The Making Of Khalnayak: How A Hollywood Pitch, A Breakup, And A Bomb Blast Shaped Bollywood’s Most Controversial Film
By 1992, while shooting Khalnayak, the film press openly labelled Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit a couple. Their fondness was clear, and Madhuri, at least, made no effort to hide…
First Time In 129 Years: England Star Achieves Rare Feat During 5th Test vs India
England pacer Gus Atkinson achieved a historic feat on Day 2 of the fifth and Final Test against India at The Oval in London.
Kajol, Deepika Padukone, Farah Khan And Others React To Shah Rukh Khan’s First-Ever National Award Win: “Shiddat Se Koshish…”
The winners for the 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday, with Shah Rukh Khan recognised for his portrayal in Jawan
Hindustan Zinc And AIFF Launch Girls Football Academy In Zawar
Hindustan Zinc Ltd, in partnership with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), inaugurated the Zinc Football Girls Academy on Thursday in Zawar, near Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Alia Bhatt And Ranveer Singh On Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Bagging A National Award: “Proud, Blessed And Grateful”
Directed by Karan Johar, the film won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
“You Can’t Talk Like That”: Umpire Kumar Dharmasena In Heated Chat With KL Rahul. Reason Is…
KL Rahul got into a heated conversation with on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena during Day 2 of the fifth Test match against England at The Oval.
“Put Your Head Down…”: Akash Deep Riles Up England After Ben Duckett Send-Off In 5th Test. Watch
During the first session, Duckett tried getting under Akash Deep’s skin, saying, “You cannot get me out in here”
Injured Shah Rukh Khan On Winning His First National Award: “It’s A Reminder That What I Do Matters”
Shah Rukh shared the Best Actor award with Vikrant Massey, who was recognised for his role in 12th Fail
NIA Arrests 2nd Suspect In Killing Of 6 Meiteis Including 3 Children In Manipur’s Jiribam
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the case of killing of three Meitei women and three children in Manipur’s Jiribam district in November 2024.
Staff Training, CCTV Monitoring: Delhi Government’s Plans To Make Buses Safer
In response to growing complaints about rash driving, skipped bus stops and misbehaviour by Delhi Transport Corporation staff, the Delhi government announced a mandatory training programme for its bus drivers…
Revealed: Why Was Man Wearing Pakistan Jersey During India-England 4th Test Removed From Stadium
An off-field moment during the India vs England fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester stirred controvesy.
Jasprit Bumrah To Miss Asia Cup? Report Makes Big Claim, Says “Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir…”
Jasprit Bumrah was released from the national squad after completing his quota of three Tests in the five-match series against England.
“No Message Or Anything”: Yuzvendra Chahal Reveals His Last Conversation With Ex-Wife Dhanashree Verma
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma got married in December 2020 and divorced in March this year.
PCB Takes Stunning Decision After ‘India-Pakistan’ Controversy In WCL 2025
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put a ban on using the name of the country in teams representing it in private cricket leagues following the fiasco in the World…
AAP, BJP Play Blame Game Over Rising Dengue, Malaria Cases In Delhi
A blame game has started in Delhi between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Friday over the rising cases of vector-borne diseases…
US Court Rules Elon Musk’s X Must Face Lawsuit Over Child Pornography Video
A federal appeals court on Friday revived part of a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk’s X of becoming a haven for child exploitation, though the court said the platform deserves broad…
6.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Russia’s Kuril Islands Days After Massive Tremor
An Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 was recorded on the east of the Kuril Islands late on Friday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) on Saturday.
Russian Lawmaker’s “Nuclear Submarines In Oceans” Response To US Deployment
There are enough Russian nuclear submarines in the high seas to tackle two American subs dispatched by US President Donald Trump to counter Russia, a member of the Russian Parliament…
“Good Step”: Donald Trump On Reports Of India Halting Russian Oil Imports
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said India has reportedly stopped purchasing Russian oil, calling it a “good step” if confirmed.
BJP Rajya Sabha Tally Crosses 100 For First Time Since 2022
In a boost for the ruling BJP, the party has crossed the 100 mark in the Rajya Sabha for the first time since April 2022, with three nominated members joining…
“Ready for Gaganyaan”: Shubhanshu Shukla To NDTV After Historic Space Mission
In his first public interaction since returning from a landmark 20-day space mission, India’s astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla spoke to NDTV, offering a deeply personal and inspiring account of…
Jeffrey Epstein’s Ex-Girlfriend Moved To Texas Prison After Trump Official Meeting
Ghislaine Maxwell, the accomplice of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been moved from a prison in Florida to a minimum security facility in Texas, the Bureau of Prisons said Friday,…
Tesla Ordered To Pay $242 Million In 2019 Fatal Autopilot Crash
A Florida jury on Friday ordered Tesla to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to plaintiffs who blamed a deadly 2019 crash on the company’s “Autopilot” driver assistance technology.
71st National Film Awards: Shah Rukh Khan gets emotional on receiving the honour
Shah Rukh Khan has finally clinched his first-ever National Award, a long overdue honour in a career spanning over three decades. The superstar, who has reigned over Indian cinema for…
“Feel Humiliated”: Odisha Official Served Urine Mixed With Water By Peon
A junior engineer in Odisha claimed he was given water mixed with urine by the peon in his office, a charge the latter denied.
BC Place announced as official venue for inaugural Canada Super 60
The Canada Super 60 announced iconic BC Place as the official venue for the first-ever edition of its men`s and women`s tournaments, according to a release from Super 60. This…
Mohammed Siraj reaches 200 international wickets as India fight back on Day 2
Pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj became the latest Indian bowler to claim 200 international wickets across formats on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval. Siraj achieved…
71st National Film Awards: Rani Mukherji dedicates her honour to all mothers
Rani Mukerji, who has been an actor for three decades, won her first National Film Award for her portrayal in `Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway`. The 71st National Film Awards were…
30 Injured After Several Coaches Of Passenger Train Derail In Pakistan
According to the Pakistan Railways, the Islamabad Express that was going to Rawalpindi from Lahore derailed at Kala Shah Kaku, Sheikhupura, some 50 km from Lahore, on Friday evening.
Rain halts India’s momentum after spirited fightback on Day 2 at The Oval
India mounted a stirring comeback in the post-lunch session on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval, reducing England to 242 for 8 before rain halted…
UP Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Spitting On Rotis: Cops
Police arrested a man here on Friday after a purported video showing him spitting on rotis he was making at a roadside eatery went viral on social media.
Encounter Between Forces, Terrorists In J&K’s Kulgam, 3rd Gun Battle This Week
A fierce gun battle was underway between security forces and terrorists after a joint team of security forces launched an anti terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district today.
UN Report Reveals That United Nations Reports Are Not Widely Read
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres briefed countries on Friday on the report, produced by his UN80 reform taskforce that focused on how UN staff implement thousands of mandates given to them…
South Korea’s Yoon Refuses Interrogation By Lying Down In Underwear
South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol lay on his prison cell floor in his underwear to resist attempts to interrogate him, prosecutors said Friday.
Backed By Billionaires, Trump Raises $274 Million Ahead Of Midterm Elections
Billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Yass along with crypto industry donors helped President Donald Trump raise $236 million for his political operation in the first six months of 2025 –…
Night Vision Goggles May Have Hampered Chopper Pilots Before Crash With Jet: Experts
The pilots of a US Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would’ve had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles, experts told…
“No Slum Will Be Razed Without Rehabilitation”: Delhi Chief Minister
In a move that could pause ongoing and future slum evictions across the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday ordered all agencies, including the Delhi Development Authority…
Multiple People Shot In US’ Montana: Report
The ATF says multiple people have been shot at a Montana business, and authorities are searching for a suspect.
71st National Film Awards: Vikrant Massey shares the honour with Shah Rukh Khan
Vikrant Massey is the best actor of his generation, having won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor for his dramatic performance in 12th Fail, in which he portrays…
Heated words fly as Joe Root and Prasidh Krishna clash mid-Test: WATCH
Emotions ran high on Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval as former England captain Joe Root was involved in a rare on-field confrontation with Indian pacer Prasidh…
Bombay High Court To Get New Bench In Kolhapur From August 18
The Bombay High Court will get a new bench at Kolhapur district in western Maharashtra, which will be the fourth HC bench in the state, and its sittings will commence…
India Flags “Inadvertent Air Violation” By Bangladesh Airline In June
India has raised an instance of “inadvertent air violation” by a Bangladesh domestic airline in June, so that steps are taken to prevent recurrence of such instances, the government informed…
Mule Accounts, Kickbacks: Raids Find Rs 1,000-Crore Trail Behind Cattle Scheme
Illegal payments and kickbacks to government officials were part of the Rs 1,000 crore money trail uncovered following raids by the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad in connection with the TelanganaSheep…
“Big Headload Fell…”: Railway Minister On What Led To Delhi Station Tragedy
A big headload that “fell from one of the passengers” led to the tragedy at New Delhi Railway Station that killed 18 people, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today…
“Gravely Insulted”: P Vijayan On National Award For ‘The Kerala Story’
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged the Centre is spreading misinformation by honouring a film that he claimed tarnished the Left-ruled state’s image, hours after ‘The Kerala Story’ won…
Meghalaya’s Conrad Sangma Calls For Release of Arrested Kerala Nuns
Two nuns, along with another person Sukhman Mandavi, were arrested on charges of them of forcibly converting three women and trafficking them.
“Phone Felt Heavy, Dropped Laptop”: Shubhanshu Shukla On Readjusting On Earth
Weeks after returning from the Axiom-4 mission, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Friday shared experiences of readjusting to life on earth like how even a mobile phone felt heavy to hold…
Akash Deep under fire for physical send-off as England dominate early on Day 2
Pacer Akash Deep drew ire after making physical contact and offering an animated send-off as he dismissed Ben Duckett just before lunch on Day 2 of the fifth and final…
Indonesia Volcano Belches Six-Mile Ash Tower
An Indonesian volcano spewed a 10-kilometre molten plume of ash topped by lightning into the sky, weeks after another huge eruption triggered dozens of flight cancellations in Bali.
MK Stalin To Launch Big Health Outreach Campaign, Months Ahead Of Assembly Polls
With just eight months to go for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin is set to launch a major health outreach campaign on Saturday, marking the…
After ‘Dead Hand’ Threat, Trump Moves Two Nuclear Submarines Near Russia
US President Donald Trump on Friday has ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the “appropriate regions” after comments made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Swiss Luxury Faces Skyrocketing Prices As Trump’s 39% Tariffs Kick In
Prices for the eponymous Swiss watches, Swiss chocolate and Swiss cheese could skyrocket in a week as a result of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.
“We Continue To Closely Follow The Matter”: India on Nimisha Priya Case
India on Friday said it continues to render all possible assistance in the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen.
37-Year-Old Man Faints After Workout Session In Pune Gym, Dies
A man was seen drinking water after a workout session at a gym in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad this morning.
What Are The Top 10 Cities For Students In Asia? Here’s The List
Top 10 Student Cities In Asia: The latest rankings highlights the growing prominence of Asian cities in global education, driven by academic excellence, job opportunities, and student satisfaction.
71st National Film Awards: Find full list of winners here
The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Films released in 2023 were eligible for the awards. Due to the…
Yashasvi Jaiswal Blitz Puts India On Top After Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna Impress vs England
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 51 took India to 75/2 at stumps on the second day of the fifth Test against England, with a lead of 52 runs on Friday.
Naomi Osaka Ousts Jelena Ostapenko To Reach WTA 4th Round At Canada
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open on Friday by dominating 22nd-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia 6-2, 6-4.
Akash Deep strikes, but England race to 109/1 at lunch on Day 2 at The Oval
England got off to a blistering start in their first innings, reaching 109 for 1 at lunch on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test against India at The…
“Baseless”: Deve Gowda Slams Trump Over “Dead Economy” Remark On India
Former Prime Minister and JD-S Rajya Sabha member H.D. Deve Gowda said that “even a small trader and a poor farmer in India, who conducts his business with great dignity,…
London-Delhi Air India Flight Delayed For Over 11 Hours
Air India’s flight from London to the national capital on Friday was delayed by more than 11 hours and will now depart on Saturday morning.
She Married 8 Men, Extorted Lakhs. Caught While Marrying For The 9th Time
A shocking incident has come to light from Nagpur, Maharashtra, where the police have arrested a ‘looteri dulhan’ (con bride) who allegedly married not one or two, but eight men,…
US Promises Gaza Food Plan After Envoy Visit
President Donald Trump’s special envoy promised a plan to deliver more food to Gaza after inspecting a US-backed distribution centre, as the UN human rights office said Israeli forces had…
Lalit Modi Posts New Photos Of Him And Vijay Mallya – This Time At Oval
Fugitive billionaires Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya have now shared photos of them enjoying the India-England test match at the Oval in London.
Israeli Hostage Shown Gaza Starvation Footage, Palestinian Islamic Jihad Releases Video
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group on Thursday posted a video of an Israeli-German hostage – Rom Braslavski, who had been held captive in the Gaza Strip in October 2023,…
Delhi University Releases Round 3 Seat Allocation Schedule For Undergraduate Admissions 2025, Check Details
Delhi University UG Admissions 2025: All candidates admitted in Round 1 and Round 2 can opt for seat upgradation based on their higher preferences.
Video: Man Suffers Panic Attack On Plane, Slapped By Fellow Passenger
A man was slapped by a fellow passenger on an IndiGo aircraft after he suffered a panic attack right after boarding the plane. The disturbing incident was recorded by another…
Loan Transferred Even Before Approval In Anil Ambani Case: Sources
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Reliance Group owner Anil Ambani to its Delhi headquarters on August 5 in a bank loan fraud case of Rs 17,000 crore. A lookout…
Crunching Numbers: How Trump’s 25% Tariff Will Impact Indian Markets
US President Donald Trump has announced the latest reciprocal tariff rates for trading partners as the August 1 deadline came to an end on Friday.
Devendra Fadnavis Appeals For Peace Amid Communal Flare-Up Over Online Post
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday appealed to the public to maintain peace and cooperation after communal tensions flared up in Pune district due to an objectionable social media…
Jasprit Bumrah released from squad as India eye series-leveling win
Jasprit Bumrah was on Friday released from the squad for the ongoing fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, London. This comes amid concerns over his fitness and…
Gus Atkinson wrecks Indian line-up in spicy Oval conditions
Shubman Gill-led India were on Friday dismissed for the lowest total of the series so far, 224 runs, in testing conditions at The Oval. With the ball darting around under…
Suniel Shetty says it is tougher for star kids to succees today than outsiders
Actor Suniel Shetty has been part of the film industry for over three decades. He rose to fame as a leading man in Hindi cinema, known for his intense, action-packed…
Matt Henry Stars As New Zealand Crush Zimbabwe By Nine Wickets In 1st Test
The Black Caps now lead 1-0 in the series, which is not part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.
Exclusive: Ashutosh Gowariker On Why The Kerala Story Won Two National Awards Despite A Raging Controversy
The Kerala Story, a film on religious conversion, polarised the political discourse in the country when it was up for release in 2023
Andhra Techie Invested Rs 1.74 Crore In Fake Apps, Cybercrime Gang Busted
The Anantapur police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested a five-member gang and seized a substantial haul of cash and electronic devices linked to a sophisticated online investment fraud.
How Moscow Might Respond If Trump Stops Russian Oil To India
US President Donald Trump’s demand on India to halt Russian oil imports could threaten billions in Russian revenues, prompt Moscow to retaliate by stopping a major US-led oil pipeline and…
Smithsonian Museum Removes Trump Impeachment References: Report
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History removed a label referencing Donald Trump’s two impeachments last month following pressure from the White House, The Washington Post reported.
Trump Injects New Dose Of Uncertainty In Tariffs As He Pushes Start Date To August 7
When Trump signed the order Thursday night imposing new tariffs, the start date of the punishing import taxes was pushed back seven days.
France Carries Out First Aid Airdrop In Gaza
President Emmanuel Macron said France had carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian supplies into Gaza, after UN-backed experts warn the Israeli-blockaded Palestinian territory was slipping into famine.
Spain Air-Drops 12 Tonnes Of Food Aid Over Gaza
Spain said it had air-dropped 12 tonnes of food into Gaza, which UN-backed experts say is slipping into famine.
McDonald’s Bets On India As It Doubles Down On AI Investment By 2027
McDonald’s plans to “double down” on its artificial intelligence investment by 2027 and is betting on India as a key hub for data governance, engineering and platform architecture.
Putin Says Wants Lasting Peace In Ukraine
Russia wants a “lasting and stable peace” in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said, adding that Moscow’s conditions for peace remained unchanged as Kyiv repeated its call for a leaders’ meeting.
Puerto Rico Nightclub Shooting Leaves 1 Teen Dead, 5 People Wounded
A nightclub shooting in western Puerto Rico early Friday left one teenager dead and five other people wounded, including two women in serious condition, authorities said.
Cybercrime Gang Takes Andhra Travellers For A Ride From Rajasthan
The Bapatla district police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested a pan-India gang from Rajasthan responsible for creating fraudulent websites that mimicked popular tourism and temple booking portals.
When Will SSC CGL Exam 2025 Be Conducted? Know Vacancies, Salary, Paper Pattern
SSC CGL Exam 2025: The final allotment of posts will be made based on merit-cum-preference of posts indicated by candidates.
71st National Film Awards: Shah Rukh Khan’s First Best Actor Win Is Historic, Says Ashutosh Gowariker
Ashutosh Gowariker, director of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Swades (2004), told NDTV that the actor’s win is amazing
War 2: Here`s how you can meet Hrithik Roshan by dancing to Aavan Jaavan
Yash Raj Films released the first track of War 2, a groovy romantic song, Aavan Jaavan, featuring superstars Hrithik Roshan & Kiara Advani in their coolest ever self! The song…
`Kundan is alive`: Audience react to AI-altered climax of Dhanush-starrer Raanjh
The AI-altered version of Raanjhanaa has been re-released in theatres. The movie, which stars Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol was released first 12 years ago. The re-released version by…
71st National Film Awards Winners: Shah Rukh Khan’s First Best Actor Win To 12th Fail Bagging Best Feature Film
The 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday evening, celebrating the best of Indian cinema for the year 2023
71st National Film Awards: Karan Johar, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey React To Their Big Wins
Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey, Karan Johar among other big winners expressed gratitude on bagging a National Award
Opinion: Opinion | China, Now Trump: Pakistan And The Art Of Somehow Finding Patrons
Pakistan has successfully lobbied Western capitals into believing in its indispensability in the regional strategic landscape. The US continues to buy this narrative for various reasons, not discounting the naivete…
“He Dreamt Of Building Us A Home”: Chennai Teen’s SUV Murder Sparks Outrage
A cloud of grief and unanswered questions hangs heavy over the home of 19-year-old Nithin Sai, a final-year BA English student, who was killed after a high-speed luxury SUV rammed…
Rs 400 Crore Worth Of Gold Bought By Liquor Company: Nara Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday levelled serious allegations against former minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, alleging that gold worth ₹400 crore was purchased with money acquired through the…
After Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Exit, Vice Presidential Poll To Be Held On September 9
The election for the post of Vice President will be held on September 9, the Election Commission announced on Friday.
“Ignore Baseless Allegations”: Poll Body On Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Fraud Claim
Pushing back against Rahul Gandhi’s fresh allegations of “vote theft”, the Election Commission of India has termed the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha’s remarks “baseless”.
US To Spend $7.85 Million To Help Costa Rica Deport Immigrants: Report
The US State Department is planning to spend up to $7.85 million to help Costa Rica deport immigrants, according to a document seen by Reuters, under an arrangement similar to…
Italy Fines Armani For ‘Misleading Ethical’ Statements
Italy’s competition watchdog said it fined luxury goods giant Giorgio Armani 3.5 million euros for misleading consumers over dangerous conditions for workers making its bags and accessories.
Kiren Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi Over “Anti-India” Remarks On Poll Body
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday lashed out at Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of repeatedly making “anti-India” remarks, even as the Election Commission strongly rebutted the Leader of the Opposition’s…
Prosecutors Seek Substantial Prison Term For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs As They Oppose Bail
Prosecutors said they now expect music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs could face a prison sentence “substantially higher” than the four to five years they once thought he was likely to…