Lok Sabha elections 2024 Phase 1: Big faces and high-stakes battles
With the first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections set to take place on Friday, let us look at the big faces in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led…
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Manipur votes in first phase today
The voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Manipur is scheduled for Friday. The north-eastern state has seen ethnic violence since May 2023. Polling will start at…
Arunachal elections 2024: State ready for Lok Sabha, Assembly polls with women-centric polling stations
Arunachal Pradesh is set to vote on Friday for the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, with the Election Commission setting up dedicated women-centric polling stations…
NZICA organises glittering Gala Awards Night 2024!
The New Zealand Indian Central Association, known as NZICA (Inc.), boasts a rich history that stretches back to its inception in 1926. What began as a modest endeavour has blossomed…
Amid persistent economic challenges, Pakistan’s growing dependence on Saudi, other Gulf nations
Quite similar to balancing on a sea-saw, Pakistan is also dangling between maintaining its relationship with both Saudi Arabia, and Iran amid regional security concerns and persistent economic challenges. This…
Players to watch out for in ICC women’s T20 World Cup qualifier
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier is set to commence on Thursday at two Abu Dhabi venues: the Zayed Cricket Stadium and the adjacent Tolerance Oval. The tournament…
Derek Underwood, Legendary England spinner, dies at 78
Derek Underwood, the legendary England spinner and ICC Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 78. In an international career that spanned more than 15 years, Underwood represented…
ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan Super Giant overwhelm Mumbai City FC to lift League Shield
Mohun Bagan Super Giant became the Indian Super League (ISL) Champions and clinched the coveted title by defeating Mumbai City FC by 2-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in…
“They said Punjabis can’t go to Mumbai, I proved them wrong”: Diljit Dosanjh on breaking stereotypes
From headlining Bollywood films to making fashion statements, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has been breaking all Punjabi stereotypes like a pro. Diljit’s recent Mumbai concert was memorable for many reasons. From…
“Can’t wait”: Alia Bhatt gives shout out to Janhvi- Rajkummar’s ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’
Alia Bhatt can’t wait to watch ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ starring Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. The actor gave a shout-out to the team. Sharing the poster on her Instagram…
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan , Mani Ratnam attend S Shankar’s daughter Aishwarya’s wedding
Filmmaker S Shankar’s daughter Aishwarya recently tied the knot in Chennai. The ceremony was a star-studded affair as several renowned personalities attended the wedding to bless Aishwarya and her husband…
UAE: Hub71 welcomes 25 start-ups from 11 countries as part of 14th cohort
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has welcomed 25 new start-ups as part of its latest cohort. The selected start-ups will enter Hub71’s “Access” programme, and specialist ecosystems Hub71+ Digital…
‘Call for action’: US Congressman highlights law enforcement inaction in attacks on Hindu temples
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar interacted with members of the Hindu community on Monday and spoke about the issue of rising attacks on Hindu temples across America and the fear among…
US: Donald Trump appears on first day of trial in New York court in hush money case
Former US President Donald Trump made his first appearance in a New York courtroom on Monday for the start of his trial over charges of falsifying his business record, CNN…
Ambassadors and diplomats from various countries travel in Vande Bharat, lauds PM Modi’s leadership
Ambassadors and diplomats from various countries boarded the Vande Bharat Train from Kashi to New Delhi on Monday to experience India’s rapid infrastructural development and progress under the leadership of…
Pakistan govt hikes fuel prices: Petrol at PKR 293.94, diesel at PKR 290.38 per litre
The Pakistani government announced an increase in the price of petrol by Pakistani currency (PKR) 4.53 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by PKR 8.14 per litre for…
‘Surya Abhishek’ of Ram Lalla to be held on Ram Navami
On the occasion of Ram Navami, Surya Abhishek of Lord Ram in Ayodhya temple is to be held for five long minutes at 12:16 pm. This will be the first…
“Sometimes I doubt that Congress is allied with the BJP”: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) president Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday said that sometimes he feels that Congress is allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party as it does not take…
‘Even state parties involved in extortion of money’: RLD chief Jayant Singh after PM Modi’s remarks on electoral bonds
Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the electoral bonds scheme, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Singh said on Monday that even state parties have been complicit in the…
Army to start clearing snow from Hemkunt Sahib route from April 20
A team of the Army will conduct a special operation to clear the snow-clogged route leading to Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, officials said on Monday. According…
Asian Wrestling Championships 2024: Anju, Harshita shine with silver medal wins, Antim settles for bronze
India wrestlers Anju and Harshita produced remarkable performances as they bagged a silver medal each in the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Anju won silver in the women’s…
Blinken calls up Turkish, Egyptian, Jordanian and Saudi counterparts following Iranian attacks on Israel
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on Sunday spoke with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan to discuss the ‘blatant’ and ‘unprecedented’ attack by Iran…
Nehru gifted Coco Islands, part of Northern Andamans, to Myanmar: BJP candidate Bishnu Pada Ray
The BJP candidate from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bishnu Pada Ray, hit out at the Congress on Sunday, claiming that the grand old party has always harboured ‘anti-India’ sentiments. Speaking…
“PM Modi has absolutely changed Kashi in 10 years”: Ranveer Singh
Actor Ranveer Singh came out in effusive praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts towards the public infrastructure overhaul and the development of the country’s oldest pilgrimage sites,…
Hamas proposes new ceasefire deal, demands six-week break from hostilities before release of hostages
After rejecting the Israeli proposal of a ceasefire amid the continuing hostilities in Gaza, Hamas presented a ceasefire and hostage release deal to mediators, demanding that Israel observe a six-week…