“Don’t sit at home, come out and vote, it’s your right..” says RS MP Sudha Murty after casting vote in Bengaluru
Rajya Sabha MP, author, and philanthropist Sudha Murty cast her vote at the BES polling station in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Friday during the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections…
Lok Sabha 2024 Polls Phase 2: PM Modi calls for record voter turnout
Polling commenced Friday in 88 constituencies spread across 13 states and Union Territories in the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on…
Festival of democracy is country’s pride, voters must participate in large numbers: CEC Rajiv Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said that adequate arrangements have been made for smooth polling in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls and urged voters to participate in…
Badminton ace Saina Nehwal offers prayer at Jagannath Temple in Puri
Badminton ace and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Saina Nehwal offered prayers and sought blessings at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Thursday. “I have come here along with my mother.…
PCB reconstitutes Pakistan women’s selection committee, includes Razzaq, Shafiq
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday said that national women’s selection committee has been reconstituted and has been expanded to seven members. PCB released a statement to announce the…
AIFF records historic 138 pc rise in women’s footballers in last 21 months
Indian football has recorded a historic 138 per cent surge in women’s player registration for the last two years, indicating a healthy growth in the popularity of the sport as…
DP World delivers 500 cricket kits to children in New Delhi
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions delivered 500 cricket kits to grassroots academies at the Aerocity Ground, Delhi as part of its Beyond Boundaries…
“There were 80 per cent women…”: Sanjeeda Shaikh on inclusivity in ‘Heeramandi’ sets
Actor Sanjeeda Shaikh, who is busy promoting her upcoming web series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,’ spoke about the women-empowering narratives on OTT platforms, highlighting the growing acceptance of such content…
Govinda ends feud with Krushna Abhishek, attends niece Arti Singh’s wedding
Govinda surprised everyone by attending his niece Arti Singh’s wedding in Mumbai on Thursday evening. Fans were uncertain if Govinda would attend Arti’s wedding, especially since he missed her pre-wedding…
Trailer of Deepak Tijori’s directorial ‘Tipppsy’ out, Pooja Bhatt gives shoutout
Actor-director Deepak Tijori is coming up with his new directorial ‘Tipppsy’. The film stars Deepak Tijori, Alankrita Sahai, Natasha Suri, Kainaat Arora, Nazia Hussain, Sonia Birje, Harjinder Singh, Mandeep Kaur…
Emma Stone addresses rumor that she called Jimmy Kimmel a ‘p–k’ over Oscars joke
Emma Stone has finally commented on the rumors that she called Jimmy Kimmel a “p–k” after he criticized her film ‘Poor Things’ at the 2024 Oscars. “No! I didn’t call…
Within 6 years, India achieved 80 pc financial inclusion rate, feat that would have taken decades…”: Ruchira Kamboj
Highlighting India’s digital public infrastructure, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, on Thursday said that India has achieved an 80 per cent financial inclusion rate within six years,…
US: 93 people arrested at University of Southern California as police crackdown on anti-Israel protests
As protests against Israel mount in US universities, 93 people have been arrested on suspicion of trespassing during Wednesday’s demonstrations at the University of Southern California, reported CNN. The Los…
“Contesting elections is not final yet”: Pro-Khalistani separatist’s father dismisses reports of Amritpal Singh contesting Lok Sabha polls
Pro-Khalistani separatist and Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh on Thursday dismissed the reports of him fighting the Lok Sabha elections saying nothing is confirmed as of…
Karnataka: Pink booth set up in Bangalore Rural constituency for second phase of LS polls to be held today
As Bengaluru prepares for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26, a pink booth model has been set up in the Ramnagar district of Bangalore Rural constituency…
IAF’s C-17 aircraft airdrops indigenously built platform successfully
In a joint demonstration of seamless operational collaboration, a C-17 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force airdropped an indigenously developed heavy platform that can carry a maximum load of…
China aims to have capability to invade Taiwan by 2027: US top official
Admiral John Aquilino, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, has said that China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Nikkei Asia reported. Speaking to Nikkei Asia,…
Uyghur Congress criticises BASF’s China enthusiasm over human rights
The Society for Threatened Peoples and the World Uyghur Congress criticised BASF, a German multinational company with China-devoted enthusiasm instead of dealing with human rights violations. In a joint press…
China aims to have capability to invade Taiwan by 2027: US top official
Admiral John Aquilino, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, has said that China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Nikkei Asia reported. Speaking to Nikkei Asia,…
PM Modi speaks with Italian Prime Minister Meloni over phone, thanks her for invite to G7 Summit outreach sessions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni on Thursday with the two leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership. The…
Netherlands Minister calls India “very important geopolitical player”
Netherlands Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher on Thursday called India a “big geopolitical player” for the Netherlands. She praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work…
Sharjah Airport Authority discusses enhancing proactive work plan strategies
Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), presided over the coordination meeting for the concerned work teams at the airport, in the presence of Sheikh Faisal bin…
BRICS Summit in Kazan will mark achievement of new heights in interaction: Russian FM Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday emphasised that the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, will mark the achievement of new heights in the interaction between the BRICS countries.…
“India can speak to its own visa policy”: US on Australian journalist’s claims not allowed to cover elections
The US on Thursday (local time) rebuked a Pakistani reporter’s questions on allegations of an Australian journalist’s claims not allowed to cover Indian general elections and said that the country…
