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The 2025 German federal election has brought a shift in Europe’s political landscape. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) emerged as the strongest party with 28.5% of the vote, while the…
India on Thursday launched a scathing critique of Pakistan at the seventh meeting of the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), describing the country as a…
Nilam Tanaji Shinde, the young woman from Maharashtra’s Satara district is currently battling for her life in a hospital in California in the United States after she suffered critical injuries…
The family of an Indian student hospitalised in the US after an accident is waiting to get a visa to visit her. Nilam Shinde, 35, is in a coma after…
Pune Police have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of Dattatraya Ramdas Gade – the man accused of raping a 27-year-old woman early…
The Union Cabinet has approved changes to the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, sources told NDTV Thursday morning. The Cabinet accepted 14 of the 23 changes proposed by a joint parliamentary…
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto heist in…
Pakistan cricket team had a disappointing run in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 as the Mohammad Rizwan-led side was eliminated with one game in hand. They lost both of their…
Dattatraya Ramdas Gade, the man allegedly responsible for the rape of a 26-year-old woman in Pune, is a history sheeter, who was out on bail, the police have said. A…
The Punjab government on Wednesday announced that it has made Punjabi a mandatory subject in all schools across the state, alleging it was removed from the Central Board of Secondary…
Senior DMK leader Kanimozhi today clarified the position of her party on the contentious issue of three language policy, saying they are objecting to is the “imposition” of Hindi by…
Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern who was once at the centre of one of the most infamous political scandals in American history, has said that former US President…
Instagram is considering the launch of a separate app for its short-form video feature, Reels, its chief Adam Mosseri told staff this week, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing a…
India have already booked their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal but their opponent is still not clear as multiple scenarios remain possible in Group B. While South Africa…
Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor known for roles in series including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died, according to US media outlets. She was 39 years old. Police…
A man in Bengaluru has allegedly attacked a woman after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol. The incident occurred Tuesday when the accused, Anand, approached the woman,…
The India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 clash was a dream game for star batter Virat Kohli. He was going through a lean patch with the bat, but rose to…
Hamas has criticised US President Donald Trump for posting an artificial intelligence (AI) created video on his Truth Social account which showed his “vision” of Gaza as a Riviera-style resort…
Billionaire Elon Musk attended US President Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, amid widespread criticism of his sweeping government cuts. Musk, who leads the Department…
Defending his “Gold Card” proposal against allegations of serving just wealthy immigrants, US President Donald Trump said American businesses could purchase his proposed offer to help keep bright students from…
A wedding in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly took an ugly turn after the groom showed up drunk and ended up garlanding the bride’s best friend. Radha Devi, the 21-year-old bride, slapped…
A 14-year-old student of a municipal school died after suffering a heart attack at a well-known theme park where he had gone on a trip with other pupils in Maharashtra’s…
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday refuted the alleged controversy over his remarks in a podcast to an English daily, saying that it was a 45-minute conversation about life and…
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will receive his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Friday, as negotiations are underway on a deal to give the United States…
Ibrahim Zadran’s majestic 177 and pacer Azmatullah Omarzai’s fifer trumped Joe Root’s masterful hundred, as the brave Afghanistan registered a thrilling 8-run win to knock a largely-insipid England out of…
Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has acknowledged that there is a serious problem in his country with a rapidly worsening law and order situation. Blaming it on the political turmoil,…
In pursuit of enhanced career prospects and economic security, several Indians have opted to relocate abroad. Countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Singapore have emerged as…
A day after a Time Use Survey by the Centre revealed that the average time spent by Indians on “self-care and maintenance activities” like sleep and exercise has decreased significantly,…
Pakistan’s early exit in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 has not only drawn widespread criticism against players but also landed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in hot waters…
A recent documentary has shed light on the final days of Matthew Perry, revealing that the actor received 27 ketamine injections in the three days leading up to his tragic…
Three students, travelling from Dubai, were stopped at the Pune airport last week. When their bags were searched, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Pune Customs Department found $400,100…
For Lalchand Rajput, it was a plunge into an unknown territory when he was appointed manager of a young Indian team for the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. No…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s move to field its Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in an assembly bypoll has set off a buzz that party chief Arvind Kejriwal may replace…
With the Maha Kumbh Mela drawing to a close on Wednesday, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani expressed his gratitude for being able to serve lakhs of devotees at the religious…
Manipur reported 80 cases of extortion in the nearly four-month period from November 1, 2024 to February 23, 2025, data posted on X by the state police shows. The violence-hit…
A fire broke out at a cinema hall in Select City Mall in Delhi on Wednesday during the screening of a movie, an official said. Panic gripped cinemagoers as a…
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin seem to be on the same page on most issues these days. So much so, that Russia and the US now seem like allies, as…
So far, a record 63.36 crore people from every echelon of society have taken the holy dip at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam – the meeting point of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and…
During last year’s presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to eliminate taxes on tips for workers who rely on them, such as restaurant servers, bartenders, and valets. His opponent, Kamala Harris,…
The disappearance almost 11 years ago of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board remains one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries. The Boeing 777 went missing on…
The world’s richest man has received an investment offer of $2 billion from a conman jailed in India in a multi-crore fraud case. Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is lodged in Delhi’s…
A mysterious illness has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), sparking serious concerns among health experts. The disease, which was first reported after three children ate a…
It looks like a scene from a dystopian sci-fi film. Why do we say that, you ask? If two devices talking to each other in human language wasn’t enough, wait…
In a big political development in Tamil Nadu, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar joined fellow actor Vijay‘s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Wednesday. This comes a day after quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party –…
The Telangana government has said Telugu will be made mandatory for all schools, including those affiliated with the centre-administered CBSE, as part of a push to ensure students learn their…
The Trump administration has finally identified the administrator of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has been pushing agencies to fire employees, cancel contracts and make other budget…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, accusing its leaders of corruption and misgovernance. Speaking at the inauguration…
A French man’s credit card was stolen from his car and used to buy a lottery ticket, among other things. He then won the lottery, hitting a jackpot of Euro…
US President Donald Trump’s plan to transform Gaza has taken a sharp turn towards realizing what his desires are for the strip of land engaged in a deadly battle with…
A damaged statue of Bhagat Singh in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar has sparked yet another round of AAP vs BJP, a day after the Aam Aadmi Party alleged the ruling…
A Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided collision with a private jet on Tuesday morning (local time) at Chicago Midway International Airport in the United States. The near collision happened as…
BJP leader Jaiveer Shergill on Tuesday handed national carrier Air India a clean sweep of ‘Oscar’ awards in the “worst airlines” category, as he complained of broken seats and more.…
A Florida man is in custody following an alleged brutal attack on a nurse at Palms West Hospital, leaving her with severe facial fractures, The People reported. The Palm Beach…
US President Donald Trump has proposed a new “gold card” residency permit, priced at $5 million, as an alternative to the existing green card system. The initiative, set to launch…
Congress’ Kerala unit urged actor Preity Zinta to present proof to refute reports that she “gave her social media accounts to the BJP” to get a Rs 18 crore loan…
Why was Shashi Tharoor named Shashi? The diplomat-turned-Congress MP, who is currently in the news over his praises for his rivals, has shared the reason while wishing his supporters on…
Kolkata Police has held two brothers responsible for the murders of their wives and a teenage girl, nearly a week after their bodies were found at their home in the…
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to exchange the bodies of dead Israeli hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, keeping the fragile ceasefire deal intact for…
A major tragedy was averted in the United States after a Southwest Airlines pilot aborted the plane’s landing at the last minute to avoid potentially hitting another plane on the…
Amid the ongoing Hindi imposition row, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday said the state was “ready” for “another language war” and also announced convening an all-party…
Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy has led to nationwide outrage, with fans and experts criticising the teams approach. The hosts of the tournament, Pakistan, are officially out of…
Pakistan is angry. Pakistan is fuming. If the loss against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash on Sunday was not enough, a day later the Pakistan cricket team was…
Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan is upset with the performance of his country’s cricket team in the ongoing Champions Trophy, according to his sister Aleema Khan. Hosts Pakistan…
A 20-year-old man died and four others were injured in a horrific crash in Karnataka after a car hit a divider at high speed and rolled over four times before…
The Congress in Kerala – back in the news again over its row with senior leader Shashi Tharoor – has started damage control measures, starting with a meeting. Senior leaders…
Tamil superstar Vijay will today mark his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)’s first anniversary with a grand public meeting at a private resort in Mamallapuram, a beach town near Chennai.…
US President Donald Trump is planning to make it easier for rich immigrants to get American citizenship via so-called “gold cards” that could be bought for $5 million. The American…
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, criticised massively over her “Mrityu Kumbh” statement, issued a stinging retort today, naming her Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath and citing his “abuses”. She also…
A significant diplomatic development is unfolding as a 22-member delegation from Bangladesh, comprising political leaders, civil society activists, academics, and journalists, embarks on a 10-day visit to China. This “goodwill…
Pakistan might officially be the hosts of the ICC Champions Trophy but Team India’s matches in the tournament are being held in Dubai. Even as the Indian team progresses to…
IIT Madras with support from the Ministry of Railways, has developed a 422-meter-long, India’s first hyperloop test track. With this, 350 km can be covered in just 30 minutes. This…
DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 4,000 roles over the next three years. This move is driven by the increasing adoption of artificial…
Authorities are looking for more possible targets of a Las Vegas woman, who allegedly used dating apps to lure several men to Mexico, drugging them with sedatives, and stealing their…
Union minister HD Kumaraswamy’s petition seeking cancellation of proceedings in a corruption case against him has been scraped by the Supreme Court. The High Court had refused to cancel the…
A delegation of the Arambai Tenggol (AT) met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla today and discussed the way forward for bringing peace in the border state, an AT spokesperson told…
Six companies that conducted the audit of New India Cooperative Bank from 2019 to 2024 have been summoned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), days after investigators found Rs 122…
Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi have achieved a medical feat by carrying out a successful surgery on a 17-year-old boy who was born…
Ex-PCB chairman Najam Sethi has indirectly blamed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for triggering the downslide of Pakistan cricket. In a post on X, Sethi whose last PCB stint was…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serious note of a security breach that occurred during the ICC Champions Trophy match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, where a…
After an hours-long meeting with Donald Trump in Washington DC, French President Emmanuel Macron laid down the endgame in Ukraine, suggesting that a peace deal or ceasefire agreement is highly…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to conduct two board exams for Class 10 from 2026 academic year. As per news agency PTI, the board approved draft…
It nearly played out as expected. Despite pleas from victims for a fully independent body to oversee safeguarding in the Church of England, the General Synod (its national assembly) last…
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar was on Tuesday awarded life-term imprisonment in connection with the murders of two persons during the anti-Sikh riots in 1984. Here’s a timeline of events…
A 23-year-old walked into a police station in a suburb of Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram on Monday and made a confession that sent the force into a tizzy. Affan told the cops…
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash was a rather one-sided affair with the Rohit Sharma-led side dominating on all fronts. Pakistan famed bowling line-up of Shaheen Afridi, Haris…
Sudan, a country bordering Egypt in northeast Africa has decided to send crop samples to the “doomsday” vault in a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic. These genetic samples are…
Pointing to a string of wrong decisions and omissions, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday states that the liquor policy…
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor‘s Tuesday morning post on X – a photograph of himself with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and British Secretary of State for Trade Jonathan Reynolds, after…
The families of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots have expressed huge disappointment over former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar “getting away” with a life sentence instead of death penalty, which…
The Champions Trophy 2025 is being hosted by Pakistan, marking it the first time that the nation is hosting a major ICC event in nearly three decades. However, a big…
Errol Musk, the father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has expressed concerns about his son’s potential future in politics. In a candid interview with Al Arabiya News, Errol shared his…
Apple Inc has announced that it will invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years of Donald Trump’s presidency. The announcement has come days after Apple…
Actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja were on trending lists today with reports suggesting that they have separated after 37 years of marriage. According to Zoom TV, the couple…
YouTuber-podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia was on Monday questioned by Maharashtra Cyber officials for around two hours amid a controversy over his crass remarks on comedian Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ show.…
Actor Alec Baldwin threatened to “snap” the neck of a Donald Trump impersonator, who mocked him over the Rust shooting incident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The confrontation took place…
Fifteen Aam Aadmi Party MLAs – including ex-Chief Minister Atishi, who is now Leader of the Opposition – were suspended from the Delhi Assembly, for the day, Tuesday morning in…
US President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are going all out with their cost-cutting and fraud-finding efforts under the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The organisation…
The Punjab Police demolished the houses of drug mafia Sonu and Rahul Hans in and around Ludhiana. This comes as part of the state government’s war on drugs campaign. Police…
The delimitation exercise expected next year – i.e., redrawing of parliamentary constituencies based on population levels, which will alter the proportion of Lok Sabha MPs from southern states – is…
A woman in Bihar’s Samastipur district has been arrested for allegedly killing all three of her children after a fight with her husband, the police said on Monday. Seema Devi,…