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Shikhar Dhawan celebrates Holi with wife Sophie, shares pictures
Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan celebrated Holi with full enthusiasm and energy with his wife, Sophie Shine, family members, and friends. Taking to Instagram, Shikhar dropped several pictures, showcasing the Dhawans’…
“It’s very sad…”: Iran-born actor Elnaaz Norouzi condemns protests mourning Khamenei’s death
Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike, several Shia Muslims across India have held protests mourning his demise. Iran-born actress Elnaaz Norouzi,…
Rashmika Mandanna looks regal in red Mysore silk saree at her wedding reception in Hyderabad, Vijay also honours his heritage
On Wednesday, newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted a grand reception that saw the presence of several prominent figures from the film industry and the political fraternity. For the…
Chiranjeevi, Neena Gupta, Nagarjuna, Karan Johar, Kriti Sanon attend Rashmika-Vjay’s wedding reception
Stars from the Indian film industry on Wednesday gathered together under one roof to shower blessings on newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda at their Hyderabad reception. Actress Neena Gupta…
Harvey Weinstein’s rape case retrial scheduled for April 14
Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on the rape charge is set to commence on April 14. As per The Hollywood Reporter, a 12-person jury in Manhattan found Weinstein guilty in June of…
Karanvir Bohra’s father, veteran producer Mahendra Bohra, passes away; actor pens emotional note
Actor Karanvir Bohra’s father, Mahendra Bohra, a veteran producer, has passed away. Mourning the demise of his dad, Karanvir on Wednesday took to Instagram and penned an emotional note. “Love…
PM Carney says Canada supports efforts to “prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapon” with “regret”
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the country supports efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, pointing to US-Israel joint military strikes on the country, adding that…
Iran postpones funeral for Khamenei: Reports
A senior Iranian official said on Wednesday that Tehran would hold a public ceremony for citizens to pay their respects following the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
Peace only if Taliban renounce support for terrorism: Asim Munir on Pak-Afghan ties
Army Chief Asim Munir has said that lasting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan was contingent upon the Taliban regime renouncing support for terrorism and terrorist organisations. According to a statement…
Afghan-Pak tensions discussed with China Ambassador in Kabul; Beijing calls for dialogue
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan figured prominently in talks between the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, Amir Khan Muttaqi, and Zhao Xing, China’s Ambassador, Tolo News reported. The meeting…
Over 17,500 Americans safely returned from Middle East amid Iran conflict: US
The United States said that more than 17,500 American citizens have safely returned from the Middle East since February 28, as Washington stepped up evacuation and assistance efforts amid escalating…
US Senate rejects resolution to curb Trump’s military action against Iran
The US Senate has voted down a War Powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military action, ‘Operation Epic Fury’, against Iran, with the measure failing 47-53 on mostly…
China: Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Xinjiang
An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck China’s Xinjiang on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. In a post on X, the National Center for Seismology said that the…
White House says Spain agreed to cooperate with US military action on Iran; Madrid denies claim
The White House claimed that Spain has agreed to cooperate with US military operations against Iran after President Donald Trump threatened financial penalties; however, Madrid has rejected the US assertion.…
Detected over 185 missiles since start of blatant Iranian aggression: UAE
The United Arab Emirates has stated that since the start of the “blatant Iranian aggression”, 189 ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE have been detected, with 175 missiles destroyed, 13…
Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta celebrates Holi with Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday celebrated Holi with the Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps, extending festive greetings and expressing deep gratitude for their unwavering service…
Assam CM hands over 289 appointment letters; total jobs reach 1,58,669 in 5yrs
Taking forward the mission of transparent and merit-based recruitment, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma presented appointment letters to 284 candidates selected through the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024…
Tamil Nadu Police registers FIR against fraudsters for siphoning over ₹1 crore from Coimbatore residents
The Tamil Nadu Police registered FIRs against unidentified fraudsters for allegedly siphoning off over ₹1 crore from several residents of Coimbatore through a series of cyber scams. In the first…
Received 28 seats from DMK, very happy moment for us: Tamil Nadu Congress chief Selvaperunthagai
Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday expressed joy after securing 28 assembly seats from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), along with one seat in the upcoming Rajya Sabha…
JD(U) youth workers gather outside Bihar CM’s residence amid Rajya Sabha entry speculations
Janta Dal (United) youth workers on Wednesday gathered outside the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, following speculations that he might move to the Rajya Sabha, leaving the Chief…
“Union Govt never imposed Hindi; PM Modi brought pride to Tamil globally,” says MoS L Murugan
Union Minister of State L Murugan on Wednesday said that the Union Government has never imposed Hindi on any state and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with expanding opportunities for…
Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy urges Amit Shah to allocate more IPS Officers to state
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to allocate additional Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to Telangana in line with the state’s growing administrative and…
Fire breaks out in grassy area of Indore Airport; no effect on flight operations
A fire broke out in the dry grass in the non-operational area of Indore Airport in Madhya Pradesh on late Wednesday evening. No casualties were reported, and flight operations continued…
PM Modi speaks to leaders of 8 West Asian countries over 48 hours
Over the last 48 hours, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to leaders of UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. This comes amid the fast-evolving conflict…
India monitering West Asia airspace situation amid escalating tension
India is continuously monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of West Asia and its impact on international flight operations. 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and 388 flights by foreign…