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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurating Tamil Nadu’s Pamban bridge today, mocked the Opposition, saying they are like people who cry without any reason. In the backdrop of Chief Minister MK…
Asian markets took a huge plunge Monday as US futures pointed to significant losses on Wall Street over Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs, even as countries sought compromise with the defiant…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge – the country’s first vertical-lift sea bridge – in Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Ram Navami. PM Modi…
Sacks of trash are piled on the side of roads, as rats “as big as cats” roam in the streets, and a pungent smell of rotten garbage fills the air.…
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, which is 3.1 notches above the seasonal average, according to the IMD. The minimum temperature of national capital was…
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has stated that the Men in Green ‘miss playing in the IPL’ and it is a major reason why the nation has not performed up…
Uttar Pradesh minister Baby Rani Maurya has urged Shahjahan Garden in Agra be renamed after the Malwa Kingdom queen Ahilyabai Holkar. The Women Welfare Minister made the urge in a…
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans LIVE Updates, IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be desperate to stop their losing streak as they take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025…
A 30-year-old badminton coach has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old student in Bengaluru. The incident came to light when the teenager’s grandmother discovered an obscene photo of the…
In a strategic push to strengthen its foothold in the generative AI space, Meta released the first models from its latest open-source AI suite, Llama 4, on Saturday. In an…
United States’ former Vice President Kamala Harris has come out in support of the ongoing “Hands Off” demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his billionaire advisor, Elon Musk. Harris, who…
Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Sunday ended his indefinite fast, which he had started on November 26 last year to press for various demands of agitating farmers including…
Speculations over MS Dhoni‘s retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been spreading like wildfire ever since Chennai Super Kings’ clash with the Delhi Capitals on Saturday. Dhoni, who…
A man killed his wife in the middle of a street in Bengaluru Friday night, suspecting her of infidelity. The incident, which unfolded in full view of the public, took…
Mad about Cuba: A Malayali Revisits the Revolution by Ullekh N. P.; Pages 256; Price Rs 399 Growing up in Kannur in the north of Kerala, Ullekh starts with the…
Over a century after the original Pamban Bridge was built across the Palk Strait in Rameswaram, India launched a state-of-the-art replacement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians is set to see two of icons of Indian cricket — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma —…
The PCB on Saturday strongly denounced the alleged use of inappropriate remarks against Pakistan players by a group of Afghan spectators during the third ODI against New Zealand at Mount…
A heartwarming video has emerged from Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park showing a female cheetah and her four cubs being offered water by a member of the team tracking the…
A video purportedly showing employees at a private firm in Kerala’s Kochi being subjected to inhumane treatment has sparked massive outrage, but in an apparent twist, many of the employees…
The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to declare the end of the era of globalisation following US President Donald Trump’s hardline reciprocal tariffs and ‘America First’ policy…
A four-level penthouse perched atop Manhattan’s Steinway Tower – the world’s skinniest skyscraper – has hit the market for $110 million. It is the most expensive home currently listed for…
Among throngs of protesters marching through Washington’s streets on Saturday, there was one figure that instantly stood out – not for a rousing speech or a provocative sign, but for…
Sounding alarm bells after US President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day global tariff plans crushed global stocks for two consecutive days, CNBC host Jim Cramer predicted global markets could witness a…
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which was passed by both houses of parliament after heated debates. The new law has been challenged in…
A history sheeter was arrested for allegedly murdering a woman in Kalyan in Thane district in order to start a street food business, a police official said on Saturday. On…
Police arrested a man and his brother on Saturday for allegedly killing his wife and burying her remains near a pile of garbage over a year ago, officials said. Police…
In an eventful week ahead, stock markets may face volatile trends before the RBI’s interest rate decision and the US inflation data announcements, as investors continue to assess the broader…
Washington is revoking all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and blocking new arrivals, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday, complaining the African nation is not accepting its nationals…
New York City reigns supreme as the global hub for billionaires, boasting 123 individuals with a combined net worth of $759 billion, according to Forbes’ 2025 list. Notably, comedian Jerry…
A video of a woman thrashing her mother-in-law in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral with her husband now fearing for his and his mother’s life in light of the grisly…
The Indian Air Force has suffered its second big loss in four days after a Para Jump Instructor died because of injuries sustained during a training exercise in Agra on…
A White House video showcasing the deportation of immigrants has triggered a wave of criticism across social media. The video, posted on the official White House X (formerly Twitter) account,…
A retired Army colonel from Haryana has filed a police complaint here, alleging that he was held hostage, assaulted, looted and forced to participate in an “obscene video” at gunpoint…
Scores of devotees thronged Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday morning. Before visiting the temple, devotees take a holy dip in the Saryu River…
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal criticized Zepto chief executive Aadit Palicha’s response to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s comments on Indian startups as “misplaced and illogical”. Mr Khandelwal, who is also the…
MS Dhoni might still be producing unbelievable magic behind the stumps but with the bat, he is looking like a liability for the Chennai Super Kings. Since the start of…
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Saturday it was “unacceptable” and deeply concerning that Israel had detained two UK lawmakers and denied them entry. Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, from…
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said MS Dhoni is “still going strong” and putting an end to the former skipper’s run in the IPL is not a role…
Fort Bend County judge K P George, a prominent Indian-American elected official, was arrested Friday on two felony counts of money laundering stemming from allegations of wire fraud and falsification…
The UK’s ruling Labour Party on Saturday said that it had suspended MP Dan Norris after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl and rape. Police…
A private marketing firm here has been accused of subjecting its underperforming employees to degrading treatment, including making them walk on their knees like chained dogs and lick coins from…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the historic Independence Square in the heart of the Sri Lankan capital, in perhaps the first such…
A local court here on Saturday sentenced nine persons, including a DSP level officer, to life imprisonment in a custodial death dating back to 1999. The matter relates to the…
Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return…
China’s state-run media has taken to the internet with AI-generated videos, featuring dancing robots and fraught consumers, to chide US.President Donald Trump and tariffs they say threaten high inflation and…
Three US aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country’s massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the Trump administration’s dismantling…
The internet went on overdrive on Saturday when the official broadcaster showed footage of Pan Singh and Devika Devi, MS Dhoni‘s parents, during the Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals…
The ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are facing a critical juncture, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning that Russia is running out of time to demonstrate…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his disappointment and frustration with the United States’ response to a recent deadly attack on his hometown, Kryvyi Rih. In a heartfelt and emotional…
Tension flared up between two tribes in Manipur today after a village chief was allegedly assaulted by suspected militants over a land dispute, officials said. The incident took place at…
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals LIVE Updates, IPL 2025: RR are off to a good start against PBKS, and have reached 89/1 after 10.2 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan…
A car was fired at six times and set ablaze by a group of men in East Delhi allegedly because its owner ran a betting racket and owed one of…
In a heroic act of bravery, Florida resident Kim Spencer saved her beloved dog, Kona, from the jaws of a 6-and-a-half-foot alligator during a nightly walk in Tampa, according to…
MS Dhoni‘s parents Pan Singh Dhoni and Devaki Devi were in attendance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. In fact, it was the first time Dhoni’s parents…
A 55-year-old man allegedly smashed his wife’s head with a hammer over suspicion of her having extramarital affairs in Noida, officials said on Saturday. According to the police, the accused,…
A crew member of an IndiGo flight has been charged with alleged theft of a gold chain from a five-year-old child. IndiGo in a statement said they are aware of…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on the sweeping tariffs he unleashed on countries around the world, warning Americans of pain ahead, but promising historic investment and prosperity.…
In a move towards expanding people’s access to healthcare in the national capital, the BJP-led Delhi government inked a MoU with the Centre on Saturday to implement the Ayushman Bharat…
India and the United Arab Emirates agreed to develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday, as New Delhi’s competition with China grows…
Anthony Scaramucci, a Wall Street stalwart, knows Donald Trump up close and personal. What stands out most to him is Trump’s “cruel” nature. Yet, as he repeats ad nauseam in…
In a real-life plot twist stranger than fiction, a man who mourned his wife, performed her last rites, and spent years behind bars for allegedly murdering her, was left stunned…
A convicted drug trafficker, freed by President Donald Trump during his first term, was arrested again on Friday following a series of crimes, including charges of injuring a three-year-old. Jonathan…
MBOSE SSLC Result 2025 Out: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has officially announced the results of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 2025. Students who took the…
Days after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on foreign goods, Americans have just one thing on their minds – buy as much and as quickly as possible to beat…
As a nation, India often finds itself in a tug-of-war between the grandeur of its aspirations and the ghosts of its past. One would imagine that a country poised as…
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Updates: Delhi Capitals (DC) face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 17 of IPL 2025, hoping to continue their unbeaten run in the…
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which has been cleared by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha after heated, marathon debates, will benefit women from the Muslim community and ensure…
A woman in Delhi has allegedly killed herself, accusing a man of not returning the money she lent to him, police said. The incident took place in West Delhi’s Uttam…
Blue Origin’s 11th human flight, NS-31, with an all-female crew, will embark on its journey to space on April 14. The Jeff Bezos-owned company’s New Shepard rocket will lift off…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was conferred with Sri Lanka’s highest civilian award – the Mithra Vibhushana – during his three-day visit to the island nation. Sri Lankan President…
India and Sri Lanka signed a major defence cooperation pact for the first time ever after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke. The two countries signed…
Thousands across the United States will take to the streets on Saturday under the ‘Hands Off!’ banner, protesting against what they call a sweeping power grab by Donald Trump and…
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant and young spinner Digvesh Singh were both penalised for separate breaches of the IPL Code of Conduct after a thrilling 12-run win over Mumbai…
An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Catholic priest at a church rectory in northeast Kansas, authorities said Friday. Officers called to…
Donald Trump hit the golf course ahead of a candlelight dinner Friday despite global turmoil over his tariff plans — underscoring his desire to do things his way in an…
People in Delhi spend more hours at work or on activities related to their employment than in any other part of India, according to a new report by the Ministry…
It has not been an ideal start to his IPL 2025 season with Lucknow Super Giants for Rishabh Pant. The Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter has disappointed with the bat…
Priyansha Soni, 36, was preparing to celebrate Chaitra Navratri and worship the goddess Durga. A day before the nine-day celebrations were to begin, she asked her husband, Mukesh Soni, to…
Barack Obama is spending more time with their wife Michelle Obama to make up for all the lost time, the former US President has revealed. During a conversation with Steven…
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman’s remarks were interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protesting employee during the technology company’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday over the firm’s ties with Israel. “You are…
Rakshit Chaurasia, the accused in the Vadodara crash that left a woman dead and seven others injured last month, was driving under the influence of drugs, police said on Friday.…
US President Donald Trump on Friday posted a video purportedly showing dozens of Huthi fighters being killed in an American strike on Yemen, adding the comment “oops.” Resembling images shot…
A court here, taking serious note of lapses on the part of the police, has ordered the Superintendent of Police (SP) to submit a complete report before April 17 in…
The United States will no longer bear the burden of providing the majority of global humanitarian aid, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, calling on other wealthy nations…
US President Donald Trump’s widest-ranging tariffs to date took effect Saturday, in a move which could trigger retaliation and escalating trade tensions that could upset the global economy. A 10…
US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff policy has sparked fear among Indian exporters. With duties raised to 26% in addition to a baseline tariff of 10%, domestic sellers fear their…
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s sudden decision to switch from Mumbai to Goa grabbed headlines on Wednesday. Jaiswal wrote to the Mumbai Cricket Association on Tuesday, expressing his wish to leave…
David Lau, Tesla Inc.’s vice president of software engineering, has told people at the company that he is stepping down, according to people familiar with the matter. Lau, one of…
MBOSE SSLC 10th Results 2025 Live Updates: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) is all set to declare the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 2025 results today at…
An Indian national has been stabbed to death in Canada’s Rockland area near Ottawa, the Indian Embassy in Canada said on Saturday morning. According to the Embassy, one suspect has…
As tech giant Microsoft celebrates its 50 Anniversary, co-founder Bill Gates shared a bunch of his old photographs during the early days of the company. Gates, who also served as…
Meghalaya Board SSLC 10th Result 2025: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) is all set to declare the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 2025 results (Class 10) today…
India’s aviation sector is booming with over 10 crore passengers flying every year. To keep up with the demand, India needs at least 30,000 new pilots in the next few…
US President Donald Trump on Friday extended the deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the United States, allowing 75 more days to find…
The “America First” trade is unraveling in the sweeping turmoil in global markets, with stocks acutely exposed to the US economy sinking alongside the dollar. As Wall Street’s rebellion against…
Mumbai Indians decided to retire out Tilak Varma with seven balls remaining in their run chase against Lucknow Super Giants during IPL 2025 match on Friday. Tilak, who was batting…
India’s quest to become a major iPhone manufacturing hub has encountered a significant obstacle. The US has imposed “reciprocal tariffs” on over 180 countries, including India, which has been slapped…
US President Donald Trump fired General Timothy Haugh as director of the National Security Agency, in a national security purge that sources said on Friday included more than a dozen…
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal‘s note to Indian startups – asking them to shift focus from food delivery to more advanced technological solutions – has led to a debate online.…