Veteran Gujarati actor and theatre personality Arvind Vekaria passes away, CINTAA pays tribute
Veteran Gujarati actor and theatre personality Arvind Vekaria, the father of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ actor Tanmay Vekaria, has passed away, drawing condolences from the entertainment fraternity. He was…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirms pregnancy, announces maternity break
Amid all the ongoing speculations, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has finally confirmed her pregnancy during Thank You Meet of her latest release ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ in Hyderabad. The ace star…
India-EU reiterate commitment to protection of human rights; focus on democracy, rights, AI development
India and the European Union held the 12th India-European Union (EU) Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi on Wednesday. In an official statement, the MEA said that the two sides…
PM Modi congratulates Armenian PM on electoral win, thanks him for evacuation of Indians stranded in Iran
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. PM Modi congratulated Pashinyan on his party’s victory in the recently held Parliamentary…
E5 Leaders affirm commitment to security, back freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz
Against the backdrop of the current threats and challenges to the security environment, leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom met on Wednesday (local time) in Berlin.…
India affirms commitment to partnership with Slovenia on its National Day
Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George attended the National Day celebrations of Slovenia at its embassy in Delhi. George reaffirmed the commitment to longstanding India- Slovenia partnership. In…
‘India, Latin America have huge scope for cooperation’: Ex Union Minister Alphons
Former Union Minister KJ Alphons said that India and Latin America have plenty of areas to cooperate, especially in rare earths and the petroleum sector. Alphons, while speaking to ANI…
“Unacceptable”: Trump regarding any kind of fees on maritime activities in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that it would be ‘unacceptable’ to him if the Iran deal included any kind of fees on shipping or maritime activities…
FATF launches public consultation on guidance to increase payment transparency
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is inviting views of stakeholders from across industry and civil society on new guidance to support the implementation of strengthened FATF Standards on payment…
US may never solve who was behind attack on Iranian school, says Trump
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that he has still not seen the investigation report on the Minab school attack that killed over 100 people, including children,…
CM Vishnu Deo Sai seeks All India Institute of Ayurveda for Chhattisgarh, meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday met Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi and urged the Centre to establish an All…
“Unfortunate something like this was done…”: Haryana CM targets Bhagwant Mann over alleged fabrication of report on viral video
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday took a dig at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the alleged attempt to fabricate a forensic report in the viral video…
“First thief is Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati”: Swami Govindananda Saraswati accuses Joshimath Shankaracharya over Ram Mandir donations
Swami Sri Govindananda Saraswati, a Deeksita Shishya of the late Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sri Swaroopananda Saraswati, on Wednesday levelled serious accusations of theft and embezzlement against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. Speaking…
Bhagwant Mann no longer has moral authority to remain CM, should resign: Partap Singh Bajwa on viral video row
Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Wednesday launched a strong attack on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Speaking to the…
Delhi: PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh orders structural audit of 44 ageing flyovers, sanctions ₹11 Crore for safety checks
In a major step towards strengthening urban infrastructure and ensuring commuter safety, the Delhi Government has approved a comprehensive structural audit of 44 flyovers that are more than 15 years…
Centre extends tenure of SPG chief Alok Sharma till March 2027
The Central government on Wednesday granted a nine-month extension in service to Special Protection Group (SPG) Director Alok Sharma till March 2027. The extension will be effective from July 1,…
West Bengal Government forms SIT to probe Kolkata godown shed collapse
The Government of West Bengal on Wednesday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the collapse of an under-construction godown shed in Kolkata’s Taratala area. According to the official…
Tripura plans to establish statewide water grid to reduce groundwater dependence in state
The Tripura government has initiated plans to establish a comprehensive Tripura Water Grid aimed at ensuring safe and clean drinking water for people across the state by harnessing surplus surface…
Rescued food turned into meals for families in need
Hundreds of meals made with rescued food that would otherwise go to waste are being delivered to people in need throughout Auckland. KiwiHarvest sends ingredients to a commercial kitchen, where…
US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
By Jarrett Renshaw and Tala Ramadan, Reuters Tehran and Washington disagree on terms, raising questions about peace deal US eases travel restrictions on Iranian World Cup team ahead of Seattle…
Football: Golden Boot battle steals the show at FIFA World Cup
Usually a subplot, the race for the World Cup Golden Boot is one of the main talking points at the 2026 tournament as the top marksmen set a blistering pace.…
Van Velden rebuffs NZ First’s ’11th-hour politicking’ on health and safety overhaul
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has accused New Zealand First of “politicking” at the 11th hour over her planned health and safety overhaul, saying the party has not previously…
“We are very, very close”: US Deputy Assistant Secretary on India-US trade deal
US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Bethany Poulos Morrison said that Washington is “very, very close” to concluding the historic trade agreement with…
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah discusses key issues with Parliamentary panel led by Shashi Tharoor
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday met members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, currently on a four-day study visit to the Union Territory. During…
NRAI honours legacy of Jaspal Rana, Raja Randhir Singh, names events after them
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced on Tuesday that the July 2026 editions of the India Open Competitions will be named in honour of two of the most…