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Sceptic about the US rush to strike a peace deal with Russia, European leaders met for an informal summit on Monday, where they reiterated their continuing support for Ukraine and…

A 30-year-old bridegroom, who was gifted Rs 5,51,000 as dowry amid wedding rituals, returned the money to the bride’s family soon after the ceremony, earning widespread praise among relatives and…

Tension erupted on the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) campus in Odisha yesterday after a third-year student from Nepal was found dead in her hostel room. BTech student Prakriti…

Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the senior of the two election commissioners after Chief Election Commission Rajiv Kumar, will succeed him, the government announced late this evening. As the next Chief…

A Delta Airlines plane, carrying 80 people onboard – including four crew members, crash-landed at the Toronto airport and flipped upside down, leaving at least 18 passengers injured on Monday.…

Just days before the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel had to fly back home from Dubai due to the death of his father.…

At least 18 people were injured after a Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Canada’s Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a…

India will soon join a select-few nations globally to start an on-road vertical take-off and landing air ambulance service across the country. An over $1 billion deal has been signed…

The traffic on the Bhavnagar-Somnath Highway in Gujarat stopped briefly today after an Asiatic lion was spotted walking on the road in surprise, halting the movement of vehicles for at…

In a shocking incident caught on CCTV camera, an elderly man was attacked by a stray bull and thrown nearly seven feet in the air in Gujarat’s Kutch. The bull…

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has expressed his displeasure over piles of new petitions filed in the matter involving the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which stops a lawsuit…

Gyanesh Kumar – named as an Election Commissioner in March last year – has been appointed the next Chief Election Commissioner of India, replacing the outgoing Rajiv Kumar. Mr Kumar…

US banks are scrambling to move billions of dollars worth of gold from London to New York, fueled by fears of a global trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s…

A plane crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday and injured eight people, officials said, with CBC television reporting the plane flipped on landing. Video posted by News Channel3…

The city of Bengaluru, after suffering massive water crisis last summer, has announced that wastage of drinking water now will draw a steep fine. The use of drinking water for…

“Mr Prime Minister, you are great.” These words from US President Donald Trump after his February meeting with Prime Minister Modi not only reflect their strong rapport but also highlight…

A strong earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Delhi this morning and the tremors were felt in several adjoining areas of the national capital. According to the National Centre of Seismology,…

Like millions of devotees across India, seven men from Bihar’s Buxar district wanted to be a part of Maha Kumbh – the world’s biggest religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.…

Promised a legal entry into the US, Mandeep Singh’s life was at risk after he was made to deal with crocodiles and snakes, trim his beard despite being a Sikh,…

The Congress has distanced itself from senior leader Sam Pitroda’s “China is not our enemy” remark amid massive BJP backlash. Congress’s Jairam Ramesh, who is also the party’s communications in-charge,…

As Saudi Arabia gears up to facilitate talks between top diplomats from Russia and the United States aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is also…

A students’ organisation in Madhya Pradesh on Friday demanded an inquiry after a woman, recently selected in the government service in the disabled quota, was seen dancing in a viral…

Airbus, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce are expanding parts sourcing from India, driving growth in the country’s emerging aerospace sector and pushing local firms to elevate their games,…

Robert O’Neill, the highly decorated former Navy Seal who took down Osama bin Laden, is shifting gears as the founder of Operator Canna Co, a new cannabis company. According to…

Popular Tamil media group Vikatan on Saturday said its website – www.vikatan.com – was blocked for “many users from different locations” after it published a satirical cartoon on February 10…

The claim by the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by the world’s richest man Elon Musk, that it has cancelled US funds meant to influence “voter turnout in…

A man was dragged by a car for at least 50 metres at a toll booth in Bengaluru after an argument. The incident took place on the Nelamangala Highway and…

Exiting Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday called for remote voting mechanisms for NRIs and migrant workers, biometric authentication to cast votes, and non-disclosure of votes (to guard against…

A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champion’s Trophy 2025, which is scheduled…

Amid allegations that his wife had links with the Pakistani spy agency, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has ripped into Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of trying to…

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a new hearing date for ‘India’s Got Latent’ Youtubers including Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina after they failed to appear in response…

India might not have to play their Champions Trophy league games in Dubai on slow and worn out end-of-the-season tracks as two 22-yard strips in relatively fresh condition have been…

Congress veteran Sam Pitroda, who heads the party’s overseas unit, has courted a new controversy after claiming that the threat from China is often blown out of proportion. His suggestion…

New FASTag regulations came into force from today. The FASTag payments will now be verified within a designated time frame from the moment the tag is scanned at a toll…

South Korea’s entertainment industry has witnessed a shocking number of young celebrity deaths in recent years, with many dying by suicide. The untimely death of Kim Sae Ron, a 24-year-old…

A plane with 112 Indians, who were deported from the United States for illegally residing in the country, landed in Amritsar on Sunday night, the third such arrival in a…

A strong earthquake hit Delhi early this morning and the tremors were felt across north India. Residents rushed out of their houses as per the protocol, and many claimed they…

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake’s depth was just 5…

A lot has changed in Indian cricket since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia concluded. Team India’s return home from an unfulfilling series in Australia saw the Board of Control for…

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and its adjoining areas after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital this morning. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.…

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji died by suicide, San Francisco Police have confirmed citing an autopsy report. Following weeks of investigation and repeated inquiries, officials have confirmed their initial findings, concluding…

Trash skimmers, weed harvesters and dredge utility units were in action as the Yamuna cleaning work, which dominated the headlines in the run-up to Delhi polls, began on Sunday. The…

An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the richter scale hit Delhi-NCR this morning with many residents rushing out of their houses. According to National Centre for Seismology, tremors were felt across…

There is “no sign of any disease outbreak” at the Maha Kumbh even though millions are taking a bath at Prayagraj, asserted the country’s science minister, attributing it to the…

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has firmly rejected calls from employees to reconsider the company’s five-day return-to-office (RTO) policy. During a town hall meeting, Mr Dimon dismissed an internal petition…

To secure admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the first things that come to mind are the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) scores for undergraduate courses and the Joint…

To beat the heavy traffic in the city in order to reach exam venue on time, a student in Maharashtra’s Satara district took an unconventional route of paragliding to exam…

Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, a fresh controversy was triggered after a video showing the Indian flag being absent from the National Stadium, as per fans…

Alexei Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of hiding the truth about Navalny’s death in light of his first death anniversary, Al Jazeera reported. Al Jazeera…

An earthquake of 4.0-magnitude struck the national capital today, strong tremors of which were felt in its adjoining areas. The National Centre for Seismology said in an update that tremors…

“Meri ladki ke kila ghus gaya (a nail pierced my daughter’s head),” said a man, whose 7-year-old daughter was among the 18 who died during a stampede at the New…

A heart-stopping accident in Lucknow’s Indira Nagar has gone viral after CCTV footage captured a motorcyclist being violently flung into the air during a high-speed collision with a car. The…

One of the most promising young cricketers in the game, Yashasvi Jaiswal has rapidly grown into an all-format player for the Indian team. The left-handed opening batter made his ODI…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to “open the gates of hell” in Gaza if Hamas does not return all hostages, pointing to a joint US-Israeli strategy to…

President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend US overseas funding could result in millions more deaths from AIDS, the head of the UN’s programme for the illness warned Sunday. The United…

Residents of Delhi-NCR felt a strong earthquake this morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital around 5:36 am. In a post on…

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Sunday strongly condemned US authorities for allegedly not allowing Sikh deportees, who were part of the second batch of illegal Indian immigrants brought from…

After a strong earthquake struck Delhi and its adjoining areas early this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the residents to “stay calm and follow the safety precautions”. PM Modi…

A man was arrested for smuggling a diamond necklace worth about rupees six crore at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, the customs department said today. The arrested individual, an…

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday emphasised the importance of uniting Hindu society, calling it the country’s “responsible” community and stating that it views unity as an embodiment of diversity.…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday ordered the registration of a case against a Pakistani national, who is believed to have links with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s wife,…

A political row has erupted over Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s edited social media post over the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station which occurred on Saturday night and…

Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge and cricketer Zaheer Khan got married in 2017. The couple, who are quite active on social media, often share their adorable pictures on Instagram, keeping their…

The BJP legislative party will meet on Monday afternoon to pick the next Chief Minister of Delhi, sources have told NDTV. The Legislature party leader will be picked more than…

South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron, known for her notable roles in K-dramas such as ‘Listen to My Heart’, ‘The Queen’s Classroom,’ and ‘Hi! School-Love On’ was found dead in…

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya will miss his side’s opening match of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which will be against fellow five-time champions Chennai Super Kings…

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant copped a blow to his knee during the team’s training session in Dubai. This comes days ahead of India’s Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh on Wednesday,…

The official X (formally Twitter) account of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been reportedly hacked and modified to look like a handle of the Bihar government’s Water Resources Department. There…

IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will kick off with a blockbuster game between reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on…

At least 18 people, including five children, were killed and over a dozen were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, which was caused by…

Ever since announcing his international retirement, veteran cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has become more active on social media, especially YouTube. Ashwin called time on his illustrious international career during the Border-Gavaskar…

Footwear, clothes and personal belongings of victims were strewn across platforms, escalators and the railway overbridge after a stampede late on Saturday caused as people jostled to board trains to…

Millions of devotees from across India have been visiting the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj – one that is held every 12 years – causing a huge…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals by including travellers with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six more countries on the…

India may witness some economic hardships amid US President Donald Trump’s push for balancing bilateral trade with threats of reciprocal tariffs, warned Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu. He pointed out that…

Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani, accompanied by his wife, Priti Adani, visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan. They offered “makhmali chadar” and flowers at the revered shrine. The Adani family…

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the Taj Mahal along with his family members on Saturday. Amidst high security, former UK PM Sunak was accompanied by his wife, Akshata…

A plane carrying 116 Indians arrived from the United States at Punjab’s Amritsar airport on Saturday, the second such arrival in a span of 10 days, as part of the…

At least 18 people, including 11 women and five children, died after a huge rush of passengers caused by two delayed trains and a special Express train to Maha Kumbh…

In its bid to save US taxpayers’ money, the Donald Trump administration’s cost-cutting team–Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)– has cancelled a slew of overseas projects, including one in Bangladesh that…

Team India’s 3-0 ODI series sweep against England does instill a lot of confidence in the team ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy. With Rohit Sharma and…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has broken his silence following conservative influencer Ashley St Clair’s claim that he is the father of her five-month-old baby. The billionaire reacted with a “Whoa”…

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have directed hundreds of thousands of dollars from their charity to politically controversial figures, according to documents reviewed by the New York Post. Public records…

Multiple videos have emerged showing crowds pouring over each other at the New Delhi Railway Station before a stampede killed at least 18 people and injured dozens on Saturday night.…

A stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station, resulting in the loss of 18 lives on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 10 pm when thousands of devotees were heading…

At least 18 people, including 11 women and five children, died after a sudden rush of passengers caused by two trains for the Maha Kumbh being delayed led to an…

Nearly 27 kg of gold ornaments, including at least two golden crowns and a gold sword, were some of the items belonging to former chief minister and AIADMK chief J…

A 57-year-old woman in Prakasam district, frustrated with her son’s misconduct, allegedly killed him and with the assistance of relatives and dismembered his body into five pieces, police said on…

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has urged the Uttar Pradesh government to extend the duration of the Maha Kumbh, citing the overwhelming number of devotees on the roads still…

A video of passengers jumping over automated fare collection (AFC) gates to exit a metro station in Delhi has gone viral, with netizens saying they have “never seen something like…

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, who is in the eye of a raging storm, said that he has been receiving death threats amid controversy over his crass remarks on a reality show.…

The extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana, announced by US President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country earlier this week, is likely…

A court here on Saturday directed the city police to conduct an inquiry into a criminal complaint filed against film and television producer Ekta Kapoor for allegedly disrespecting Indian soldiers…

Former Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar died, shortly after he had an altercation with an auto driver, in Karnataka’s Belagavi district on Saturday. The reason behind the death of the former…

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Buxar on Saturday as part of his ‘Pragati Yatra’ and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several developmental projects worth crores. To welcome…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday took a dig at the West and said it treated democracy as a Western characteristic. Speaking during a panel discussion on ‘Live to…

Maharashtra could join the list of states that have a law against forced conversions and “love jihad” with the state government setting up a panel to study the aspects that…

Amid US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, a second US plane carrying 119 deported Indian nationals is expected to arrive at Punjab’s Amritsar airport around 10 pm today. Among…

Former England cricketer Mark Butcher has raised concerns about whether England possess enough experience in the 50-over format to compete effectively in the upcoming Champions Trophy. His remarks came after…