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Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, under a cloud for days over reports that implied that he was looking at political options, today strongly criticised the English daily involved and said…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday questioned Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his stance on the Tamil Nadu government’s resistance towards the three-language policy in the state. Mr…
Conversational artificial intelligence platform Perplexity plans to roll out a pro version of its AI platform for students in India free of charge. During an online session with Paytm founder…
A 14-year-old girl allegedly hanged herself in her house in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan, police said, adding a suicide note was recovered from her room where she alleged a man…
Afghanistan`s remarkable rise in international cricket continues to captivate fans worldwide. Since their ICC tournament debut in 2010, the team has evolved from an affiliate member to a formidable force,…
Bollywood actor Wamiqa Gabbi made her debut at Milan Fashion Week this season, attending the highly anticipated Onitsuka Tiger Show. Often hailed as the ‘Premiqa’ of the industry, Wamiqa turned…
The Pune rape case – a young woman was raped Tuesday morning, 100 metres from a police station and in a bus in the city’s bus Swargate Bus Stand –…
Elon Musk, the billionaire appointed by President Donald Trump to slash the size of the US government, suggested Thursday that members of the US Congress should get salary increases as…
It was a surprising discovery when scientists examining the remains of a man who died in bed in the ancient city of Herculaneum after Italy’s Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79…
Ms Shinde’s father has confirmed an appointment at the US consulate in Mumbai – for which he leave from his home in Satara district tonight. He told NDTV, “We got…
Setting the stage for next year’s 2026 assembly elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday set an ambitious target of winning over 215 of the 294 assembly seats…
“Visa mil jaaye bus itna hi aur udhar jaa sake hum (We just hope to get the visa and go to America),” said an emotional Tanaji Shinde, whose daughter Nilam…
A doctor at a hospital in Amethi has been charged for allegedly performing a surgery on a man while drunk. After the man died, members of his family began a…
Chintan Research Foundation, a Delhi-based think tank, hosted a roundtable Discussion on ‘Strengthening the Gender Dimension in Public Policy’ earlier this week, discussing India’s remarkable progress made by women in…
Three civil society groups of the Kuki tribes in Manipur have called the handover of over 300 weapons by the Arambai Tenggol (AT) “a mere gesture” to improve their public…
A man out on bail in a rape case of a 17-year-old girl allegedly kidnapped the teenager again, police said. The girl was kidnapped on February 5 and was yet…
The rape of woman at Swargate depot of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has brought to the fore the concerning fact that the transporter, among the largest in the…
Pakistan`s campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025 ended on a winless note after their match against Bangladesh was called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain on…
Ashleigh Gardner led from the front with a blazing 58 off 31 balls as bottom-placed Gujarat Giants snapped their losing streak with a dominant six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru…
Afghanistan continued their meteoric rise in the world of cricket as they beat 2019 World Cup winners England in their second Group B game of Champions Trophy 2025. With the…
A quick fade-in reveals a fog-laden sky. Over it, an aerial shot of a mosque appears as the Azaan fills the air. The call to prayer is overtaken by the…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday took a dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh and…
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a special Rs 10,000 bonus and the ‘Maha Kumbh Seva Medal’ for 75,000 police personnel who served during the “historic gathering”, Chief Minister Yogi…
The Congress is likely to go without a Chief Ministerial face in next year’s assembly election in Assam and the party held a meeting today to discuss the situation there.…
The wait is finally over! The highly-anticipated teaser of Sikandar has been released, and it is everything fans were hoping for and more. With the unstoppable Salman Khan in the…
India’s Siddhant Banthia and Parikshit Somani secured a straight-set win over Nicolas Mejia and Bernard Tomic to reach the doubles semifinals at the Bengaluru Open, an ATP Challenger 125 tournament…
Australia left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc on Thursday revealed the reason behind pulling out from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is taking place in Pakistan and the United Arab…
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar led the cricket world in showering praise on Afghanistan for their stunning eight-run victory over England in the Champions Trophy, saying their wins “can’t be termed…
Afghanistan is “never going to be taken lightly” by any team after his “resilient” side knocked England out of the Champions Trophy with a memorable win, head coach Jonathan Trott…
Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah hit the nets for the first time in over a month. He has been out of action owing to a back injury which he suffered…
President Donald Trump is on the cusp of finalising a deal with Ukraine, granting the U.S. preferential access to the country’s vast raw material reserves. However, the true value of…
A vehicle rammed into pedestrians in northern Israel on Thursday in what police described as a “suspected terror attack”, leaving at least seven people wounded according to medics. “There is…
England’s captain Jos Buttler has admitted that his team’s white-ball leadership will come under scrutiny following their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy and said he needs to “consider…
Australian cricket great Ian Healy has warned that the scrutiny over Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action may linger despite the left-arm spinner being cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Kuhnemann,…
Afghanistan’s win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday has put the Hasmatullah Shahidi-led side in contention for the semi-final spot from Group B along with Australia…
Celebrations are in full swing in the Gowariker households as filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker and Sunita Gowariker`s son, Konark Gowariker, is all set to marry Niyati Kanakia, daughter of real estate…
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Congress has approved amendments to its constitution, a move that could potentially lead to the lifting of the suspension imposed by the world governing body,…
Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah hit the nets for the first time in over a month. He has been out of action owing to a back injury which he suffered…
Amazon’s India unit has been ordered by the Delhi High Court to pay Rs 339.25 crore to luxury clothing brand Beverly Hills Polo Club in damages for infringing on its…
The sale of idli-sambar in beach shacks is causing a “decline” in international tourist footfall in Goa, claimed BJP MLA Michael Lobo on Thursday. Addressing a press conference at Calangute…
Amidst rumours of a rift with his aunt and party supremo Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress’s National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee cleared the air on where his loyalties lie. While Mamata…
The Guwahati Police questioned popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani on Thursday in connection with alleged obscene utterances made during an episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’ show. According to police sources, the…
The ‘8-8-8’ rule of equally splitting time between work, sleep and leisure for eight hours on each in a day is “utopian” and is next to impossible to practice, philanthropist…
As the 1976 Bollywood classic Kabhi Kabhie completed 49 years on Thursday, February 27, actress Neetu Kapoor marked the occasion by remembering her late husband, actor Rishi Kapoor. Neetu shared…
Sonakshi Sinha recently shared details about her strict upbringing in a candid interview with Hautterfly. Sonakshi also revealed she had a curfew of 1.30 am even when she crossed the…
The Pakistan cricket team finished its campaign at Champions Trophy 2025 on an embarrassing note. While the side failed to win first two of its matches against New Zealand and…
Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar in Dum Laga Ke Haisha received rave reviews upon its release. The film completes 10 years today. It also marks 10 years of Bhumi Pednekar.…
The Karnataka Food Safety Department has found that 52 hotels were using polythene sheets to prepare idli, a popular snack, state health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Thursday. With…
The Arambai Tenggol (AT) today surrendered a large quantity of firearms to the security forces, two days after its delegation met Manipur Governor AK Bhalla. Today is also the last…
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Atishi sat on a dharna outside the Delhi Assembly premises on Thursday, alleging the highhandedness of Speaker Vijender Gupta, who suspended 21 Opposition MLAs from the…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the successful organisation of Maha Kumbh 2025, calling it “a truly global event”. Addressing journalists at…
Six-time BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht was on Thursday elected as the deputy speaker of Delhi Assembly after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta proposed his name. The motion moved by Chief…
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners – a first in India-EU partnership – arrived in New Delhi on Thursday…
Ellen Pompeo had a breakthrough with her role as Dr Meredith Grey in the popular medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy. After spending 20 years being a series regular, she stepped…
The Afghanistan team has chalked out plans for the entire Australian side and is not just focussed on its bete noire Glenn Maxwell, skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said on the eve…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, WPL 2025: Smarting from their dramatic Super Over loss in the Women’s Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to get back…
Days after Aadar Jain got married to Alekha Advani, his ex-girlfriend Tara Sutaria’s mother Tina Sutaria, seemingly, took a jibe at him over his “timepass” remark. Aadar Jain, who was…
The India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 was a pretty one-sided affair. The Rohit Sharma-led side dominated in all departments as India beat Pakistan by six wickets.…
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne feels that combatting Afghanistan spinners in the middle overs will be crucial for them to come out on top in their final Group B encounter in…
Pakistan’s winless campaign in the Champions Trophy continued with their match against Bangladesh being called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The…
Afghanistan’s remarkable rise in international cricket continues to captivate fans worldwide. Since their ICC tournament debut in 2010, the team has evolved from an affiliate member to a formidable force,…
In the most perfect exemplification of sports serving humanity, several retired cricketing greats converged at Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli near Bengaluru for the second edition of the One World One…
Are you ready for Hollywood’s biggest night? Well, who isn’t? The 97th Academy Awards will kick off on March 2. With just days left, let us take a look at…
The Taliban’s police force uses 90,000 CCTV cameras to monitor the lives of 6 million people. From license plates to facial expressions, nothing beats their eyes. “We monitor the entire…
Legendary India cricketer and reputed commentator Sunil Gavaskar has taken a jibe at England batter Harry Brook following England’s exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. England were defeated by Afghanistan…
An alarm is rising over Washington’s potential withdrawal from global institutions, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, with the no-show of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin ramped up pressure on the centre in the ‘Hindi imposition‘ row on Thursday, claiming forced adoption of the language in other states had “destroyed…
Will Abhishek Banerjee – the nephew of Trinamool boss and Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and her right-hand man – join the BJP months before the 2026 Assembly election? Not…
A glance at recent history is always insightful in the study of geopolitics and geosecurity. Let’s rewind to 1990—a pivotal year on the global stage. At the time, I had…
The sun was beginning to dip below the horizon. A photographer, camera in hand, stood by the roadside and spotted an elderly couple on a cycle cart. Dressed in simple,…
Oscar-winning actor Will Smith made it to the headlines after he shared a steamy moment with singer India Martinez on stage. The actor was performing at the Premio Lo Nuestro…
Legendary India cricketer and reputed commentator Sunil Gavaskar has taken a jibe at England batter Harry Brook following England’s exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. England were defeated by Afghanistan…
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar led the cricket world in showering praise on Afghanistan for their stunning eight-run victory over England in the Champions Trophy, saying their wins `can`t be termed…
Singer Sonu Nigam’s son, Nevaan is all grown up. For most, especially those who spend a lot of time on social media, the last memory of Nevaan would have been…
Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India. They still have a match to play, against…
Eminent filmmaker SS Rajamouli landed in a controversy after a man named Srinivasa Rao levelled serious allegations against him. Claiming to be a close friend of the filmmaker, Srinivasa Rao…
Aditya Sarwate’s unbeaten 66 anchored Kerala’s reply as the visitors reached 131/3 at stumps on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final, after restricting hosts Vidarbha to 379 in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the Maha Kumbh and appreciated the efforts of the Centre, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government, and the residents of Prayagraj for…
Pakistan and Bangladesh’s last day in the Champions Trophy 2025 was symbolic of how their campaigns have been so far – zero impact. Their last match, between themselves, was washed…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement that southern states will not lose any seat due to delimitation, calling the assurance “unreliable” and “misleading”.…
The Pune man on the run after allegedly raping a young woman – 100 metres from a police station and in a bus parked inside the city’s bus Swargate Bus…
Stunts on public roads are a hazard for both the public and the drivers. Recently, cases of young couples engaging in Public Displays of Affection (PDAs) on speeding bikes have…
A Class 3 student at a primary school here allegedly suffered a severe eye injury, leading to a loss of vision in one eye, with accusations directed towards the school…
In a move that may pave the way for the trial of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana in Delhi, the Patiala House Court has recalled its trial court records related to…
Fahim Ansari, who was acquitted in the 26/11 terror attack case, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking a ‘police clearance certificate’ to enable him to drive an autorickshaw for…
BJP MLA Neelam Pahalwan on Thursday proposed renaming Najafgarh in southwest Delhi as ‘Nahargarh’, claiming that the Mughals had altered its original name. Ms Pahalwan, who won the recent Assembly…
Health services in Karnataka were severely affected on Thursday as more than 9,000 nurses and paramedical staff hired on a contract basis by the state government went on an indefinite…
Previous infections with seasonal H1N1 flu may boost immunity and reduce the severity of H5N1 bird flu, according to a study. The study, published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases,…
The much-anticipated teaser of Sikandar, starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, finally dropped today. One look at the AR Murugadoss directorial, and the action sequences establish itself…
Weeks after Ranveer Allahbadia controversy, comedian Tanmay Bhat released a meme video of India’s Got Latent on his YouTube channel. The show is titled Memes Got Latent. In the show,…
Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman and his long-time wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead inside their home in New Mexico, media outlets reported on Thursday. Take a look at…
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has credited legendary Pakistan skipper Imran Khan for helping him become the first player ever to reach the milestone of 10,000 Test runs. In March…
The countdown to the Oscars has begun! The 97th Academy Award will take place on Sunday, March 3, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. In India, audiences can watch…
Mahasangam directed by Bharatbala, has Abhishek Banerjee, Shahana Goswami, and Neeraj Kabi in the lead. Set against the backdrop of Maha Kumbh, the film explores the essence of family, legacy,…
Travis Scott, famous American rapper and song-writer, he will be making an appearance on this year’s WWE’s Elimination Chamber premium live event in Toronto on March 2 (IST). WWE has…
Pakistan and Bangladesh’s last day in the Champions Trophy 2025 was symbolic of how their campaigns have been so far – zero impact. Their last match, between themselves, was washed…
Kannappa is an upcoming historical epic based on the Hindu legend of Kannappa, a devotee of Shiva. The teaser was unveiled earlier today and exclusively shown to media attendees at…
Superboys of Malegaon directed by Reema Kagti and starring Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Muskkaan Jaferi in key roles, is all set to release in theatres on…
A breakthrough has proven elusive even as rescue operations at the partially collapsed Telangana’s Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel entered the sixth day on Thursday. Eight workers have been trapped…
A Michigan mother is charged with murdering her son on the eve of his 18th birthday, reportedly claiming to police that he desired to end his own life, the People…