense of control over their lives.
The six-day visit of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India concluded on Wednesday, with the Taliban-appointed Minister returning to Kabul after a series of cultural and diplomatic engagements…
Indian-origin foreign policy scholar and defence strategist Ashley J Tellis, considered one of Washington’s leading authorities on South Asian security and US-India relations, has been sent on leave by the…
The British government has come under sustained criticism after a prosecution against two men accused of spying for China collapsed last month, with critics saying it was because of fears…
Several human rights organisations on Wednesday raised grave concerns after three Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday reiterated Washington’s desire to build a “fulsome group response” to Chinese export controls on rare earths, including proposed talks with Indian officials.
Glen Carle, a career Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer who has served in the US National Intelligence Council, in an interview to NDTV explained why he is convinced that Indian-American…
Hegseth was returning to the United States from a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels when his plane made the unscheduled landing at an unnamed airport in Britain, a spokesperson…
The Baksa District Jail in Assam witnessed tension on Wednesday afternoon after five accused in Zubeen Garg’s death case, including event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and manager Siddharth Sharma, were brought…
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday hailed the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board decision to recommend Ahmedabad as the proposed host city for the Centenary Commonwealth…
Priya Kapur presented a strong defence in the ongoing legal battle over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s will during a recent hearing on Wednesday in the Delhi High Court. Senior advocate…
When a bus caught fire in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Tuesday, 21 people died and at least 15 were injured. But behind these numbers lie deeply personal tragedies, including a man…
India has fallen to the 85th rank in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries. Last year, India’s passport was ranked 80th on the list with…
The Maharashtra prison department on Wednesday transferred Beed district jail superintendent Petrus Gaikwad to Nagpur with immediate effect, following allegations of forcible religious conversion and ill-treatment of inmates.
The Allahabad High Court has directed Samajwadi Party MP from Rampur, Mohibbullah Nadvi, to pay monthly maintenance to his fourth wife regularly or face legal consequences.
A major push to digitise and modernise technical education was launched today in the Medchal district of Hyderabad, with the inauguration of a large-scale collaboration between the Malla Reddy Group…
Members of the Meitei community in Meghalaya’s Shillong came out in large numbers in protest against the demolition of an iconic building that served as the home of the last…
In what the government is terming a major achievement towards its goal of a “Naxal-free Bharat,” the number of districts “most affected” by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has halved to…
Focused ultrasound treatments for essential tremor are now performed routinely at many locations around the world.
Taking disciplinary action following the Jaisalmer sleeper bus fire tragedy, which claimed 21 lives in Jaisalmer, the Rajasthan Transport Department suspended two officials from Chittorgarh.
Israel returned the bodies of 45 Palestinians to Gaza authorities, the Hamas-run health ministry said, bringing the total number handed over as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal to 90.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has said the government is taking the threat calls made to Minister Priyank Kharge very seriously, and a thorough investigation is underway to trace the…
Producer Guneet Monga made an interesting revelation on Komal Nahta’s podcast Game Changers: The Producer Series. During the interaction when she was asked whom she would cast opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui…
Directed by Anuj Gulati and starring Shashank Arora, Wingman: The Universal Irony of Love is a dark comedy that captures the humour, heartbreak and contradictions of modern love. In a…
Afghanistan right-handed batter Ibrahim Zadran has been fined 15 per cent of his match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s third ODI…
Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty survived a scare before progressing to the men’s doubles second round with a thrilling win.
RM also touched upon his personal goals before the comeback
Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was cremated here on Wednesday following his postmortem at the PGIMER, eight days after he allegedly shot himself dead with his IAS wife saying…
Prayers and offers to donate kidneys have been pouring in for renowned Hindu seer Premanand Ji Maharaj, who has several high-profile personalities on his list of followers.
Several Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Hritik Roshan, and Karan Johar have approached the Delhi High Court to seek protection of their personality rights.
Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), on Wednesday, announced the first list of 14 candidates out of the 29 seats allotted to the party in the final seat-sharing distribution…
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed on Tuesday that her constituency in South Kolkata, Bhowanipore, is being “filled with outsiders” as per a plan.
Bengaluru is set to become a hub for sustainable urban innovation with the launch of the Yes/Bengaluru Urban Innovation Challenge.
India has rushed a consignment of Prussian Blue (Pru-Decorp) capsules to Indonesia to help mitigate the effects of Cesium-137 contamination after Jakarta detected traces of radioactivity in exported food products.
An MLA of the ruling Congress party in Karnataka has triggered a massive row over his comments on a woman officer of the forest department. A video of the MLA…
In a big blow to the Naxal movement, as many as 78 Maoists, including 43 women and at least two members of the CPI (Maoist)’s Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, surrendered…
Actor Sreeleela has a lot of exciting upcoming projects in her kitty. One of them is her film with Bobby Deol and Ranveer Singh. While the makers have yet to…
Miss World Manushi Chhillar and global music icon Diljit Dosanjh`s highly anticipated collaboration Kufar from the latter`s album Aura has dropped, and it`s already making waves across the internet. After…
Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati, who was popular for her dance numbers and for teaching dance, has died at the age of 87. She was known to be an incredible…
Nepal and Oman secured their berths for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after guaranteeing top-three finishes in the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
After creating box office history with his debut movie Saiyaara — the all-time highest-grossing love story in Indian cinema — Ahaan Panday is ready to embark on his next big…
A senior doctor in Maharashtra has been conned of over Rs 7 crore in a digital arrest scam.
Six months after the death of his doctor wife, a husband and fellow doctor has been arrested for her alleged murder in Bengaluru.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who filed his nomination from Raghopur assembly seat in Bihar on Wednesday, owns movable and immovable assets worth around Rs 8.1 crore, according to the affidavit…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, to amend her writ petition challenging her husband’s detention under the National Security Act…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked a woman booth worker in Bihar to address him as bhaiya or brother instead of sir, saying women power is his biggest strength,…
A 27-year-old woman was allegedly drugged, raped and blackmailed for more than 18 months over an obscene video, police said on Wednesday.
Since the shutdown began October 1, the Federal Aviation Administration has reported controller shortages in cities across the US.
Human Rights Watch criticised Iraq’s amendment of the personal status law, saying it restricts women’s rights and makes them “second class citizens”.
Long stigmatised for bringing bad luck or for links with the occult, black cats have found salvation in a Spanish town that has temporarily banned their adoption to ward off…
China’s swift growth and diversification of its nuclear capabilities have led to concerns that Beijing might engage in “nuclear blackmail” or even nuclear conflict with Western countries if they intervene…
Pope Leo XIV was given a 12-year-old white purebred Arabian horse, “Proton”, a present from a Polish breeder.
For the Government of India, hosting the Olympic Games has always been a priority, initially targeting the 2032 edition and then 2036. In this context, hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games…
Pat Cummins picked his all-time combined India-Australia ODI XI, only comprising of players who are no longer active in the format.
Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to play for India in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
The trailer of “De De Pyaar De 2” was released on Tuesday, and the rom-com filled with lots of drama and dollops of comedy stars actor Meezan Jafri as a…
When two of Hindi cinema’s most entertaining stars, Govinda and Chunky Panday, come together under one roof, wild stories, hilarious memories, and plenty of mischief are guaranteed. The upcoming episode…
For the first time in its history, the IPL has faced two consecutive years of ecosystem valuation decline.
Bollywood actress Sunny Leone took to her social media account to share a heartwarming post on the occasion of her daughter Nisha Kaur Webber`s 10th birthday. The actress penned a…
China’s reigning position in the rare earth supply chain, nay, the critical minerals chain, is of alarming concern for all, including major western powers like the USA and developing economies…
Visually-impaired voters in Bihar will be provided dummy ballot papers and voter slips in Braille, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.
A 35-year-old man allegedly gave poison to his two minor sons before dying by suicide in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district early Wednesday, police said.
Telangana Police have arrested a home guard and an RMP doctor in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 29-year-old woman on Wednesday.
Two days after claiming that West Bengal is under “Aurangzeb’s rule”, the father of the Durgapur gang rape victim on Wednesday described Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as a “mother-like figure”.
In a major breakthrough against interstate narcotics trafficking, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) along with the Bihar Police arrested three members of a drug smuggling network and seized…
Bollywood star Preity Zinta and actor Bobby Deol`s friendship continues to shine even after three decades, and their recent reunion at ace designer Manish Malhotra`s Diwali bash turned out to…
Actors Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda, who are rumoured to be dating, were seen dancing together at Manish Malhotra’s star-studded Diwali party. The duo, who made their debut together in…