Auckland teen charged over shoplifting spree valued at over $10,000
A 17-year-old Aucklander has been charged after a spate of shoplifting, which police say added up to $10,000 worth of items. He was tracked down after allegedly bagging $800 worth…
King’s Birthday: What’s open, what’s closed and how it’s decided who gets honours
What’s open on Monday? Do I have to work? It is a public holiday, but some people may still have to work depending on their employer. Employees are paid time-and-a-half…
Luxon says Stanford meant ‘no offence’ with comments about emails from India
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford could have expressed herself better, but meant no offence when she made comments about receiving emails from people in India, the Prime Minister says. When answering…
India to build agricultural promotion center in Bajura district of Nepal
The Foundation stone for the construction of the Agriculture Promotion Centre for Food Grains Collection and Distribution Centre was laid on Wednesday at Muktikot of Bajura. As per a release…
BSF recovers drone, heroin and pistol body from Punjab border
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday recovered a drone, 112.15 grams of suspected heroin, and a pistol body along the Punjab border, as per the release. Acting on intelligence…
Punjab FC secure AIFF U-15 Junior League title
Punjab FC beat city rivals Minerva Academy FC 1-0 to clinch the AIFF U-15 Junior League 2024-25 title in the finals which was played at the JRD Tata Complex. A…
“We need to pay them respect for what they have done for us”: Kapil Dev on invitation to Armed Forces chiefs for IPL final
India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev shared his thoughts as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invited the chiefs of all three Indian Armed Forces to the…
“India has talent and determination to take on toughest challenges”: Irfan Pathan to new Test team ahead of England Test series
Ahead of the five-match test series between England and India, former cricketer Irfan Pathan said that the current Indian Test team has the “talent and determination” to face the toughest…
“Look forward to this group setting new benchmarks”: Pujara on Team India’s upcoming tour of England
As the Indian Test team gears up for its high-stakes tour of England, India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the series will be a defining moment for the next generation of…
England batters climb rankings as Root’s top spot comes under pressure
The race for the top spot in the ICC Men’s Test Batter Rankings is heating up, with three England players making significant progress in the latest update. While Joe Root…
Praveen Chithravel clinches silver at Asian Athletics Championships
India’s Praveen Chithravel clinched the silver medal in the men’s triple jump at the Asian Athletics Championships with an impressive leap of 16.90 metres. The young athlete expressed satisfaction with…
Madhya Pradesh-shot film ‘Homebound’ creates buzz at Cannes Film Festival
Neeraj Ghaywan’s feature film ‘Homebound’, shot in Madhya Pradesh, won critical acclaim at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, a release said. The film premiered in the renowned “Un Certain Regard”…
Moment of immense pride and gratitude: Manoj Bajpayee on his mentor Barry Godfray John receiving Padma Shri
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee expressed his happiness and said that it was a moment of pride for him to see his guru and theatre artist Barry Godfray John being honoured…
Dino Morea questioned in Mithi River desilting case
Actor Dino Morea has been questioned for the last seven hours in the Mithi River desilting case. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has unearthed crucial financial links as the investigation…
Kajol, Rani Mukerji’s uncle Rono Mukherjee passes away; Ayan Mukerji, Ashutosh Gowariker, others pay last respects
Director Rono Mukherjee, known for his films Haiwan (1977) and Tu Hi Meri Zindagi (1965), passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest. Rono was the uncle of…
Huma Qureshi meets BSF women wing, jawans at India-Pakistan border in J-K’s RS Pura
Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi reached the India-Pakistan border in RS Pura. She interacted with BSF jawans, BSF women wing, and affected families at the International Border after Operation Sindoor. While…
Hrithik Roshan to collaborate with makers of ‘KGF’, ‘Salaar’ for Pan-India film
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is all set to join hands with Hombale Films, who have given hits like ‘KGF’ franchise and ‘Kantara’ for an upcoming Pan-India film. Hombale Films shared…
First song ‘Zamaana Lage’ from Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro…In Dino’ out now
After teasing the fans with the song ‘Zamaana Lage,’ the makers of the upcoming film ‘Metro…In Dino’ have now released the complete track. Sung by Arijit Singh and Shashwat Singh,…
“Our relationship, connect, and empathy truly special”: EAM Jaishankar hails India-Africa ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the relationship, connect and empathy between India and Africa is “truly special.” He expressed India’s commitment to development of Africa by keeping India’s…
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde-led all-party delegation arrives in Sierra Leone
The group 4 delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde arrived in Sierra Leone, as part of a global outreach programme. The delegation was welcomed by Baisnab Charan Pradhan,…
MP Baijayant Panda highlights India, Saudi Arabia “closeness” in their fight against terrorism
BJP MP Baijayant Panda, who is leading a multi-party delegation to Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday (local time) highlighted India and Saudi Arabia’s “closeness” in their fight against terrorism, noting that…
“We stand with India”: Panama Foreign Minister extends support to New Delhi’s fight against terrorism
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led delegation on Wednesday (local time) met with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha and showed them pictures of Pakistani Army officials attending the funeral of UN-designated…
Uttarakhand: Fresh spell of rainfall brings respite to residents in Dehradun
A fresh spell of rainfall brought much-needed relief to Dehradun residents on Wednesday, draping the city in a monsoon sheen and cooling the atmosphere after days of warm and humid…
Telangana: Aquino Squadron bags Commandant’s Banner at Air Force Academy
On Wednesday, the Commandant’s Banner Presentation Ceremony was held at the Tejas the parade ground of the Air Force Academy (AFA) in Dundigal of Medchal-Malkajgiri district in Telangana. The award…
Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu inaugurates developmental projects worth Rs. 78.47 crore
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu performed inaugurations and laid foundation stones of 19 developmental projects worth Rs. 78.47 crore at Dehuri for Banjar assembly constituency of Kullu district on…
