“Because Of Harsh Steps Taken…”: Jay Shah’s Blunt Take On Iyer, Kishan
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it mandatory for all the centrally contracted players, who are fit and off national duty, to participate in domestic…
Watch: “Ye Maarta Hai?” – PM Modi’s Funny Chat With Sreejesh’s Son Viral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met retired India hockey player PR Sreejesh and his family at his residence on Independence Day. A video of the meeting is going viral on social…
“After Father’s Death, Mother Was Diagnosed With Stage 3 Cancer”: Vinesh
Following the dismissal of her plea for an Olympic medal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the announcement of her retirement from wrestling, former Indian wrestler Vinesh…
OpenAI Blocks Iranian Group’s ChatGPT Accounts For Targeting US Election
OpenAI said on Friday it had taken down accounts of an Iranian group for using its ChatGPT chatbot to generate content meant for influencing the U.S. presidential election and other…
Man Clambers Up 2 Floors, Films Woman Taking Bath; Case Filed: Cops
Navi Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly filming a woman while she was taking a bath, an official said on Friday. Accused Varprasad Ratnaraj Katikadla,…
India Sends 1,400 kg Anti-Cancer Drugs To Syria In Humanitarian Assistance
India has dispatched a consignment of approximately 1400 kgs of anti-cancer drugs to Syria in humanitarian assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The drugs are dispatched from India, keeping…
Two Sisters Returning From Court Run Over By Car In UP: Cops
Two sisters were run over by a car on Friday while they were returning from court, police said. Both have been admitted to a hospital and stated to be out…
“Left-BJP Nexus…”: Mamata Banerjee Accuses Rivals Of Hospital Vandalism
The political slugfest over the grisly killing of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital ramped up Friday evening after Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reiterated claims…
Police Arrest Suspect In Bihar Dalit Girl Kidnapping, Murder Case
Bihar Police on Friday arrested Mithilesh Kumar, who allegedly helped prime suspect Sanjay Rai evade arrest after the kidnapping and murder of a 14-year-old Dalit girl in Muzaffarpur district. Kumar,…
IFFM Awards 2024: Check out full list of winners here
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024 is back with its 15th edition. The awards were held honouring the best of film and OTT content from India globally. 12th…
Sensex Jumps 1,330 Points To 2-Week High On Easing US Recession Fears
Benchmark Sensex spurted by 1,330 points to close at a two-week high while Nifty jumped 397 points to settle above the 24,500 level on Friday as easing fears of a…
Steve Smith eyes IPL comeback after stellar show in MLC
After having a stellar campaign at the Major League Cricket, star Australia batsman Steve Smith is hopeful of making an Indian Premier League return in the 2025 edition. Steve Smith…
‘INDIA’ Is with You Against “Injustice”: Rahul Gandhi To Arvind Kejriwal
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the INDIA bloc is with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the “fight against injustice”. Mr Gandhi made…
SA20 season 3 player auction to be held in Cape Town in October
SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith is excited about the exceptional talent that will feature in Season 3 of South Africa`s T20 competition, beginning on January 9, 2025. With the franchises…
Mob Sets Cars On Fire After 15-Year-Old Stabbed Inside Udaipur School
A 15-year-old student was stabbed in a government school in Udaipur today, sparking tension in the city of Rajasthan. Nearly half a dozen cars were set on fire and incidents…
Netizens slam Rhea Kapoor`s defence of Blake Lively`s It Ends With Us promotion
Blake Lively is receiving criticism for how she’s handling the press tour for It Ends With Us. Many people are upset that she’s avoiding discussions on the more serious topics…
Musk’s X Ordered To Pay Rs 5 Crore To Former Employee Over Unfair Dismissal
Elon Musk’s microblogging site X has been ordered to pay compensation to a former employee in an unfair dismissal case. According to Fortune, the social media platform, formerly known as…
Parents Gave Names Of Interns, Doctors To CBI In Kolkata Horror: Sources
The parents of the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital told the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that several interns and…
Congress’ Organisational Reshuffle Ahead Of 4 Assembly Polls
In a significant organisational reshuffle ahead of the assembly polls, the Congress on Friday appointed Tariq Hameed Karra as president of its Jammu and Kashmir unit and Keshav Mahto Kamlesh…
Man Scales Wall, Jumps Inside Parliament Annexe Premises, Arrested: Report
In a major security breach, a man in his early 20s scaled the wall and jumped inside the Parliament Annexe building premises on Friday afternoon, official sources said. A purported…
PM’s De-Escalation Message In Call With Netanyahu Amid West Asia Tension
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a telephone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, stressed on an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in West Asia through “dialogue and diplomacy”.…
Indian Athletes Accorded Grand Send-Off Ahead Of Paralympics Games
The Indian paralympic contingent was on Friday accorded a grand send-off ahead of the Paris Games scheduled to be held from August 28 to September 8. The Paralympic Committee of…
Sumit, Bhagyashree To Be India’s Flag-Bearers For Paralympics Opening Event
Tokyo Paralympics gold medal winner Sumit Antil and Asian Para Games silver medalist Bhagyashree Jadhav will be Indian flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics. “Antil and Bhagyashree…
PKL Player Auction: Sachin Tanwar Bags Highest Bid
The 12 franchises of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 broke the bank as they spent more than Rs 30 crore in buying 118 players sold over the two…
Shocks, 3rd-Degree Torture: Cops, Doctor To Be Charged For Custodial Death
Over nine years after a 22-year-old accused of chain snatching died in police custody after allegedly being subjected to third-degree torture and electric shocks, a Bhopal District Court has ordered…
On India-Bangladesh Border, A Strip Of Land Where Laws Of Both Apply
On the border between India and Bangladesh, a country which is slowly emerging from a period of violence and turmoil, lies a narrow, unique strip of land where people can…
Congress Promises 1 Lakh Permanent Jobs In Haryana Ahead Of Assembly Polls
Promising one lakh permanent jobs soon after the announcement of Assembly elections in Haryana, two-time Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda said the poll results on October 4 the…
Farooq Abdullah To Lead National Conference In J&K Assembly Polls
National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday announced he will lead the party in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, which will be held in three phases from September…
70th National Film Awards: Find full list of winners here
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Films released in 2022 were eligible for the awards. Due to the…
Watch: Ishan Kishan Marks His Red-Ball Return With 86-Ball Century
Ishan Kishan has made a remarkable return to red-ball cricket. He is playing for Jharkhand against Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Buchi Babu tournament in Tamil Nadu. On his first…
Trouble In PBKS? Report Claims Preity Taking Legal Route On Fellow Co-Owner
Are Punjab Kings going through a problem? A recent report by Cricbuzz has raised a speculation that all is not right among the IPL team owners. Bollywood actor Preity Zinta,…
“Could See Myself Playing…”: Vinesh’s Post Hint On Retirement U-Turn?
For Vinesh Phogat, the last 10 days have been no less than a nightmare. Less than 24 hours after becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to enter final in Olympics,…
Scientist Ram Narain Agarwal, ‘Father Of Agni Missile’, Dies At 84
Ram Narain Agarwal, regarded as the ‘father of Agni missiles’ in India, died in Hyderabad. He was 84. RN Agarwal, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, died on Thursday following…
Former Meghalaya Chief Minister, Known As “Mr Clean”, Dies At 83
Former Meghalaya Chief Minister Salseng Ch Marak died today after battling age-related illness. He was 83. His body is being taken to his home constituency of Resubelpara in Meghalaya where…
1984 Riot: Order On Framing Charges Against Jagdish Tytler Likely On Aug 30
A Delhi court is likely to pass on August 30 an order on whether to frame the charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the killing…
AAP Fully Prepared To Contest All Seats In Haryana Assembly Polls: Atishi
Delhi minister Atishi on Friday said the party is fully prepared to contest all the seats in Haryana and exuded confidence about winning the assembly polls. The Election Commission announced…
“Unless It Defeats Ends Of Justice…”: Court On Denying Bail To Juvenile
The Supreme Court has said bail cannot be denied to a juvenile in a criminal case unless the court records that the minor is likely to be associated with a…
Man Arrested For Raising Palestine Flag On Independence Day: Cops
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh for hoisting the flag of Palestine outside his tailoring shop on Independence Day, a police official said on Friday. “Haneef…
Centre Announces Major Reshuffle Of Top Bureaucrats: See Names, Details
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has cleared a series of high-profile bureaucratic appointments in various ministries, marking a reshuffling of leadership in key departments. The latest appointments, which…
Recovering From Dengue, Pacer Umran Reveals Future Plans To Improve Skills
Indian Premier League (IPL) has produced a lot of domestic talent for Team India. From the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, IPL is highly responsible for taking…
“Could See Myself Playing…”: Vinesh’s Post Hint On Retirement U-Turn?
For Vinesh Phogat, the last 10 days have been no less than a nightmare. Less than 24 hours after becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to enter final in Olympics,…
“Unless It Defeats Ends Of Justice…”: Court On Denying Bail To Juvenile
The Supreme Court has said bail cannot be denied to a juvenile in a criminal case unless the court records that the minor is likely to be associated with a…
Sri Lanka Star Suspended Indefinitely For Doping Violation
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket following allegations of an anti-doping violation during the Lankan Premier League. The SLC announced the decision with immediate…
“Time Was Not Fair…”: Vinesh Breaks Silence On Olympics Disqualification
Vinesh Phogat has finally broken her silence on her heart-breaking disqualification from the women’s 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The star wrestler had made history by becoming the…
J&K Poll Dates Going Past Top Court Deadline? Election Body Chief Responds
There is no delay, underscored the Chief Election Commissioner when pointed out that the polls dates for Jammu and Kashmir are crossing the September 30 deadline set by the Supreme…
Opinion: Trump-Musk Chat Shows Innovation Alone Can Save Legacy Media
Once again, social media has reminded the editors and managers of traditional media that when it comes to live events or disseminating news worldwide in real time, they cannot compete.…
‘Who Cursed Me For Lack Of ACs In Paris?’ PM Modi Jokes With Olympic Stars
Lakshya Sen revealed how his phone was taken away by strict coach Prakash Padukone, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh talked about his team’s thrilling run while everyone shared a good laugh…
Supriya Sule’s Dig At “Brothers”, Days After Ajit Pawar’s “Mistake” Claim
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule took a pointed dig at her cousin and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, accusing him of mixing business with personal relationships. Ms Sule’s comments…
Monkeypox Cases Rising: How Worried Should You Be – 10 Points
While usually mild, mpox can kill. Children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV, are all at higher risk of complications. The WHO declared…
Mamata Banerjee Leads Rally Demanding Death Penalty For Rape-Murder Guilty
At the rally, Ms Banerjee was seen flanked by her women MPs, who raised “we want death penalty” slogans. “I salute the protest by the public. They did the right…
Haryana To Vote On October 1 For State Elections, Counting On October 4
Haryana is set to vote in a single phase on October 1 to elect a new state government, the Election Commission announced today. The results for the Haryana assembly elections…
“Assessment Failure”: Kolkata Police Commissioner On Vandalism At Hospital
Hours after the Calcutta High Court pulled up the West Bengal government and the police over the vandalism of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a trainee doctor…
Former Bank Manager Missing After Rs 17 Crore Scam Surfaces In Kerala
The Vadakara Police in Kozhikode district has registered a case against a former branch manager of the Vadakara branch of the Bank of Maharashtra based on a complaint by the…
“I Am Over The Moon”: Sharmila Tagore On Gulmohar Winning A National Film Award
It is a big day for team Gulmohar. The Rahul V Chittella directorial has won the Best Hindi Film award at the 70th National Film Awards. The announcement ceremony took…
National Film Awards: AR Rahman, Arijit Singh And Pritam Bag Music Honours
The 70th National Film Awards was announced on Friday. The ceremony has honoured the finest in cinema from the year 2022. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting made the announcement…
AR Rahman, Arijit Singh and Pritam bag music honours at 70th National Film Award
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Films released in 2022 were eligible for the awards. Due to the…
“Padukone Sir Took Away My Phone…”: Lakshya Tells PM Modi. Reason Is…
Lakshya Sen, the rising Indian badminton star, revealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his coach, Prakash Padukone, had taken away his phone during his entire Olympic competition in Paris.…
Former Bank Manager Missing After Rs 17 Crore Scam Surfaces In Kerala
The Vadakara Police in Kozhikode district has registered a case against a former branch manager of the Vadakara branch of the Bank of Maharashtra based on a complaint by the…
“Big Surprise For Me. Didn’t Even Know When National Awards Happen”: Neena Gupta On Winning Best Supporting Actress For Uunchai
Veteran actress Neena Gupta has achieved another milestone in her illustrious career by winning the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Uunchai. In an exclusive interview…
Sharmila Tagore`s Gulmohar wins Best Hindi Film National Award 2024
The 70th National Film Awards were announced on August 16, revealing winners from across film industries. Feature Film Jury Chairperson Rahul Rawail announced the winners during a ceremony in Delhi.…
West Indies vs South Africa Live Updates 2nd Test Day 2
WI vs SA Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Jason Holder holds the key for West Indies when play resumes on Day 2 with the hosts reeling at 97/7 in…
Kareena wishes Saif with pictures clicked 17 years apart at same place
As Saif Ali Khan turns 54 today, his wife and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan penned a heartwarming note on Instagram. Tagging him as the `love of her life`, Kareena shared…
‘Who Cursed Me For Lack Of ACs In Paris?’ PM Modi Jokes With Olympic Stars
Lakshya Sen revealed how his phone was taken away by strict coach Prakash Padukone, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh talked about his team’s thrilling run while everyone shared a good laugh…
Delhi HC Restores IOA Panel Mandate For WFI On Plea By Bajrang, Vinesh
The Delhi High Court on Friday restored the mandate of Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) ad hoc committee constituted for running the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on…
On His 53rd Birthday, Adnan Sami Gets A New Name: “Sunita” from His Musical Pals
Happy belated birthday, Adnan Sami. The singer turned 53 on Thursday. Well, after looking at his latest post on X (formerly Twitter) it is safe to say that the singer…
“Prove With Pics Crime Scene Intact”: Court To Bengal Over Hospital Vandalism
The Calcutta High Court has demanded photographic proof of the safe condition of a seminar room at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, in which a doctor’s butchered body was found and…
`Pyaar Ka Punchnama` star Sonnalli Seygall to welcome first child in December
Actress Sonnalli Seygall, most popularly known for her role in `Pyaar Ka Punchnama` is all set to welcome her first child with husband Ashesh Sajnani. The actress took to her…
Watch: Kishan Returns To Form, Gears Up For Duleep Trophy With Crazy Catch
Eyeing a return to the India setup, Ishan Kishan began his return to red ball cricket in great fashion. Having been included in the India C squad by the BCCI…
Delhi Premier League Announces Adani Group As Title Sponsor
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) has announced Adani Group, one of India’s largest and most respected conglomerates, as the title sponsor for the inaugural season of the highly-anticipated T20 cricket…
BCB President Offers To Quit, New Gov’t Eyes Reforms: Report
Officials in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have claimed that board president Nazmul Hassan Papon has offered to quit his post, in a bid to co-operate with the Muhammad Yunus-led…
UAE Possible Candidate To Host Women’s T20 WC, Bangladesh For Ask More Time
With Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ruling out India hosting the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
Manu Wants To Do Horse-Riding. “Has To Come Back In 1 Piece,” Quips Coach
Her shooting hand bruised by repeated pistol recoils during unrelenting training, Manu Bhaker will take a well deserved three month break. But it will be no vacation. The double Olympic…
Steve Smith Unsure About T20I Future, Wants Another IPL Opportunity
Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted to not knowing what’s going to happen with his T20I career, and has vowed to keep improving to make a return to the side…
SA20 Season 3 Player Auction To Be Held In October
SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith is excited about the exceptional talent that will feature in Season 3 of South Africa’s T20 competition, beginning on January 9, 2025. With the franchises…
Private Equity CEO Filmed Body-Slamming Teen At US Restaurant, Arrested
The CEO of a private equity firm in the US has been arrested for allegedly strangling a 15-year-old boy who splashed a woman with water at an In-N-Out restaurant. According…
AP Dhillon Expresses Anger Against Kolkata Rape-Murder In New Song
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run Kolkata hospital has sent shockwaves across the country. From celebrities to politicians and the general public, the incident has…
For Haryana Assembly Poll, Booths In Highrises Of Gurugram, Other Cities
The highrise apartment complexes in Gurugram and some other cities of Haryana will have their own polling stations in the upcoming assembly elections. The Election Commission has come up with…
Jammu And Kashmir, Haryana Assembly Elections In Numbers
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly election will be held in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1, the Election Commission announced today. The Haryana assembly election will be…
J&K, Haryana Assembly Polls: Facts, Figures Explained In Graphics
The assembly poll dates for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana have been announced today by the Election Commission of India. Jammu and Kashmir’s historic first assembly polls for 90 seats…
In Jammu And Kashmir, A Polling Station On LoC, Another Floats On Dal Lake
Nestled in the lap of picturesque mountains and valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, thousands of polling stations are ready to hold state elections over the next one and a half…
Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao`s Stree 2 creates history at BO
Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao-starrer `Stree 2` was caught in a three-way clash this Independence Day. The film was released in the theatres along with John Abraham`s `Vedaa` and Akshay Kumar`s…
National Awards: Malayalam Film Aattam: The Play Bags Best Feature Film, Sooraj Barjatya Wins Best Director
The winner list of the 70th National Film Awards is now out. Many south projects including KGF 2 and Kantara have made notable wins. Interestingly, Malayalam movie Aattam aka The…
“Still Her Fault?”: Siraj’s Strong Take Amid Kolkata Rape-Murder Protests
The last few days have seen widespread protest against the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident has shaken…
“Toughest Bowler”: Gambhir’s Old Comment On Morkel Viral After Appointment
Indian cricket team’s support staff under new coach Gautam Gambhir will have a big name with Morne Morkel being announced as the bowling coach. The former South African pacer was…
National Film Awards: Manoj Bajpayee Celebrates Gulmohar’s Triple Win, Calls It “A Tremendous Achievement”
The 70th National Film Awards, celebrating the finest films and cinematic achievements of 2022, were announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Delhi on Friday. Among the winners,…
From Early Laws To Arizona: How Abortion Laws Have Evolved In The US
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a foetus can be referred to as an “unborn human being” in pamphlets for voters to decide about the constitutional right to…
“Offer Unconditional Apology”: KTR Says Sorry For Remarks On Women
BRS leader KT Rama Rao (KTR), speaking exclusively with NDTV, offered an “unconditional apology” for his recent remarks on women which have triggered a political firestorm in Telangana. During a…
Mamata Banerjee’s Sunday Ultimatum To CBI For Death Penalty In Rape-Murder
Amid nationwide uproar over the Kolkata hospital rape-murder, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a rally this evening to demand death penalty for the guilty. She has given…
“Lok Sabha Elections In J&K Triumph Of Ballot Over Bullet”: Poll Body Chief
Announcing the dates for the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Friday that the Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory were a…
Person In Constitutional Post Trying To Destroy Economy: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today accused “a person holding constitutional position” of trying to destroy the Indian economy. His comments were seen to be directed at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi…
Vision Should Be To Make Mumbai Slum Free, Says Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Friday said the vision should be to make Mumbai a slum-free city and raised concerns about the plight of slum dwellers who become “victims at…
Will Back Any Candidate Announced As Chief Minister Face: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he will back any candidate announced by the Congress and NCP (SP) as Maha Vikas Aghadi’s chief ministerial face. Addressing party…
Egyptian Ship Arrested At Paradip Port In Odisha For Outstanding Debt
An Egyptian ship, currently anchored at Paradip Port in Odisha, has been ‘arrested’ following an Orissa High Court order, an official said on Friday. The vessel arrived at Paradip Port…
Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra Join Call For Justice In Kolkata Rape Case
As citizens across the country took to the streets to protest the gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital, several Bollywood actors and celebrities have…
Election Commission Announces Assembly Polls Schedule: Updates
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announces the schedule for the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana’s Assembly elections. All regional and national political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have welcomed…
Haryana To Vote On October 1 For State Elections, Counting On October 4
Haryana is set to vote on October 1 to elect a new state government, the Election Commission announced today. The results will be declared on October 4. A total of…
4 Arrested In Chinese-linked Online Betting App Fraud Worth Rs 400 Crore
Four persons have been arrested in connection with a Rs 400 crore “fraud” online betting and gaming app allegedly linked to some Chinese nationals, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said today.…
Diljit Dosanjh had not done Coachella when Imtiaz Ali signed him for ‘Chamkila’
After the failure of ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ and ‘Love Aaj Kal’ at the box office, Imtiaz Ali bounced back with one of the most-watched films on Netflix this year…
Mohun Bagan SG To Face Al-Wakrah, Tractor And Ravshan In AFC CL 2
Indian club Mohun Bagan Super Giant were on Friday drawn alongside Al-Wakrah SC of Qatar, Iran’s Tractor FC and FC Ravshan of Tajikistan in Group A of the 2024-25 AFC…
Imtiaz Ali admits losing ‘Rockstar’ script: ‘I rewrote it from memory’
You’d imagine a director reading out his script, beat by beat, to an actor. But what if we told you it was the other way around with ‘Rockstar’? On the…