Man Dies As Car Plunges Into Sea While Reversing At Chennai Port
A cab driver lost his life on Tuesday when his car fell into the sea at a port in Chennai while he was reversing it near the edge of a…
“We’re Out Of Control”: Plane Loses Altitude, Crashes Into Building In US
A Cessna 208 passenger aircraft lost control and crashed in an industrial area near the Honolulu Airport today in Hawaii, United States. A video showed the aircraft, which was on…
“My Quitting Won’t Help Congress”: Amit Shah Rejects Resignation Demand
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit back at the Congress amid the massive row over his comments on BR Ambedkar during the introduction of the “One Nation One Election” Bill…
“If PM Modi Respects Ambedkar…”: Congress’s M Kharge Targets Amit Shah
Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday evening doubled down on his party’s attacks on Amit Shah – after his “… has become the fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar…” remark in Parliament…
Opinion: Who Took Care Of Ambedkar’s Legacy? PM Modi Settles The Debate
“If the Congress and its rotten ecosystem think their malicious lies can hide their misdeeds of several years, especially their insult towards Dr. Ambedkar, they are gravely mistaken! The people…
How A YouTube Video Helped Bring An Indian-Origin Woman Back From Pakistan
In today’s digital landscape, technology has revolutionised the way we connect, share, and discover. A remarkable story from across the Indian-Pakistani border illustrates the profound impact of social media and…
“No Chat With…”: Ashwin Retirement Hastened Due To This Star’s Selection
“If I am not needed right now in the series, I am better off saying goodbye to the game,” R Ashwin told India skipper Rohit Sharma before his surprise international…
Video: Goa Airbnb Owner Shares Horrifying Experience With Guests
A homestay owner in Goa recently shared his horrifying experience with guests who left the property in complete disarray. Taking to Instagram, the official page of ‘The Golden Perch’, shared…
Opinion: 11 Reasons Simultaneous Elections Aren’t ‘Anti-Constitution’
Following a brief debate on December 17, 2024, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the 129th Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The Bill, which seeks to institute simultaneous…
“Rubbing Salt On Wound”: Arvind Kejriwal On PM’s Post Amid Ambedkar Row
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks amid the massive row over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Dalit icon BR Ambedkar…
Diljit Dosanjh Faces Flak Over Chandigarh Concert, Organisers Get Notice
A show cause notice was served to the organisers of the Diljit Dosanjh concert in Chandigarh for breaching the noise limits. The Chandigarh Union Territory administration said during the December…
Noida School Director Live Streams Teachers Inside Washroom With Spy Cam
The director of a school in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida has been arrested for placing a spy camera in the bulb socket of the teachers’ washroom. The camera allowed the director…
15,000 Crore Of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi’s Assets Restored To Banks: Centre
Properties worth Rs 14,131 crore – that once belonged to Vijay Mallya – have been seized and handed to public and private sector banks to pay off a part of…
Gavaskar Disagrees With Ashwin Retirement Timing. Says, “Could’ve…”
Former Indian captain and legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar reacted to Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement decision’s impact on the team and said the allrounder the same what Dhoni did during 2014-15 Asutralia…
Volleyball Player Speaks Out After Life-Altering Injury By Trans Opponent
Payton McNabb’s dreams of becoming a college athlete were shattered at the age of 17 after a volleyball incident involving a transgender opponent left her with life-altering injuries. Now 19,…
Explainer: Why Russia Wants To Capture Strategic Ukrainian City Of Pokrovsk
Russian forces are around 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) to the south of the strategically important eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, open source maps published by Russian and Ukrainian war bloggers…
“If I’m Not Needed…”: Ashwin’s Blunt ‘Retirement’ Chat With Rohit Revealed
Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket following the third Test encounter against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. Ashwin made the announcement in the post-match…
“Ambedkar No Less Than God”: Opposition Slams Amit Shah’s “Fashion” Remark
A massive political row has erupted over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on BR Ambedkar during his address to Rajya Sabha yesterday. While the Congress has accused Mr Shah…
Opinion: The Election That Defied Explanations
India on the Move by Marya Shakil and Narendra Nath Mishra; Pages 174; Price Rs 699 First, a disclosure. One of the authors of the book India on the Move…
Malaysia Foreign Minister To Be Fined For Smoking At Eatery
Malaysia’s foreign minister will be issued a fine for puffing a cigarette in a non-smoking area, the country’s health minister said Wednesday. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad earlier this week reposted…
Watch: Before R Ashwin’s Announcement, The Virat Hug That Gave It Away
Indian cricket team star spinner R Ashwin’s emotional moment with Virat Kohli just ahead of his retirement announcement went viral during Day 5 of the third Test match against Australia…
Tech Company Stops Hiring Humans, CEO Says AI Capable Of All Office Tasks
Klarna, a leading “buy now, pay later” fintech provider, has halted human hiring and relies on artificial intelligence (AI) to perform tasks once handled by hundreds of employees. The company…
12 Places To Dine At And 12 Patisseries To Order For Christmas In Mumbai
Christmas is coming and whether your plans involve a sit-down dinner with the family, a catch-up with old friends or brunch with relatives, it deserves to be celebrated with joy…
“We Have Polls All The Time”: BJP MP Hema Malini On ‘One Nation, One Election’
BJP MP and renowned actress Hema Malini on Tuesday voiced her support for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, citing the benefits of synchronised elections. She emphasizes that frequent elections…
South Korea’s ‘Hurry Hurry’ Culture Helps Bring Down a President
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock declaration of martial law revved up South Koreans from 0 to 100. Within hours of Yoon’s late night announcement on Dec. 3, protesters massed on…
“You Are Prisoner No. 3006”: Inside Bashar Al-Assad’s Jail
The Syrian military intelligence officers who detained Ghazi Mohammed al-Mohammed told him to forget his name and who he was. They took away his papers, he said, and told him:…
“Punch Still Left But…”: Ashwin On Retirement From International Cricket
India’s premier off-spinner R Ashwin on Wednesday surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect in the middle of the Test series against Australia. Ashwin retired from…
Nissan, Honda Explore Merger To Take On World’s Biggest Carmaker
Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are exploring a merger, according to people familiar with the matter, that would create a singular rival to Toyota Motor Corp. in Japan…
Outgoing US Government Relaxes H-1B Visa Rules. What It Means For Indians
The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition…
Pune Boy, “Influenced By Social Media”, Sexually Assaults 3-Year-Old Girl
A nine-year-old boy has been detained for allegedly sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl in Pune’s Kondhwa Sunday. The boy – produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, which permitted bail and…
Starlink Device Allegedly Used By Meitei Insurgent Group Seized In Manipur
In a first, a Starlink dish and router have been seized allegedly from a Meitei insurgent group in Manipur, raising concerns over the use of the internet by insurgents to…
“Matter Of Shame”: Priyanka Gandhi On Yogi Adityanath’s “Israel” Remark
In a swipe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said throwing youths into the war zone in Israel for “employment” is not…
WTC Final Qualification Scenarios For All Teams And Updated Points Table
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is reaching its business end. A three-match Test series between New Zealand and England concluded on Tuesday with both teams out of contention…
NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal Out Of Cabinet, Opposition Lends A Shoulder
Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal’s clear and strong message that he is not happy at being left out of the Maharashtra government, has raised considerable interest in the Opposition…
NSA Ajit Doval Holds Talks With China’s Foreign Minister On Bilateral Ties
India, China Special Representatives for the border mechanism, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including management…
‘Rohit Will Step Down As India Captain If…’: Gavaskar Drops Huge Bombshell
Legendary Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar made a massive claim that Rohit Sharma will likely step down from captaincy if his bad run of form continues. It has been…
Delhi-NCR Covered With Smog, Air Quality Remains ‘Severe’
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday as air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for the third consecutive day as the cold gripped the region.…
Goa Chief Minister’s Wife Sues AAP MP For Rs 100 Crore Over Job Scam Charge
Sulakshana Sawant, the wife of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, has filed a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh for allegedly naming her…
Noida Staff Kept Elderly Man Waiting, CEO Made Them Stand For 20 Minutes
At least 16 employees of the Noida residential plot department had a back-to-school moment when they had to remain standing for 20-odd minutes as a punishment for keeping people waiting…
New Russian Law Will Remove Taliban’s “Terrorist” Label, HTS Could Be Next
A UK court on Tuesday handed life sentences to the father and stepmother of a murdered 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl who died after being subjected to a prolonged “campaign of torture”…
“54-Year-Old ‘Young’ Leader…”: Amit Shah’s Constitution Dig At Rahul Gandhi
Taking a swipe at Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Amit Shah has said that a “54-year-old masquerading as a young…
“Not An Ordinary Killing”: UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Murder Suspect Charged
US authorities on Tuesday charged the man suspected of gunning down a health insurance CEO in New York earlier this month with murder, including a charge of second-degree murder “as…
New Russian Law Will Remove Taliban’s “Terrorist” Label, HTS Could Be Next
The Russian parliament has passed a law that would allow courts to suspend bans on groups designated as terrorist organisations by Moscow. The new law, passed by parliament’s lower house,…
Madhya Pradesh Congress Leaders Take Begging Bowls To Assembly. Here’s Why
Members of the Congress staged a dramatic protest on the second day of the winter session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, ratcheting up political tension in the state. Arriving in…
BJP To Send Notices To MPs Absent For “One Nation, One Election” Bill
The BJP will send notices to MPs who were not present in the Lok Sabha today during the introduction of the government’s flagship “One Country One Election Bill”, sources have…
3rd Test LIVE: Will Rain Play Spoilsport On Ind vs Aus Day 5? Report Says…
India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: India look to bounce back after avoiding follow-on as they take the field on Day 5 of the third Test match…
Lt Governor’s Powers In Focus As Omar Abdullah, Amit Shah Meet Tomorrow
When Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday, restoration of statehood will not be the only item on the…
Iran Holds Back Hijab Law After Widespread Condemnation
The “hijab and chastity law” in Iran proposes stricter penalties for girls and women who do not fully cover their hair, forearms, or lower legs, including fines, prison sentences of…
Congress’ “Two-Thirds Majority” Jab At BJP Over ‘One Nation, One Poll’
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday held a division vote to introduce two bills to amend the Constitution and permit simultaneous federal and state polls, as part of the ruling BJP’s…
Pope’s Autobiography Reveals He Was Almost Assassinated In Iraq In 2021
Pope Francis has made a shocking revelation in his upcoming autobiography, “Hope”, due to be published on January 14. The Pope disclosed that he was the target of an attempted…
Mumbai Techie, 31, Dies Of Heart Attack While Playing Cricket
A software engineer died of a heart attack while playing cricket in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan last week on Sunday. Thirty-one-year-old Vikram Ashok Deshmukh was an engineer by profession and worked…
“Stay Happy, Get Married”: Gujarat Woman’s Message To Lover Before Suicide
A 27-year-old woman has died by suicide in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district and left behind recorded messages in which she apologised to her lover and said she was tired of fights…
NDTV Explains: Numbers Behind ‘One Nation, One Poll’, Can Bill Pass?
The BJP does not have – as of Tuesday evening – the numbers to push through the Lok Sabha two bills to amend the Constitution and guide its ‘one nation,…
Video: Uddhav Thackeray Meets Devendra Fadnavis For 1st Time After Poll Rout
Even as his party continues to raise questions about the credibility of EVMs following its rout in last month’s Assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in…
“Blank Constitution – Biggest Fraud”: Amit Shah Targets Rahul Gandhi
The debate on the Constitution in Parliament has been an educational one for future generations and the people of the country. It has revealed which party honoured the Constitution and…
Chinese Man Jailed For Killing Baby Daughter By Throwing Her Out Of Window
A man in China has been sentenced to 4 years in prison after he accidentally threw his six-month-old daughter out of a window, resulting in her death. According to the…
Rain To Ruin Action-Packed India vs Aus 3rd Test Day 5? Report Says…
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has said there is a “high chance of showers” on the last day of the Gabba Test being played between India and Australia, according to ESPNcricinfo.…
“Am I A Toy?” NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal To Boss Ajit Pawar Over Cabinet Snub
Upset over his exclusion in the recent Cabinet expansion, senior NCP legislator and Samata Parishad founder, Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday slammed the party President and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit…
Sweet Holiday Cheer: The Ultimate Guide To Christmas Celebration Filled Cookies, Fun And Laughter
The snow is falling, the lights are twinkling, and the aroma of sweet spices and melting chocolate is wafting from the kitchen. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
Video: Maruti Van Catches Fire, Explodes In Bhopal
A Maruti van parked on a roadside in Madhya Pradesh’s capital city Bhopal exploded on Tuesday. The van, running on an LPG cylinder, was seen engulfed in flames before a…
Video: 2 Groups Fight On Street In Ghaziabad Over Changing Songs In Club
A fight between two groups over changing the songs being played in a club spilled out onto a street in Ghaziabad on Monday and videos showed members of both sides…
NTA To Focus Only On Higher Education Entrance Exams, Check Major Reforms
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will only focus on conducting the entrance exams for higher education from 2025 onwards. As part of the examination reforms recommended by a high-level panel,…
Priyanka Gandhi Doubles Down With ‘Bangladesh’ Bag, After ‘Palestine’ Row
A day after her handbag featuring the word “Palestine” sparked a controversy in Parliament, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared to double down, arriving with a new bag carrying a…
Delhi Shivers At 5.9 Degrees Celsius, Air Quality ‘Severe’ For 2nd Day
The air quality in the national capital was in the ‘severe’ category on Tuesday morning with an AQI of 427 while the minimum temperature was 5.9 degrees Celsius, two notches…
“I Was A Terrible Student”: Haruki Murakami As He Collects Honorary Degree
Publicity-shy Japanese author Haruki Murakami told his alma mater Tuesday that he was far from being a model scholar, as he collected an honorary degree in a rare public appearance.…
Man Urinates In Pants At Bryan Adams’ Mumbai Show, Slams Zomato CEO
A man with diabetes slammed the organisers of the recently held Bryan Adams concert in Mumbai after he urinated in his pants due to the lack of washroom facilities at…
Harmeet Dhillon, Trump Nominated Lawyer, Wades Into ‘Punjab’ Debate
Indian-origin lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as the Assistant Attorney General in his new administration has entered into the debate of ‘Punjab v/s Panjab’…
“Most Befitting Place”: Army Amid Row Over 1971 Pakistan Surrender Painting
Responding to the row over the removal of the iconic picture depicting Pakistan’s surrender after the 1971 war, the Indian Army has said the painting has been installed at its…
Opinion: Can Test Cricket Stand The Test Of Time – And The Lure Of T20s?
‘Test cricket is dying’ ‘Test cricket is alive and kicking’ It’s interesting how we keep hearing both refrains from time to time. If you are unable to make up your…
“Lost Control”: US Drone Pilot Describes Encounter With New Jersey UFO
A drone pilot from New Jersey claims his device lost power and had to descend from restricted airspace, while the mystery flier he was attempting to examine managed to stay…
“Technique Isn’t Made For…”: Pujara’s Blunt Verdict On ‘Struggling’ Kohli
It was a disappointing show from Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli once again as he was dismissed cheaply on Day 3 of the third Test match against Australia…
Two US Men Die After Using Bat Poop As Fertlizer To Grow Marijuana
In an unusual case from New York, two men who were planning to use bat poop as fertilizer to grow cannabis plants at their home have died after contracting a…
“Who’s Going To Decide What I Wear?” Priyanka Gandhi On ‘Palestine’ Bag Row
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has described as “typical patriarchy” the BJP’s protest against her over a bag with “Palestine” written on it. “Who is going to decide what clothes…
Opinion: Trudeau Has Landed Himself In A Mess – Again
In a seriously ill-timed decision, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s move to shuffle Chrystia Freeland out of her Finance Minister role has ended up inviting more trouble for his own…
Video: The Moment When Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hit Vanuatu
A devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu, an island east of Australia, on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the capital, Port Vila. The tremor struck at 12:47 pm local time, approximately…
Preeti Lobana Appointed Country Manager, Vice President For Google India
Tech giant Google on Monday announced the appointment of Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and vice president for India. She succeeds Sanjay Gupta, who recently transitioned to an…
Man Gets Stuck In Grinder While Making Chinese ‘Bhel’ In Mumbai, Dies
A man has been killed after he got stuck in a grinder while making food in Mumbai, officials said. The victim, 19-year-old Suraj Narayan Yadav, was a resident of Jharkhand…
“I Want To Kidnap You”: Uber Driver’s “Frightening Behaviour” In Gurugram
A ride booking left a Gurugram resident in shivers, making them run back to their home to safety on a Saturday morning. Reddit user kushpyro1 shared their experience of booking…
Murmurs Of Protest In Maharashtra As 11 Ministers Dropped From Cabinet
Eleven key ministers from Maharashtra’s ruling alliance Mahayuti have been dropped from the brand new government headed by Devendra Fadnavis, giving rise to considerable disquiet among their supporters. Protests have…
Live Updates: One Nation, One Election Bill To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha
Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: “One Nation, One Election”, a constitutional amendment bill is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha today. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment)…
All About Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s New Finance Minister
Soon after Chrystia Freeland’s sudden resignation, her cabinet colleague Dominic LeBlanc was sworn in as Canada’s new Finance Minister. Mr LeBlanc, a long-time ally of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, served…
How Cops Tracked Down Nikita Singhania, Quietly Flew Her To Bengaluru
Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day, made calls only on WhatsApp and constantly tried to secure anticipatory bail after Atul’s family…
Video: Trump Adviser Alex Bruesewitz Collapses Mid-Speech At NYC Gala
Donald Trump campaign adviser Alex Bruesewitz collapsed on stage during a Republican event in New York City. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 15, at the 112th New York Young…
US School Shooter Was 15-Year-Old Female Student, Who Shot Herself: Cops
A 15-year-old female student was identified by police Monday as the assailant in a school shooting in the US state of Wisconsin that left three people dead, including the shooter.…
GRAP-4 Restrictions Reimposed In Delhi As Air Quality Dips To ‘Severe+’
Delhi’s air quality deteriorated further during the day, breaching the 400 mark, and dipping into the ‘Severe+’ category, forcing the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Centre’s anti-pollution panel,…
Abandoned Tanks, Russian Request: Bashar Al-Assad’s Final Hours In Syria
Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on Monday issued his first statement since his regime fell over a week ago and denied a “planned” departure from the country that his family…
Opinion: For My Guru, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Who Taught Me Both Tabla And Life
When I first met my Guru, Ustad Zakir Hussain (Zakirbhai as I fondly called him), I was just five years old. My family had organised a musical programme of Pandit…
KTR Faces Corruption Case Over Alleged Irregularities In 2023 Formula E Race
A corruption case has been filed against KT Rama Rao, former minister of Telangana and the son of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, over alleged irregularities in Formula E…
“Won’t Permit…”: Lanka’s Big Statement Amid China’s Hambantota Port Ops
In a significant commitment on defence cooperation, Sri Lanka today assured India that it will not permit its territory to be used in any manner inimical to the security of…
“Rohit, Gambhir Not On Same Page”: Claims Of ‘Divide’ In Team Surface
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has criticised the Indian team management amid the ongoing third Test against Australia. Basit suggested that head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma are…
Delhi Man Beaten To Death After Caught With Wife Of Another Person: Cops
A 21-year-old man was beaten to death after he was caught with the wife of another person at a house in Delhi’s Shastri Park area, police said on Monday. The…
Setback For US President-Elect Donald Trump In Hush Money Case
A New York judge ruled Monday against a bid by US President-elect Donald Trump to have his conviction for covering up hush money payments to a porn star thrown out…
Canada Deputy PM Resigns Over Tariff Rift With Justin Trudeau
Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit Monday in a surprise move after disagreeing with Justin Trudeau over US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Freeland also stepped down as finance…
BCCI’s Big ‘Bitterness’ Message On Champions Trophy Row: “Can’t Send…”
There is no end in sight for the controversy surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025. The competition was supposed to take place in Pakistan but India refused to travel citing security…
“Show How EVMs Can Be Hacked?” Trinamool Latest To Trash Congress Charge
Close on the heels of National Conference leader Omar Abdullah trashing the Congress-led charge against Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), another key Opposition party has dismissed the questions surrounding the machines.…
Reverse Gear To Overdrive: Ajit Doval’s Top China Meet To Boost Border Talks
India and China have shown a sudden zeal to improve ties since the disengagement along the Line of Actual Control a little over a month ago. The relationship between the…
3rd Test, Day 4 Live: KL Rahul Dropped On Ball 1, Steve Smith The Culprit
India vs Australia LIVE Score: India face a crunch day in Brisbane against Australia on the fourth day of the third Test. Already four wickets down, the onus will be…
“Gotta Stop It”: Trump Vows To Talk To Putin, Zelensky To Stop Ukraine War
US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he will speak with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine in an effort to end the war triggered by Moscow’s invasion. Trump has frequently…
5, Including Suspected Shooter, Killed In US School Shooting
A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, left five people dead on Monday, including the suspected shooter, and at least five others injured, authorities said. Children were among…
Those Who Give Money To Beggars Will Face Police Case In This City
India’s cleanest city Indore, which now aspires to be beggar-free, has decided on an extreme measure to ensure its streets are free of beggars. From January 1 onwards, the district…