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Israel said Palestinians could begin returning to the north of the war-battered Gaza Strip on Monday after a deal was reached with Hamas for the release of another six hostages,…

Shortly after former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed the Election Commission has removed Punjab Police and deployed Gujarat Police in the National Capital Territory, top sources in Delhi Police…

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important notification regarding the examination policy for Class 10 and 12 students. The Class 10 and 12 board exams for…

India registered a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I in Chennai on Saturday. With this win, India took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Asked to…

A career in the Indian Coast Guard offers a unique opportunity to contribute to maritime security, naval assistance, and emergency response. Established in December 1977, the Indian Coast Guard is…

Delhi witnessed its warmest Republic Day in eight years on Sunday with the maximum temperature settling at 23.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department…

At least two people, who were convicted in connection with the US Capitol riots, have “rejected” the pardon issued by President Donald Trump. Jason Riddle and Pamela Hemphill believe their…

A doctor based out of Gurugram has said his Apple Watch was stolen during a security check at Delhi airport. Dr Tushar Mehta has narrated the shocking sequence of events…

The Brazil government has expressed outrage and said it would demand an explanation from the Donald Trump administration, after dozens of immigrants who were deported from the United States, arrived…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today thanked the media for telling the world the facts about the Mahakumbh, which has brought people from all corners of the globe to…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today detailed all the preparations made by authorities in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh. Yogi Adityanath, while speaking at NDTV Mahakumbh Samvaad, said that when the…

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has backed young batter Tilak Varma as the next superstar of Indian cricket. Chopra’s remarks came after Tilak crafted a calm and composed innings to help…

Sanjay Bangar was a ringside witness to Virat Kohli’s peak as an international cricketer between 2014 to 2019 and it was hardly surprising to find the former India batting coach…

Indian Army’s robotic dogs ‘MULE’ (Multi Utility Legged Equipment) stole the show at the Republic Day parade in Kolkata on Sunday. Named ‘Sanjay’, the ‘MULE’ is an all-weather ground robot…

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year’s tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations…

Maureen Branigan texted her mother, “Did u make it home alive lol?” after spending the day together. She had no idea that her mom had already died in her car…

The heir to a pie company fortune has been sentenced to life in prison for the “barbaric and cruel” murder of his best friend on Christmas Eve in the house…

Raman Rajamannan, the ‘king’ of Kerala’s Mannan community, is among the guests invited to the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi this morning. He is accompanied by his wife…

Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya‘s aerial action thriller Sky Force experienced a 75% surge in earnings on Saturday, following a solid opening day at the box office. As reported by…

Palestine-based Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday as part of the second hostage release of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag…

Hours after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that BJP workers were accompanying poll officials to the homes of the elderly during the ‘vote-from-home’ exercise, the Chief Electoral Officer has…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at the National War Memorial along with the tri-services chiefs before heading to Kartavya Path. President Droupadi Murmu reached Kartavya Path along with Indonesian…

Padma awards – one of the highest civilian Awards in the country – were announced today. The awards are conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma…

Osamu Suzuki, who grew small-car specialist Suzuki Motor into an international brand with huge successes in India, JS Khehar, a former Chief Justice of India, MT Vasudevan Nair, a legendary…

Australian Open 2025 Final LIVE Updates: World number one Jannik Sinner bids to join an elite company with back-to-back Australian Open men’s singles titles as he faces Alexander Zverev in…

In a heartfelt showcase of soft culture influencing bilateral ties between the two countries, an Indonesian delegation sang the famous Bollywood song ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ at the banquet hosted…

Flower petals were showered on the Kartavya Path from Mi-17 IV choppers of the Indian Air Force’s 129 Helicopter Unit. The helicopters carried the National Ensign along with the respective…

A sportsperson’s life more often than not is full of struggles. More so in India, where competition can be intense. But then, Indian sport is abound with stories where despite…

With depictions of ‘Samudra Manthan’, ‘Amrit Kalash’ and holy men bathing on the banks of Sangam, the Republic Day tableau of Uttar Pradesh celebrated the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj…

Hamas on Saturday released four Israeli hostages in the 2nd phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners. As celebrations broke out in Tel Aviv, a…

The Maharashtra Government would be refunding Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan Rs 9 crore that he had paid in excess to convert the lease of his sea-facing bungalow `Mannat’. Resident…

Chandrakant Sompura, the architect of the Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, is among the Padma Shri recipients this year. He comes from a family of temple architects that have…

Calling it a reform that will “redefine the terms of good governance”, President Droupadi Murmu said the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill will help check “policy paralysis, mitigate resource division,…

Donald Trump has shaken up America and the world in an extraordinary first week back in the White House that saw him remake the US political universe in his own…

India batter Shubman Gill on Saturday conceded that he has, of late, developed a tendency to lose focus after getting 25-30 runs in red-ball cricket, evidence of which was seen…

Tel Aviv witnessed another day of hope filled with emotions on Saturday as four Israeli hostages who were held captive by Hamas reunited with their families in the second phase…

President Donald Trump has instructed the US military to release a hold imposed by former President Joe Biden on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, a White House source…

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that consensual relationships do not grant licence for assault. The case involves a serving Circle Inspector of Police who was accused by a social…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated all Padma awardees and said India is proud to honour and celebrate their extraordinary achievements. A total of 139 Padma awards, including seven…

The government announced the full list of Padma awardees for 2025. The highest civilian awards in the country, the Padma awards are presented in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma…

Hamas released four Israeli women hostages on Saturday in what was the second exchange under the ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza. As the world watched, the soldiers, in military…

In a boost to Jammu and Kashmir’s rail connectivity, the India Railways on Saturday successfully conducted the first trial run of the specially designed Vande Bharat Express train. The train,…

The notion of the United States purchasing Greenland has been a topic of discussion for months, but recent developments suggest that President Trump’s administration is more serious about the proposition…

Delhi Congress on Saturday approached the Election Commission of India with a complaint about a “defamatory poster” on social media uploaded by AAP against its leaders. According to the complaint,…

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who has been convicted in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks case, has lost his last legal option in the US to avoid extradition to India. The Supreme…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has shared more tips about how to live well. His lifestyle and health advice peppered with some laughter to members of the audience at an…

Israel’s prison service confirmed on Saturday that it had released 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, which earlier saw Hamas free four Israeli hostages. “After the…

Kashmir’s saffron and willow trees, Nepal’s Rudraksh, Thailand’s dragon fruit, Australia’s avocados, Italy’s olives and Mexico’s dates – all now thrive on the same hillock where once upon a time…

India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE Updates: India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl against England in the second T20I in Chennai. The hosts are playing…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched the third part of the BJP manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for February 5. The party has announced several…

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah has taken a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal over the “unfulfilled promise” of cleaning up the Delhi stretch of…

Ahead of the Union Budget 2025, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has proposed the introduction of joint taxation for married couples. Under joint taxation, a married couple…

Every Budget season, the most-asked question remains the same – does it have anything for the salaried class? With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present Budget 2025-26 on February…

Injuries continue to plague the Indian cricket team in the ongoing T20I series against England. Already doubts persist over whether Mohammed Shami, after missing the first match that the hosts…

The war of words between US Border Czar Tom Homan and Pope Francis has escalated, with Homan firing back at the Vatican’s leader over his criticism of President Donald Trump’s…

NDTV, one of India’s most prominent media networks, today announced its results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-2025. The Company delivered an impressive 34% increase in revenue…

A woman from Manipur has been arrested in Chennai for selling painkiller tablets illegally, the police said in a statement. The police said they recovered 8,100 tablets, Rs 1,650 in…

Al Jazeera network has aired unseen footage of Yahya Sinwar – the Palestinian hero under whose leadership Hamas had carried out its 2023 attack – three months after he was…

14.95 per cent hike in fares of the buses operated by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) came into operation on Saturday. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation on Friday approved…

Rohit Sharma was elected as the captain of the ICC T20I Team of the Year for 2024, after leading India to a second T20 World Cup title in the year.…

Authorities have cancelled all leaves of doctors and paramedics in the wake of a medical alert following the deaths of 17 people from Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri…

Four female Israeli soldiers were released by Hamas today. They were brought in military uniform and made to stand on a podium and wave. They were handed over to Red…

Stargazers are in or a treat as six planets – Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus – are set to align in the night sky today, January 25, offering…

Fed up with their alcoholic husbands, two women here left their homes and married each other. Kavita and Gunja alias Bablu tied the knot at the Shiva Temple, also called…

Indian students are quitting their part-time jobs post college hours for some extra money, for fear of getting deported. According to a report by The Times Of India, the students…

Poliomyelitis was responsible for paralysing and killing up to half a million people every year before the development of the poliovirus vaccine in 1955. By 2000, through mass vaccination campaigns…

The External Affairs Ministry is in touch with United Kingdom authorities over reports that screenings of actor Kangana Ranaut‘s new film ‘Emergency‘ – based on the Emergency imposed by former…

The closure of several branches of FIITJEE in Delhi NCR and north-India has left hundreds of parents protesting against the institute demanding refund of their fees. The crisis in the…

US President Donald Trump has brought on board three Indian-Americans for key roles in his second term. Ricky Gill will take on responsibilities concerning South and Central Asia at the…

Pakistan’s notorious spy agency ISI has secretly sent four top members to Dhaka, raising a red flag in New Delhi. Acknowledging the development, the Ministry of External Affairs said on…

Sky Force has come as a much-needed relief for Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, marking his most successful movie release in years. The film opened to solid double-digit collections. According to…

The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to…

Four young women soldiers, abducted by Palestinian operators on October 7, 2023 while serving near the Gaza border, are set to be released on Saturday, according to a list provided…

The administration of President Donald Trump on Friday directed federal agencies to start terminating staffers working in positions related to diversity programs, after placing them on paid leave earlier this…

Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir LIVE Updates: Mumbai will look to set up a stiff target for Jammu and Kashmir when play resumes on Day 3 of their Elite Ranji…

The White House on Friday announced the start of large-scale deportation operations, stating that President Trump is keeping his ‘promise’ to take strong action against illegal immigration. In a post…

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said the tech giant plans to invest at least $60 billion in artificial intelligence in 2025, aiming to lead in the technology. “This…

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed India’s move to delay Mohammed Shami’s much-anticipated international return following a prolonged injury lay-off, saying the team think tank and the veteran pacer will…

Hamas on Friday said it would release the following day four Israeli women soldiers held hostage since October 7, 2023, in a second exchange under a ceasefire deal that has…

India opener Abhishek Sharma faced an injury scare ahead of the second T20I against England as he twisted his ankle during the catching drill at nets in Chennai on Friday.…

India’s education sector, especially offline coaching centres, was once booming. The country played a key role in the global education landscape, with the largest network of higher education institutions in…

India’s diplomacy stands out globally for its ability to balance ties between adversaries. The latest example of this is happening this week. As foreign minister S Jaishankar touches down in…

President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should not have resisted Russia’s invasion, citing the significant power imbalance between the two nations, in a Fox News interview. “Zelenskyy…

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on Ukraine, praising him as a “smart” leader who might have prevented the conflict…

A 16-year-old girl died after being run over by an express train while she was crossing railway tracks with earphones on in Palghar district of Maharashtra, officials said on Friday.…

Freebies are desirable but there has got to be restraint as they are an enormous fiscal burden, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Subba Rao Duvvuri told NDTV ahead…

Multiple FIITJEE centres, including those in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Patna, have been abruptly closed, causing a major disruption for students enrolled in these coaching institutes. This comes at a critical…

A group of doctors performing a surgery at a government-run hospital in Punjab’s Patiala were forced to halt the procedure after alleged continuous power outages, including the emergency lights in…

A leading doctor in US has cautioned against early cesarean deliveries amid concern that some women might opt for the procedure to beat US President Donald Trump’s executive order ending…

Setting its sights on returning to power in Delhi after a gap of 26 years, the BJP has launched a full-scale effort and implemented a special micromanagement strategy. The party’s…

After Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his Arunachal Pradesh counterpart Pema Khandu has raised concern about China’s plan to construct the largest hydropower dam in eastern Tibet, warning that…

TV presenter Megyn Kelly has reacted to divorce rumours surrounding former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. The host of The Megyn Kelly Show has termed it a “political…

Following a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump, passport applications with “X” sex markers and changes to gender identity on existing passports have been frozen, since the order…

With Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant, springing a surprise by canvassing for his father, talk is whether he is the next son to throw his ring in the political arena ahead…

Ten opposition MPs have been suspended – including the Trinamool’s Kalyan Banerjee, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, and A Raja of the DMK have been suspended for the day from the…

A huge controversy erupted during Day 2 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy fixture featuring Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Notably, Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer was given not out…

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk to US counterpart Donald Trump but is waiting for signals from Washington first, the Kremlin said on Friday, fuelling expectations the two…

The Adani Group’s wind power projects in Sri Lanka have not been cancelled, a company spokesperson said today, after some reports said the projects have been scrapped. Reports that Adani…