Tirupati stampede: CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia and contract job for families of deceased
Following the tragic stampede at the Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased,…
“I urge the youth to participate in Maha Kumbh”: Poet Kumar Vishwas
Poet Kumar Vishwas concluded his three-day program, ‘Apne Apne Ram’ on Thursday, ahead of the Maha Kumbh 2025, garnering high praises from various guests who attended the event. Praising the…
Jammu and Kashmir: White Knight Corps reviews security situation with Ace of Spades in Rajouri and Naushera
In a bid to assess the prevailing security situation, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, accompanied by the GOC of the Ace of Spades, visited the…
At least 13 people killed, 30 others injured in Russian strike in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
At least 13 people were killed and 30 others injured in a Russian-guided bomb attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia, according to officials, Al Jazeera reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that…
Indian Navy conducts workshop on mental health as part of 60-day resilience program
The Indian Navy conducted a workshop on ‘Self-Transformation and Inner-Awakening’ as part of its 60-day resilience program, according to an official press release from the Ministry of Defence. As per…
Final safety inspection begins on Banihal-Katra railway section
The final safety inspection has commenced on the newly constructed 111 kilometres long Banihal-Katra railway section, connecting Jammu to the Kashmir valley, said Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In a…
“It’s been phenomenal last 18 months”: Keshav Maharaj on SA’s WTC final qualification
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj on Wednesday expressed happiness over the Proteas’ World Test Championship Final qualification and said that it has been a phenomenal last 18 months for them.…
Paarl Royals captain David Miller “very excited” for upcoming SA20 season
Ahead of the upcoming season of the SA20, Paarl Royals captain David Miller on Wednesday expressed excitement for the 2025 edition of the T20 tournament. Season 3 of the SA20…
HIL: Determined Hyderabad Toofans clinch 3-0 triumph over UP Rudras
Hyderabad Toofans came up with an inspired performance to beat UP Rudras 3-0 to register their first out-right victory here at the Hockey India League on Wednesday. According to a…
ISL: Hyderabad FC snatch late point against FC Goa, with both teams reduced to 10 men
FC Goa and Hyderabad FC played out a 1-1 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday, as reported in a…
Writer-filmmaker Pritish Nandy passes away, Anupam Kher remembers his ‘fearless’ friend
Film producer, writer, and journalist Pritish Nandy has passed away. Nandy was a multifaceted personality, celebrated for his contributions to journalism, poetry, and Indian cinema. Veteran actor Anupam Kher took…
In pics: Check out Shraddha Kapoor’s new hairstyle
Actor Shraddha Kapoor has finally chopped off her long tresses and flaunted her new look in new pictures. On Wednesday, the ‘Stree’ actor dropped new mirror selfies where she flaunted…
Navya Nanda shares glimpse of her ‘Best people’ from IIM Ahmedabad
Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda has treated a glimpse of her IIM Ahmedabad diaries. On Wednesday, Navya posted a couple of pictures on Instagram where she can be seen…
“We are all able to be safe tonight”: Priyanka Chopra reacts to Palisades fire in Los Angeles
The most destructive, the Palisades fire, is spreading rapidly across Los Angeles, with homes destroyed and major roads closed. Actor Priyanka Chopra, who is living in Los Angeles, has reacted…
‘Azaad’: Check out Rasha Thadani’s viral study session amidst her busy shooting schedule
Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with the highly anticipated film ‘Azaad.’ The film stars Ajay Devgn and his nephew Aaman Devgan…
“The truth stands tall…”: Dhanashree Verma reacts to divorce rumours with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal
Actor-choreographer Dhanashree Verma has addressed ongoing rumours about her divorce from cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. On Wednesday, Dhanashree took to her Instagram Stories to slam “faceless trolls” for spreading “baseless” claims…
Dharamshala: Tibetans in-exile hold candlelight vigil to express solidarity with victims of Tibet’s earthquake
Hundreds of Tibetans-in-exile gathered in Dharamshala to participate in a candlelight vigil and express solidarity with the victims of the earthquake that struck Tibet on January 7. Four leading Tibetan…
EAM Jaishankar meets Mauritius delegation on PBD sidelines
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said he met Minister Mahendra Gondeea and Deputy Minister Hambyrajen Narsinghen of Mauritius in Bhubaneshwar on the sidelines on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Jaishankar…
Om Birla meets UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, attends reception at India House
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended a reception held in his honour at India House in London on Wednesday, where he addressed and interacted with the Indian diaspora. India’s High…
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrives in Rome after being released from Iranian prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has landed back in Rome after being freed from an Iranian prison where she had been detained for weeks. Sala works as a reporter for the…
US President-elect Trump blames California Governor Newsom for wildfires
US President-elect Donald Trump has blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the wildfires ravaging through the Los Angeles area, saying that Newsom refused to sign the water restoration declaration that…
TTD apologises for Tirupati stampede, cites “overcrowding” as the cause
The stampede that claimed six lives at Tirupati was caused by “overcrowding”, said the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). TTD Chairman BR Naidu was speaking to reporters after…
Amid divided opinions, parliament panel discussed ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill
The first meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament to examine Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 convened on Wednesday,…
7-layer security scheme being implemented at Maha Kumbh 2025: IG Tarun Gaba
Days before the commencement of the Mahakumbh festival, Inspector General of Police, Prayagraj Tarun Gaba said that a 7-layer security scheme is being implemented to avert any untoward incident in…
Tirupati stampede: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirumala to meet injured
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tirumala on Thursday morning to meet the individuals who were injured in the stampede that occurred at the Tirupati temple premises.…