How Mithun Took Over Russia In The 80s With Disco Dancer
The Disco Dancer song Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja became a massive phenomenon in the Soviet Union
Opinion: Opinion | Putin In India: Why A Fuming Europe Must Accept Its Problems Aren’t Of India’s Making
The initiative of the three European envoys to write an article in an Indian daily maligning Putin and Russia just before the Russian president’s visit served no real purpose. It…
Boris Yeltsin: When A Russian President Visited India For The First Time
India and the Soviet Union shared friendly and cooperative relations during the Cold War, but the collapse of the USSR in 1991 and the emergence of a unipolar world left…
“Not Here To Shout”: Shashi Tharoor Schools Congress Over Parliament Chaos
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has schooled the opposition over disruptions in parliament, putting his differences with his party colleagues out in the open yet again.
Andhra Pradesh To Get India’s First Solar Ingot-Wafer Manufacturing Unit
This facility will be India’s first commercial-scale integrated ingot-wafer manufacturing unit, producing the essential building blocks for solar cells and modules.
Thane Man Says No To Divorce, Wife And Her Brother Kill Him In Forest
A woman and three others have been arrested for allegedly killing her husband, whose partially burnt body was found on a highway in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said on Friday.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: Date, Time, Teams, Pots, Personalities – All You Need To Know
The final draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Friday at Washington, DC, the capital of co-hosts USA.
Suneel Darshan On How Akshay Kumar And Shilpa Shetty Split Despite Nearly Getting Married: “Simply Wasn’t Meant To Happen”
Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty, who were once in a very serious relationship, had not spoken to each other after they broke up
DDLJ turns 30! Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan unveil bronze statue in London
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were on cloud nine as their iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) clocked 30 years of release. They celebrated the milestone by…
New Zealand’s Tom Blundell Ruled Out Of Second Test Against West Indies
Tom Blundell suffered a hamstring injury while batting on the opening day in the first Test in Christchurch against the West Indies.
Days After Wedding With Raj Nidimoru, Samantha Goes Back To Work. See Photo
Samantha Ruth Prabhu resumes shooting for Maa Inti Bangaram
West Indies Star Battles Eye Infection, Takes Antibiotics, Yet Slams Stunning Hundred Wearing Sunglasses
Shai Hope kept West Indies alive in the first Test against New Zealand by scoring a brilliant century, adding to his fifty from the first innings.
US President Trump Hires New Architect For White House Ballroom
US President Donald Trump has hired a new architect for his $300-million White House ballroom, a spokesman said Thursday, after reported disagreements with the project’s original designer.
As Putin Visits India, US Seeks Stronger Ties In Fortifying Indo-Pacific
The United States has called for continued efforts to improve its relations with India, following a bitter run-in over tariffs and trade differences, with a new report highlighting the need…
Hyderabad Woman Cheated Of Rs 3.38 Lakh By Fake UK Doctor
The woman was contacted online by a person identifying himself as “Hirad Ahmed,” who claimed to be a doctor. Through a series of WhatsApp calls, messages, and video calls, the…
After 75 Days Of Intense Protest, Tezpur University Gets Acting Vice-Chancellor
The Tezpur University student fraternity began its protest on September 21, 2025, after the administration was accused of disrespecting public mourning for singer Zubeen Garg.
IndiGo Collapse: Employees’ Viral Letter Points To Planning Failure
IndiGo crisis: In the last four days, major hubs – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and others – have seen cancellations running into the hundreds.
All IndiGo Domestic Flights Out Of Delhi Cancelled Till Midnight Amid Chaos
All IndiGo domestic flights departing Delhi have been cancelled till midnight, the airport said in a brief post on X Friday morning, only for sources in the national aviation regulator,…
PM Modi-Putin In A Fortuner: The Diplomatic Signal Behind The Viral Ride
In the middle of complex geopolitics and Western pressure, a non-Western vehicle signalled an independent Indian foreign-policy posture.
Modi-Putin Ride In Toyota Fortuner, Internet Jokes, ‘Only If Creta, Thar Escorted It’
PM Modi received President Putin at the Palam Airport as the two leaders travelled together in a Toyota Fortuner to 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Why Teachers’ Unions In Maharashtra Called A Statewide School Bandh Today
Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse told the media that the government has no role in setting TET requirements, adding that a Supreme Court verdict has made TET mandatory for…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Says She Doesn’t Feel ‘Insecure’ About Her Career Decisions
The actress also revealed why she chose to do Chokher Bali after Devdas
Four More Shots Please! Final Season Will Be Streaming On Amazon Prime From December 19
The fourth season is directed by Arunima Sharma and Neha Parti Matiyani, and produced by Pritish Nandy Communications
Paparazzi agencies to file a complaint with CINTAA against Jaya Bachchan
At ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai earlier this week, Jaya Bachchan expressed her displeasure with the paparazzi as she said, “Yeh gande gande pant pehen ke, mobile leke ……
Have you heard? Sardar Udham designer builds grand set for Shoojit Sircar’s next
Set is up for satire Earlier this week, mid-day had reported that filmmaker Shoojit Sircar is set to direct a “mytho-humour” entertainer featuring Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao (Comedy from…
Arnav Patil, Aarush Kolhe half-centuries propel GE Academy to 288
General Education Academy (Chembur) posted a competitive 288 all out as middle-order batters Arnav Patil and Aarush Kolhe excelled against Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Panvel) in the Dream Sports Mumbai School…
“How Did He Vanish From ODI Cricket?” India’s England Tour Hero’s Repeated Omission Questioned
Akash Chopra has put forward the question at a time when India bowlers are faring poorly against South Africa in the ongoing three-match ODI series.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Maker On Upcoming Feature Film’s Release Date: “I Just Wrote It”
Jenny Han recently revealed that the script for the film is complete, filming is yet to begin
Divya Khossla Breaks Silence On Divorce Rumours With Bhushan Kumar: “Should Have A Good Slate Of Karma”
Divya and Bhushan married on February 13, 2005
Ajay Devgn wraps actioner Ranger, begins Drishyam 3 mid-December
Even as 2025 winds down to a close, Ajay Devgn has no plans to slow down. mid-day has learnt that the actor wrapped up the shoot of director Jagan Shakti’s…
Inside Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor’s Griha Pravesh Ceremony And Raha’s Birthday Bash
Alia Bhatt’s post also included a cute moment from sister Shaheen Bhatt’s birthday celebration
Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan And Dakota Johnson Bonding At Red Sea Film Festival Wins Over The Internet
Dakota was heard discussing her journey to India in January with Aishwarya
Dinesh Karthik renews rivalries as he joins Legends Pro T20 League in Goa
Dinesh Karthik became the latest former India player to join the Legends Pro T20 League which will take place at the new 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa from January…
Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham give New Zealand 481-run lead vs West Indies
Rachin Ravindra (176) and Tom Latham (145) helped NZ take complete control of the first Test against the West Indies on Day Three, posting 417-4, taking a lead of 481,…
“The Level Is So High”: Mohammad Rizwan Confident Of Doing Well In Big Bash League
Pakistan’s seasoned wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is hoping to use the Big Bash platform in Australia to claw his way back into the national T20 squad for next year’s World Cup.
Panipat’s “Killer Mom” Recorded Children Dancing Hours Before Drowning Them
The clip, which was recorded in 2023, showed her son, Shubham, and nine-year-old Ishika – child of her sister-in-law, jumping and dancing on a bed to a song.
Bengaluru Doctor, Second Main Accused In Andhra Transplant Racket, Arrested
A doctor from Bengaluru, who is named as the second main accused in a shocking organ transplant racket in Andhra Pradesh, surrendered before the court in the state’s Annamayya district…
RBI Slashes Repo Rate By 25 Basis Points Amid Rupee Slump: What It Means
The repo rate is the interest rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the RBI by pledging government securities.
US Defence Secretary Hegseth Keeps Trump’s Favor For Now Despite String of Missteps
In the high-frequency churn of President Donald Trump’s first term, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s repeated missteps would have fuelled guessing games about his imminent firing.
Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory Amid Vladimir Putin’s Visit
Traffic restrictions and diversions are in place in several parts of the national capital, including central Delhi, on Friday in view of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit, the Delhi Police…
US Cuts Down Work Permit Validity For Refugees, Asylum Seekers To 18 Months
US President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday cut to 18 months from five years the period of time work permits are valid for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants.
RBI Governor Revises Inflation Outlook Downward To 2% For FY26
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday revised the inflation outlook for the current financial year, FY26, projecting CPI inflation at 2 per cent, marking a reduction of 0.6…
“Rare Goldilocks Period”: RBI Celebrates High Growth, Record Low Inflation
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday characterised India’s current macroeconomic moment as a “rare goldilocks period”, that currently marks high economic growth and exceptionally low inflation.
‘My Mother Crushed My Stomach With A Stone’: Tales Of Abortion In Afghanistan
The Taliban — who follow a strict interpretation of Islam — did not change the abortion laws when they returned to power in 2021.
IndiGo Apologises After 2 Days Of Widespread Disruption Over Staff Shortage
IndiGo issued a “heartfelt apology” to customers and industry stakeholders after widespread disruptions across its network and operations over the past two days, and said the airline “remains focussed on…
3 Elephants Found Dead In Tamil Nadu Private Forest; 6 Deaths In 3 Months
Three elephants, including a calf, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in a privately owned forest in Vellore district on Thursday, triggering a joint Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh investigation.
As IndiGo Runs Into Turbulence, A Look At Performance Of Indian Airlines
In 2025, flight cancellation trends varied significantly among Indian carriers. Alliance Air reported the highest cancellation rates consistently, peaking at 6.13% in June and remaining above 4% for most months,…
Piles Of Suitcases, Passenger Chaos As IndiGo Cancels Record 500 Flights
NDTV witnessed the situation on the ground where thousands of suitcases were seen lying at the Delhi airport terminal.
RBI Slashes Repo Rate By 25 Basis Points To 5.25%, Loans To Get Cheaper
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed its repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.5% to 5.25%, the central bank’s governor Sanjay Malhotra announced this morning.
“Cost Of Centre’s Monopoly Model”: Rahul Gandhi On IndiGo “Fiasco”
Rahul Gandhi slammed the Centre as IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights due to operational disruptions, mainly due to crew shortages.
“Inspiration For Millions”: PM Modi Gifts Russian Edition Of Bhagavad Gita To Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a copy of Bhagavad Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India.
PM Modi’s Rare Airport Reception Gesture: For Vladimir Putin And Who Else
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin at the airport when he arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport this evening. He will be in India for two…
“If US Has Right To Buy Our Fuel, Why Shouldn’t India”: Putin On Tariffs
Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state visit, where he…
Row Over Burqa vs Saffron Shawl In Karnataka College, Then A Uniform Order
Tense moments gripped a college in Karnataka yesterday after some students turned up in saffron shawls to protest their classmates’ attending classes in burqas.
Virat Kohli Kohli’s ton at Raipur seemed inevitable, says Sunil Gavaskar
India legend Sunil Gavaskar broke down Virat Kohli’s century in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, saying it never looked like Kohli would miss out on a hundred.…
Weekend Binge: Liked Dhurandhar? Watch These 5 Shows On Kandahar Hijack Next
Kandahar Hijack has made its way to series and films more than once
Runs only matter if you win: South Africa’s Aiden Markram
Architect of South Africa’s series-levelling win in the second ODI against India here, Aiden Markram says scoring runs matters only when the team wins. Markram, whose 110 on Wednesday set…
Peak Rohit Sharma Comment On Virat Kohli Amid Career Rumours: “I Don’t Like To Say That Word”
Rohit Sharma captained India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title and immediately retired from the shortest format, with Virat Kohli following suit.
Ruturaj Gaikwad says batting at No. 4 is a different role but the same process
A specialist opener in white-ball cricket, Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to click in his maiden outing at the coveted No. 4 spot but came good in his second match with a…
Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol And Her Children Yug And Nysa Pose In London. Fans Say, “Picture Perfect Moment”
Kajol and SRK unveiled a bronze statue of their iconic poses from the film at Leicester Square in London
Sanju Samson, KM Asif help Kerala stun champs Mumbai by 15 runs
A five-wicket haul by pacer KM Asif, who is having his best domestic season, helped underdogs Kerala earn a shock 15-run victory against defending champions Mumbai in a Syed Mushtaq…
Netflix In Talks To Acquire Warner Bros Studios And HBO Max
Netflix is offering a $5 billion breakup fee if regulators don’t approve the deal
Hardik Pandya fan frenzy forces shift of venue in Hyderabad
Fan frenzy over star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya forced the organisers to shift the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match between his team Baroda and Gujarat to a more secure Rajiv…
Dhurandhar Early Reviews: Ranveer Singh Is Phenomenal, Internet Says Film “Hits Hard”
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film’s runtime is 3 hours 34 minutes
Like Mitchell Starc Alyssa Healy keeps breaking records in women’s cricket
Just like her husband Mitchell Starc, Australia’s star wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy continues to redefine women’s cricket with a flurry of record-breaking feats. Most recently, she recorded the most centuries in…
Ashes: Zak Crawley, Mitchell Starc hail Joe Root’s first Test ton in Oz
England opener Zak Crawley praised a “flawless” Joe Root after the 34-year-old broke his Australia century drought on Day One of the second Ashes Test here on Thursday. Root had…
Ashes: Australia’s Mitchell Starc keeps left-arm pace in pink of health
Australia’s senior pacer Mitchell Starc (6-71) broke the record for the most wickets taken by a left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket history on Day One of the second Ashes…
‘Balancing Act’ In Focus Of Western Media’s Coverage On Putin’s India Visit
US media outlets cast Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi as a pivotal moment in India’s foreign policy calculus, with coverage centring on the Modi government’s attempt to…
‘Poor Response’ To ‘Sold Out’: How Virat Kohli Single-Handedly Changed Visakhapatnam’s Fortunes For 3rd ODI
Virat Kohli’s back-to-back centuries in the first two ODIs have seen ticket sales skyrocket for the third ODI in Visakhapatnam.
Haryana Common Entrance Test 2025 Group C Result Out, Download Scorecard Here
HSSC CET 2025 Group C Result Out: According to the qualifying criteria, general category candidates must secure at least 50% marks, while reserved category candidates need a minimum of 40%…
KBC 17: How Deepti Sharma Started Playing Cricket Because Of Her Brother And Never Looked Back
The latest promo shared by the makers featured Amitabh Bachchan introducing cricketer Deepti Sharma, highlighting her recent record
Shai Hope’s Resistance Keeps West Indies Alive In 1st Test vs New Zealand
A sparkling century by Shai Hope ably supported by Justin Greaves had the West Indies 212-4 at stumps on Friday and clinging to the remote chance they can save the…
Justin Trudeau Confirms Relationship With Katy Perry. “Craziest Hard Launch In History,” Says Internet
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were first seen together in July during a dinner date in Montreal
Can Only Play 4 Matches: Australia Star Heads Into IPL 2026 Auction With Clear Declaration – Report
The player, who is currently playing for Australia in the 2nd Ashes Test against England in Brisbane, has registered for the auction at a base price for Rs 2 crore.
How Farah Khan, Archana Puran Singh And Sunita Ahuja’s Vlogs Made The Loudest Noise This Year
Farah Khan, Archana Puran Singh and Sunita Ahuja dominated headlines throughout the year with their vlogs
Mehreen Pirzada Blasts IndiGo: “The Chaos You Have Created Is Outrageous”
Actress Mehreen Pirzada slammed IndiGo Airlines for last-minute flight cancellations, calling the chaos “outrageous” and demanding accountability and compensation
Bigg Boss 19: Malti Chahar Gets Eliminated In Mid-Week Eviction. Here’s Top 5 Contenders
After being announced as evicted, Malti Chahar warmly hugged her fellow contestants
James Anderson Trolled For Massive Ricky Ponting Blunder In Picking All-Time Ashes XI
England bowling legend James Anderson is facing a lot of criticism for a massive blunder in his all-time Ashes XI.
Putin Ordered 2018 Novichok Poisoning Of Ex-Russian Spy: UK Inquiry
Russian President Vladimir Putin must have ordered the Novichok nerve agent attack on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal in 2018, in a “reckless” display of power that led to the…
Is Earth Really Getting Too Hot To Live? Scientist Explains Climate Change
Hot air evaporates a lot more water, so crops, forests and landscapes in some areas dry out, which makes them more susceptible to wildfire. Each Celsius degree of warming can…
Why Indian Students Are Choosing Data Analytics As Fastest Route To US Jobs
Data analytics has moved from the margins to the centre of business operations. Hospitals, banks, logistics companies, retailers, and public institutions all rely on data.
“You Gave Your Heart, Sweat, Blood And Tears to Dhurandhar”: Yami Gautam Lauds Director-Husband Aditya Dhar
Dhurandhar boasts an ensemble cast with Ranveer Singh playing the lead. It also stars Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan in key roles
Tere Ishk Mein Box Office Collection Day 7: Dhanush-Kriti Sanon’s Film Is Rock-Solid
The film minted Rs 16 crore on its opening day
Andre Russell Explains Real Reason Behind Retirement From IPL, Not Other Leagues
Former West India all-rounder Andre Russell has opened up on his decision to retire from the IPL.
Court Order On Lighting Lamp “Not A Setback”: DMK On Deepam Contempt Case
The ruling DMK has said the development is “not a setback” for the party. The judiciary must also “respect the powers of the state,” the party insisted.
Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2 LIVE Score Updates: Australia Desperate For Last Wicket, England Eye 350
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 2 Live, Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root (unbeaten on 135) and Jofra Archer (32 not out off 26) will resume the England innings at 325…
Singer Rahul Vaidya Had To Spend Rs 4.2 Lakh On Goa-Mumbai Flight Amid Indigo Delay
Rahul Vaidya wrote, “One of the worst days to fly”
“Where Is Mohammed Shami?” Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar Questioned By India Great For ‘Sidelining Good Bowlers’
Mohammed Shami has picked up nine wickets in five Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches, including a four-wicket haul in his last outing.
Protest Against Burqa Ban In Mumbai College, Case Against 6 Students
Six female students were booked for protesting against a burqa-niqab ban in an educational institution in Mumbai’s Goregoan area, a police official said on Thursday.
“Twisting Facts”: Siddaramaiah Rebuts BJP’s “63 Per Cent” Corruption Charge
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday refuted BJP leader R Ashoka’s accusation regarding a judge’s alleged remark about “63 per cent corruption” in the state
European Union Hits Meta With Antitrust Probe Over Use Of AI In WhatsApp
The EU said Thursday it had opened an antitrust probe to determine if the way Meta is rolling out AI features in WhatsApp breaches the bloc’s competition rules.
‘Manipur Faces Existential Crisis’: Ex Chief Minister On Drugs, Militants
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that Manipur’s recurrent floods are a direct consequence of large-scale destruction of forests for illegal poppy cultivation.
Digi Yatra Reaches 19 Million Users, Targets 80% Adoption By 2028
Digi Yatra, India’s SSI-based, privacy-by-design air travel platform, has reached 19 million downloads and enabled over 77 million seamless journeys across 24 airports, with adoption now at 30 per cent.
Kangana Ranaut To Chirag Paswan: MPs Turn Heads With Style In Parliament
The Winter Session of Parliament began on Monday, December 1, and with it, something completely different grabbed people’s attention right from the first morning: the winter fashion choices of several…
“Don’t Leave Him In Searching Space”: R Ashwin Demands Proper Role Clarity For This India Star
R Ashwin further said that India could try playing fast-bowling all-rounder Nitish Reddy to fill in the place of Hardik Pandya in the XI.
Watch: ‘I Want To Hold 2027 World Cup’ – Rohit Sharma’s ‘Eyelash Wish’ Decoded In Heartwarming Moment With Rishabh Pant
Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant shared a light-hearted moment during the second ODI between India and South Africa in Raipur.
Manchester United Rue Missed Chance In West Ham Draw
Manchester United’s issues defending a lead cost them a place in the Premier League’s top five after lowly West Ham hit back to salvage a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford…
Bill Gates Warns Of Child Death Rise Due To Aid Cuts, Criticises DOGE
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told AFP on Thursday it is “tragic” that child deaths will increase worldwide for the first time this century because wealthy Western countries have…
4 Killed In Latest US Strike On Alleged Drug-Trafficking Boat In Pacific
A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US military said, amid a growing controversy over a campaign that has…
Parliament Approves Bill To Raise Excise Duty On Tobacco
The Parliament on Thursday approved the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha returning it to the Lok Sabha.