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Videos of a wedding procession from Uttar Pradesh’s Siddhartnagar are making the rounds on the internet after it was reported that guests spent Rs. 20 lakh in thin air. In…

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, 76, a former professional wrestling executive, to lead the Education Department. The decision brings attention back to Trump’s long-standing ties with Linda…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau were seen sharing the stage together during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro as diplomatic tensions between India and…

The Delhi government announced today that 50 per cent of its staff will work from home today as the national capital continues to grapple with severe air pollution. Air pollution…

For world leaders and diplomats at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, US President-elect Donald Trump was the man who cannot be named. Almost nobody would mention the next…

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their divorce on Tuesday through their lawyers. The couple were married for 29 years and have three children –…

The diversion of a Paris-New Delhi Air India flight to Jaipur and the pilots’ refusal to fly further after completing their duty hours sparked chaos on Monday as several passengers…

Donald Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, on Tuesday to lead the Department of Education, which he has pledged to abolish. Describing McMahon as a “fierce…

Shubman Gill‘s thumb fracture is certainly a “jolt” for India ahead of the series opener against Australia but former captain Sourav Ganguly firmly believes the team has the quality and…

Hours before Maharashtra votes, a regional party has accused BJP leaders, including general secretary and former minister Vinod Tawde, of distributing cash at a hotel in Virar in Palghar district.…

The puzzle surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025 host venue is showing no signs of getting solved. Will it be held in Pakistan, or a hybrid model will be followed, or…

A Chinese company has introduced cash incentives to encourage single employees to go on dates in a bid to promote overall happiness at the workplace. According to the South China…

Over 100 New Delhi-bound passengers of an Air India flight have been stranded in Thailand’s Phuket for over 80 hours now after several delays due to technical faults, according to…

On the morning of November 11, police in East London’s Ilford found a body inside the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa parked on Brisbane Road. The body was of…

The Maharashtra Congress and ally Sharad Pawar’s faction of Nationalist Congress Party have been hit by corruption allegations on the eve of the crucial state elections. A retired police officer,…

Maharashtra, with its 288 assembly seats, has witnessed a bitter battle between the ruling Mahayuthi — Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, the BJP and Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party — and…

Delhi’s air quality remained severely toxic on Tuesday, with the overall air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 494. According to the Central Pollution of Control Board (CPCB)…

Information technology professionals in India now have an unprecedented advantage due to the arrival of the technology era. In addition to making life easier, the digital era has provided Indian…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare visit to Gaza on Tuesday where he said Hamas shall never rule the Palestinian enclave again once the war is over. He…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel was offering a reward of $5 million to anybody who brings out a hostage held in Gaza. “Anybody who brings out…

A speeding pick-up truck in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi rammed into a car and then crashed into a bike that was crossing over from the wrong side, flinging the rider in…

Sharad Pawar’s remarks about the Dharavi Redevelopment Project exposes the lies of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, the BJP’s Amit Malviya said in a post on X today. Mr Pawar’s remarks,…

Several European countries are advising their residents to be ready for war even as Russia and Ukraine witnessed a grim milestone recently – the 1,000th day of conflict. Sweden, Finland,…

Amid growing tension between New Delhi and Ottawa, passengers travelling from Canada to India are being subjected to extra security screening now. This decision was announced by Canada’s Transport Minister…

A verbal clash between actor Salman Khan and fintech entrepreneur Ashneer Grover marked the latest episode of Bigg Boss 18 Weekend Ka Vaar. The episode saw Mr Khan calling out…

Marius Borg Hoiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He was taken into custody on Monday in Oslo on a preliminary…

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli continued to bat in the nets even after India’s first practice at the Optus Stadium in Perth was halted due to heavy rain,…

The UN nuclear watchdog on Tuesday said that Iran’s estimated stockpile of enriched uranium had reached more than 32 times the limit set in a 2015 accord between Iran and…

In a big step forward in India-China ties, the two countries have discussed resuming direct flights between the countries as well restarting the Kailash Mansarovar yatra. The Chinese foreign ministry…

Ukrainian defence forces reportedly carried out their first strike in the border regions within Russian territory using Western-supplied ATACMS ballistic missiles. The move came on the 1,000th day of Russia…

Jharkhand is set to vote for 38 seats in the second and final phase of assembly elections on November 20, alongside Maharashtra. In the first phase, held on November 13,…

State-run insurer Life Insurance Corporation or LIC Tuesday blamed “technical problem” as Tamil Nadu protested the website’s switch to Hindi in the state, terming it a “linguistic tyranny” and pushed…

Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother Anmol was detained last week in the US due to a “local reason” and not in any case related to India, sources said today. Some…

In a big step forward in India-China ties, the two countries have discussed resuming direct flights between the countries as well restarting the Kailash Mansarovar yatra. The two key issues…

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India soon, the Kremlin said today, adding that Moscow and New Delhi are “working on the dates”. The visit, which is likely to be…

A case of double murder was reported in Ghaziabad when a 23-year-old man strangled his sister-in-law and her three-month-old daughter at their residence to settle old scores with the woman,…

Things are about to get very serious Down Under. It’s India vs Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The teams’ rivalry is currently the most followed battle on the cricket…

Donald Trump hit the ground running as President-elect, dedicating his first week to assembling his team. By the start of his second week, he announced on Truth Social his intention…

As the air in the national capital has turned ‘severe’ with the air quality index touching nearly 500 in some areas, the Delhi Government has requested the Centre to allow…

The Delhi government has requested the centre to allow artificial rain in the National Capital Region (NCR) to bring down the toxic pollution levels. Accusing the centre of ignoring its…

As sporting celebrations go, it doesn’t quite have the charm of Roger Milla’s hip-wiggling shimmy with a corner flag at the 1990 World Cup or the imperious swagger of Usain…

Apple Inc. has increased its offer to invest in Indonesia by almost tenfold, according to people familiar with the matter, in the US tech giant’s latest bid to persuade the…

A veterinarian in the UK has died by suicide by consuming drugs used to euthanise pets after becoming distressed at rich customers asking him to put down their animals, according…

A Chinese national was arrested for his involvement in a massive Rs 100 crore cyber fraud case in Delhi, officials said on Tuesday. According to the police, the accused, Fang…

Putin okays broader use of nuclear weapons as Russia marks 1,000 days of Ukraine war

Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and former Niti Aayog CEO, on Monday shared a video of a “stunning” view from the hotel where he stayed in Brazil’s Rio for the…

Apple appears to have quietly phased out one of its long-standing accessories, the 3.5mm lightning to headphone jack adapter. The adapter, which allowed users to connect wired headphones and other…

The Northeastern state has been on the edge since ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities erupted last year. The killing of six people, including women and children, in Jiribam…

Delhi and its surrounding areas remained blanketed in thick smog on Tuesday morning, as the air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 500 in some parts. According to…

Delhi Air Pollution Live: The air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas remained toxic in the ‘severe plus’ category as the air quality index (AQI) nearly reached the 500 mark.…

Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, arguably the most sought-after name in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, has confirmed that he didn’t leave Delhi Capitals because of a…

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that it will not release the merit list and division wise marks of students for the board exams 2025. Following the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil and urged him to extradite fugitive Indian businessmen Vijay Mallya…

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has been an ever-present sidekick for President-elect Donald Trump since the US election at the start of the month. “I can’t get him out…

If there was any doubt that Joe Biden is no longer in the picture for many world leaders, his final G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro provided a sure sign.…

Bryan Johnson, a millionaire tech entrepreneur at the forefront of the longevity movement, is renowned for his bold attempts to reverse ageing, enhance the health span, and push the boundaries…

Nayanthara’s personal life is under public scrutiny ever since the Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale was released. Based on the Jawan actress’ personal and professional lives, the show features…

The Supreme Court bench hearing petitions linked to Delhi’s toxic air quality was in for a shock when a senior lawyer pointed out that construction was underway on the court…

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday questioned whether Delhi should remain the Indian capital as the city’s worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization’s recommended…

India’s most advanced communications satellite was successfully lifted off into space by Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket which launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA. At the stroke of…

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the US military to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented migrants.…

Top Justice Department antitrust officials have decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser in what would be a historic crackdown on…

The Coast Guard has rescued seven Indian fishermen who were apprehended by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) in the mid-sea off the Gujarat coast and kept on their ship…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. PM Modi stated…

Around 1,000 farm fires were detected in Punjab alone today — on a day the Supreme Court ripped into the Delhi government over the pollution blanket over north India that…

Amid a thaw in India-China ties, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro…

The Delhi Capitals look to begin a new era, under a new coaching staff, as Ricky Ponting heads to Punjab Kings as the franchise’s mentor after spending 7 years in…

Former home minister of Maharashtra Anil Deshmukh was seriously injured this evening after stones were thrown at his car in Nagpur district. The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader was returning from…

Canada police on Monday concluded their investigation into the death of Indian-origin woman Gursimran Kaur, who was found dead inside a walk-in oven of the Walmart store’s bakery department last…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had to abruptly end the National Women’s Championship in Karachi on Monday after five players had a close shave following a fire incident in the…

An eight-year-old boy was killed and a five-year-old girl was grievously injured after a speeding vehicle that went out of control struck them, before crashing into the compound wall of…

A 30-year-old man, who was arrested for allegedly breaking into homes at night and hitting sleeping women on the head in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur, has told police that he held…

The Mumbai Press Club has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his “high-handed attitude towards working journalists” and said his repeated “targeting of journalists” raises concerns about “how his party…

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s promises on caste census and doing away with the 50 per cent cap on reservation was challenged today by Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s KT Rama Rao,…

The Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments on Monday suspended physical classes for standards 10 and 12 in the national capital and neighbouring Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad, hours after the…

The war between Russia and Ukraine, the deadliest conflict Europe has seen since the World War II, marks its 1,000th day today. Over one million people have reportedly either died…

US President Joe Biden, who is in Brazil to attend the G-20 Summit, announced a multimillion-dollar plan to “reforest the Amazon” on Sunday. Biden held a press conference in the…

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was leading a roadshow in Maharashtra’s Nagpur yesterday when a group of BJP supporters started waving party flags from atop a building. Ms Gandhi Vadra…

Pakistan is keeping a very close watch on how Donald Trump’s cabinet is shaping up as Islamabad is getting increasingly jittery over the decisions being made so far. President-elect Trump…

An Indian-origin CEO has claimed that he received death threats after his social media post about the company’s 84-hour workweek with “no work-life balance” went viral. Daksh Gupta, the CEO…

Growing dependence on mobile phones among children and teenagers is leading to a surge in mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, according to a new study. Highlighting this alarming…

Congress’s Rahul Gandhi said today that it was a “mistake’ of the erstwhile UPA government not to conduct a caste census when they were the ones to come up with…

The rising fee in private schools across India have become a pressing concern for parents, sparking debates on affordability and access to quality education. Many private institutions demand exorbitant tuition…

The Union Home Ministry will deploy 50 companies of the Central Armed Police Force to violence-hit Manipur to handle the present “volatile” situation in Jiribam district – where at least…

Ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson went down the memory lane and revisited his infamous rivalry with star India batter Virat Kohli. The first…

As Delhi’s air quality plunged to the ‘severe-plus’ category this morning, the Supreme Court today pulled up authorities over the delay in implementing tough restrictions under the Graded Response Action…

China on Monday said it stands ready to deliver on important common understandings reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the recent BRICS summit leading…

A fair which was meant to encourage self-employment and promote local products has sparked a massive controversy in Madhya Pradesh instead. Muslim traders have alleged that they were evicted from…

A Pakistani cargo ship docked at Bangladesh’s Chittagong port last week, marking the first-ever direct maritime contact between the two countries in over five decades. The vessel from Karachi has…

Are Beijing-Islamabad ties under strain? Last month’s bombing near Karachi airport, which killed two Chinese engineers and wounded a third, may well be a turning point. These bombings, claimed by…

The anticipation is building up for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. At stake for India is pride, and a place in the World Test Championship final. After the setback at home…

Kailash Gahlot, Delhi’s former Transport Minister and, till Sunday, one of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party‘s senior-most leaders, crossed the aisle this morning to join rivals Bharatiya Janata Party in…

Australia batter Travis Head has extended his support to Rohit Sharma‘s decision to skip the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be with his wife following the birth of…

President-elect Donald Trump has said he might install his picks for top administration posts without first winning approval in the U.S. Senate. This would erode the power of Congress and…

The US had never approved Kyiv to use long-range missiles in Russia, until now. The Biden administration has made a significant policy change, allowing Ukraine to use US-made ATACMS missiles…

A video showing billionaire Elon Musk scrolling through his phone and laughing during an event in New York became a topic of discussion on social media. The video was recorded…

Accusing the Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand of having “looted central funds”, Yogi Adityanath on Monday warned that a “bulldozer is on standby” to recover the money as he campaigned…

Truth cannot be “hidden in darkness forever”, underlined Home Minster Amit Shah on Monday, echoing what Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a day before, praising the Vikrant Massey-starrer “The Sabarmati…

One of the worst cycles of the Meitei-Kuki ethnic violence in Manipur since May 2023 began on November 7 in Jiribam district, 220 km from the state capital Imphal, on…