Bihar Stampede during puja at Nalanda Temple; injuries reported NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede in Nalanda and announced ex gratia compensation for the victims.At least eight women were killed in the incident at the Shitala Mata…
NEW DELHI: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Saturday approved key appointments in the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the department of higher education amid the ongoing NEET-UG 2026 paper leak row and growing scrutiny of the examination body. Anuja Bapat, an Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officer of the 1998 batch, and Ruchita Vij,…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Thursday led NDA’s attack on Congress on the Emergency’s 51st anniversary, slamming the measure as an assault on the Constitution and emphasising his govt’s commitment to constitutional values.Several other members of the BJP-led governing alliance contrasted the irony of Congress championing the cause of Constitution while accusing govt of undermining…
The gripping drama ‘The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond’ premieres on ZEE5 on May 8, following its theatrical success. The film delves into the lives of three young women entangled by manipulation and loss of agency, exploring themes of trust and control. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, it aims to provoke reflection on societal realities….
Youth jumps into ‘Badi Deg’ at Ajmer Sharif Dargah, beaten up by crowd NEW DELHI: A youth allegedly jumped into the giant cauldron, known as the ‘Badi Deg’, inside the premises of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Sunday, prompting intervention by shrine staff and an investigation by authorities.According to eyewitnesses, the youth suddenly ran towards…
Smoke rises from Kuwait international airport after a drone strike (AP photo) An Indian national was the victim in the attack on Kuwait airport by Iranian drones earlier on Wednesday.“Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait…
Shares of drugmaker Cipla Ltd. gained as much as 3% after the company’s results, reported on Wednesday, May 13, and adjusted for their impairment cost, were in-line with expectations for the January-March period. Cipla’s net profit fell 54.6% from the same quarter last year to ₹554.6 crore, lower than the CNBC-TV18 poll of ₹724 crore….
Dharmendra’s 2025 passing revived his epic romance with Hema Malini. She called it “love at first sight.” Already married to Prakash Kaur with four kids, he converted to Islam in 1980 to wed her, having Esha and Ahana. Prakash stood firm: “Any man would prefer Hema.” Dharmendra‘s passing on November 24, 2025, at the age…
Timothée Chalamet faced playful jabs at the Oscars regarding his recent comments on ballet and opera. Comedian Conan O’Brien humorously warned of potential backlash from the arts communities, while director Alexandre Singh subtly referenced theater and ballet in his acceptance speech, sparking mixed audience reactions. Chalamet, nominated for two awards, attended the ceremony with Kylie…
Jordan Cox feels sorry for Virat Kohli (Image: X) England batter Jordan Cox has expressed disappointment over the lack of privacy afforded to Virat Kohli, revealing that the former India captain was secretly photographed during what was meant to be a quiet catch-up in London. Cox, who met his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate and…
