Trump’s Praises For PM Modi, And Then Bizarre Remarks
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…
“8 Wars In 8 Months”: Trump Repeats Claim Of Brokering India-Pak 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.
Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Storm Into Second Round Of Denmark Open 2025
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’s Enzo Maresca Banned For Forest Match After Wild Celebration
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.
“Pakistan Still Crying”: Ramiz Raja, Aamer Sohail Slammed For Reigniting Handshake Controversy
Ramiz Raja and Aamer Sohail reignited the handshake controversy at the end of the national team’s first Test against South Africa in Lahore.
Gautam Gambhir’s Honest Take On Shubman Gill’s Captaincy: “Hasn’t Yet Faced The Worst Days”
Shubman Gill took over the reins from Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from the format earlier this year.
BJP Announces All 101 Names For Bihar, Releases 3rd List Of 18 Candidates
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 Recruitment 2025: Professor, Assistant Professor Application Window Closes Soon, Apply Here
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 News Headlines (October 16): Top National, World, Business, Sports News
School Assembly Headlines October 16: Stay updated and be ready to share your thoughts in the morning with these School Assembly News Headlines.
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Decries “Coups Orchestrated By CIA”
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…
“Great Man”: Trump Praises PM Modi’s Meeting With US Envoy Sergio Gor
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.
YouTube Down For Thousands Of Users In US: Report
Alphabet-owned YouTube was down for over 320,000 users in the United States on Wednesday evening, according to Downdetector.
Haryana IPS Officer’s Wife Named In FIR By Investigating Cop’s Widow
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 Exports To US Dip 11.93%, Imports Up 11.78% in September
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…
Trump Confirms He Authorised Covert CIA Operations In Venezuela
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 Threatens To Resume Fighting If Hamas Does Not Respect Gaza Deal
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.
UK PM Keir Starmer Publishes Evidence In Collapsed China Spy Case
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…
Stringent NSA Invoked Against Main Accused Of 2024 Sambhal Violence
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.
Planning Underway For International Force In Gaza, Says US Adviser
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.…
Odisha Woman Official Drops Daughter At School, Then Found Hanging At Home
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…
US Court Temporarily Halts Shutdown Layoffs Of Federal Workers
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.
Trump Claims PM Modi Has Assured Him “India Will Not Buy Oil From Russia”
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”…
Kiran Rao opens up on bold choices behind `Laapataa Ladies`
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…
Made-in-India Combat Parachute Clears 32,000-Foot Test In Major Milestone
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…
71-year-Old Arrested For Attempt To Murder After Evading Cops For 48 Years
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 becomes first Indian actress to address World Health Summit
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…
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai cricketers Sarfaraz-Musheer mix-up sparks confusion
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…
Darkness To Daylight: The Difficult Journey Ahead For Freed Hamas Hostages
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.
‘Bright Future Ahead’: Afghan Foreign Minister Wraps Up India Visit
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…
US Think Tank Sends Indian-Origin Defence Expert Ashley Tellis On Leave
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…
Explained: Britain’s Chinese Spying Case And Its Collapse
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…
3 Baloch Civilians Forcibly Disappeared By Pakistani Forces
Several human rights organisations on Wednesday raised grave concerns after three Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan.
‘China Vs World’: US Seeks Group Response To Beijing’s Rare Earth Move
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.
Career CIA Officer To NDTV On Why He’s Convinced Indian-Origin Expert Ashley Tellis Is Chinese Spy
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…
Plane Carrying US Defence Secretary Makes Emergency Landing In UK
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…
Zubeen Garg death: Violent protesters say hand over accused to public
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…
‘Huge Moment For Indian Sports’: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya As Ahmedabad Recommended To Host 2030 CWG
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…
`Bogus challenge`: Priya Kapur says Karisma Kapoor`s kids knew about the will
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…
‘He’s Sitting There, Hoping They’ll Return’: Man Loses 3 Grandchildren In Bus Fire
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 Falls 5 Places In Passport Index, This Country Remains No. 1 In World
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…
Maharashtra Jail Official Transferred Amid Forced Conversion Charges
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.
Pay Rs 30,000 A Month As Maintenance To 4th Wife: Court To Samajwadi Party MP
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.
Big AI Push: Google Partners With Hyderabad College To Train 50,000 Students
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…
Meitei Community Seeks Probe Into Demolition Of Iconic Heritage Bungalow In Shillong
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…
List Of Districts “Most-Affected” By Maoist Extremism Halved To 3: Centre
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 Sound Energy Promises To Treat Cancer, Alzheimer’s: Report
Focused ultrasound treatments for essential tremor are now performed routinely at many locations around the world.
2 Officials Suspended In Rajasthan Bus Fire Case In Which 21 Died
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 Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies To Gaza Authorities
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 Orders Probe After Priyank Kharge Gets Threats Over RSS Remarks
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…
Guneet Monga picks Anil Kapoor as lead for hypothetical The Lunchbox sequel
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…
Shashank Arora-starrer WingMan- The Universal Irony of Love gets release date
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’s Ibrahim Zadran Fined 15 Per Cent Match Fee For Breaching ICC Code Of Conduct
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…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen Enter Second Round Of Denmark Open
Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty survived a scare before progressing to the men’s doubles second round with a thrilling win.
BTS To Make Long-Awaited Comeback In March 2026, Confirms RM
RM also touched upon his personal goals before the comeback
8 Days After Suicide, Haryana IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar Cremated In Chandigarh
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…
Who Is Seer Premananda And Why Is X flooded With Health Wishes For Him?
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.
Explained: Celebrities Go To Court Over ‘Personality Rights’. What About Common People?
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’s Party Names First 14 Candidates For Bihar Polls
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…
Mamata Banerjee Claims Her Constituency “Being Filled With Outsiders”
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 Launches Urban Innovation Challenge To Tackle Sustainability Issues
Bengaluru is set to become a hub for sustainable urban innovation with the launch of the Yes/Bengaluru Urban Innovation Challenge.
‘First Responder’: India Steps In As Indonesia Battles Caesium-137 Crisis
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.
“Pregnancy An Excuse”: Karnataka MLA’s Remark On Woman Forest Officer Sparks Row
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…
78 Maoists, Including 43 Women, Surrender In 3 Chhattisgarh Districts
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…
Sreeleela`s fiery look as `Agent Mirchi` from her upcoming project unveiled
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…
Kufar: Manushi Chhillar and Diljit Dosanjh collaborate for the first time
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 dies at 87
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, Oman Qualify For T20 World Cup 2026
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
Saiyaara fame Ahaan Panday dons a new look, starts prep for his next
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…
Maharashtra Doctor Loses Over Rs 7 Crore In ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
A senior doctor in Maharashtra has been conned of over Rs 7 crore in a digital arrest scam.
Bengaluru Surgeon Accused Of Killing Doctor Wife Using Anaesthesia
Six months after the death of his doctor wife, a husband and fellow doctor has been arrested for her alleged murder in Bengaluru.
Tejashwi Yadav Declares Assets Worth Rs 8.1 Crore Ahead Of Bihar Polls
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…
Supreme Court Allows Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife To Amend Plea Against Detention
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…
‘Don’t Call Me Sir, I’m Your Brother’: PM Modi To Woman Booth Worker In Bihar
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,…
UP Woman Drugged, Raped And Blackmailed Over Obscene Video: Police
A 27-year-old woman was allegedly drugged, raped and blackmailed for more than 18 months over an obscene video, police said on Wednesday.
Government Shutdown Puts Renewed Spotlight On Cracks In US Aviation
Since the shutdown began October 1, the Federal Aviation Administration has reported controller shortages in cities across the US.
Amended Iraqi Law Makes Women 2nd Class Citizens, Says Human Rights Body
Human Rights Watch criticised Iraq’s amendment of the personal status law, saying it restricts women’s rights and makes them “second class citizens”.
Spanish Town Bans Black Cat Adoptions Over Fear Of Halloween ‘Rituals’
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…
Nuclear Blackmail? China Could Use Moscow’s Playbook In Taiwan Conflict
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…
Step Aside, Popemobile: Pope Gets A White Purebred Horse
Pope Leo XIV was given a 12-year-old white purebred Arabian horse, “Proton”, a present from a Polish breeder.
How Ahmedabad Clinched Commonwealth Games Hosting Rights – Explained
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…
Sourav Ganguly Snubbed From Pat Cummins’ Combined India-Australia ODI XI
Pat Cummins picked his all-time combined India-Australia ODI XI, only comprising of players who are no longer active in the format.
Virat Kohli Recalls MS Dhoni, Gary Kirsten’s Words Amid ODI Future Speculation
Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to play for India in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
De De Pyaar De 2: Meezaan Jafri recreates Ajay Devgn`s iconic pose
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…
Chunky Panday bought Govinda`s movie tickets in black to ruin collections
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…
IPL Valuation Declines: From Rs 82,700 Crore In 2024, Report Says It’s Now…
For the first time in its history, the IPL has faced two consecutive years of ecosystem valuation decline.
Sunny Leone calls daughter Nisha her `bright shining star sent from heaven`
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…
Opinion: Opinion | When the Dragon Tightens Its Talons: China’s New Techno-Mineral Manoeuvre
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…
Voter Slips, Ballot Papers In Braille For Visually-Impaired Voters In Bihar
Visually-impaired voters in Bihar will be provided dummy ballot papers and voter slips in Braille, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.
Andhra Man Poisons 2 Minor Sons, Then Dies By Suicide
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 Home Guard, Doctor Arrested For Rape, Illegal Abortion
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.
After Jab, Rape Survivor’s Father Calls Mamata Banerjee “Mother-Like Figure”
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”.
Creta As Pilot Car, 680 Kg Ganja Truck’s Sneaky Journey Fails In UP
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…
Preity Zinta `third-wheeled` Bobby Deol, wife Tanya on their honeymoon
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…
Watch: Rumoured couple Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda dance to ‘Kajra Re’
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…
India Lose 2-4 To Australia In Sultan Of Johor Cup
The Indian junior men’s hockey team suffered its first defeat in the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup, going down to Australia 2-4 in a pool match at Johor, Malaysia on…
“Day Of Immense Joy And Pride For India”: Amit Shah Reacts After Ahmedabad Gets Closer To Hosting Commonwealth Games
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the nation after India’s bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 was approved by the Executive Board
Sangram Singh To Face Tunisia’s Hakim Trabelsi In High-Profile Amsterdam Fight
A high-profile press conference was held at Le Meridien, New Delhi, where the Levels Fight League (LFL) officially unveiled Sangram Singh’s upcoming international fight card.
Ashoke Pandit remembers close friend Pankaj Dheer: `Never seen him sad`
Actor Pankaj Dheer, popularly known for playing the role of Karna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, passed away on October 15. He had been battling cancer. While many know Dheer for…
Pakistan opt to bowl against England in Women`s ODI World Cup
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl against England in their Women`s ODI World Cup league match on Wednesday. England are unbeaten in the tournament thus far while Pakistan…
‘Son Of Nepal’: Sushila Karki Mourns Bipin Joshi As Hamas Releases Body
Interim Nepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of Nepali national Bipin Joshi, whose body was handed over by Hamas to Israel, bringing a…