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World Cup-winning former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has said that being whitewashed at home by New Zealand was a bigger low for Team India than the loss of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy…
The assembly elections in Delhi will take place in a single phase on February 5 and the votes will be counted on February 8., the Election Commission announced today. The…
Over 1.55 crore Delhi voters will vote in the Assembly election on February 5 and the votes will be counted on February 8, the Election Commission announced today. Delhi has…
Elon Musk recently echoed concerns about the declining global population, sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter) highlighting this as a major challenge. The post included a graph projecting population…
Donald Trump exited the White House in January 2021, secure in the knowledge that he had sown the seeds of peace in West Asia by getting Israel and a clutch…
A seemingly awkward moment at the swearing-in ceremony of US senators on Friday has become the talk of the town after Republican Senator Deb Fischer’s husband appeared to refuse to…
Actor Ajith Kumar is in Dubai currently to participate in the upcoming Dubai 24 Hours race, also known as the 24H Dubai 2025. During the practice session for the six…
Social media giant Meta announced Tuesday a significant rollback of its content moderation policies, including the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in the United States. “We’re going to get…
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet near Mount Everest on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and injuring over 130. The quake, recorded at 6.8 by Chinese authorities and 7.1 by…
A 36-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi district allegedly abandoned her husband and six children and eloped with a beggar. The husband, Raju, has filed a police complaint under Section…
An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit Tibet near the Nepalese border early this morning killing 95 people, with tremors felt in several parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West…
Virat Kohli‘s performance Down Under in the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy left more questions than answers. He scored just 190 runs in nine innings at an average of 23.75.…
The man behind the January 1 New Orleans attack recorded his actions with Meta smart glasses, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a…
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month’s snap…
With Justin Trudeau stepping down as Canada’s Prime Minister, the country’s political future is at a crossroads. His resignation marks the end of a nearly decade-old tenure defined by ambitious…
After nine years at the helm, Justin Trudeau has stepped down as Canada’s prime minister and the leader of the governing Liberal Party. The Liberals have to elect a new…
A week after self-styled godman Asaram returned to prison in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur after 17-day parole, the Supreme Court today granted him interim bail on medical grounds. Asaram, who was convicted…
Two fresh cases of HMPV have been reported from Maharashtra’s Nagpur. A private lab released the details. Samples have been collected and sent to AIIMS virology. Both the patients have…
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who was on Monday arrested for an “illegal” fast unto death and then released on “unconditional” bail, was taken to a hospital in Patna…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) today dismissed allegations of electronic voting machine (EVM) manipulation. Addressing a press conference today to announce the dates of the Delhi Assembly elections, Chief…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the ‘Bharatpol’ portal to facilitate…
World’s richest man Elon Musk has launched a poll on his X platform asking his followers and other users if Americans “should liberate” the British from their “tyrannical government”. This…
The HMPV outbreak in China has raised health concerns globally. India has also confirmed a few cases. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that typically causes upper respiratory…
China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangbo River which turns left and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and is called Siang…
The injury incurred by India’s top paceman Jasprit Bumrah, in the 5th and final Test against Australia in Sydney, seems to be worse than thought. Though the injury was defined…
The controversy around Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK and Governor RN Ravi escalated into public protests today, with Chief Minister MK Stalin’s party leaders protesting across the state to demand Mr…
Among the sources of entertainment this holiday season was viewing the many YouTube compilations of the election night coverage of major TV networks in the United States. Curated by small-time…
Ishan Sharma, a 23-year-old YouTuber and entrepreneur, is looking for a Chief of Staff to join his team in Bengaluru. In a post on X, Mr Sharma said that the…
HMPV in India: India reported two new cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) among children in Maharashtra’s Nagpur on Tuesday. A private lab confirmed the two HMPV cases. The samples…
A 25-year-old junior doctor has allegedly been raped by her colleague at an abandoned hostel in a government-run medical college in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior city, police said. The alleged incident…
The term “political rock star” has not been applied to many Canadian leaders, but when Justin Trudeau stormed into office in a 2015 landslide election, it appeared to fit. Now,…
Justin Trudeau, Canada’s 23rd prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party for over a decade, announced his resignation on Monday, marking the end of a tenure that spanned nearly…
A Mumbai cab driver’s desperate attempt to escape the car loan cycle by forging his number plate set off a chain of events that led to a big security scare…
A winter storm system dumped heavy snow and freezing rain across the eastern United States on Monday, disrupting travel for millions after bringing hazardous road conditions in the Midwest that…
In a significant development, a Seattle police officer who killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023 when the patrol vehicle he was driving struck her, has been fired from…
Karnataka High Court on Monday rejected the plea for cancelling the First Information Report (FIR) against Nikita Singhania in connection with the alleged suicide case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash.…
New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh on Monday reacted to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement to step down from the position of Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader.…
Probe agencies in India will now be able to access records of all wanted accused with a click of a button as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has developed…
Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Italia flogged himself at a public meeting in Gujarat’s Surat today for failing to ensure justice for the “innocent daughter of Amreli” who was allegedly…
India’s squad for Champions Trophy: While the official announcement of India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may be a few days away, reports have stated that the choice…
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly…
Justin Trudeau has announced that he will be stepping down as Canadian Prime Minister and the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in the coming months, bowing to an angry electorate…
Hours after the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday renewed his offer of making Canada the 51st state of the United States. Trudeau,…
An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, the tremors of which were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Bengal. Nepal…
The Supreme Court today berated a Jharkhand minister who allegedly revealed a minor rape survivor’s identity. “You want publicity for everything?” the top court berated Irfan Ansari while refusing to…
A 35-year-old man died by suicide allegedly due to constant harassment by his wife and mother-in-law in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur last week, police said on Monday. In a 41-second video…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his cool after a large number of people gave him memorandums with various demands and told them they didn’t “own” him just because…
Three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India – two in Bengaluru and one in Ahmedabad. The cases were detected in babies and one of them has…
A 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were allegedly killed by her family, who later tried to stage the murders as suicide, in a suspected case of hate crime in…
Global HMPV Tracker: Five cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were confirmed in India on Monday, marking the first reported instances of the virus in the country. In Bengaluru, a three-month-old…
Justin Trudeau resigned today as the leader of his Liberal Party of Canada effectively ending his nine-year tenure as Canada’s Prime Minister too. The move comes amid rising dissent against…
While their Test future is up for debate, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still remain crucial to India’s hopes in ODI cricket. A few days after reports suggesting selectors are…
The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is not a new virus and most of the Indian population is immune to it, said health experts on Monday, even as the number of reported…
Highly-skilled professionals from other countries who work in the United States will soon be able to renew their H-1B visas without having to leave the US, impacting hundreds of thousands…
Around 18 labourers are feared trapped after water entered a “rat hole” mine in Assam today. The 300-foot deep coal mine is located in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in…
A case of appalling apathy has come to the fore in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi, where two men, in a viral video, are seen dragging a body by its legs inside…
Three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in India today – a 3-month-old baby who has been discharged and an 8-month-old who is recovering at a hospital in Bengaluru…
The widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the proliferation of deepfakes has been a cause for concern across the world. Studies in the UK and other countries have found…
Prashant Kishor, who was detained during a fast-unto-death protest at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, was sent to jail today even after he was granted bail by a court in Patna. Speaking…
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi refused to deliver his customary address to the Assembly today and walked out in protest of the National Anthem not being sung at the beginning…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the historic docking of two satellites in space from January 7 to January 9, confirming “both satellites are safe” and the “process…
Pushpa II, a mega-hit with record box office collections, is a typical masala film filled with overt misogyny. So are Animal and Kabir Singh. Together, they have elevated sexism and…
Eight jawans and a driver were killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district when Maoists used an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to blow up their vehicle. The nine were returning from an…
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi broke down today while reacting to BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri’s controversial comment on her father. The BJP leader had stooped to abusing an elderly man for…
Amid the surge in China, two cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in Bengaluru, India. An eight-month-old who is recovering in the hospital and a three-month-old who has…
Popular social media influencer Ankush Bahuguna on Sunday recounted a shocking and traumatic ordeal in which he was held hostage by scammers for 40 hours. The content creator, in a…
With the winter season at its peak, the snow-covered mountains and hills have become a major attraction for tourists. Many of these visitors prefer to explore these black-and-white sceneries using…
An Indian-origin CEO is facing flak for revealing that he has not done the dishes in four years, saying he prioritises ‘high-value’ tasks over household chores. In a LinkedIn post…
India on Monday “unequivocally” condemning the Pakistani attack on civilians in Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister said that it is Islamabad’s “old practice” to blame its neighbours for its own internal…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a political crisis that could lead to his resignation. Increasingly isolated within his own Liberal Party, Trudeau has been accused of using allegations against…
A family of four, including a software consultant, his wife, and their two children, were found dead in their rented home in the RMV 2nd Stage area of Bengaluru. According…
The man accused of plotting the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, whose body was found in a septic tank in Chhattisgarh last week, was arrested in Hyderabad on Sunday night.…
In a tragic incident, four members of a family were found dead in a rented house in RMV 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, within the limits of Sadashivanagar Police Station. According to…
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India’s home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions…
Tamil Nadu Assembly’s first session of the year got off to a stormy start on Monday as the Opposition AIADMK and BJP MLAs protested and raised slogans against the Anna…
In a shocking show of apathy, the body of a 27-year-old accident victim remained on the road for over four hours due to a dispute over jurisdiction between police from…
India will conduct a docking experiment in space for the first time. This can also be referred to as “ISRO’s Ballet in Space”, or an “antariksha jugalbandi“. Two small, functioning…
The man accused of the ramming attack that killed 14 revelers on a crowded New Orleans street had earlier visited the city on apparent reconnaissance missions, once recording the location…
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who is in India to take stock of the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), met Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar in…
The 2025 Golden Globes Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton on January 5 with Hollywood A-listers in attendance. India pinned its hope on Cannes-winning Film All We Imagine As…
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has sparked a political storm in the UK by launching a series of controversial posts targeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour government.…
A leopard entered a jungle safari park near Gujarat’s Statue of Unity and killed a blackbuck deer following which seven more deer died of shock. The incident occurred during the…
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declined to accept Opposition leader Lalu Yadav’s olive branch of sorts. There is no going back, Mr Kumar indicated when asked about Mr Yadav’s…
Dangerous wintry conditions descended Sunday on a large swath of the central United States as a severe storm system tracked eastward, prompting travel and work disruptions from Kansas City to…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce as early as Monday that he will resign as Liberal Party Leader, The Globe and Mail reported on Sunday, citing three…
India captain Rohit Sharma‘s future as a Test cricketer hangs in the balance following his omission from the team for the recently-concluded Sydney Test against Australia. Reports had claimed that…
Two pilots and an aircrew diver of an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Coast Guard were killed when the chopper crashed and caught fire at Gujarat’s Porbandar airport…
All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, did not take home the award for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. The film, which…
Elon Musk on Sunday appeared to do a U-turn on his support for Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s anti-immigration Reform UK party, after the former Brexit figurehead publicly disagreed with…
Vinay Hiremath, the Indian-origin co-founder of Loom who sold his company to Atlassian for $975 million in 2023, recently opened up about the insecurities he’s experienced since achieving immense wealth.…
Sneha, a Spanish citizen, has returned to India in search of her biological mother, who had abandoned her and her brother 20 years ago. However, 21-year-old Sneha is running out…
Veteran cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has defended pacer Jasprit Bumrah after the Indian team vice-captain was accused of ball-tampering during the recently-concluded Sydney Test against Australia. Bumrah did not bowl a…
The 2025 Hollywood award season officially kickstarted with the 82nd edition of the Golden Globes. The awards ceremony is currently underway at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on…
Team India’s bitter defeat against Australia in the Sydney Test didn’t just see them lose the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also the glimmer of World Test Championship final qualification hope. As…
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri has raised another controversy with his comments, this time over the name of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. Mr Bidhuri is contesting the Delhi assembly election from…
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri’s sexist remark against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi is the latest flashpoint between the two political parties. In an undated video, Mr Bidhuri can be seen making…
Following India’s 1-3 series loss to Australia, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has reacted to the rumours of a rift within the dressing room. India lost the series-deciding…
In the dense forests of Bastar, where every rustling leaf speaks of struggle and courage, Mukesh Chandrakar emerged not just as a journalist but as a voice of the voiceless.…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid an unofficial visit to Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence on Saturday, the latest foreign leader hosted by the US president-elect as he prepares…
Cricket Australia broke its silence on legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar‘s displeasure at not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gavaskar was not happy with the decision to not…