US: Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests target Trump administration’s policies amid government shutdown
A huge number of demonstrators gathered in cities and towns across the United States as part of the “No Kings” protests, a coordinated nationwide movement voicing strong opposition to President…
Netanyahu orders Rafah border crossing closed “until further notice” after Palestinian embassy announces reopening
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) ordered the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to remain closed “until further notice,” shortly after the Palestinian Embassy in…
Ayodhya’s Deepotsav: Over 26 lakh diyas to light up, aiming for Guinness World Record
Ayodhya is set to celebrate Deepotsav from Sunday (October 19), marking the homecoming of Lord Shri Ram. The grand preparations are underway for Deepotsav to create history with over 26…
Dhanteras ignites festive vibes: People purchase gold, silver and utensils as markets thrive
As the festival of Dhanteras ushers in the auspicious Diwali celebrations, markets and jewellery shops across India are witnessing a heavy footfall of customers purchasing gold, silver, and utensils, considered…
“Entire city will celebrate Diwali together”: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Deepotsav
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the entire city will celebrate the festival of Diwali together and hoped that this festival would bring a smile to the…
Team India practices ahead of 1st ODI in Perth against Australia; Kohli middles a few in the nets
The Indian Cricket Team has started practising ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, which will start from Sunday. The players who were seen practising were right-hand Rohit…
Daughters of the soil: How India’s Kho Kho champions are becoming their families’ real Lakshmis
As the lamps of Diwali flicker across India this year, from the tribal heartlands of Odisha to the sandy villages of Rajasthan and the chawls of Pune, some families are…
England announces playing XI for 1st T20I against New Zealand; Harry Brook to lead
The England Men’s Cricket Team announced their playing XI for the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday, which will take place at Hagley Oval on Friday. Right-hand middle-order…
Mark Wood calls off-season “frustrating” due to knee injury ahead of Ashes 2025
Ahead of the Ashes 2025 against Australia, England pacer Mark Wood described his off-season as a “frustrating summer,” citing a knee injury that kept him out of action. Wood was…
Esha Deol sends heartfelt birthday wishes to “Dream Girl of the nation” Hema Malini
Actor Esha Deol extended a warm and heartfelt birthday wish to her mother, veteran Bollywood actress and Member of Parliament Hema Malini. Popularly known as the “Dream Girl” of Indian…
‘Delhi Crime’ season 3 to be released on November 13
Shefali Shah is all set to come up with the third season of ‘Delhi Crime’. Tanuj Chopra has directed Delhi Crime S3, which also features Rasika Dugal (as Neeti Singh),…
Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival postpones 10th edition in honour of Zubeen Garg’s legacy
The Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) has postponed its upcoming 10th edition of the festival in honour of late music icon Zubeen Garg. As confirmed by the organisers at a…
Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Canada attacked for third time
Comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Canada was reportedly targeted in another shooting incident. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating after reports of shots fired at the outlet, Kap’s cafe,…
Amid legal battle, Karisma Kapoor marks Sunjay Kapur’s birthday; Kareena Kapoor pens heartfelt message
Actor Karisma Kapoor on Thursday remembered her late ex-husband, businessman Sunjay Kapur, on his birth anniversary, amid an ongoing legal dispute over his estate. Karisma shared a picture of a…
“World record holder for longest pregnancy in human history…”: Sonakshi Sinha gives hilarious response to her pregnancy rumours
Ever since actor Sonakshi Sinha married Zaheer Iqbal, her pregnancy rumours have surfaced multiple times, and the actress has repeatedly clarified that she’s not expecting. Most recently, her appearance at…
“Still have that special chemistry”: Saba Pataudi drops rare dating picture on Kareena, Saif’s wedding anniversary
Bollywood’s power couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in their marital bliss. To mark the occasion,…
India, Egypt hold inaugural strategic dialogue to boost cooperation across defence, economy, tech
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the inaugural India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with his Egyptian counterpart, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, on Thursday, marking a new phase in the deepening partnership between…
Trump warns US may “go in and kill Hamas” if attacks continue
US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned that the United States may be forced to take military action against Hamas if the group continues targeting civilians in Gaza. Trump posted…
Trump open to bringing Zelenskyy and Putin for meet, says White House
US President Donald Trump is open to the possibility of bringing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin for a meeting, the White House indicated on Thursday. On…
“Thankful to PM Modi for supporting our right to self-defence,” says Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar
Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Thursday, while speaking at an event hosted by the Israeli Embassy in India, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting Israel in its…
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis unveils Blue Energy Motors’s electric heavy-duty truck
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday unveiled Blue Energy Motors’ (BEM) electric heavy-duty truck at the company’s manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, marking a significant step in India’s electric…
Lalu Yadav has no right to demand account of NDA’s work in Bihar: Amit Shah
Lalu Prasad Yadav has “no right” to ask an account of the work done by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, and should instead look at the account of…
Congress releases first list of 48 candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections
The Congress party released its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. According to an official statement from Thursday, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Rajesh…
Tripura CM Manik Saha visits Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya; offers prayers for people’s welfare
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha visited the Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers for the welfare of the people. Speaking to reporters on…
Children’s Deepawali: Lighting Young Minds with Joy, Culture, and Learning
The Hindu Heritage Centre, a division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand, will come alive with colour, laughter, and learning as children and families gather to celebrate Children’s Deepawali…