NDA wins all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar; JD(U)’s Sanjay Jha says Nitish Kumar to “stay to guide govt as needed”
Janta Dal (United) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha expressed happiness over the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) sweeping the Rajya Sabha polls, while saying that Nitish Kumar will mostly stay…
Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex issue: MP High Court proposes to visit site before next hearing
Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court held a hearing in the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex issue and proposed that the court would visit the site before the next hearing…
‘Bloody incredible’: Southern lights stun across Otago-Southland
Star-gazers in the South Island were treated to a spectacular showing of a purple-green Aurora australis last night. Kiwis from across the lower South Island sent photos to 1News, showing…
Govt flags potential cost of living relief, no fuel tax cut amid Iran war
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government was prepared to offer targeted cost-of-living support if petrol prices keep climbing due to the Middle East conflict, but has ruled out cutting…
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New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley has taken home the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film Frankenstein.
Accepting the award from former Vogue editor Anna Wintour and actress Anne Hathaway, Hawley paid tribute to the team behind her work, thanking the Academy for recognising what she described…
“No need for panic, supplies are fully in order”: Delhi Food Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Amid concerns over cooking gas availability, Delhi Food Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa reassured the residents in the national capital, saying that supplies are stable. Global supply challenges from Gulf…
Winston Peters condemn departing Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has weighed in on the resignation of the Fonterra chief executive, saying his departure was expected after the sale of “iconic Kiwi dairy brands”…
Gull stations run out of fuel as petrol hits $3 a litre mark
Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. By Pretoria Gordon for RNZ Petrol (91) has…
Christopher Luxon’s matai title ceremony kicks off with eyes on PM’s relationship with Samoa’s new leader
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s relationship with Samoa’s new leader will be put on display today after the Samoan Government was forced to clear up confusion over whether Luxon personally requested…
Israel says Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen for limited movement of people
Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for limited movement of people on March 18 after it was closed at the start of the war with…
Saudi: Indian Embassy official addresses CBSE school principals after class XII exam cancellation
Abu Mathen George, Deputy Chief of Mission in the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, held a virtual interaction with Principals of schools across Saudi Arabia that are affiliated with the Central…
ECI transfers West Bengal Chief Secretary, Home Secretary ahead of assembly polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the transfer of senior officers in the state government, following the announcement of the West Bengal assembly elections scheduled to be held in…
“This is going to be repeated”: Sanju Samson after India’s 2026 T20 WC victory
India’s star batter Sanju Samson described his T20 World Cup victory as surreal, saying he still wakes up wondering if it really happened. He expressed confidence that with India’s emerging…
BCCI Naman Awards 2026: Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj win Lifetime Achievement Awards
Former Indian cricketers Roger Binny and Rahul Dravid were bestowed with the Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, while Mithali Raj received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women…
Team India targets T20 WC hat-trick, Olympic gold: Suryakumar Yadav
Indian men’s T20I team captain, Suryakumar Yadav, expressed his desire to win the 2028 T20 World Cup and make it three back-to-back T20 WCs, and also clinch the gold medal…
“This World Cup 2026 was very important for the associate nations”: ICC chairman Jay Shah
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah praised the 2026 World Cup for the strong performances of associate nations, highlighting close contests such as the USA challenging India, the Netherlands…
BCCI Naman Awards: Shubman Gill expresses gratitude after Best International Cricketer honour
Shubman Gill expressed gratitude after he was awarded the Polly Umrigar Award (Best International Cricketer – Men) for the 2024-25 season, at the prestigious BCCI Naman Awards 2026, on Sunday…
Bangladesh clinch ODI series against Pakistan with narrow 11-run victory
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 11 runs in a thrilling third ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday, securing the three-match series 2-1. Batting first, Bangladesh posted a competitive total…
ISL: Mumbai City hold off Inter Kashi’s fightback to secure win
Mumbai City FC held off a spirited Inter Kashi fightback to register a 2-1 victory in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.…
Andy Rodriguez’s brace against Jamshedpur earns NorthEast’s first win of ISL 2025-26
Two second-half goals from Andy Rodriguez powered NorthEast United FC to a 2-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium…
“Goal is to win trophy this season”: RR’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of IPL 2026
Young Indian batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, expressed his desire to win the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Rajasthan Royals and contribute as much as he can. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,…
Sharvari sends special birthday wish to her ‘Alpha’ co-star Alia Bhatt, calls her “the bestest”
Bollywood diva Alia Bhatt has turned a year older today, celebrating her 33rd birthday on Sunday. While heartwarming wishes have been pouring in for the actor, with fans, friends, family…
Marathi actress Vishakha Subhedar thanks Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde after son’s safe return from Kuwait
Marathi actress Vishakha Subhedar’s son, Abhinay Subhedar, has safely returned to India after being stuck in Kuwait amid the war tensions in West Asia. Vishakha was accompanied by Abhinay when…
Shaheen wishes her “anchor” Alia Bhatt on birthday, says “you are woven into every good thing I know”
Actor Alia Bhatt has received the sweetest birthday wish from her elder sister, Shaheen Bhatt. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shaheen shared pictures with Alia, showing the sisters posing joyfully.…
Waving from his car’s sunroof, TVK Chief Vijay leaves from CBI headquarters after questioning in Karur stampede case
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay left from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters in New Delhi after the investigative agency questioned him in the Karur stampede…