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Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan emerged victorious at the 2022 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. Shah Rukh was named 'favorite movie actor' for his role in "Pathaan," which also won 'favorite movie.' Hrithik Roshan clinched the title of 'favorite dancing star.' Kiara Advani and Madhuri Dixit received accolades for 'fav... | At the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan stole the limelight with their wins. Shah Rukh's performance in "Pathaan" earned him the title of 'favorite movie actor,' while "Pathaan" itself secured 'favorite movie.' Hrithik was celebrated as the 'favorite dancing star,' showcasing his charis... |
READ LATER It is nearly five months since the Bharatiya Janata Party’s new leadership dropped its founding fathers, A.B. Vajpayee, L.K. Advani and M.M. Joshi from the Parliamentary Board and elevated them to a new body – the Margdarshak Mandal; the body, however, is yet to hold its first meeting. Neither has the body, ... | READ LATER It is nearly five months since the Bharatiya Janata Party’s new leadership dropped its founding fathers, A.B. Vajpayee, L.K. Advani and M.M. Joshi from the Parliamentary Board and elevated them to a new body – the Margdarshak Mandal; the body, however, is yet to hold its first meeting. |
Mumbai’s island city recorded three-digit rainfall figures in the last 24 hours as the monsoon made a comeback after a dry spell of nearly three weeks. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai’s coastal observatory at Colaba recorded 100.4 mm of rainfall during the 24-hour cycle that ended at 8.30... | Mumbai’s monsoon returned strongly after a three-week dry spell, with the Colaba observatory recording 100.4 mm and Santacruz 86 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours (till 8:30 am Monday), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar till Tuesday m... |
NEW DELHI: The India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match at Adelaide was discussed by about 90 lakh people on Facebook, while nearly 16.94 lakh tweeted about the clash of the arch-rivals. There were also 2.5 crore interactions about the match yesterday on Facebook, the world's biggest social media platform said in stateme... | The India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match in Adelaide generated significant social media buzz, with around 9 million people discussing it on Facebook and nearly 1.694 million tweets posted about the game. On Facebook, there were 25 million interactions about the match. In India, 5.9 million people generated 16.9 milli... |
On August 19, 2016, a government-commissioned report highlighted that 80% of India’s doctors were serving the urban population of 28%, leaving 72% of rural Indians severely underserved. Only 37% of rural residents had inpatient care within a 5 km radius. The report also explained that 60% of deaths resulted from non-co... | A 2016 report revealed a stark healthcare disparity: urban areas had 80% of the doctor workforce, while rural regions with 72% of the population remained underserved. The report called for structural reforms, incentivized rural postings, and prevention campaigns to address this imbalance and combat rising NCDs. |
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 26 Jul: A day after Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) deputy commissioner Talo Potom issued an order for detaining the chairman of Pan Arunachal Joint Steering Committee (PAJSC) Techi Puru for alleged unlawful activities under Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (APUAPA), the fa... | Summary: Family members of whistleblower Gyamar Padang demand the revocation of Techi Puru's detention under APUAPA and his reinstatement. They appeal to the Chief Minister to fulfill Padang's dying wish for a "statue of honesty" and address PAJSC's 13-point demands. |
Mumbai : The city is set to receive its largest tunnel boring machine from China in February to work on part of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) coastal road project. The tunnel boring machine (TBM) will be 12.19 metre wide, as tall as 4.5 storeys of a building. In comparison, the ongoing Metro constructi... | Mumbai is set to receive its largest tunnel boring machine (TBM) from China in February 2020 to work on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's coastal road project. The 12.19-meter-wide TBM will drill the 3.4-kilometer-long twin tunnels, partially running under the sea, between Girgaum and Malabar Hill. The tunnels, ... |
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: military conflict is not the answer. “We must remind the Beijing authorities to not misjudge the situation and to prevent the internal expansion of ‘military adventurism’,” Ms. Tsai said on Saturday in her New Year’s speech broadcast live on Fa... | In her New Year's message, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen cautioned China against military conflict, emphasizing that it is not the solution to cross-strait disagreements. She urged Beijing to avoid escalating tensions and emphasized Taiwan's commitment to defending its freedom and democracy. President Xi Jinping had ea... |
ttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ‘warned’ that if the Congress came to power in the Lok Sabha elections, the party would give people “the right to eat beef.” At a campaign speech on Friday, April 27, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said, “These shameless people [Congress] will provide the right t... | Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned that if the Congress wins the Lok Sabha elections, they would allegedly allow beef consumption, despite no mention of it in their manifesto. He criticized the Congress for allegedly including Muslims in OBC category and reintroducing practices like triple talaq. Adity... |
In the latest episode of Ishqbaaz, Shivaay takes Anika inside the house. She begins to recognize the things in it including the tape recorder and the photos. She recalls old memories of the time she spent with her sister and dad in the house. This makes her emotional. She learns she is Harshvardhan Tripathi's daughter.... | In the latest episode of Ishqbaaz, Shivaay brings Anika inside the house where she recalls memories with her family. Emotional, she learns she is Harshvardhan Tripathi's daughter and seeks answers about her missing sister. Shivaay vows to find her sister and learns about false allegations against her father. Meanwhile,... |
India ushered in the New Year with diverse celebrations, from public gatherings to private festivities. | New Year celebrated across India. |
Confirming The Indian Express August 2002 investigative series on largescale irregularities in the allotment of dealerships for petrol pumps, LPG and kerosene outlets, the Supreme Court today said that over seven out of 10 allotments made by the NDA government were ‘‘improper.’’ And suggested cancellation of 297 of the... | The Supreme Court has validated The Indian Express' August 2002 investigative report, which exposed large-scale irregularities in the allotment of petrol pump, LPG, and kerosene dealerships during the NDA government's tenure. The court revealed that over 70% of the allotments were found to be "improper" and suggested t... |
The second round of the 2023 Formula 1 season came from the 6.175 km long Jeddah Corniche Circuit, i.e. the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing finished the race with a sensational 1-2 led by Sergio Perez, who started the race on pole, while reigning champion Max Verstappen gained an impressive 13 positions to fi... | At the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing achieved a 1-2 finish with Sergio Perez winning from pole and Max Verstappen climbing 13 positions to second. Despite Fernando Alonso briefly taking the lead and receiving a 5-second penalty for a grid error, Perez regained control by Lap 4. |
Sales rise 28.94% to Rs 38.85 crore Net profit of Medico Remedies rose 122.77% to Rs 2.25 crore in the quarter ended December 2022 as against Rs 1.01 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2021. Sales rose 28.94% to Rs 38.85 crore in the quarter ended December 2022 as against Rs 30.13 crore during the previou... | In the quarter ended December 2022, Medico Remedies showcased a robust financial performance with significant growth in both sales and net profit. Sales surged by 28.94% to Rs 38.85 crore, up from Rs 30.13 crore in the same quarter the previous year. Net profit exhibited an impressive increase of 122.77%, rising to Rs ... |
Tragedy hit Gazipur district when 8 persons including three women, were killed after a jeep in which they were traveling fell into Mangai river near Gazia village in Nonhara area late on Sunday night. later on Monday evening, chief minister Akhilesh Yadav announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh, each to those killed in t... | Eight people, including three women, were killed when a jeep they were traveling in fell into Mangai river near Gazia village in the Nonhara area of Gazipur district. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the victims and suspended the executive engineer, ass... |
The Covid-19 epidemic, which originated in China in Dec 2019, has now reached 175 out of a total of 195 countries. No past pandemic has spread this widely and this fast. And we are far from seeing the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Until a definite cure and vaccine against the virus are found, the threat wi... | The Covid-19 epidemic, originating in China in December 2019, has now reached 175 of 195 countries, making it the fastest-spreading pandemic in history. India’s 21-day lockdown, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to prevent severe setbacks, with critics noting its impact on the economically vulnerable. To ... |
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today left for Saudi Arabia with a high-level delegation, including the army chief, in a bid to cool tempers in the Gulf kingdom over Pakistan's refusal to provide troops for war in Yemen. In his second visit to the oil-rich kingdom in as many months, Prime Minister Sharif will di... | Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif traveled to Saudi Arabia with a high-level delegation, including the army chief, to address the tensions arising from Pakistan's decision to remain neutral in the Yemen conflict. Saudi Arabia had requested military assistance from Pakistan for its coalition forces in Yemen, but th... |
DAMDAMA SAHIB: With the Lok Sabha elections round-the-corner, all political parties are eyeing the Baisakhi festival at Takht Damdama Sahib here to give an impetus to their election campaign. All leaders of SAD (Badal), Congress and Akali Dal (Mann) are in top gear to mobilise their rank and file at the mela to outwit ... | Political parties are gearing up for the Baisakhi festival at Takht Damdama Sahib, eyeing it as a platform to boost their election campaigns ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. However, a dispute has emerged over the use of Diwan Hall for political conferences. While SAD (Badal) has been utilizing the hall for political ... |
Government today said it has issued a notice to Internet search giant Google for depicting Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir as part of Pakistan. Google Insights for Search had shown a map of India as part of Pakistan. Government on Saturday said it has issued a notice to Internet search giant Google for depicting Pakistan-occ... | The Indian government has issued a notice to Google for incorrectly depicting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of Pakistan on its Google Insights for Search tool. Minister of State for Telecom and IT, Sachin Pilot, stated that any wrongful representation of India's borders violates the Information Technology Act... |
Cliched yeah, but tonight is the mother of all nights. It’s the 55th Idea-Filmfare Awards nite and Bollywood is in a state of tizzy. Can’t blame them, the line-up of performers who’ll take centre-stage is so impressive, that you can’t help but feel weak-kneed. Show director Mohammad Morani says, “Shah Rukh Khan and Sai... | The 55th Idea-Filmfare Awards night promises Bollywood's finest performances, anchored by Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan, renowned for their wit and charm. Riteish Deshmukh will serenade Jacqueline Fernandes, while Salman Khan's dance medley ensures he steals the show. Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, and Deepika Paduko... |
Martina Hingis won the Canadian Open after Serena Williams retired with a foot injury in the third set with the score 0-6, 6-3, 3-0. Yesterday, Hingis appeared clueless in the early going, dropping the first seven games of the match as Williams simply overpowered the Swiss player. The first set lasted just 21 minutes. ... | Martina Hingis won the Canadian Open after Serena Williams retired with a foot injury in the third set with the score 0-6, 6-3, 3-0. Williams dominated the first set, winning seven games in just 21 minutes. Hingis gradually regained her confidence, capturing the second set 6-3. Williams, struggling with a foot injury, ... |
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in multiple Kerala districts from June 22–25, including coastal squally weather and high waves along the Kerala coast. A 17-year-old student tragically drowned while rescuing a friend during sudden flooding. | IMD's yellow alert forecasts heavy rainfall and coastal squalls in Kerala this week. Coastal areas brace for waves and flood risk. The floodwaters claimed a young life, highlighting the dangers tied to this weather event. |
MAWKYRWAT: Shillong MP Vincent Pala on Tuesday inaugurated the VIP gallery at Nolikata Stadium at Ranikor in South West Khasi Hills in the presence of local MLA, M M and MDC, M Nongrem. Pala dedicated the gallery to the people of the constituency. On the occasion a memorandum was also submitted to the MP by the local M... | MAWKYRWAT: Shillong MP Vincent Pala on Tuesday inaugurated the VIP gallery at Nolikata Stadium at Ranikor in South West Khasi Hills in the presence of local MLA, M M and MDC, M Nongrem. Pala dedicated the gallery to the people of the constituency. On the occasion a memorandum was also submitted to the MP by the local M... |
The body of M.R. Kutty, who was kidnapped and murdered by the Taliban militia in Afghanistan, was brought to Delhi this evening by a special Indian Airlines flight. The body was received at the airport with full state honours. The body is expected to be brought to Thiruvananthapuram by noon and will be taken in a proce... | M.R. Kutty, abducted and murdered by the Taliban in Afghanistan, was repatriated to Delhi with full state honours. Plans are underway to transport his body to Thiruvananthapuram, then proceed in a solemn procession to his hometown, Chingoli in Alappuzha, for cremation. Public homage will be paid at his son's school bef... |
The launch of yet another luxury car in the city turned out to be a star-studded event with actresses Rima Kallingal and Remya Nambeesan attending the do. While Remya chose to go ethnic in a sari, Rima looked swell in a short black dress with white floral prints. We also spotted model-turned-actress Leena Maria at the ... | The launch of a new luxury car in the city was a star-studded event featuring actresses Rima Kallingal and Remya Nambeesan. Remya dazzled in an ethnic sari, while Rima stunned in a short black dress with white floral prints. Model-turned-actress Leena Maria was also in attendance. A highlight of the evening was DJ Savi... |
Elderly woman remains tied up for 10 hrs after burglary Nagpur: Nimbunabai Narnaware, 69, was assaulted by robbers, who left her tied up alone in the house, before she was rescued nearly 10 hours later by some neighbours at Dayalu Society of Mahavir Nagar in Jaripatka on Saturday. The Narnaware family, which had been s... | Elderly woman remains tied up for 10 hrs after burglary Nagpur: Nimbunabai Narnaware, 69, was assaulted by robbers, who left her tied up alone in the house, before she was rescued nearly 10 hours later by some neighbours at Dayalu Society of Mahavir Nagar in Jaripatka on Saturday |
Go First, formerly known as GoAir, has taken a significant step forward in its bankruptcy resolution process with the receipt of two financial bids aimed at reviving the airline's operations. The bids, submitted as part of the bankruptcy proceedings overseen by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), signal potential... | Go First receives two financial bids as part of its bankruptcy resolution process, signaling potential opportunities for the airline's revival. The bids include provisions for additional funds aimed at restarting operations, reflecting investor confidence in Go First's prospects. The airline aims to overcome financial ... |
In a first, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court ordered High Courts across India to ensure that CCTV cameras are installed in some courts under their jurisdiction. The video recording facilities will initially be installed in at least two districts of each state and union territory, The Telegraph reported. The apex ... | In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the installation of CCTV cameras inside the courtrooms in at least two district courts of all states and Union Territories. The top court, however, made it clear that the footage of the CCTV camera will not be available under the RTI and will be released ... |
AHMEDABAD: Consumption of electricity across Gujarat has fallen with industrial units closing due to the state government mandated shutdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state. Gujarat’s peak power demand has declined by around 4,600MW in the past week. Maximum power demand on Tuesday was at 11,800MW around noo... | Due to the Covid-19 shutdown in Gujarat, electricity consumption has significantly dropped as industrial units close. The peak power demand has declined by around 4,600MW in the past week. The reduction in industrial demand has led to lower power consumption across the state. |
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, to submit an affidavit on why the number of international flights from Chandigarh International Airport has not increased, despite the airport’s upgrade to Category II Instrument Landing System (CAT-II ILR) in March 2023. The Benc... | The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to explain why Chandigarh International Airport has only two daily international flights to Sharjah and Dubai, despite its upgrade to Category II Instrument Landing System (CAT-II ILR) in March 2023. This limitation is partic... |
Sriharikota: Lunar mission Chandrayaan 3's rover and lander are functioning well and they would be put to "sleep" soon to withstand the night on the Moon, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said on Saturday. The lander and rover, 'Vikram' and 'Pragyaan', respectively, were still functioning and "our team with scientific instrume... | ISRO Chairman S Somanath announced that the rover and lander of Chandrayaan 3 are functioning well, with the rover having moved almost 100 meters from the lander. He mentioned that the team with scientific instruments is actively working, and soon, both the rover and lander would be put into a "sleep" mode to endure th... |
WASHINGTON: Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives introduced five bills on Friday, four of them aimed at reining in the power of the tech giants in what one congressional aide described as a revolution in antitrust. Among the five bills, two address the issue of giant companies, such as Amazon Inc and Alphabet I... | US House of Representatives lawmakers introduced five bills to curb the power of tech giants like Amazon and Google. Two bills focus on preventing these companies from creating platforms for other businesses while competing against them. One bill requires platforms to sell subsidiaries if their ownership leads to bias ... |
New Delhi, November 21 Threat to internal security, both from existing and emerging situations in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, came into focus today with Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde asking top police officers from across the country to remain alert against infiltration and the misuse of cyberspace to spew “... | On November 21, 2013, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde raised alarms about internal security threats in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir at a national DGP conference in New Delhi. He warned against increased infiltration from across the border and the growing misuse of social media platforms by self-radicalized groups,... |
CHENNAI: The politics of alliances for the assembly elections took a new turn with the PMK denying it had decided to join the DMK-Congress combine. The outburst from the PMK leader S Ramadoss came in the wake of chief minister and DMK president M Karunanidhi telling reporters in Delhi on Sunday that the PMK too would b... | In Chennai, the political landscape for the upcoming assembly elections is in flux as PMK leader S. Ramadoss denied any confirmed alliance with the DMK-Congress combine. Despite DMK chief M. Karunanidhi's announcement of a potential PMK inclusion, Ramadoss emphasized that no final decision has been made and that discus... |
Infosys employees who sit out of the company’s Mysuru campus were asked to work from home on December 31 due to a leopard sighting. The company asked employees to work from home on Tuesday after a leopard was spotted inside the Infosys campus, Moneycontrol reported. According to the report, security staff was asked to ... | Leopard Sighting at Infosys Mysuru Campus Infosys asked employees to work from home on December 31 after a leopard was spotted on its 150-acre Mysuru campus. CCTV captured the animal at 2 am, prompting forest officials and a task force to begin efforts to capture it. HR advised employees and 4,000 trainees on-site to r... |
SHIMLA: The month gone by, December, was the coldest during day time in Shimla in the last two decades. Average monthly minimum temperature in Shimla during December was 3.8 degrees Celsius, which was the second lowest average minimum temperature after 1997, when it was 3.1 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, there appears no ... | December has been the coldest daytime temperature in Shimla in the last two decades, with an average monthly minimum temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius. The cold conditions in Himachal Pradesh have intensified, with the meteorological department predicting snow from January 2 to 4. Shimla recorded a total monthly snowf... |
New Delhi: Reliance Retail is in talks to acquire Hamleys from the Chinese company that owns the famed UK toy seller, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.“Reliance is in advanced talks with Hamleys’ owners,” said one of the persons. Reliance Retail’s marquee label operator Reliance Brands is the India ... | Reliance Retail is in talks to acquire Hamleys, the UK toy seller, from the Chinese company that owns it, according to two sources. Hamleys, which has about 130 stores globally, has 87 of them in India, and Reliance plans to add more this year. The acquisition will give Reliance more heft in its retailing play, as Haml... |
Baywatch fame actress Pamela Bach Death News: Pamela Bach, the popular Hollywood actress known for her roles in Baywatch and Knight Rider, has passed away at the age of 62. According to reports, Bach was found dead in her Los Angeles home, with the Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruling her death a suicide due to a gunsho... | Pamela Bach, the Hollywood actress known for Baywatch and Knight Rider, has passed away at 62. Reports state she was found dead in her Los Angeles home, with the cause ruled as suicide. Her ex-husband David Hasselhoff’s team issued a statement requesting privacy. Bach and Hasselhoff shared two daughters, Taylor and Hay... |
Mumbai: Venture Catalyst’s early stage startup fund 9Unicorns has raised Rs 100 crore from India’s leading snacks maker Haldiram’s and a few other unnamed investors. Its investment corpus has now doubled to Rs 200 crore after it first raised Rs 100 crore in August last year. The startup accelerator has also exercised a... | Venture Catalyst's early-stage startup fund, 9Unicorns, has raised an additional Rs 100 crore from Haldiram's and other investors, doubling its corpus to Rs 200 crore. The fund, which aims to increase its total corpus to Rs 500 crore, plans to invest in over 100 startups, typically providing $100,000 for a 5-7% stake a... |
PANCHKULA: Haryana's tourist spot Morni was cut-off after roads were damaged in landslides at multiple points on Monday, while incessant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh raised the water level of the Ghaggar to dangerous level. The swollen river damaged embankments near the bridge towards the Majri chowki heightening the c... | Morni, a tourist spot in Haryana, faces road closures due to landslides caused by heavy rain. The Ghaggar river swells, threatening bridge erosion. Save Ghaggar urges NHAI action. Landslides trap a scooterist in debris. Efforts to clear roads initiated. DC instructs safety measures for affected areas. |
In a shocking incident, a 36-year-old man died after his wife punched him on the nose in Maharashtra’s Pune for refusing to take her to Dubai on her birthday. According to reports, the incident took place at the apartment of the couple, located in a posh residential society in the Wanavdi area. The victim has been iden... | According to reports, the incident took place at the apartment of the couple, located in a posh residential society in the Wanavdi area. The victim has been identified as Nikhil Khanna, a businessman in the construction industry and the accused has been identified as Renuka. They tied the knot six years ago. Also Read ... |
The RSS on Thursday welcomed the SC’s decision to refer questions arising out of its 2018 Sabarimala judgment to a larger bench but added that the restriction on women of a particular age at the temple had nothing to do with gender inequality. “Matters related to traditions and customs are issues of faith and belie... | The RSS on Thursday welcomed the SC’s decision to refer questions arising out of its 2018 Sabarimala judgment to a larger bench but added that the restriction on women of a particular age at the temple had nothing to do with gender inequality. “Matters related to traditions and customs are issues of faith and belie... |
Widespread Impact: A severe winter storm affected approximately 60% of the U.S. population, stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the Mexico border. Temperatures plummeted drastically below normal from east of the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachians. Travel Disruptions: The storm led to th... | In December 2022, a massive winter storm swept across the United States, impacting over half the population. The storm brought extreme cold, heavy snowfall, and strong winds, leading to widespread power outages and travel disruptions. Buffalo, New York, was particularly hard-hit, with emergency services immobilized and... |
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) expert panel on Saturday recommended granting approval for the restricted emergency use of Bharat Biotech's indigenous Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin. This is the second Covid vaccine, which has been recommended for emergency use authorisation to the DCGI after Oxford-A... | The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) expert panel has recommended approval for Bharat Biotech's Covaxin, the second Covid-19 vaccine to be recommended for emergency use authorization by the Indian Drug Controller General (DCGI). The panel reviewed the application for Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biot... |
The authority said that following the kingdom's decision to cut diplomatic relations, it had informed all airlines operating in Saudi Arabia it was "suspending and preventing all their flights to and from Iran" Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said today it was cutting all air links with Iran after Riyadh severe... | Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority announced the suspension of all flights to and from Iran after the kingdom severed diplomatic ties with Tehran. Airlines operating in Saudi Arabia were informed of the move, as tensions escalate between the two countries amid a deepening diplomatic rift, state news agency SPA rep... |
NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is charged with sexual harassment and stalking in the Delhi police chargesheet filed on Thursday after sustained protests by the country's top wrestlers. The police also filed a report recommending the cancellation of a Pocso complaint filed by a ... | Delhi police recommended canceling a POCSO case based on the minor girl's statement. Another case involving women wrestlers saw a chargesheet against Vinod Tomar, suspended WFI secretary. The wrestlers demanded Rajeev Mehta Singh's arrest. Police questioned over 180 individuals and sought information from foreign feder... |
CBI on Tuesday ruled out any foul play in the death of Union minister Gopinath Munde four months back, claiming that the politician had died due to injuries sustained in a road accident. 64-old Munde, a popular backward class BJP leader from Maharashtra, was on his way to Indira Gandhi Airport on June 3 when his car wa... | The CBI has ruled out any foul play in the death of Union Minister Gopinath Munde, confirming he died from injuries sustained in a road accident on June 3. Munde, a senior BJP leader, was on his way to the airport in Delhi when his car was hit. Political leaders had demanded a CBI probe due to suspicions surrounding hi... |
A 20-year-old woman was allegedly raped in south Delhi?s Moti Bagh by a man posing as a cabbie early Thursday, showing little had changed in the Capital four years after the brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old student shook India.The woman got into a car at 9.30pm on Wednesday and was driven around for two hours before b... | A 20-year-old woman, who had come to Delhi in search of a job, was raped on Thursday by a man in South Delhi?s Moti Bagh area in a car, the police said. The accused, posing as a cab driver, drove the woman around for over two hours and raped her later. This comes four years after December 16 rape case. |
An angry elephant created a ruckus during a community meal near the Mani Mai Temple on Dehradun Road under the Lacchiwala Forest Range. The incident unfolded when a herd of wild elephants strayed close to the gathering on Saturday night, triggering panic among people, Jagran Hindi reported. According to eyewitnesses, t... | tranquil community meal near the Mani Mai Temple on Dehradun Road turned chaotic Saturday night when a wild elephant, part of a small herd, unexpectedly charged into the vicinity. The incident, near the Lacchiwala Forest Range, unfolded around 8:30 PM as a male elephant, accompanied by a female and a calf, emerged from... |
Days after his revolt against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and the Shiv Sena-led coalition government in the State, rebel party leader Eknath Shinde on Thursday said the entire operation of splitting the party was supported by a “national party”. He, however, did not say it was the Bharatiya Janata Party... | After his rebellion against Maharashtra's Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde revealed on Thursday that the split operation had backing from a "national party." He didn't explicitly name the BJP. Responding, NCP's Sharad Pawar cautioned rebels that no BJP leader would assist them in proving major... |
India became the second-fastest growing car market in 2010, with 1.9 million units sold (31% growth), trailing only China. Two-wheeler sales also broke the 10 million mark. | In 2010, India zoomed into second place globally in car sales—marking an era of booming automotive appetite nation-wide. |
The Holy Prophet had declared divorce to be the most disliked among the lawful things in the eyes of God as it broke the marital tie which is fundamental to family life in Islam, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said. Justice R F Nariman, who wrote one of the two separate majority judgements, said divorce not only disrupte... | The Supreme Court of India has declared "talaq-e-biddat" or "triple talaq" unconstitutional, setting it aside. The practice allows Muslim men to divorce their wives by uttering the word "talaq" (divorce) three times in a row. The majority judgment of the five-judge Constitution bench, written by Justices Kurian Joseph ... |
The AAP has maintained the BJP was attempting to prevent Kejriwal from campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons for questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in the awarding Delhi Jal Board (DJB) contract... | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal skipped ED summons related to DJB contracts, calling them illegal. AAP alleges BJP is using ED as a shield to hinder Kejriwal's election campaign. Kejriwal previously skipped eight summons in the excise case. ED insists bail doesn't exempt him. BJP criticizes Kejriwal's evasion, urges complianc... |
‘Aksharasloka', the scholarly tradition of reciting slokas , both in Malayalam and Sanskrit, was common among connoisseurs in Kerala, till a few decades ago. Subject to rigorous rules on the ‘meter' and other elements of poetry, the recital in a competition takes the form of a relay, with each participant called upon t... | The tradition of 'Aksharasloka', involving the recitation of slokas in Malayalam and Sanskrit, thrived in Kerala until recent decades. Participants in competitions followed strict rules, reciting slokas in relay fashion, each starting with the first letter of the third line of the previous one. This demanded significan... |
In a landmark development, the Indian Parliament passed a historic Electoral Reforms Bill aimed at enhancing the transparency and fairness of the electoral process. The bill, championed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government, represents a significant step towards strengthening democracy and upholding the principl... | The front-page headline of The Hindustan Times dated January 3, 1980, highlights the passage of a historic Electoral Reforms Bill by the Indian Parliament. Championed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government, the bill introduces measures such as electronic voting machines and campaign finance regulations to enhance... |
Warsaw, Aug. 27: Eastern EU countries on Friday pushed for the bloc to create a joint Army as they met with Germany for talks on sketching Europe’s post- Brexit future. “We must prioritise security, and let’s start by building a common European Army,” Hungary’s rightwing Prime Minister Viktor Orban said at talks with C... | Eastern EU countries, along with Germany, are advocating for the creation of a joint European Army, following Brexit. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Czech Premier Bohuslav Sobotka emphasized the need for enhanced security through a common military. German Chancellor Angela Merkel supported the idea but advis... |
A new study has revealed that human Y chromosome may disappear in a few million years. Y chromosome is crucial to determine the sex of human and as it is degenerating, will this lead to our extinction? In humans, females have two X chromosomes and males have a single X and a puny little chromosome called Y. The X conta... | The Y chromosome, which determines male biological sex, has been shrinking over millions of years, leading to concerns that it might eventually disappear. This could hypothetically mean the extinction of men, as the Y chromosome carries genes essential for male development. However, scientists suggest that even if the ... |
On 06e 14, Manisha Kumari - an employee of IDC Technologies - told India Today that her office had denied cab facility to female employees working in the night shift.Manisha works as a technical recruiter in the IDC Technologies. She was aghast at the apathy of her company, which put safety of women employees at huge r... | Bengaluru firm IDC Technologies that had said "we are not responsible for women's safety after they log out" has agreed to provide cab service to female employees working on the night shift. This comes after a female employee from the firm met IT Minister Priyank Kharge to bring up the matter, and the minister assured ... |
Miguel Angel is a hugely experienced man as a player and as a coach. He earned 27 caps for Real Madrid between 1979 to 1983, winning the La Liga and Spanish Cup in 1979-80 and the Spanish Cup in 1981-82.Indian Super League side Delhi Dynamos has announced former Real Madrid midfielder Miguel Angel Portugal Vicario as t... | Delhi Dynamos, an Indian Super League (ISL) team, has appointed former Real Madrid midfielder Miguel Angel Portugal Vicario as their new coach to replace Gianluca Zambrotta. The Spanish coach, aged 61, is an experienced figure in both playing and coaching. As a player, he earned 27 caps for Real Madrid between 1979 and... |
The Devil Wears Prada' is a 2006 comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel. It stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt. Actor Emily Blunt, who received a lot of love and appreciation from the audience for her role in 'The Devil Wears Prada' said that for her kids, her part in the film was a ... | Emily Blunt reflected on her breakout role in The Devil Wears Prada, revealing her kids found her character “the meanest person they've ever met.” The 2006 film remains iconic, with Blunt recalling it as her first big movie. She praised the cast and said fans still quote her lines weekly. |
The US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has lodged a complaint against Apple, accusing the tech giant of discrimination against employees involved in unionizing efforts at its World Trade Center store in New York. Following allegations from the Communications Workers of America, the NLRB found merit in claims that... | Apple finds itself in hot water as the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) files a complaint against the tech giant, alleging discrimination against employees involved in unionizing efforts at its New York World Trade Center store. This comes after complaints from the Communications Workers of America, claiming Ap... |
The CBI Special Court on Friday issued a warrant against the former senior vice-president of SNC Lavalin Company Klaus Triendle, the sixth accused in the SNC Lavalin case. The court issued the warrant without mentioning a date of return. The court said the warrant will remain in force till it is recalled or cancelled. ... | A CBI Special Court has issued an open-ended warrant against Klaus Triendle, former senior VP of SNC Lavalin, in connection with the SNC Lavalin case. The CBI has also begun extradition proceedings. |
PATNA: Even as the UGC has directed the universities all over the country to introduce new syllabi based on its model from the academic session 2002-03, the universities in Bihar are running various postgraduate courses without updated syllabi. More than seven months of the current academic session have passed, but nei... | The University Grants Commission (UGC) directed universities nationwide to implement new syllabi based on its model for the academic session 2002-03. However, universities in Bihar are lagging behind in updating their postgraduate course syllabi. Despite efforts by the Bihar Inter University Board to frame revised syll... |
Six persons, mostly workers, were killed on Thursday and 20 others injured - one seriously - when crackers exploded in a fireworks factory in Raigad district of Maharashtra, police said. The explosion took place around 4.30 pm at the Bhaimala village factory, 10 kms from Alibaug town, they said. Bodies of six persons, ... | Six workers were killed and 20 others injured, one seriously, when a fireworks factory exploded in Raigad district, Maharashtra. The blast occurred at Bhaimala village, causing a fire that was later extinguished by six fire tenders. |
52-year-old Nongthombam Haridas who allegedly stabbed a person to death yesterday was produced in the Court of Duty Magistrate, Imphal East and has been remanded to police custody for five days till July 8. Nongthombam Haridas alias Rambo, s/o (L) Roton of Mayang Langjing, presently staying at Laireikyengbam Leikai, Sa... | Nongthombam Haridas, accused of fatally stabbing Thokchom Umachandra, was remanded to police custody for five days by the Imphal East Duty Magistrate. The incident near Umachandra's residence led to his death despite evacuation to JNIMS hospital; the alleged knife used in the crime remains unrecovered. |
The ministry also said a second positive case was also detected, this one in New Delhi, a person with recent travel history to Italy. Earlier, 3 Kerala students who returned from Wuhan were tested positive for coronavirus, but were later discharged after being treated. A travel advisory has also been issued to Indians ... | The Union Ministry of Health confirmed the first COVID-19 cases in Telangana and Delhi. The Telangana case involved a traveler returning from Dubai, while the Delhi case had a travel history to Italy. These cases marked the beginning of the pandemic's spread in India, prompting the government to issue travel advisories... |
GUWAHATI- In a strategic move to bolster border security and safeguard critical railway infrastructure, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), in close coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Border Security Force (BSF), carried out joint patrolling in sensitive zones ... | In a proactive step to reinforce security near the India-Bangladesh border, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), along with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and Border Security Force (BSF), conducted joint patrolling in sensitive railway zones. These coordinated efforts spanned mult... |
LUDHIANA: Harsimran Singh, a class XII student of Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Model Town Extension, failed to find words to express happiness, as he got a chance to watch folk artists from Poland perform their traditional dances. He also got an opportunity to shake legs with Polish students and artists while the... | Harsimran Singh, a class XII student at Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School in Ludhiana, was thrilled to participate in a cultural exchange event featuring Polish folk artists. The event, part of the 'Punjab International Youth Educational and Cultural Exchange Panorama-2012,' celebrated the close of the 'Punjab Festival... |
Google on Monday roped in an array of partners to usher in the Indian Language Internet Alliance, a new platform to offer better content and technology for the Hindi-speaking population. The search giant also announced the launch of the Hindi voice search in the country. With most of the 200 million-odd English speaker... | Google launched the Indian Language Internet Alliance, aiming to enhance online accessibility for Hindi speakers by partnering with various stakeholders. The initiative addresses the need to broaden internet access beyond the 200 million English speakers already online. Google India MD Rajan Anandan emphasized the grow... |
The Indo-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce (ICHAM) has called upon the government to establish a committee aimed at resolving the ongoing border dispute with Myanmar. The dispute primarily concerns the demarcation of boundaries between the two nations, which has led to tensions and occasional skirmishes in border regions. IC... | The Indo-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce (ICHAM) has urged the government to form a committee to address the border dispute with Myanmar. The ongoing conflict over boundary demarcation has strained relations between the two nations and hindered cross-border trade and investment. ICHAM emphasizes the need for peaceful resol... |
Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka said on Thursday that Telangana is no longer merely competing with other Indian states but is now standing shoulder-to-shoulder with developed nations. The deputy CM said that Telangana has emerged as a key destination for several industries and developmental projects,... | Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka declared the state now competes with developed nations, citing progress in IT, pharma, AI, and textiles. Key projects like Future City, Musi River revival, and Regional Ring Road bolster its global standing. Addressing ICAI members, he highlighted Telangana as a talent hub, promisi... |
A ruthless Novak Djokovic destroyed home favourite Jannik Sinner to win the ATP Finals title for a record seventh time on Sunday - adding yet another milestone to his incredible career. The 36-year-old Serb lost to home favourite Sinner earlier in the week in the group stage, but exacted revenge with a sublime display ... | Novak Djokovic secured his record seventh ATP Finals title with a dominant victory over Jannik Sinner, avenging an earlier group stage defeat. The 36-year-old Serb showcased sheer superiority in a 6-3 6-3 triumph against the home favorite, Sinner. Djokovic's exceptional performance included overwhelming serve and preci... |
By admitting a public interest litigation on the establishment of a National Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court has again opened the conversation on its own structural make-up in particular and the state of the judiciary in general. The debate is still in its infancy (though the idea itself has been around for a while)... | The Supreme Court's consideration of a National Court of Appeal (NCA) has reignited discussions on the judiciary's structural makeup and its efficiency. The proposal, put forth in a public interest litigation by advocate V Vasanthakumar, suggests establishing the NCA as a final arbiter for appeals against decisions mad... |
TIRUCHI: Southern Railway has planned to operate few passenger trains hauled by electric locomotive on the Villupuram – Mayiladuthurai – Villupuram electrified section from March 1. The decision to run electric trains up to Mayiladuthurai Junction comes days after the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Southern Circ... | Southern Railway is set to begin operating electric locomotive-hauled passenger trains on the 120-km Villupuram–Mayiladuthurai stretch from March 1. This move comes after the Commissioner of Railway Safety granted statutory clearance following detailed inspections of the newly electrified section from Cuddalore to Mayi... |
Hoshiarpur: Taking responsibility for placing the pictures of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale on Himachal Pradesh buses, Dal Khalsa acting president, Paramjit Singh Mand, announced that if no action was taken against Himachal Pradesh resident Aman Sood, "who was responsible for the controversy," and if the cases against Sik... | Paramjit Singh Mand, acting president of Dal Khalsa, took responsibility for placing images of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale on Himachal Pradesh buses and warned of intensified actions if no action was taken against Aman Sood, the Himachal Pradesh resident responsible for the controversy, and if cases against Sikh youth w... |
The Centre’s Department of Land Resources (DoLR) on Sunday announced it would conduct the second phase of capacity-building under the NAKSHA (National geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban Habitations) programme across five Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in the country. With India’s urban population expected to... | The Department of Land Resources will launch the second phase of the **NAKSHA** capacity-building programme across five Centres of Excellence from Tuesday. **304 officers from 157 urban local bodies (ULBs)** will receive hands-on training in modern **geospatial technologies** for urban land surveys. Modules include **G... |
Bindaas Bhidu Jackie Shroff, who is playing the role of a cool dad to young superstar Tiger Shroff in real life, has been an inspiring father on screen too. He played Aamir Khan’s father in ‘Dhoom: 3’ where before dying, he had asked his son to take over the responsibilities. Taking the same role forward, it now looks ... | Jackie Shroff will play Salman Khan's father in the movie Bharat. This is not the first time Shroff has played a fatherly role to Khan; he previously did so in Dhoom: 3. Shroff's character will be pivotal in shaping Salman Khan's character for the movie. The film will span over 50 years and show the story of India's pa... |
Urban Naxal Gautam Navlakha was questioned by a Delhi Police team on Saturday (30th December) at his residence in Navi Mumbai regarding the NewsClick foreign funding case. This interrogation came amid ongoing investigations into the propaganda portal’s alleged involvement in anti-India activities and receiving foreign ... | Urban Naxal Gautam Navlakha was questioned by a Delhi Police team on Saturday (30th December) at his residence in Navi Mumbai. This interrogation came amid ongoing investigations into the propaganda portal’s alleged involvement in anti-India activities and receiving foreign funds from China. The interrogation, led by a... |
Braving the economic downturn and sagging sentiments,state-run behemoth Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) is embarking on a major expansion exercise to ramp up its capacity to 8.5 million tonne at an estimated expenditure of around Rs 10,000 crore by 2012–13. The move comes at a time when other steel makers have res... | Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), also known as Vizag Steel, is embarking on a significant expansion effort despite the economic downturn. The state-run company plans to increase its capacity to 8.5 million tonnes at an estimated cost of around Rs 10,000 crore by 2012-13. This expansion initiative contrasts with ot... |
Karim Adeyemi starred as Borussia Dortmund ran riot against Celtic while Barcelona and Manchester City claimed their first wins in the restructured Champions League. Adeyemi scored a first-half hat trick as Dortmund routed Celtic 7-1 at home. It was the second big win from a German team in the competition after Bayern ... | Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, and Manchester City have all secured their first wins in the restructured Champions League. Dortmund scored a hat trick in a 7-1 win against Celtic, while Barcelona and Manchester City secured their first wins. Inter Milan and Brest also secured victories, while Bayer Leverkusen defeated A... |
A 23-year-old woman was set ablaze by four miscreants after she resisted their rape attempt, even as police said the groom's family members could be behind the attempted murder. "The victim raised an alarm and resisted the rape attempt. The miscreants then poured kerosene on her and set her afire. Hearing her cries, a ... | A 23-year-old woman was set ablaze by four assailants after resisting their rape attempt in Hazaribag. Police suspect the groom's family's involvement due to their disapproval of the inter-caste marriage. The victim, with 80% burns, is critical. Investigations are ongoing into the motive behind the attempted murder. |
In a sensational case of cyber crime in Gujarat’s Vadodara, two former employees including a woman lured their boss into sending his nude pictures to them and then circulated those photos to his colleagues and his wife. The employees allegedly did so to avenge instances of public criticism by their boss when they worke... | In a sensational case of cyber crime in Gujarat’s Vadodara, two former employees including a woman lured their boss into sending his nude pictures to them and then circulated those photos to his colleagues and his wife. The employees allegedly did so to avenge instances of public criticism by their boss when they worke... |
Apple said on Wednesday that it is going to start production of iPhone 12 smartphones in India. “We are proud to be starting production of iPhone 12 in India for our local customers,” the company said. The tech giant, which started manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017, has been shifting some of its production from Ch... | Apple announced its plans to commence production of iPhone 12 smartphones in India, marking a shift in its manufacturing strategy from China. While the iPhone SE (2020), iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 are already manufactured in India, the company will now expand production to include the iPhone 12 models. Although the Pro m... |
PARIS, June 22 (Reuters) - Senegal struck a deal with wealthier countries on Thursday that will see it get an initial 2.5 billion euros ($2.74 billion) in finance to develop renewable energy and speed up its transition to a low-carbon economy. The Senegal Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), backed by France, Ger... | Senegal has secured a significant financial deal with wealthier countries, including France, Germany, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada, amounting to 2.5 billion euros. The funds are intended to support Senegal's development of renewable energy and accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy. The... |
While Oxfam India had reported around Rs 50 crore foreign receipts in 2020-21, other organisations like Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and India Islamic Cultural Centre showed zero foreign receipts in the same year. NEW DELHI: The registration of 5,968 NGOs, and associations under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) ... | NGOs lose FCRA license: Key points 1. Thousands of NGOs: 5,968 had their FCRA license expire on January 1, 2022. 2. Reasons:179 rejected renewals, 5,789 didn't apply. 3. Consequences No longer eligible for foreign funding. 4. Affected institutions:IIT Delhi, Jamia, Oxfam India, etc. 5. Government exemptions:Some instit... |
Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said the government is pushing for a radical loosening of environment and forest laws and regulations. On World Environment Day, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh attacked the Modi government on Monday, alleging that there is a push for a radical loosening of environment and fores... | Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh has accused the Modi government of pushing for a radical loosening of environmental and forest laws and regulations on World Environment Day. Ramesh cited liberalization of environmental approvals, bypassed committees, and emasculation of the National Green Tribunal. He also criticiz... |
The CBI today challenged in the Supreme Court the discharge of former Union Minister and Himachal Vikas Congress President Sukh Ram in the multi-crore telecom scam case saying that the trial court and the Delhi High Court ignored evidence against him in the case. A Division Bench, comprising Mr Justice M.B. Shah and Mr... | The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has contested the discharge of former Union Minister Sukh Ram in the multi-crore telecom scam case, challenging it in the Supreme Court. The CBI argued that both the trial court and the Delhi High Court overlooked evidence against Sukh Ram in the case. The Division Bench of Jus... |
CHANDIGARH: With Faridabad and Gurugram districts topping the chart, as many as 29,387 cases are pending investigations in the police stations of 13 districts of Haryana. The list includes 2,484 year-old cases, while 1,139 cases are found to be pending investigations. The number of cases pending for past six months is ... | In Haryana, there are 29,387 pending investigation cases across 13 districts, with Faridabad and Gurugram leading the list. Among the pending cases, 2,484 are over a year old, and 1,139 cases have been pending for six months or more. The Home Minister, Anil Vij, expressed concern over these delays and has sought explan... |
NEW DELHI: A two-year-old project to rejuvenate Varanasi's ghats could get a boost under the new government with the new tourism and culture minister, Shripad Naik, announcing he would discuss plans for the holy city with PM Narendra Modi. The tourism ministry in 2012 sanctioned Rs 18 crore to improve the ghats, build ... | A two-year-old project to rejuvenate Varanasi's ghats may progress under the new government, with Tourism and Culture Minister Shripad Naik planning to discuss it with PM Narendra Modi. The project, sanctioned in 2012 with Rs 18 crore, aimed to improve the ghats, build jetties, and enhance aesthetics, but no funds have... |
New Delhi, March 23 Top Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist Zia Ur Rehman, alias Waqas, along with three Rajasthan-based terrorists has been arrested from Ajmer. Waqas was brought to Delhi by a Special Cell of the Delhi Police. Waqas, a Pakistan national, is expert in making hydrogen peroxide-based improvised explosive de... | On March 23, 2014, Indian security agencies arrested Zia Ur Rehman, alias Waqas, a top Indian Mujahideen (IM) bomb expert from Ajmer, Rajasthan. A Pakistan national, Waqas is skilled in building hydrogen peroxide-based IEDs, and was allegedly orchestrating terror strikes during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Authori... |
In a breath-taking video shared by ANI, the picturesque town of Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir has been blanketed in a pristine layer of snow, transforming the region into a mesmerizing winter wonderland. As the first snowfall of the season graced the landscape, Gulmarg's natural beauty reached new heights, attracting visito... | Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, dazzles in a fresh blanket of snow, captivating locals and visitors. Srinagar hit -1.3°C, Pahalgam reached -5.1°C, and Gulmarg registered -2.8°C. Higher reaches saw snow, while plains experienced rain. Qazigund, Kokernag, and Kupwara noted temperatures between -1.0°C to -3.8°C. Winter's allure... |
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said activist Gautam Navlakha, arrested by the NIA in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, has the “liability” to bear the expense for availing himself of house arrest. However, the apex court granted him time till April 23 to determine the amount he would be willing to pay for his securit... | The Supreme Court has ruled that activist Gautam Navlakha, involved in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, must bear the expenses for his house arrest, despite disputing the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) claim of Rs 1.64 crore. Navlakha, 70 years old, was granted time until April 23 to determine a reasonable ... |
A soldier, posted in Nagaland, was claimed to have been recently killed in Nagaland. However, it was not a combat casualty but death by natural cause. On January 3, an army havildar (sergeant) was reported by some news portals as killed in the line of duty in Nagaland. This was in stark contrast to Nagaland not reporti... | A soldier posted in Nagaland recently died, but not in combat as initially reported. On January 3, some news portals claimed an army havildar was killed in the line of duty in Nagaland. However, military sources clarified that the soldier, from Uttarakhand and stationed at Chakabama in Kohima district, died of a heart ... |
Kamaal Rashid Khan, aka KRK, who became a household name of sorts after Bigg Boss 3, has constantly stayed in the news for all the wrong reasons. KRK who had started an online microblogging war with the producers of Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, for introducing a new character KRK in the show, according to sources is pl... | Kamaal Rashid Khan (KRK), known for his controversial presence, has recently clashed with the producers of the TV show Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon. KRK is upset over a character named KRK in the show, which he claims is a misuse of his name for publicity. He has threatened legal action, asserting that "KRK" is a tradem... |
There are a total of 23 chapters being covered in the India-EU talks, out of which five have been wrapped up A week after India announced its trade deal with the UK amid tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, the European Union and India have made significant progress in their trade talks between May 12 and May... | India and the EU have made notable progress in their trade negotiations, concluding five of 23 chapters, including the complex area of intellectual property rights, between May 12 and 17. This follows India’s recent trade agreement with the UK, which a government official said plays a key role in ongoing EU talks. The ... |
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) wrested back power in Kottakkal municipality after month-long uncertainties and some dramatic moves. IUML candidate K. Haneesha was elected chairperson with 20 votes against seven on Wednesday. Dr. Haneesha secured the vote of a CPI(M) Independent while another CPI(M) councillor st... | The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) regained control in Kottakkal municipality as K. Haneesha was elected chairperson with 20 votes. This victory followed a month of uncertainties and dramatic events, including a defeat of the IUML's official candidate by a rebel candidate supported by the Left Democratic Front. The ... |
(DHS) on Tuesday launched a 100-day intensified tuberculosis (TB) campaign, marking a crucial step towards achieving the goal of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The campaign, inaugurated by DC Himanshu Nigam, aims to strengthen the efforts in identifying and treating the most vulnerable populations in the district. By prio... | (DHS) on Tuesday launched a 100-day intensified tuberculosis (TB) campaign, marking a crucial step towards achieving the goal of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The campaign, inaugurated by DC Himanshu Nigam, aims to strengthen the efforts in identifying and treating the most vulnerable populations in the district. By prio... |
It was a romance for the ages – and a great tragedy – but what were the reigning emotions when Cleopatra and Mark Anthony lost their heats to each other? A play. Agleyum Cliyopatrayum, by Kochi-based theatre group Lokadharmi, reimagines the relationship through the lens of the political and personal turmoil of the Cleo... | The play *Agleyum Cliyopatrayum* by Kochi-based theatre group Lokadharmi reimagines the legendary romance and tragedy of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, focusing on Cleopatra's personal and political struggles. It explores the deep emotions and turmoil that defined their relationship. The production will open this year’s In... |
The latest episode of Bigg Boss 16 was full of drama and controversy. The house was all hyped up with the New Year’s Eve party and Shekhar Suman made his way to the house for the weekly entertainment dose. Abdu, who re-entered the show recently, is getting immense love and attention of the housemates. Sajid Khan accuse... | The latest episode of Bigg Boss 16 was filled with drama and controversy. The house celebrated New Year’s Eve with a party, and Shekhar Suman joined for the weekly entertainment segment. Abdu, who recently re-entered the show, is receiving immense love from housemates. Sajid Khan accused Tina Datta and Priyanka Chahar ... |
Enthused by the positive response from consumers to the empty liquor bottle buy-back scheme introduced by Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) at 163 liquor shops in hilly areas across 10 districts at its instance, the Madras High Court has insisted on implementing a pilot project for extending the scheme ac... | The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) to expand its empty liquor bottle buy-back scheme across the state after a successful trial run in hilly areas. Initially introduced in 163 liquor shops across 10 districts, the scheme received positive feedback. Following a Supreme ... |
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