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Fire Breaks Out at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

A massive fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on January 19, 2025. The incident occurred in Sector 19 due to a gas cylinder explosion. The...

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Kolkata RG Kar Case: Conviction Announced in Rape and Murder of Junior Doctor

Kolkata sessions court has convicted Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police,...

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Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan Stabbed During Robbery at His Mumbai Home

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was injured during a robbery at his home in...

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A New Era for ISRO: Dr. V. Narayanan Takes Charge with Visionary Goals

Dr. V. Narayanan has been appointed the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation...

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Maha Kumbh 2025: 400 million devotees expected at the Largest Human Gathering on Earth

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Fire Breaks Out at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

A massive fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on January 19, 2025. The incident occurred in Sector 19 due to...

Kolkata RG Kar Case: Conviction Announced in Rape and Murder of Junior Doctor

Kolkata sessions court has convicted Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, for the rape and murder of a junior doctor at...

Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan Stabbed During Robbery at His Mumbai Home

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was injured during a robbery at his home in Bandra, Mumbai, on January 16, 2025. The incident occurred late...

A New Era for ISRO: Dr. V. Narayanan Takes Charge with Visionary Goals

Dr. V. Narayanan has been appointed the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), succeeding S. Somanath. His leadership marks the beginning of...

Maha Kumbh 2025: 400 million devotees expected at the Largest Human Gathering on Earth

Prayagraj, India: In a spectacular display of faith, belief and ancient spiritual traditions, the world is set to witness the largest human gathering on earth...

UN projects Indian economy will grow at 6.6% in 2025, driven by Govt Capex and agriculture growth

New Delhi: India’s economy is set to grow by 6.6% in 2025, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report released...

Delhi Elections 2025: A Battle for the Capital’s Future

The stage is set for the Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for February 5, 2025, with vote counting slated for February 8. As the national...

2 cases of HMPV virus detected in babies in Karnataka, who have no international travel history

New Delhi: India has detected its first cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) which is currently sweeping through China. In an alarming development, the...

Sacred Innovation: How Technology is Managing the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest spiritual gathering, held every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical...

India Takes a Giant Leap: The Nation’s First Space Docking Mission Successfully Launched

On December 30, 2024, India achieved yet another monumental milestone in its illustrious space exploration journey by launching its first-ever space docking mission. A...

India’s Economy in 2025: Between Hope and Hurdles

The economic forecast for India in 2025 carries an air of intrigue, akin to a thriller with unpredictable twists. This multifaceted narrative intertwines opportunities...

Manmohan Singh, architect of India’s economic reforms, passes away at 92

New Delhi: Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s former Prime Minister and a key architect of the country’s liberalised economy, passed away on Thursday at the...

20 Years of Indian Ocean Tsunami : UNESCO leads in building ‘tsunami ready’ communities across India

Imagine you were a small child or an adult living in a rural coastal village in eastern India when the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami...

The Hidden Cost of Disruptions: Why Parliament Must Refocus on Governance

The Parliament is the heartbeat of democracy, tasked with addressing national priorities through debate and decision-making. However, recent sessions in India have been marred...

Remembering Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain: A Rhythmic Genius Who Left a Lasting Legacy

The world has lost a true musical genius, as Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla player, passed away at the age of 73. He had...

Gukesh Makes History: India’s Youngest Chess World Champion, A Triumph for the Nation

India has achieved yet another monumental victory on the world stage, as Gukesh, the prodigious young chess player, has emerged as the youngest World...

Bengaluru Techie’s Tragic Suicide Highlights Marital Harassment Allegations

In a heartbreaking incident, a Bengaluru-based tech professional ended his life, leaving behind a lengthy 24-page suicide note that detailed allegations of harassment and...

India Stumbles in Adelaide as Australia Levels Test Series with 10-Wicket Win

In a commanding display, Australia secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test in Adelaide, leveling the series at 1-1. The...

For first time in decades, all 3 Gandhis in Parliament as Priyanka Gandhi takes oath

Priyanka Gandhi joined her brother Rahul Gandhi and Mother Sonia Gandhi as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha today. After decades, there...

Delhi chokes as most polluted city in the world

Delhi is choking as the air quality index (AQI) stood at 418 on Thursday, posing life-threatening risks, making India's capital the most polluted city...

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India today, succeeding Justice D Y Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath...

Namaste Trump, Howdy Modi once again!

A Donald Trump Presidency 2.0 is shaking the world and India for its part is preparing to play a major role in the increasingly...

PM Modi, Spain’s Sanchez launch India’s first private military aircraft plant

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Spain Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated India’s first private military aircraft plant today, which will produce...

India emerges as a winter sports powerhouse

This winter season will witness the highest number of Indian winter sports athletes participating in international winter sporting competitions, as India rapidly emerges as...

PM Modi, Xi Jinping hold first bilateral meeting in 5 years

Kazan: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first bilateral meeting at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia today. The meeting...

Omar Abdullah takes oath as Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister

Omar Abdullah took oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, as head of the first elected government in the Union...

Champions Trophy not possible without India: ECB Chairman Richard Thompson

ECB Chairman Richard Thompson has suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without cricketing superpower India is not an option and there are “contingencies available”...

PM Narendra Modi says India has democratised digital technology at India Mobile Congress

The prestigious India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 commenced in the Capital today. As the eighth edition of Asia's largest technology fest, IMC was inaugurated...

After a decade, Democratic Elections return to Jammu & Kashmir

After a decade, Jammu & Kashmir conducted its first assembly election as a Union Territory from 18 September to 1 October 2024, symbolising the...

PM Modi’s US visit ends on a high note: Quad, UN address, Zelenskyy meeting and tech partnerships take center stage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his three-day visit to the United States, marking it as a "fruitful" mission that emphasised multilateral cooperation and...

PM Modi calls for inclusive global governance, stresses tech leadership at UN ‘Summit of the Future’

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at the UN’s ‘Summit of the Future’ on September 23, pushed for global governance reforms,...

Atishi becomes Delhi’s youngest chief minister as Kejriwal resigns

In a political shake-up that could redefine the trajectory of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal has stepped down as the Chief Minister...

Manipur on Edge: Internet suspension extended in five districts amid ongoing ethnic tensions

The Manipur government has extended the suspension of internet services in five districts until September 20, citing the need to maintain public order amidst...

155 Days in Jail, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Walks Out after Supreme Court of India grants bail

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal walked out of Tihar Jail today as the Supreme Court granted him bail in the money laundering case...

SEMICON India 2024: PM Modi announces ₹1.5 trillion investments in semiconductor push

India has attracted over ₹1.5 trillion in investments for its semiconductor sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at the inauguration of SEMICON India 2024...

Swachh Bharat Mission: 60,000-70,000 infant deaths averted a year, shows Nature study

The construction of toilets under the government’s “Swachh Bharat Mission” was a factor in averting around 60,000 to 70,000 infant deaths annually between 2011...

UN takes bold step towards global tax convention to tackle cross-border tax evasion

In a significant development on the global stage, the United Nations has initiated the process of establishing the first-ever global tax convention, aimed at...

Cleaner air could add 7.8 years to life in Delhi, but pollution remains a major threat: Report

If Delhi's air met the World Health Organisation's (WHO) pollution standards, residents could live up to 7.8 years longer, according to a new report...

Avani Lekhara wins Gold medal at Paris Paralympics, breaks Paralympic record

Para shooter Avani Lekhara created history on Friday by becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at consecutive Paralympics games. Avani, who had...

India’s second nuclear submarine INS Arighaat commissioned

India’s second nuclear submarine, the Arighaat, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Thursday at Visakhapatnam. The submarine has undergone extensive trials over the...

From UPI to ULI: India’s new revolutionary FinTech tool is here

Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is the next big Indian FinTech marvel about to take the country by storm. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...

Supreme Court creates National Task Force for doctors safety

The Supreme Court of India today set up a National Task Force (NTF) of eminent persons to make recommendations on medical professionals workplace safety...

‘Nirbhaya revisited’: Shock and anger as RG Kar medical college grapples with brutal crime

The RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata is currently at the center of a crisis following the violent death of a postgraduate...

PM Modi’s Independence Day speech: Uniform Civil Code to women’s safety

Prime Minister Modi in his first Independence Day address after winning a historic third consecutive term in office, addressed the nation today and shared...

India’s Shame: A brutal rape and murder, when will this horror end?

EDITORIAL Note to readers: We write this editorial with great sensitivity and care. The decision to release it on 15 August, our nation's Independence day...

India shines with 6 medals in Paris, but gold eludes again

India's quest for Olympic glory at the Paris 2024 Games concluded with the country winning six medals, but the elusive gold medal remained out...

Hindenburg vs. Adani: How the saga unfolded and involved SEBI

Adani Group's shares found themselves back in the spotlight as US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research levied a fresh set of allegations, this time targeting the...

Hindenburg 2.0: Allegations SEBI Chairperson, her husband had hidden offshore funds with Adani Links

US based Hindenburg Research, which had previously shorted Adani Groups stocks on January 2023, has now made explosive allegations that whistleblower documents have shown...

“Right to Liberty a Sacrosanct Right” Supreme Court says as it grants bail to Manish Sisodia

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, saying that...

In javelin upset: India’s Neeraj wins silver, Pakistan’s Nadeem smashes olympic record claiming gold

This is one rivalry between India and Pakistan which played out between two friends in the javelin finals at the Paris Olympics. On Thursday...

India’s new borrowing sweetspot: the Japanese Yen

In an era of global financial interconnectivity, countries often explore various avenues for securing funds. Recently, India has turned to borrowing in Japanese yen,...

Heartbroken Vinesh Phogat bids farewell to wrestling after Paris Olympics disqualification

New Delhi: In a surprising and heart-wrenching turn of events, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport via a social media...

Election Commission announces bypolls to 12 Rajya Sabha seats in 9 states

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for bye-election to 12 Rajya Sabha seats in Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh,...

One and Done! Neeraj Chopra in Olympic Javelin final

India's 'Golden Armed Boy' Neeraj Chopra entered the finals of the men's javelin throw competition at Paris Olympics in style. With a monster throw of...

India Bangladesh trade at risk amid instability in Dhaka

The unprecedented civil political instability in Bangladesh has hampered the longstanding trade relationship between India and Bangladesh, creating new challenges for both New Delhi...

Paris Olympics: India beats Britain at men’s hockey to reach semi-finals

India beat Great Britain 4-2 in a thrilling shoot-out to qualify for the semifinals of men's hockey at Paris Olympics. The quarterfinal match between...

Manu Bhaker looses out on 3rd Olympic Medal, finishes fourth in 25m pistol final

India's Manu Bhaker lost out on her third Olympic medal at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old finished fourth in the women's 25m pistol final,...

Swapnil Kusale wins India’s 3rd bronze medal, even as PV Sindhu knocked out

Indian Shooter Swapnil Kusale clinched India's third medal at Paris Olympics, winning a bronze in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions final. Kusale, a...

Manu Bhaker eyes hat-trick at paris olympics after historic double medal win

Manu Bhaker, a standout at the Paris Olympics, is quietly optimistic about securing another medal in the women’s 25m pistol event, her strongest discipline....

More than 360 dead in Kerala Landslides, many more missing

At least 360 people have died and many more are missing after massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district...

Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh win mixed team bronze, Manu creates history

India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker and her partner Sarabjot Singh earned the country another bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The duo...

Opposition INDIA bloc protests : Demands release of Delhi CM Kejriwal

The INDIA bloc staged a significant protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the immediate release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This protest, uniting various...

Paris 2024: Manu Bhaker scripts history

Manu Bhaker scripted history by winning the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 22-year-old shooter...

Ahom dynasty’s 700-yr old ‘Moidams’ becomes UNESCO World Heritage site

Moidams – a mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam – have been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site during the 46th...

Union Budget 2024-25 focuses on skilling, employment, and green energy

Amidst a backdrop of global economic instability and pervasive policy uncertainties, India continues to chart a course of robust economic growth, with Finance Minister...

No Re-NEET exam : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a plea to order a re-test for NEET UG, 2024, finding that the materials available on record do...

Economic Survey 2023-24: Every 1 in 2 Indian Graduates Unfit for Employment

Economic Survey 2024 has layed bare India's Skill Gap Crisis. With Sixty five per cent of country's fast-growing population under 35, the Survey estimates...

PM Modi Announces One Million Dollar Grant To UNESCO World Heritage Centre

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the UNESCO 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. India...

The Ethereal Indian Bride : Radhika Merchant

The Fairytale Bride of Asia's richest wedding Radhika's bridal lehenga (dress) was a stunning statement of elegance, tradition and money. She left everyone speechless with...

India-Russia Summit paves way for enhanced economic ties, eyes $100 billion trade by 2030

In a significant development during the 22nd Annual Bilateral Summit held in Moscow on July 8-9, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President...

Massive floods disrupt normal life in India, 79 people dead

Massive floods have swept through large parts of India killing scores of people, wildlife and affecting millions of others. Large-scale rescue operations are under...

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: क्यों रथ यात्रा के दिन भगवान जाते हैं भक्तों से मिलने

7 जुलाई की शाम को शुरू होगी यात्रा, 8 को गुंडिचा मंदिर पहुंचेंगे रथ, 1971 में भी ऐसा हुआ था जगन्नाथ यानी कि जगत के...

Mumbai Madness as Team India victory parade celebrations captivate the country

A human tsunami took over the streets of Mumbai yesterday, as the city that never stops stood still for hours, welcoming the Indian Champions,...

Hathras stampede: Death toll rises to 121

The death toll in the stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras has risen to 121, a senior official said on July...

Flash: Open-top bus parade for Indian T20 Cricket Team in Mumbai

Like MS Dhoni’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team, Rohit Sharma’s victorious team will take a ride on an open-top bus in a parade from...

Decoding the NEET exam controversy to finding ways to prevent recurrence in future, here’s what experts said

The National Testing Agency or the NTA has been grabbing headlines off late but for all the wrong reasons. Whether it be the controversy...

First batch of Amarnath pilgrims embark on annual pilgrimage amid tight security

The annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Saturday with the first batch of pilgrims departing from the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan. The...

India makes history, beats South Africa in a thrilling T20 World Cup final

The long wait is over. India is world champion again! In a classic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final sure to be remembered for...

General Upendra Dwivedi takes over as new Army chief

General Upendra Dwivedi — the officer who led a critical modernisation programme in the Northern Command amid a tense border stand-off with China —...

Kalki 2898 AD: Stunning visuals to a tedious first half, diving into what works and what doesn’t

Telugu director Nag Ashwin has undertaken one of the most ambitious movie projects in India with Kalki 2898 AD, his Hollywood-style dystopian sci-fi flick...

Fiscal consolidation on track: India’s deficit at Rs 50,615 crore in April-May

New Delhi: India's fiscal deficit for the first two months of the financial year 2025 (April-May) was recorded at Rs 50,615 crore, approximately 3...

T20 World Cup: India and South Africa vie for long-awaited glory

India and South Africa, unbeaten throughout nearly a month of cricket across the USA and the Caribbean, are set to face off at the...

GDP growth for 2024-25 projected to surpass 7%, may hit 7.5%: Report

New Delhi: India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 2024-25 (FY25) is projected to exceed 7 per cent, potentially reaching up to 7.5 per...

From paper leak to Kashmir polls: President Murmu address to Parliament

Addressing both Houses of Parliament in the first session after the recent Lok Sabha polls, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday invoked the Emergency of...

First session of 18th Lok Sabha begins today

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha witnessed the oath-taking by newly elected members today, followed by election of the Lok Sabha Speaker on June...

Summer of deaths: what’s the real death toll in India due to heatwave?

The Union health ministry reported that 143 people across India had succumbed to heatstroke this summer, based on confirmed data from states as of...

PM Modi celebrates International Day of Yoga in Srinagar

International Yoga Day 2024: This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society", emphasises yoga's vital role in fostering individual well-being and social harmony. As the...

‘Aging Gracefully’: Combining Yoga and Naturopathy for Longevity and Vitality

In the pursuit of a long and vibrant life, aging gracefully is often a proactive choice rather than a mere wish. More and more,...

Nalanda: the Great Ancient University breathes a new life in a new campus

Nalanda, one of the greatest centres of learning in the ancient world, breathes a new life today as the new campus of the acclaimed...

Why Kavach is stuck on a slow track?

The recent railway accident in West Bengal in which a goods train collided into the Kanchanjungha Express, leaving 10 dead and 40 injured, has...

Two young guns of Rewa become Army & Navy Chiefs

With the formal announcement of Lt General Upendra Dwivedi as the Army Chief Designate yesterday, old and new friendships are shaping up within the...

‘A New Chapter’: Modi’s third term opens with financial aid and a pioneering agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term in office by authorising the release of the 17th instalment of the ‘PM Kisan Nidhi’ funds...

Manipur’s spiralling violence calls for immediate government action

In the ongoing struggle for peace in Manipur, the northeastern state continues to face severe ethnic violence, which has escalated to the highest levels...

Amidst a sea of humanity, the New Indian Government is sworn in

New Delhi: The forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President's Estate in New Delhi was witness to a sea of humanity as the new...

NEET UG results under fire: Scoring discrepancies amidst India’s job crunch

New Delhi: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) results have once again sparked controversy as students, parents, and educators express concerns over the...

PM launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Campaign today on the occasion of World Environment Day. PM Modi planted a...

Election 2024: BJP leading on 242 seats, Congress on 95; Bloodbath on Dalal Street

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA is leading on 294 seats, while the INDIA bloc is ahead on 228 seats as the counting of votes...

Lok Sabha Polls: Final phase tomorrow, over 10 crore electors to vote in 57 constituencies

In the last lap of the world's largest electoral exercise, the Election Commission of India gears up for the seventh and final phase of...

India boiling under third straight year of severe heatwaves

Searing heat gripped India earlier than usual for the third summer in a row, with vast swathes stewing in humid conditions. As climate change...

Cannes in Style

France: Cannes Film Festival is back and stars are dressing up for the occasion. Here's a look at the best dressed stars on the...

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