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Computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman has talked about living in India for a few weeks, calling it a “magical experience.” He spoke about his experience staying in India during…
Recalling his early life spent in extreme poverty, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he picked up life’s lessons at his father’s tea shop and from his mother who treated…
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has paid about Rs 400 crore in taxes to the government over the past five years, amid a surge in religious tourism, Trust…
U.S. president Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Leader of the Islamic republic of Iran to ask that the two leaders “negotiate” over Iran’s nuclear program. Without any…
Uttarakhand minister Premchand Aggarwal resigned from the Cabinet on Sunday, weeks after his remark in the assembly on people from the state’s hill regions had sparked protests. Premchand Aggarwal, who…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a massively popular global podcast hosted by Lex Fridman recalled the time when he invited his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif to his oath-taking ceremony in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he is not aware when, but the habit of dressing neatly has been there since childhood. He cited the example of his white canvas…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday asserted that while artificial intelligence is powerful, it may never be able to match the depth of human imagination, and no matter what the world…
A 21-year-old man died after accidentally shooting himself in the chest during a struggle with his father in northeast Delhi’s Bhajanpura, an official said on Sunday. The man was identified…
Air India Express will operate 40 weekly flights from Hindon Airport, directly connecting five key destinations–Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Jammu, and Kolkata. This is aimed at strengthening connectivity in the National…
Interacting with renowned podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday apprised about the efforts made by the state machinery in conducting elections and said that 980 million people…
In a heartfelt conversation with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened up about his life’s journey and the profound impact Swami Vivekananda’s teachings have had on him.…
During an extensive podcast with American research scientist Lex Fridman, that touched upon geopolitics and current international issues of importance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about advocating for the role…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the Lex Fridman podcast, reiterated his call for diplomacy to resolve the war in Ukraine, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that “this is not…
The man has courage. Makes his own decisions. His America First approach. These are some of the qualities that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said impressed him about US President Donald…
Tension gripped the Namkum police station area of Ranchi on Sunday after a man injured in a violent clash between two groups succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The man,…
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India’s significant role in global health and agriculture, highlighting the country’s growing influence in these fields. Bill Gates, who will be visiting…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday credited Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for giving him a purpose in life, inculcating the spirit of a nation first and nurturing him with a…
BJP MLA from Kedarnath assembly constituency, Asha Nautiyal, said that a meeting was held for the ‘yatra’ management in Kedarnath, and people raised some issues that went unnoticed. Asha Nautiyal…
In a remarkable display of cultural appreciation, American influencer Lex Fridiman chanted the sacred Gayatri Mantra during his conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his podcast. This ancient…
The Punjab Police will bring back seven associates of jailed MP and radical preacher Amritpal Singh from Assam’s Dibrugarh jail as the state government has decided not to extend their…
Two Nigerian women have been arrested with over 37 kg of drugs valued at Rs 75 crore at the Bengaluru airport, the biggest-ever drug haul in Karnataka, the police said…
It was the evening before Holi. Hemali Patel, 35, and Purav Patel, 40, were out with their daughter after Holika Dahan to buy colours and grab something to eat. They…
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday visited the Navi Mumbai airport site, which is almost ready for the operations. “Visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport site today–a world-class airport…
India and New Zealand on Sunday announced resumption of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement, after it was stalled in 2015. India and New Zealand began negotiating the Comprehensive…
A video from Madhya Pradesh’s Narsinghpur district has sparked uproar after it showed the chairman of a local municipality kicking a person who applied colour on his feet during a…
“Criticism Is Soul Of Democracy,” said PM Modi on a podcast with Lex Fridman.
A corporate employer has faced flak for their strict Holi policies after they refused to grant leave for the festival and warned that employees arriving with traces of Holi colours…
Renowned Odia poet and former bureaucrat Ramakanta Rath died at his residence in Kharvel Nagar area here on Sunday, family sources said. He was 90. Ramakanta Rath, a Padma Bhushan…
Ten students of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad were injured after their vehicle plunged into a 100-foot-deep gorge in Sikkim’s Mangan district, police said on Sunday. The accident happened near Pakshep in…
RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav, son of former Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, was fined on Sunday for violating traffic rules during the Holi celebrations. Tej Pratap was…
A security guard in Mumbai’s Goregaon was arrested for molesting a nine-year-old girl on a building’s terrace where he took her on the pretext of showing pigeons, the police said…
A fire broke out in a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior city early on Sunday, following which more than 190 patients were rescued from the medical facility, officials said.…
A constable posted as security guard of RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav was on Sunday sent to the police lines for dancing in uniform during Holi celebrations at the residence…
In a tragic incident, a man allegedly killed his three children before dying by suicide in Maheshliti village, located in the Pirtand police station area of Jharkhand’s Giridih district, officials…
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has called a discussion with top government officials and the chief executive of the Aadhaar body to discuss linking of the unique identity number with…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a sneak peek on Saturday into the areas of discussion he held with computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman. Lex Fridman is a research scientist…
The work of whitewashing of Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’ Sambhal has begun after the Allahabad High Court granted permission on March 12. Speaking to ANI, the contractor assigned by…
Actor Ranya Rao’s stepfather, a senior cop in Karnataka, has been sent on “compulsory leave” days after the actor was arrested in a gold smuggling case. The order for the…
Amid uproar over the alleged TASMAC scam, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai on Friday launched a scathing attack against state minister V Senthil Balaji, labelling him…
Musician A R Rahman was admitted to a hospital in Chennai on Saturday night due to ‘dehydration’, doctors said on Sunday. The Oscar-winning music director returned from London last night…
Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok recently had a field day on X (formerly Twitter) involving Indian users after the chatbot responded in colloquial Hindi and occasionally blurted cuss words. It…
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav celebrated Holi with party workers at his official residence in Patna on Saturday. A video from the event, which has since gone…
A 64-year-old man died after being attacked over his objection to loud music being played during Holi amid school exams in Maihar district in Madhya Pradesh, a police official said…
A woman was beaten up, her three-year-old son was forcibly taken away from her as she was thrown out of her house in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi allegedly for not paying…
The Assam Rifles in a formal ceremony vacated land in Mizoram’s capital Aizawl today, fulfilling a long pending demand of the people of the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah,…
Indore witnessed high drama on Saturday as lawyers staged a three-hour-long protest, blocking the High Court square. Videos from the scene, showed people surrounding a police car and raising slogans.…
Dinsha Patel, former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader from Gujarat, on Saturday, showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conceptualising and building the Statue of Unity in the…
The mutilated body of a newborn child with two dogs roaming near it was found on Saturday on the premises of Khargone District Hospital in Madhya Pradesh, police said. This…
Parliamentarian Raghav Chadha on Saturday shared some breathtaking pictures from Harvard’s campus in the United States and said that his stint with the world-renowned University has made him gain fresh…
A family in Andhra Pradesh was taken aback when they found multiple snakes and hatchlings inside their air conditioner. The incident occurred in Pendurthi area of Visakhapatnam when the family…
The dismembered body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from the river in the Niuria police station area here, police said on Saturday. Police, with the assistance of divers, retrieved…
A BJP leader from Haryana’s Sonipat, Surendra Jawahar, was shot dead by his neighbour inside a shop over a land dispute on Friday night. The accused, Monu, fired at least…
A video, that has now gone viral, shows an unidentified man throwing acid on a temple workers in Telangana’s Saidabad. The CCTV footage from Saidabad Bhu Lakshmimma Temple showed an…
An assistant sub-inspector died after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of people in Bihar’s Munger district, police said on Saturday. The victim has been identified as ASI Santosh…
Three people drowned after a boat with 16 people on board capsized in Sharda river in Ratanganj village in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur on Saturday, officials said. The passengers were on…
Hailing Tamil as a ‘sweet’ language, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said it is one of the assets of the country and the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi always…
A 54-year-old police inspector deployed for Holi duty suffered a cardiac arrest and died in Indore district, an official said on Saturday. Inspector Sanjay Pathak was on duty at communally…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new premises of Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Assam’s Dergaon, during a three-day visit to the northeastern state and Mizoram. Spread over 340…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the new premises of Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Assam’s Dergaon. Spread over 340 acres, the police academy is being refurbished at…
CRED CEO and Freecharge co-founder Kunal Shah has been vocal about the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s world. Now, Mr Shah has urged Bengaluru startups to embrace AI…
A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly morphing women’s photos and contacting them on social media to blackmail them, a Delhi Police official said on Saturday. Amritsar resident Madhav Singh…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) assured IndusInd Bank depositors of its financial stability following recent speculation about its financial health. The central bank confirmed that the bank remains well-capitalised…
A Shiv Sena leader was chased and shot dead by the three bike-borne men in Punjab’s Moga late Thursday night. A chilling CCTV video shows how he tried to evade…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the revamped police academy at Dergaon in Golaghat district. He also laid the foundation stone for the next…
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday stated that there were many attempts to disturb the peace in the state after a blast occurred at Thakurdwara Temple in Khandwala, Amritsar,…
A YouTuber from Manipur who challenged the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to arrest him last year appeared in a fresh video, shouting at the security forces during recent protests in…
A joint operation by CIA Moga and CIA Malout resulted in three suspects connected to the murder of Mangat Rai Manga, the district president of Shiv Sena, Moga being apprehended.…
A doctor in Chennai, who died by suicide with his wife and their two teenage sons at their home on Thursday, had suffered financial losses amounting to Rs 5 crore.…
Internet and voice-over-Internet telephony services have been suspended in at least five Gram Panchayat areas of Sainthia town in West Bengal’s Birbhum district to prevent the spread of rumours and…
In a horrific incident that occurred on Friday noon during the Holi celebrations, three individuals lost their lives in a car accident in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. The victims,…
Manipur’s Meitei community began their five-day celebration of Yaoshang, or Holi as it is known in the state, with the burning of straw huts built at the Shri Govindaji temple…
Tourists and sea lovers on Friday demanded immediate measures to clean up the Puri beach and maintain hygiene after dead jellyfish were frequently spotted near the shore. The demands came…
The Madras High Court on Friday upheld the order of a trial court, which convicted and sentenced Papanasam MLA M H Jawahirullah and four others in connection with a cheating…
Despite objections from tribal youth groups, Opposition parties, and even the BJP’s ally Tipra Motha’s chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, the Tripura government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with…
Former Congress MLA from Bilaspur Bamber Thakur was shot at by unidentified people at his residence here on Friday, police said. Bamber Thakur along with his personal security officer were…
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak participated in the Holi festivities and rode a camel to the celebrations. Visuals showed him engaging with the crowd and greeting people on the occasion.…
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Committee member BS Yediyurappa in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act…
The IISER or Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research on Thursday expressed sorrow over the death of its scientist, Dr Abhishek Swarnkar, during a parking dispute in Punjab’s Mohali.…
The Enforcement Directorate Thursday said it has found “multiple irregularities” in the operations of TASMAC that has monopoly over liquor trade in Tamil Nadu, including “manipulation” in the tender processes…
India generated foreign exchange revenue worth USD 143 million through launching foreign satellites during the period from 2015 to 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, who looks…
In a heartwarming tale of passion meets perseverance, an auto driver from India’s tech hub in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media after juggling two vastly different roles. The…
Holi 2025: The much-anticipated festival of Holi is here and it is the time for families, relatives, and friends to assemble together and enjoy the celebrations. The vibrant festival is…
President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Holi, emphasising that the festival is a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage. In a…
As the country begins to mark the festival of color and celebrate the occasion in harmony and joy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for the festival and prayed for…
He identified himself as an envoy of Oman. And sought protocol and services from cops everywhere he went. The police finally busted him in Uttar Pradesh. A black Mercedes car,…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was the last to weigh in Thursday on the DMK’s move to replace the rupee symbol with the Tamil letter (Ru), but with the sharpest…
A statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution, went missing from a village in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district just two days after being installed, following…
An umbrella body of the Kuki tribes in Manipur said they have called off the “indefinite shutdown” imposed after the March 8 clash between the Kuki tribes and the security…
Three candidates of ruling Congress and one each of CPI and BRS were on Thursday declared elected in the poll to Telangana Legislative Council by MLAs. The election of ruling…
The Assam police have busted a human-trafficking racket, rescuing two girls from the state who were trafficked and sold in Rajasthan. The police said the girls were taken to Rajasthan,…
Darshana Jain (80) has given a new lease of life to her 59-year-old son battling end-stage renal disease by donating her kidney — a gesture that gave him a “second…
Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday said he will not bow down no matter how many cases the BJP-led central government files against him, hours after the President approved…
A 25-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death in Rajasthan’s Dausa district for trying to stop three men from applying colour on him ahead of Holi, police said on Thursday.…
There was chaos in the Telangana Assembly, and in Hyderabad’s Tankbund area, on Thursday afternoon after Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLA Jagadish Reddy was suspended – for allegedly accusing Speaker Gaddam…
Former CBI director RC Sharma, who was part of some important probes involving Bofors, securities scam and self-styled godman Chandraswami, passed away on Thursday, the agency said in a statement.…
The Centre on Thursday announced a USD 1 billion fund to give a boost to the emerging creators’ economy in the country and reached out to envoys from over 100…
Two employees of the Delhi airport have been arrested for stealing USD 2,500 from a passenger’s bag, police said on Thursday. The accused were identified as Junior Manager Gaurav Kumar…
The Amravati airport has received aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Alliance Air will operate flights from the facility to Mumbai by the end of…
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday announced that double-decker flyovers, tunnel roads, buffer roads, elevated corridors, and other infrastructure projects are planned to ease Bengaluru’s traffic congestion. “I…