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While a large number of protesters were coming to Mumbai for the Maratha reservation agitation, protester Vijay Ghogre died of a severe heart attack on Saturday. He was immediately taken to G. T. Hospital in Fort, where doctor declared him dead before the admission. His body was later sent to J. J. Hospital for post mortem. While…

The victim, identified as Tej Narayan Narwaria, was following the district administration’s order of refusing fuel to two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets. A petrol pump employee was shot at on Saturday by two bike-borne men in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind district for refusing fuel for not wearing helmets. The victim, identified as 55-year-old Tej Narayan Narwaria, was following…

The rebuilding of India-China ties coincides with friction between New Delhi and Washington after Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on India. The focus will be on the outcome of the talks between Modi and Xi Jinping today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for bilateral talks Sunday in the port city of Tianjin,…

V Anantha Nageswaran pointed out that stronger domestic demand, supported by a good monsoon and growing rural consumption, could help make up for the impact of higher tariffs. V Anantha Nageswaran, the Chief Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister, said the impact of US tariffs would have offsetting effects, with job losses largely confined to export-oriented units…

According to the report, which cited an unnamed Indian official as its source, Xi’s letter was intended as a test of India’s willingness to recalibrate ties with China. When US President Donald Trump intensified his trade war with China earlier this year, Beijing began an outreach to India with a private letter from President Xi Jinping to…

PM Narendra Modi’s eighth trip to Japan since 2018 is a bid to diversify partnerships, assert autonomy, and reinforce India’s global positioning amid a tariff tussle with the US Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Japan, at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, serves as a message of strategic balancing to the United States…

Being in nature is great for your brain. Experts are trying to figure out why. In 2008, 38 students at the University of Michigan set out on a walk. Half of them wound their way through the trees in Ann Arbor’s Nichols Arboretum for 2.8 miles (4.5km), while the other half navigated the same distance on the…

The Court said that it welcomes accurate and critical reporting of its decisions and working, provided it is done in good faith. The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently dropped contempt of court proceedings against the editors, correspondents and publishers of The Hindu and ETV Bharat English [Court on Its Own Motion vs Suresh Nambath…

Dr Gradlin Roy, a consultant cardiac surgeon at Saveetha Medical College, collapsed in the hospital on Wednesday. A 39-year-old cardiac surgeon collapsed after a heart attack and died during rounds at a hospital in Chennai. Dr Gradlin Roy, a consultant cardiac surgeon at Saveetha Medical College, collapsed in the hospital on Wednesday. Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a Hyderabad-based…

Three people were recovered from debris following a cloudburst in Ramban District, Jammu and Kashmir. This is the second incident reported in the union territory. Seven members of a family were killed after a landslide flattened their house in a remote village in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir early on Saturday, officials said. The incident…

The NDA is likely to put up a dominant show and win 324 seats if the Lok Sabha elections are held today, as per the Mood of the Nation survey. The Congress-led opposition alliance, which gave the NDA a run for its money in 2024, is projected to be down to 208. With a spring in its…

The victim, Shilpa, who had previously worked with IT giant Infosys, had been married to Praveen for about two-and-a-half years. The couple has a one-and-a-half-year-old child. In yet another alleged dowry harassment-related death, a 27-year-old woman was found hanging at her home in Bengaluru on Wednesday, police said. The woman’s husband was arrested for allegedly abetting suicide.…

Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed the name of semiconductor plant which is likely to manufacture India’s first home-made chip. The first Made-in-China semiconductor chip may be manufactured from CG Semi Pilot Line soon, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Union Minister…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant two-nation visit to Japan and China, commencing August 29. Central to this trip is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, where he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for their first bilateral discussion in seven years.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for…

A hospital memo claims Greater Noida woman Nikki Bhati suffered severe burns in a gas cylinder blast, while her family has accused husband Vipin Bhati of setting her ablaze. As the mystery surrounding Greater Noida woman Nikki Bhati’s death continues to deepen, a hospital memo, widely shared on social media, suggests that she was taken to a…

Only one in four women expressed confidence that authorities would take effective action on their safety complaints A new and comprehensive study on women’s safety in Indian cities has revealed an alarming truth: around 40% of women feel “not so safe” or “unsafe”. The findings, released in the inaugural National Annual Report and Index on Women’s Safety…

The shark’s white eyes indicate a potential form of albinism, a condition involving a lack of melanin pigmentation. A rare and visually striking shark has been spotted off the coast of Costa Rica, drawing widespread interest from marine biologists and the public alike. The unique nurse shark, notable for its vibrant orange colouration and white eyes, was…

The DGCA move had come against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and condemning India’s strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country in May. Aviation regulator DGCA has granted a six-month extension to IndiGo on leasing of two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines with certain conditions, sources said on Thursday. The surprising development comes less…

In the flood-hit Rajanna Sircilla district of Telangana, the heart-wrenching anguish of a mother became a powerful symbol of the flood’s human toll. For 30 gruelling hours, Lakshmi waited for her son, Jangam Swamy, who was trapped in the swirling floodwaters. “I fall at your feet. Please save my son. It’s been 30 hours,” she pleaded. Five…

PM Modi departed to Japan earlier today, and members of the Indian diaspora gathered in Tokyo to welcome him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan at the invitation of his counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. Calling the visit an opportunity to advance India’s national interests, PM Modi…

The Las Vegas entrepreneur alleged that her ex-husband tried bribing her to commit immigration fraud, claiming that he had also committed tax fraud. A Las Vegas entrepreneur shared a video on Instagram alleging that her ex-husband once offered her a huge amount of money to stay married so that he could easily secure American citizenship. In the…

Seven of the 15 victims of the Virar building collapse have been identified, including a 24-year-old woman and her infant daughter, as rescue teams run against time to save those feared trapped in the debris. At least 15 people were killed and many others are feared trapped after a rear section of an unauthorised four-storey building collapsed…

The teams of army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) which had been pressed into service rescued more than 400 students and school staff in Gurdaspur district and a large number of others from parts of the state with the help of boats and choppers. The flood situation in Punjab continued to worsen on Wednesday due to…

She incorporated elements like blue backdrops, seashells, rocks, aquatic plants and several marine creatures for the unique pandal. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most auspicious occasions of the Hindu religion and marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, knowledge, success and new beginnings. In India, the festival is celebrated with a wide range…

Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee questioned the logic behind targeting India with tariffs while neglecting China, the largest buyer of Russian energy. The House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats have criticised President Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil while sparing China and other major buyers. In a post on…

India is initiating outreach programs in 40 countries to enhance exports amid Donald Trump’s newly imposed 50% tariffs on Indian imports. India is planning an outreach programme in 40 nations to boost its exports as Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs take effect on Indian imports to the United States, according to news agency PTI. According to…

According to the Navy Chief, fishing fleets, once regarded as harmless extensions of coastal economies, have increasingly been fitted with sophisticated equipment such as satellite communication systems and long-range sensors. Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, speaking at Ran Samvad 2025, sounded a strong cautionary note on how rapid technological advancements are reshaping the maritime security environment.…

The Indian Army said alert troops in Gurez sector challenged terrorists, responded to indiscriminate fire, and successfully neutralised two militants. Two terrorists were neutralised in Gurez sector of Bandipore district during a joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, carried out following intelligence on a likely infiltration attempt. Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said alert…

The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC)’s 2025 report is based on an analysis of pollution data from 2023 when Delhi’s annual PM 2.5 concentration was 88.4µg/m3 Delhi residents are losing 8.2 years of their life expectancy to high PM 2.5 concentration in the city, a new report released on Thursday said, underlining that…

Ramdev’s comments come hours after US President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect on Wednesday. Yoga guru Ramdev has hit out at the Donald Trump administration for imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods for purchasing Russian crude oil, calling for a complete boycott…

Prime Minister Modi invited President Stubb to visit India soon, and both leaders agreed to remain in touch. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement. According to the MEA, President Stubb shared his assessment of the…

Officials from both sides are working on an agreement for the procurement of E10 bullet trains New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Miyagi in Japan this week to see the prototypes of the E10 bullet trains being manufactured at a plant may set the stage for India to procure the most advanced high-speed rolling stock,…

A week ago, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the purchase of 97 additional Tejas LCA Mk-1A from HAL at a cost of Rs 62,000 crore to boost the Indian Air Force’s depleting squadron strength. New Delhi: Amid ongoing tariff tensions, India is likely to sign a mega defence deal with the US to buy 113 additional…

The engine order, seen costing around $1 billion, follows the Centre clearing a ₹62,000 crore deal to buy 97 more LCA Mark 1A fighters earlier this month Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is set to sign a contract with US manufacturer GE Aerospace for an additional 113 GE-404 engines to power the light combat aircraft (LCA) it is building…

Couple clarified viral bidaai video after backlash over bride booking a cab, saying the car broke down and she booked it as she knew her home address. A couple has issued a clarification after a video from their wedding went viral, sparking a heated discussion online. In the viral clip, the bride is seen booking a cab…

In a disturbing incident, a man who ordered food online discovered an unwanted thing in his item, raising serious hygiene concern. How would one react if they ordered food online and their worst fear was unlocked? In a shocking incident, a man who ordered food online was stunned to see an unpleasant addition to his item, raising…

The monkey checked the bag after climbing up the tree. When the monkey did not find any food inside the bag, it began to throw the notes into the air. The people who were present at the spot rushed to grab the money. In a bizarre incident, a monkey pulled out a bag full of money from…

US President Donald Trump recently reiterated his assertion of having brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, claiming he communicated directly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite Trump’s comments, the Indian government has persistently rejected the notion of US mediation, emphasising that external leaders did not influence its military operations. In what could be seen as another…

  A heavy downpour triggered a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Jammu and Kashmir’s Trikuta hills, leaving at least six dead and 14 injured. Six people were killed and over a dozen injured when a landslide struck the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills on Tuesday…

India and the United States are close to finalising a defence deal worth over USD 1 billion for 113 GE-404 engines to power 97 LCA Mark 1A jets, ensuring timely delivery of the aircraft to the armed forces. India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a significant defence deal, with an agreement worth…

The wax museum, which will be unveiled on Deepotsav this year, will recreate iconic scenes from the Ramayana by blending tradition with modern artistry The Ramayana — a story retold over centuries through scriptures, theatre, and festivals — will soon find a new form of expression at the temple town of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, which is…

Stay tuned for all the latest updates regarding India and the world. Breaking News Today: PM Modi Flags Off ‘e-VITARA’ in Ahmedabad Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flags off the ‘e-VITARA’, Suzuki’s first global strategic Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), at the Suzuki Motor plant in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. Breaking News Today: Indian Navy to commission two advanced…

A dog was seen carrying a foetus in its mouth outside the Maternity and Child Health (MCH) hospital in Noida, Sector 110, on Saturday. A viral video of the incident sparked a police investigation. An unusual sight of a dog carrying a foetus in its mouth outside the Maternity and Child Health (MCH) hospital in Noida, Sector…

PM Modi declared that he can’t compromise on interests of farmers, cattle-rearers, small-scale industries, cautioning “pressure on us may increase, but we will bear it.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again pushed for the consumption of “swadeshi” or indigenous goods as India maintains firm stance against the tariff imposed by the United States. PM’s remarks came just…

Dream11 CEO Harsh Jain’s comments come days after Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. Dream Sports, the parent company of fantasy gaming giant Dream11, will not resort to layoffs despite being hit by India’s ban on real-money games, co-founder and CEO Harsh Jain has said. “95 per cent of Dream11’s revenues have…

Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla makes history as the first Indian on the ISS, returning to a grand welcome in Lucknow after Axiom Mission 4. Astronaut and group captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday was received with a grand welcome from his city Lucknow. The ISRO astronaut returned to his home town after spending nearly 20 days…

Commuters will have to pay an increased fare ranging from ₹1 to ₹4, depending on the distance. The fare on the Airport Express line has been hiked up to ₹5. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Monday announced a hike in fares for Metro services in the national capital, making travelling on the city’s transport lifeline…

Rajesh Sakriya, a resident of Gujarat’s Rajkot, told the police that he attacked Rekha Gupta after she allegedly ignored his appeals against removing stray dogs from Delhi. Rajesh Sakriya, arrested for attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing last week, had planned to attack her with a knife, sources told NDTV on Monday. Sakriya,…

The Hamirpur MP made the statement while addressing students at a PM Shri School in Una during the National Space Day celebrations on Saturday BJP leader and former Union minister Anurag Thakur told students that Lord Hanuman could be regarded as the “first one to travel in space,” urging them to look beyond school textbooks and draw…

Ports in Gujarat account for nearly 65 per cent of the total value of drug seizures made by enforcement agencies between 2020 and 2024. Gujarat has emerged as India’s top entry point for narcotics, with ports in the state accounting for nearly 65 per cent of the total value of drug seizures made by enforcement agencies between…

Bapu Komkar and Kamini died after their surgery at Sahyadri Hospital in Pune, prompting Maharashtra health department to issue notice to the hospital. In a tragic incident, a woman who donated a part of her liver to her husband died following his death after the transplant surgery in Pune. The deaths have prompted the Maharashtra health department…

The project, valued at Rs 10 crore and expected to be completed within 12 months, also includes carrying out quality and safety studies to meet regulatory standards India’s premier biotechnology research institute has invited drug-makers to partner in developing a new monoclonal antibody (mAb) drug—a type of lab-made protein often described as a “smart medicine” because it…

Sagar Tudu, a YouTuber, was filming videos for his channel at Dduma Waterfall in Koraput when he was swept away by a strong current. A 22-year-old YouTuber from Berhampur, identified as Sagar Tudu, went missing on Saturday after being swept away by a strong current at the Duduma waterfall in Odisha’s Koraput district. According to reports, Sagar…

According to information, the deceased who died on Sunday were identified as Manjit Singh, 60, Vijay, 17, Aradhna, 30 and Jaswinder Kaur, 65, all residents of village Mandiala. They were admitted to a private hospital in critical condition with about 90% burns in Hoshiarpur. The toll in the LPG tanker fire mishap which took place near Punjab’s…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was referring to the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden, who orchestrated the 9/11 terror attacks, and said the military that Trump is trusting now was the one who sheltered the dreaded terrorist deep inside their house. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday took a jibe at the US and Pakistan,…

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said PM Narendra Modi had rejected granting any special protection to the prime minister in the newly introduced bill that sought the removal of ministers if they are arrested for 30 days. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had rejected any proposal to keep the PM’s post…

The victim’s sister, married into the same family, alleged that on Thursday night, Nikki was beaten unconscious by her husband Vipin and then set on fire using an inflammable substance. A woman died after she was set on fire by her husband and in-laws over dowry in Greater Noida. Her husband, Vipin, has been arrested as the…

In another important announcement, PM Modi revealed that India’s first domestically made semiconductor chip will be available by year-end. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that India is going to export electric vehicles to 100 countries across the world. He made the announcement while speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum. PM Modi added that…

PM Modi highlighted tax reforms, strong banks, record forex, job growth and India’s vision for global leadership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the progress of the Indian economy, saying that it is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. While addressing the ET World Leaders Forum 2025, he emphasised that India follows the…

Not just Turkey, Indian tourists have also shunned Azerbaijan after Operation Sindoor. Indian tourists going to Azerbaijan in June this year fell by two-thirds compared to the same month last year, official tourism figures show. The Azerbaijan tourism website even depicts a truncated map of Jammu and Kashmir, showing PoK and Aksai Chin as not part of…

Approximately 70% of the planned launches are small satellites, which are well-suited for development by private firms India is charting a new and ambitious course in its space journey, with a goal to launch over 100 satellites by 2040, according to Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh. Speaking on National Space Day, the minister unveiled a comprehensive…

Nikki was killed for dowry in Greater Noida, allegedly set on fire by husband Vipin Bhati and his family. Police arrested Vipin as crowds demanded justice. A haunting video shows a woman engulfed in flames limping down a staircase just hours before she died on her way to a Delhi hospital on Thursday. Her young son witnessed…

A Syrian man was arrested in Gujarat for allegedly raising fake Gaza relief funds to support a lavish lifestyle, while three accomplices remain on the run. Police are probing how the group used mosques to collect donations and tracking the flow of money. Police in Gujarat have arrested a Syrian national accused of raising money in the…

India’s continued focus on undersea dominance, including the expansion of its nuclear-powered and AIP-equipped submarine fleets, suggests that Pakistan’s submarine power may be limited. Pakistan is modernising its submarine fleet with the Hangor-class, aiming to enhance its naval capabilities and project power in the Indian Ocean. China recently handed over three of eight new Hangor-class submarines to…

Torrential rains have disrupted normal life in several parts of Rajasthan, with Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Tonk facing a flood-like situation. A massive portion of the wall, located in front of the Jwala Mata Temple, of the historic Amer Fort in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, collapsed on Saturday amid heavy rain. Amer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site…

“PM Modi refused to give an exception to the prime minister. The PM is also a citizen, and he should not have special protection. Most of the CMs are from our party. If they do something wrong, they have to leave their position. Ethics should also mean something. The Opposition would have welcomed this bill had they…

The vibrant colours lit up the monument on Saturday evening as the country celebrates its National Day or Independence Day 2025. This symbolises solidarity with Ukraine on its National Day. On the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day 2025, Delhi’s historic Qutub Minar was illuminated in yellow and blue which are the colours of the Ukrainian national flag.…

India developed its entire 5G stack domestically and the country is now rapidly working on a made-in-India 6G technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that guided by the mantra of reform, perform, and transform, India is in a position to help lift the world out of slow growth. Addressing a…

Pigeon feeding is a humane and necessary tradition of cultural and religious significance, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India wrote to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Pigeon feeding is a humane and necessary tradition of cultural and religious significance, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India wrote to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The…

In 2020, India banned TikTok and 58 other Chinese-owned apps, citing data security concerns. The government on Friday refuted reports that the ban on Chinese short video-making aggregator TikTok, online shopping platform AliExpress, and women’s clothing e-commerce platform Shein was lifted. Earlier, reports claimed that these Chinese apps, which had a huge following in India, were back…

A GST Council meeting on September 3-4 in New Delhi will discuss proposed tax reforms, including rate rationalization and insurance premium exemptions. A two-day meeting of the Goods and Services Council will be held on September 3-4 in New Delhi to discuss the three-pillar GST reforms proposed by the centre, including ratonalisation of tax rates by eliminating…

Sri Mallikarjun Nagar Youth Welfare Association in Uppuguda unveils Operation Sindoor-themed Lord Ganesha idol for Ganesha Chaturthi, honoring India’s military. The nation is gearing up to welcome Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi, which falls on August 27, with unique themes, celebrations, and idols for millions of street pandals that are organised every year. With…

From August 22, 2025, electric cars in Mumbai will enjoy toll-free passage on Atal Setu, as Maharashtra expands EV incentives under its 2025 policy. The Atal Setu in Mumbai is an important link for the city. However, using it costs more than a dime, and users have often raised their concerns across social media platforms about the…

Tejashwi Yadav had shared a cartoon on his social media account, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Gaya rally a “shop of rhetoric”. A First Information Report (FIR) was filed against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli for allegedly sharing an ‘objectionable’ social media post targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Gadchiroli police registered…

A GST Council meeting on September 3-4 in New Delhi will discuss proposed tax reforms, including rate rationalization and insurance premium exemptions. A two-day meeting of the Goods and Services Council will be held on September 3-4 in New Delhi to discuss the three-pillar GST reforms proposed by the centre, including ratonalisation of tax rates by eliminating…

Sri Mallikarjun Nagar Youth Welfare Association in Uppuguda unveils Operation Sindoor-themed Lord Ganesha idol for Ganesha Chaturthi, honoring India’s military. The nation is gearing up to welcome Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi, which falls on August 27, with unique themes, celebrations, and idols for millions of street pandals that are organised every year. With…

Though they face questions from family, they believe ‘having a baby just to meet their expectations would be selfish’. A recent study has found that registered births in Karnataka have declined by 17 per cent since 2012. The reasons are varied — from falling fertility rates to limiting the number of children per family and a decline…

Shubhanshu Shukla shared a stunning timelapse of India from the International Space Station, showing lightning-lit monsoon clouds, the Himalayas, and a glowing sunrise. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has shared a breathtaking timelapse video of India as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The video, shot from the ISS cupola window, captures the station’s journey from the…

A man was killed by Naxalites after hoisting the Tricolour on Independence Day. As per the police sources, Naxalites were unhappy with the man for hoisting the flag. In a brutal case of Naxalite violence, a man in Chhattisgarh was killed after he hoisted the Tricolour on Independence Day in a remote village in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district.…

Veteran Punjabi actor-comedian Jaswinder Bhalla died on August 22 in Mohali. The cremation will take place on August 23. Popular Punjabi actor-comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, 65, died on Friday morning at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. The funeral will be held on August 23 at 12 noon at the Balongi cremation ground in Mohali. A large number of fans…

A major gas leak accident took place at Medley Pharmaceutical Company in Maharashtra’s Palghar. As per reports, 4 workers have died while two more are in critical condition. At least four people have died after a gas leak incident took place at a pharmaceutical company in Maharashtra’s Palghar on Thursday. The gas leak was reported at Medley…

In a display of velvet diplomacy, China’s ambassador Xu Feihong extended a hand to Delhi, calling India and China the “double engines of economic growth in Asia”, while taking a subtle dig at “bully” US President Donald Trump. In a striking display of velvet diplomacy, China’s ambassador to India Xu Feihong sought to reset ties with New…

Rapper Montero Lamar Hill, aka Lil Nas X, shocked fans after a viral video showed him half-naked in Los Angeles, wearing only underwear and cowboy boots. Police said he charged at officers before being taken into custody and hospitalised for a possible overdose. He faces suspicion of misdemeanour battery on a police officer. His condition remains unknown.…

Surprisingly, the restaurant served food at 1962 prices before its demolition. A massive crowd was drawn at the restaurant to take advantage of the scheme. An advertisement surfaced on the television with the tag line “Aapke zamaane me baap ke zamaane k daam” (Your era, your father’s era prices.) became a reality at a famous restaurant in…

Each unanswered helpline call is not just silence, it is a life teetering on the edge, left alone in its darkest hour. India’s rising suicide numbers demand more than token helplines; they demand a system that listens, cares, and responds. Suicide is an untimely, avoidable death. And yet, every day, countless lives are lost because support either…

Frustrated by a widow’s repeated demands for marriage, a former village pradhan and his nephew murdered her in Jhansi’s Kishorpura village, chopped the body into seven pieces, stuffed them into sacks, and dumped them in a well and near a bridge. A woman’s dismembered body was found dumped in a well in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi district. Police…

TCS layoffs: The IT firm announced its decision to layoff around 12,000 employees in July this year. TCS layoffs: The Union of IT & ITES Employees (UNITE) staged a protest in Chennai on Tuesday against the layoffs of 12,000 employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The layoffs will impact mid and senior-level employees. TCS layoffs: 30,000 employees to…

The video quickly went viral, prompting the Forest Department to take suo motu cognizance of the incident. A YouTuber from Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has been arrested for allegedly cooking the meat of a protected and rare species of monitor lizard and posting the video on social media platforms. The accused, identified as Rupa Nayak, a resident of…

Probe is underway to ascertain motive of accused and whether he was under the influence of alcohol or any other substance at the time of the incident A senior doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) had a narrow escape after the driver of a car allegedly tried to mow him down inside the…