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Reigning down on visa holders and aliens in the United States, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cautioned them that visiting America is not their entitlement, but a privilege…
Nearly four years before his arrest in Belgium, wanted businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested in the Dominican Republic for illegal entry. He had then alleged that Indian agents forcibly removed…
Only courts have the prerogative to provide recommendations regarding the constitutionality of a Bill and the Executive is supposed to exercise restraint in such matters, the Supreme Court has said,…
The police in Belgium have arrested diamantaire Mehul Choksi following an extradition request by Indian probe agencies for his alleged involvement in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB)…
Fire erupted this morning at a luxury hotel in Hyderabad where the players of the Indian Premier League (IPL) home team are staying. The fire broke out on the first…
A bit absurd on both sides – was how Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described politicians squabbling to claim Dr BR Ambedkar’s legacy on this day last year – his birth…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress on the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, accusing the party of turning Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked the Congress for having “abandoned” the memory of Chettur Sankaran Nair – a lawyer and freedom fighter from Kerala, who resigned as the…
An iconic art deco bungalow in the heart of Delhi, which was originally made for the erstwhile princely state in Odisha, was the abode of Babasaheb B R Ambedkar when…
The Belgian Justice Department on Monday confirmed to NDTV that fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested on April 12, and is currently being held in detention. It further said…
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday highlighted the successful diplomatic efforts of India with other countries, which he said made possible the extradition of 26/11 attacks accused Tahawwur…
Senior Punjab Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa’s “50 bombs” comment has now snowballed into a full-scale row between the state’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party and…
Besides sending the whole world into chaos, Germans had an unlikely victim in BR Ambedkar during the First World War. In 1917, aboard the ship, SS Salcette, the young academic…
The water tanker association in Mumbai called off their four-day strike after a meeting with the city’s civic body chief. The association began its “indefinite break” from supplying water after…
The film will hit theatres on May 1.
Karun Nair raced to his 50 in a mere 22 deliveries, and the majority of bashing he handed to was Mumbai Indians’ prime weapon, Jasprit Bumrah
It was a special knock from Karun Nair as the ignored Indian cricket team batter slammed his first IPL half-century after seven years.
Delhi Capitals have equalled Royal Challengers Bengaluru for an unwanted record in IPL history.
Tilak Varma was the top-scorer for Mumbai Indians with a 33-ball-59 as his side registered a thrilling win over Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025.
Tilak Varma was the top-scorer for Mumbai Indians with a 33-ball-59 as his side registered a thrilling win over Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 on Sunday. It was the…
Taking a moment to reflect on the significance of Baisakhi, actor Arjun Kapoor revealed that the festival represents victory and new beginnings for him. Calling Baisakhi “powerfully symbolic”, Arjun spoke…
Kareena Kapoor and Meghna Gulzar together—can it get any better? This is not just a rumour; this is happening. Kareena Kapoor herself took to her social media to announce this…
Actor Randeep Hooda surprised fans with an unannounced visit to a local theatre in Chandigarh, where his latest hit film Jaat was being screened. Following the visit, he traveled to…
Back into the Indian Premier League after a 2-year hiatus, Karun Nair marked his return to the T20 league with a superb knock for Delhi Capitals, but despite being away…
Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Mayank Yadav has recovered from his injuries and will soon join the franchise in the ongoing IPL 2025, according to a report by India Today.…
With India and the United States set to begin virtual talks over the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) this week, New Delhi is unlikely to agree to a zero-for-zero’ tariff…
The government is aware that businessman Mehul Choksi – wanted in connection with the Rs 13,850 crore Punjab National Bank scam – was arrested in Belgium over the weekend, and…
We have moved into a new financial year, and that means taxpayers are preparing to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the assessment year 2025-26. The Income Tax Department…
A former Army personnel, on the run for over 20 years after jumping parole while serving life sentence for killing his wife, has been arrested from his native village in…
A rare piece of India’s royal heritage, ‘The Golconda Blue’ — a historic diamond once owned by the Maharajas of Indore and Baroda — is set to make its auction…
Fifteen foreign nationals, including two Bangladeshis, have been sent for deportation after being nabbed by the Delhi Police for staying in India without valid visas, an official said on Monday.…
A day after he was booked, Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Bajwa on Monday expressed his inability to appear before the Cyber Crime police station in Mohali, near here, on…
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, considered the key architect of the Indian Constitution, is also credited with the creation of the Election Commission. An amendment brought by him in the Constituent Assembly…
A fiery on-field moment lit up the IPL 2025 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Sunday as Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah involved in a heated spat, but…
Rohit Sharma has been lauded for his masterstroke that helped MI beat Dc in the IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining slow over-rate during his team`s 12-run defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians in an IPL game. MI…
A relieved Hardik Pandya credited `impact sub` Karn Sharma for showing a lot of heart to fashion Mumbai Indians` 12-run win against Delhi Capitals here on Sunday, a result that…
Sara Ali Khan was last seen in Sky Force
Mumbai Indians on Sunday clinched a thriller in the IPL 2025, defeating Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in Delhi. At one point of time, it seemed Delhi Capitals would run…
Nushrratt Bharuccha and Soha Ali Khan, who are gearing up for the release of their upcoming horror comedy “Chhorii 2,” got candid about their deepest fears. In an exclusive conversation…
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan revealed the special gift his actor-son Abhishek Bachchan gave him and shared why it was a thoughtful present. Amitabh took to his blog, where he first…
Legendary actor Anupam Kher penned an emotional note remembering the late actor, director, producer, and comedian Satish Kaushik on his birth anniversary. Taking to Instagram, he wrote, “Happy Birthday my…
Janardhan has acted in a number of television serials and over 500 films.
Sunday turned out to be special for Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor`s fans, as she surprised them by grooving to her hit song `Chammak Challo` from Ra.One`. While attending a jewellery…
If you scroll through actor Kajol`s Instagram feed, you will see that most of her pictures are in saree. And on Sunday, the `Baazigar` star once again flaunted her love…
Nakuul and Jankee married on January 28, 2012, after dating for nine years.
Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Mayank Yadav has recovered from his injuries and will soon join the franchise in the ongoing IPL 2025, according to a report.
Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Mayank Yadav has recovered from his injuries and will soon join the franchise in the ongoing IPL 2025, according to a report by India Today.…
After Aimee Lou Wood publicly slammed Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Sarah Sherman for a “mean and unfunny” impression of her character, the actress has now revealed that the show…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher’s directorial venture Tanvi The Great is gearing up to make waves internationally with its world premiere at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival. The film is slated…
In a departure from the norm, on-field umpires have started making random checks on the dimensions of the bats during the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League.
In a departure from the norm, on-field umpires have started making random checks on the dimensions of the bats during the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to…
Scammers are constantly coming up with new tactics to deceive people. One scam that’s been circulating for months is the “father’s friend” scam, where fraudsters pose as a friend or…
Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been arrested by the Belgian police, his lawyer confirmed Monday. The 65-year-old…
Turbulence unleashed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs could rock global shipments of shrimp to the United States, with exporters in biggest supplier India saying they endanger 2,000 containers packed with…
The commerce and industry ministry will allocate a major part of the second Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS) for startups to budding entrepreneurs in sectors such as…
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and a host of leaders on Monday greeted the people of the state…
Telangana on Monday issued a government order on the implementation of Scheduled Castes (SC) categorisation, making it the first state in the country to do so officially, Irrigation Minister N…
In a bizarre mix-up, a police sub-inspector (SI) wrote a magistrate’s name instead of the accused in a theft case while complying with the proclamation order in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad…
A 20-year-old student died by suicide allegedly due to the stress of examinations in Bengaluru on Sunday, officials said. According to the police, Soumya jumped from the fourth floor of…
Anna Lezhneva, wife of actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, recently donated her hair at the Tirumala Tirupati temple as an act of gratitude following their son…
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid showed the ‘gentleman gesture’ at the end of the side’s IPL 2025 match vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid won the hearts on internet for his ‘gentleman gesture’ after the team’s IPL 2025 match vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. As the two…
West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle backed star Indian batting pair Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue in Tests during the tour to England.
West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle backed star Indian batting pair Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue in Tests during the tour to England, saying the longer they are…
It has been a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign for Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal till now.
It has been a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign for Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal till now. Chahal, who was bought for a mammoth Rs 18 crore, has picked just two…
Randeep Hooda shared screen space with Alia Bhatt in Imtiaz Ali’s Highway. The film was a success at the box office. While Highway became a turning point in Alia’s budding…
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicked off on April 11 at the Empire Polo Club in California. Among the standout performances at the event, it was the K-pop…
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes at the statue of Bhimrao Ambedkar in the Parliament House…
In a bizarre mix-up, a policeman in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad launched a hunt for a judge after writing down her name in place of the accused man on the proclamation…
Marrying a US citizen or green card holder is no longer a smooth sailing one-way ride to the American dream for immigrants. Amid US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration,…
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s wife, Anna Konidela, performed head-tonsuring at the Tirumala temple on Sunday to fulfill a vow she had taken when her son suffered burns…
Former Managing Director of Gitanjali Gems, Santosh Srivastava, has welcomed the fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi’s arrest in Belgium. Speaking to ANI on Monday, Srivastava urged the government to ensure Choksi’s…
When Donald Trump pulled back on his plan to impose eye-watering tariffs on trading partners across the world, there was one key exception: China. While the rest of the world…
The CEO of a grooming and personal care products company has shed light on a concerning pattern of layoffs targeting professionals in their 40s, who often earn high salaries and…
Mehul Choksi’s lawyer on Monday said they will appeal against his arrest in Belgium, two days after the 65-year-old diamantaire, wanted in connection with the massive Punjab National Bank (PNB)…
The teenage batting sensation will join the franchise in Mumbai in a day or two.
5-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings look all set to unleash another young star in the T20 league after signing 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre as the replacement for…
The ICC on Sunday announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers, many of whom are now living in exile in Australia, and for…
To say the Mumbai Cricket Association’s (MCA) Annual General Meeting on April 15 is important for city-bred international cricketers is as obvious as saying that they have been practitioners of…
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced their Annual Summer Vacation Cricket Camps for boys (U-14, U-16 and U-19) and a talent hunt programme for girls (U-15, U-17 and U-19)…
An Indian response to the provocation by Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Mohammed Yunus, was inevitable. While on a visit to China, Yunus had called India’s Northeast ‘landlocked’. The remark by Yunus…
The Bangladeshi intruder who broke into actor Saif Ali Khan’s home and stabbed him before escaping wanted to steal Rs 30,000 to get a fake Aadhaar card and a PAN…
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been arrested by law enforcement authorities in Belgium. Choksi, who is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud…
Mehul Choksi Undergoing Cancer Treatment, Will File Plea In Belgium Against Detention: Lawyer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday flagged off a commercial flight from here to Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building at the airport. In line with…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that before 2014, India had just 74 airports, however, since the last decade, the number has crossed the 150 mark highlighting significant strides…
A good trip should include enjoyable activities, a much-needed respite from daily routine, and most importantly a good aviation experience. A Canada-based preacher appears to have had just that, and…
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Hisar “historic” as PM Modi flagged off a direct commercial flight from Maharaja Agrasen…
Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, one of the prime accused in the Rs 13,500-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, has been arrested in Belgium, his lawyer has confirmed. The…
As the weather remained dry across Rajasthan, temperatures continued to rise. Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at a scorching 44.0 degrees Celsius, which is 5 degrees…
Reiterating his party’s commitment to fulfilling the dream of ‘Viksit Haryana, Viksit Bharat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said, “When the BJP assigned me the duties for Haryana, I,…
Top political leaders paid floral tributes to the statue of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar in the Parliament House Complex on Monday morning, marking his 134th birth anniversary. From President Droupadi…
Leg-spinner Karn Sharma turned the tide in Mumbai Indians’ favour with figures of 3-36 as the five-time champions beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in an IPL match here on…
Phil Salt’s explosive 33-ball 65 laid the foundation and Virat Kohli’s 100th T20 fifty provided the finishing touch as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cruised to a dominant nine-wicket win over…
Chennai Super Kings’ fans are perennially optimistic and back their team to the hilt even if they are languishing at the bottom of the points table. Only if that confidence…
Abhishek Sharma has a habit of writing notes at the start of the day. On Saturday morning, this flamboyant opener got a random thought that if he did something, it…
In February, mid-day reported that John Abraham and Rohit Shetty would be teaming up for an action film (Taking a break from cops, not action, Feb 1). Over two months…
A beleaguered PBKS need to pick up pieces after being blown away by ‘tornado’ Abhishek Sharma as they face yet another challenging opposition in KKR.