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The Indian contingent ended Paris Olympics 2024 with six medals – one lesser than their tally at the previous Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. It was a mixed show from India…

The shocking murder of a hearing and speech impaired man from Mumbai has been solved with the help of a hearing and speech impaired man young man, the son of…

Donald Trump is being interviewed on X by its billionaire owner Elon Musk — an influential supporter — as the Republican ex-president rejoins the platform following a lengthy absence. But…

A health ministry official, Suhrita Paul, will replace Sandip Ghosh as the Principal of RG Kar Medical College. Mr Ghosh — who said he was stepping down from the post…

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has flagged a “massive DDOS attack” on X that disrupted the airing of his interview with former Donald Trump. Musk was set to interview Trump this…

Billionaire entrepreneur and X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk is currently interviewing Donald Trump on his social media network. The interview on Spaces, however, was delayed by more than 30…

Calling reports about his disappearance “fake”, the medical intern, allegedly missing since the day of the Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder, today said that he is at the college hostel…

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is interviewing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the X social media network today. The interview could provide Trump an opportunity to seize the limelight at…

In an unprecedented move, the Pakistan Army on Monday announced that it has arrested former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed and initiated court martial proceedings against him in…

My Dear Ira, All set for your second year of studies in Edmonton, I hope. It’s ‘Summer Time’ in Canada in more ways than one, isn’t it? The Paris Olympics…

A 13-year-old Chinese girl scripted history when she performed Bharatanatyam “Arangetram” in China, a landmark in the journey of the ancient Indian dance form that is gaining popularity in the…

As the Paris Olympic Games 2024 concludes, the Indian contingent returns with a low number of 6 medals, after winning seven in the Tokyo Games three years ago. Contrary to…

An unusual video where a woman was seen diligently cleaning guns led Madhya Pradesh police to an illegal arms factory. In the video, now viral on social media, the woman…

Praising the Centre for giving refuge to Sheikh Hasina after she was forced to resign as Bangladesh Prime Minister amid violent protests, Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor told NDTV…

A pregnant woman in Madhya Pradesh was forced to rely on the ‘medical expertise’ of a sanitation worker to deliver her child after neither ambulances nor doctors responded to appeals…

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem – that is one javelin rivalry that will be closely followed in years to come. The two stars almost had a same career trajectory since…

Thousands of people fled their homes around Athens on Monday, including in the historic town of Marathon, as strong winds fanned a wall of wildfire flames closer to the Greek…

In the Centre’s first reaction to the latest report released by Hindenburg Research, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the Congress and some of its allies want to destroy…

The police will have time till Sunday to solve the rape-murder last week of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, failing which the CBI will take over…

Doctors of several hospitals across India have announced an indefinite strike to protest against the gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital. Doctors in…

The rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has shaken the nation, and the Bengal government and police are under immense pressure to solve the…

The principal of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata resigned today amid massive protests over the rape and murder of a 31-year doctor on campus late on Thursday. Dr Sandip…

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) has once again emerged as the top institution in India, securing the number one position in both the overall and engineering categories in…

About 4,300 Indian millionaires were likely to leave the country in 2024, and a majority of them have set their eyes on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as their preferred…

Mahindra Thar enjoys a cult as strong as the Hulk from Marvel movies. The offroading SUV is praised for its capabilities but is criticised for its not-so-practical nature. The absence…

India’s quest for gold at the Paris Olympics 2024 has come to an end after Neeraj Chopra had to settle for a silver in the javelin throw final. But, in…

After a disappointing ODI series against Sri Lanka, the Indian men’s cricket team gears up for a grueling Test schedule, also the start of Gautam Gambhir‘s stint as head coach…

The Mumbai Police have arrested one person in connection with the assault on a 21-year-old by three auto-rickshaw drivers outside Mankhurd railway station on Saturday. The accused, Aqeel Yunus Shaikh,…

A man along with three family members allegedly gang-raped a married woman here to avenge the perceived humiliation after his daughter eloped with the victim’s brother, police said on Sunday.…

A physical education teacher in a Tamil Nadu school has been suspended after he allegedly kicked and slapped the students of a football team. He was allegedly upset over their…

In a shocking incident, a woman doctor at a government hospital in West Bengal was threatened with rape and murder by a civic volunteer. The accused, who has been arrested,…

Over 290 people have been killed in landslides after heavy rain in Kerala’s Wayanad since Tuesday and many people are missing while hundreds have either lost their houses or have…

The body of the 31-year-old doctor raped and murdered on duty at RG Kar Medical Hospital in Kolkata had multiple injury marks suggesting violent assault, an initial autopsy report has…

India is a biodiversity hotspot. Very few countries in the world can rival India’s mega biodiversity. We are also ethno-culturally one of the richest countries in the world. Deep reverence…

Seven devotees, including three women, died in a stampede at a temple in Bihar’s Jehanabad district last night allegedly after force was used to control the crowd. At least 35…

The BJP today slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for raising questions on the integrity of Indian stock markets based on the latest allegations by US-based short seller Hindenburg. “The Leader…

A Class 8 student died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Kalyan allegedly after he was harassed at school, said police. The 13-year-old has left a suicide note blaming a teacher and…

A statue meant to commemorate the liberation of Bangladesh has been destroyed by “anti-India vandals”, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said today. Mr Tharoor shared an image of the broken statue…

A BSF officer is winning hearts for his calmness while explaining hundreds of Bangladesh refugees gathered at India’s border why they cannot let them in. The video, shared by former…

The Hindu community in Bangladesh spending anxious hours in the wake of resignation of Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister and facing the spillovers of the violent protests…

Drawing criticism for Vinesh Phogat’s weigh-in fiasco, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Sunday made it clear that it is the responsibility of the athlete to manage their…

The entire Pakistan has been showering great love on Arshad Nadeem for his heroics in the recently-concluded Paris Olympics. The star javelin thrower bagged a gold medal for Pakistan in…

In a powerful yet peaceful display of solidarity, over 300 Indian Americans and Bangladeshi-origin Hindus gathered at Sugar Land City Hall in Houston on Sunday morning to protest the horrific…

A YouTuber in Telangana faces a police case for making a video featuring a recipe for “traditional peacock curry”, said police. Peacock is India’s national bird and, according to laws,…

Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony Live Updates: The Paris Olympics 2024 will come to a conclusion with a grand closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Paris. Shooter Manu…

The United States pipped China for top spot in the battle of medals on Sunday as Paris prepared to bring the curtain down on one of the most successful Olympic…

A debilitating virus originating from sloths and transmitted by midges has been reported in Europe for the first time, officials have confirmed. In June and July, Europe saw 19 imported…

Arshad Nadeem scripted history by becoming the first athlete from Pakistan to win an individual Olympic gold medal after he clinched the top honour in men’s javelin throw event at…

Bangladesh’s new interim government said Sunday it was working to resolve attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities reported after the dramatic ouster of autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina. Hindus are…

Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani has slammed US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research’s latest claims as “pathetic damp squib”. “The announcement prior to its alleged big revelation itself reveals its motive: to destabilise…

The capital markets regulator SEBI today asked investors to remain calm and exercise due diligence before reacting to reports such as that by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research. The Securities…

While the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction is just some months away, the uncertainty over MS Dhoni‘s future in the tournament is still uncertain. Amid the speculations of his…

The Adani Group today refuted the latest allegations by Hindenburg Research as “malicious, mischievous and manipulative selections of publicly available information” to arrive at “predetermined conclusions for personal profiteering with…

“Recent external comments on the regulator’s chairperson not only attempt to undermine Madhabi Buch’s contribution to the Indian capital market, but it also undermines our country’s economic progress, and creating…

Entire India awaits the Court of Arbitration (CAS) verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s joint silver medal plea. Vinesh, who was disqualified before her final in the Women’s Freestyle 50k wrestling…

SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and husband Dhaval Buch have said US short seller Hindenburg Research has attempted character assassination of the SEBI chairperson, instead of replying to the show…

With Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal still in jail, his close confidante and former deputy Manish Sisodia has taken charge of the party’s campaign…

Politicians and financial experts have rejected the latest report by the US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research targeting the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chief. While former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar…

Winner of bronze medal in the mixed team 10m Air pistol event, with Manu Bhaker, India’s shooter Sarabjot Singh shot to fame courtesy of his heroics in the Paris Olympic…

A 13-year-old boy died due to electrocution when he came in contact with a live wire while playing cricket in Delhi on Saturday afternoon, police said. The police said that…

A ransomware attack on C-Edge Technologies, a key tech service provider for small banks in India, has brought attention to the importance of double-checking UPI IDs before making transactions. The…

Before she resigned as Bangladesh Prime Minister and fled her Dhaka residence, Sheikh Hasina wanted to address the nation, especially the protesters whose agitation forced her to quit the top…

The Adani Group has rejected the latest report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research as “recycled claims” that were earlier “proven baseless and dismissed by the Supreme Court”. The conglomerate said…

A day after Raj Thackeray’s convoy was attacked with betel nuts, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers hurled coconuts and cow dung at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy on…

An employee of a popular coffee chain in Bengaluru hid a mobile phone in the women’s restroom, with the “video recording on for about two hours”. The incident occurred at…

Sport is often exhilarating, with his topsy-turvy moments. Wins and losses often define whether the end result would be euphoric or miserable. But sometimes, sports can be cruel, beyond the…

A man from Montreal, Canada, is filing a class-action lawsuit against social media platforms TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook alleging that they are too addictive and have a lot…

Shah Rukh Khan has made India proud once again. The megastar has become the first-ever Indian to receive the prestigious Pardo Alla Carriera Award at the Locarno Film Festival. The…

One of the gates of the Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka was washed away last night due to the snapping of chain link. In neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, the State Disaster Management…

With just three months to go for the US Presidential elections, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has taken the lead over her Republican counterpart Donald Trump in three crucial swing states…

An employee of a famous coffee shop in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly hiding a mobile phone in the dustbin of the women’s washroom to record videos. The man,…

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday underscored the need for empathy and compassion among young doctors for their patients as he cited a scene from the famous movie…

TS PGECET 2024 Counselling: The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has released a revised schedule for the Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) counselling…

Not from the most privileged background, Arshad Nadeem had to put up a fight for the bare minimum in his career. When it comes to sports, Nadeem was a natural…

Former Indian coach and skipper Rahul Dravid opened up on his lowest point as Men in Blue’s head coach, revealing it to be India’s series loss to South Africa back…

As India waits for the results of wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s hearing at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), the United World Wrestling president Nenad Lalovic shared an important insight…

Amid massive outrage over a doctor’s rape and murder at a state-run hospital in Kolkata, the ruling Trinamool Congress has put the ball in the BJP’s court, pushing for a…

The chief of markets regulator SEBI has strongly denied the latest Hindenburg Research report as “baseless allegations and insinuations”. Securities and Exchange Board of India chairman Madhabi Puri Buch and…

A civic volunteer has been arrested for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata. The postgraduate medical student was found dead at the…

In what has been the biggest crypto theft in India so far, cryptocurrencies worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore, or $230 million, were stolen from a wallet linked to the WazirX…

Two soldiers were killed in action during a fierce gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district today. A soldier and two civilians were injured. The police said the…

A recent surge in GPS “spoofing”, a form of digital attack that can send commercial airliners off course, has entered an intriguing new dimension, according to cybersecurity researchers: The ability…

Lakhs of Hindus took to the streets in Bangladesh on Saturday to protest against the ongoing attacks on the community after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to…

A caretaker government led by Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in to steer the country through these tumultuous times, but it’s yet to make its presence feel in…

Launching a scathing attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said on Saturday that he will fight until his last breath to…

Guard against the narrative advanced by some that what happened in Bangladesh can happen in India, advised Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, taking a swipe at Congress leaders and expressing shock…

A man who left his family behind on a European vacation, because his mother-in-law used his toothpaste, is facing backlash online. In a post on Reddit’s popular “AITA” (Am I…

The suspense of Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for Olympic silver continues. Earlier, it was said that the verdict would come by Saturday, 9:30PM IST.…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the Maldives is “no ordinary neighbour” of India and emphasised that New Delhi will continue to nurture it and find practical ways…

As the demand for a CBI probe into the mysterious death of a woman doctor at Kolkata-based RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has started surfacing from different quarters including…

A woman recently took to Reddit to slam her husband’s niece for being “inconsiderate” and “tacky” after she organised a destination wedding and then tied the knot a month early…

A sub-inspector posted in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj has been suspended for demanding “potatoes” as a bribe. Investigation revealed that the word “potato” was used as a code for bribe. The…

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is keeping his fingers crossed for wrestler Vinesh Phogat as she awaits a verdict on her appeal against disqualification from the Games but at the…

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has suspended three engineers for their role in alleged illegalities involved in renovating the official house of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The three…

A week of fast-paced developments in Bangladesh, which saw Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, widespread violence and the formation of an interim government, has been capped off with the country’s chief justice…

Asserting that the idea of denying reservation to SCs and STs on account of the creamy layer concept is “condemnable”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the government should…

The women’s pole vault event at the Paris Olympics 2024 saw some commendable performances. The gold went to Australia as Nina Kennedy cleared a best of 4.90m. Kennedy bagged a…

Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers have sought the US’ direct intervention to stop the “coordinated attacks” against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, underlining that instability in the region, “fuelled by religious intolerance…

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, who was also one of the first Google employees, has died after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 56. In a post on Facebook,…