Closed tea gardens, minimum wages key electoral issues for Darjeeling; going to polls on April 26
The Darjeeling Hills, known for their tea, is going to the polls in the second round of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 in West Bengal. While the state tea…
“Their lies failed and grand temple of Ram Lalla built…” CM Yogi criticizes opposition parties
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday criticised the opposition parties such as the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for their scepticism regarding the existence of…
Tripura Pera sellers elated after product receives GI tag
The Pera sellers of Tripura Sundari temple are elated as the iconic sweet dish which is a part and parcel of the temple’s identity was accorded the Geographical Indication tag.…
Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup, Ram Naik conferred Padma awards
Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup, tennis player Rohan Bopanna and a host of prominent personalities were conferred with Padma awards by President Droupadi…
“It is going to be his term again”: Actor Prakash Raj predicts Shashi Tharoor’s victory from Thiruvananthapuram
Actor Prakash Raj expressed confidence that Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor, who is seeking re-election from the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is going…
Chinese govt arbitrarily detains over 1 mn Uyghurs, members of other Muslim minority groups: US report
The Chinese government has arbitrarily arrested and detained over one million Uyghurs and members of other predominantly Muslim minority groups from 2017 to 2023, according to a report released by…
FIDE Candidates 2024: Gukesh scripts history, becomes youngest-ever world championship contender
India’s 17-year-old phenom D Gukesh on Monday created history as he became the champion of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 after an exciting final round in Toronto. He is…
US: 18-year-old woman shot dead at Delaware State University campus, probe underway
An 18-year-old woman was fatally shot on the Delaware State University campus on Sunday morning, prompting authorities to keep the campus shut as an investigation remains underway, CNN reported. The…
Re-polling to be held today at 11 booths in Manipur
Re-polling will be held today in 11 booths in the I-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency after incidents of violence were reported at some of the polling booths in conflict-torn Manipur where…
Hina Khan gets emotional as she remembers her father
Actor Hina Khan penned an emotional Instagram post in beloved memory of her late father. “Around 4:45 pm Shalimar Garden Srinagar, I was busy shooting, a call came in, your…
Cillian Murphy adds one more award to his kitty, deets inside
It’s raining awards for Cillian Murphy for his outstanding performance in ‘Oppenheimer’. After winning big at BAFTA and Oscars 2024, Cillian has now bagged Best Actor award at the 21st…
“My heart is full of love, gratitude,” Vidya Balan on audience’s response to ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’
Actor Vidya Balan is currently enjoying success with her latest film ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’. On receiving praise from the audience over her role in the film, Vidya on Sunday…
Josh Charles says it “was hard” for him to keep his role in ‘Fortnight’ secret
Actor Josh Charles, who recently made a cameo in Taylor Swift’s ‘Fortnight’ music video along with Ethan Hawke, recalled the fun the two had while reuniting for Swift’s newly released…
“I was so scared…”: Drew Barrymore recalls shooting for ‘Never Been Kissed’
Actor and film producer Drew Barrymore recalled shooting for ‘Never Been Kissed’ and when she was asked to “tone it down” because her character, Josie Grossie, was “too unattractive,” reported…
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan embarks on official visit to France
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has proceeded on an official visit to France to further reinforce the robust defence ties between the two nations, which have gained…
China raises flood emergency response to level III in Guangdong amid heavy rains forecast
China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has raised the flood emergency response warning for Guangdong province from level IV to level III, as it is forecasted that rainfall…
Ecuador: People vote in referendum on tougher measures to fight gang-related crime
People have begun voting in a referendum on proposed tougher steps to tackle gang-related crime in Ecuador amid rising violence that has seen two mayors killed in a week, Al…
Pakistan: Initial trends show PML-N leading in several seats in by-polls
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has taken the lead in the by-elections held on 21 vacant and national and provincial assembly seats on Sunday, as per unofficial and preliminary…
Indian envoy hosts Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust officials, discuss ways to develop Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha hosted Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj and his accompanying team at India House on…
“Let him stop humiliating people of Kashmir”: Sajad Lone on Omar Abdullah contesting from Baramulla
People’s Conference President Sajad Lone slammed the National Conference leader, Omar Abdullah, and urged the people of Kashmir to stop him from humiliating the region by defeating him from the…
“People of J-K are not fools”: Altaf Bukhari on NC, Congress claims of restoring statehood
President of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, Altaf Bukhari on Sunday alleged National Conference and Congress of deceiving J-K citizens with false promise to restore the statehood of Jammu…
Muslim intellectuals laud PM Modi’s era for inclusive development, security assurance
Muslim intellectuals on Sunday lauded the 10-year tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that there has been all-round development in the country without any religious discrimination. Intellectuals believe…
“This is ridiculous”: BJP candidate Madhavi Latha on complaint against her over controversial arrow gesture
The BJP candidate from the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, Kompella Madhavi Latha on Sunday ridiculed the complaint filed against her controversial arrow gesture towards a mosque and said if she…
“Mangalsutra linked to women’s dreams, you are talking of snatching it in manifesto…redistributing wealth”: PM Modi attacks Congress
In a scathing attack on Congress in Rajasthan which is in the thick of the Lok Sabha poll contest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that those who left…
Debate among defence experts over Rahul Gandhi’s promise to scrap ‘Agniveer’ scheme
Defence experts looked divided on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s promise to scrap the Agnipath or ‘Agniveer’ scheme if the INDIA bloc is voted to power after the Lok Sabha elections,…