BJP seeks central forces’ deployment to complete SIR in Bengal following mob attack on Farakka…
Kolkata : The BJP on Thursday condemned the vandalism at Farakka BDO's office in Bengal’s Murshidabad district and demanded deployment of central forces to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.
The reaction…
PM Modi inaugurates largest-ever Commonwealth speakers conference, highlights importance of Global…
New Delhi : At a time when the world is undergoing unprecedented transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the importance of the Global South charting new pathways. Inaugurating the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding…
SC refuses relief in Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ release row, tells producers to…
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea filed by the producer of the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan', starring actor-politician Vijay, seeking directions to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a…
PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on Makar Sankranti; BJP leaders praise the gesture
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed cows at his residence in the national capital to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. A video that circulated widely on social media showed the Prime Minister standing on a lawn…
Punjab CM to appear today before Akal Takht over derogatory remarks on Sikh tenets
Amritsar : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will appear before the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, here on Thursday for allegedly making derogatory remarks on Sikh tenets.
He is skipping the Golden Jubilee…
President Murmu, PM Modi hail Indian Army’s courage, sacrifice on Army Day
New Delhi : President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended warm greetings to the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day, describing the day as a tribute to the courage, dedication and supreme sacrifice of soldiers who serve the nation with…
Kashi-Tamil Sangamam reflects living unity of India’s traditions, says PM Modi
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam stands out as a truly unique initiative that celebrates the living unity of India’s diverse traditions while respecting and honouring their distinct…
Pakistan selling off state-owned firms in distress sales
New Delhi : Poor governance and mismanagement due to political interference are leading to huge losses in Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises, after which they are put up for distress sale at throwaway prices, a Pakistani media report said.…
Pakistan: Rights group says 18 Baloch people forcibly disappeared over past two weeks
Quetta : At least 18 Baloch people were forcibly disappeared in raids conducted by Pakistani armed forces over the past two weeks in Balochistan, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee's (BYC) said in a statement.
The BYC stated that 11 people…
Between devil and deep sea: Iran turmoil leaves Pakistan cornered
New Delhi : Panic has struck Pakistan as rapidly evolving developments in Iran unfold. While the protests in Iran do not seem to end, the threat of regime change made by US President Donald Trump has left the entire administration in…
50 pc of Indian startups emerging from Tier 2, 3 cities; women lead inclusive growth
New Delhi : Startups are increasingly bridging India’s rural-urban divide by deploying solutions across agri-tech, telemedicine, microfinance, tourism, and ed-tech, directly addressing developmental gaps and supporting rural livelihoods, an…
Global AI spending projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026
New Delhi : The global spending on AI is forecast to total $2.52 trillion in 2026, a 44 per cent increase year-over-year, according to a report released on Thursday.
AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human…
Budget 2026: Industry calls for stronger push to domestic manufacturing, infra development
New Delhi : Industry stakeholders have called for stronger push to domestic manufacturing and the ‘Make in India’ initiative among the top priorities for the Union Budget 2026-27, a pre-Budget survey conducted by the Associated Chambers of…
Krishna-starrer ‘The Mummy Returns’ goes on floors with grand pooja ceremony
Chennai : Director Jai Amar Singh's comedy family drama, 'The Mummy Returns', featuring actor Krishna in the lead, went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony here today.
The film is being produced by P J Kishore on behalf of the…
Maha local polls: Sonali Bendre displays inked finger, Bhagyashree hopes for cleaner air
Mumbai : As voting is underway across Maharashtra for elections to 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), a string of Bollywood personalities, including Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sonali Bendre,…
‘One Two Cha Cha Chaa’ Movie Review: Ashutosh Rana Powers Riotous And Supremely…
One Two Cha Cha Chaa, directed by Rajnish Thakur and Abhishek Raj Khemka, is an out-and-out comedy entertainer that wears its intent loud and clear and will make the audience laugh, whistle and stay invested in the drama till the very last…
Shraddha Kapoor finds peace in late-night drives through her own city
Mumbai : Actress Shraddha Kapoor feels that there’s something truly special about exploring one’s own city after dark and said that nothing compares to the comfort of late-night drives through familiar streets.
Shraddha took to her…
‘They play incredible tennis,’ Federer hails Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry ahead of Aus Open
Melbourne : Swiss tennis great Roger Federer returned to Melbourne Park ahead of the Australian Open and lavished praise on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, hailing their rivalry as one of the most exciting storylines in modern tennis.…
‘Hopefully in future we will share dressing room’: Gill, Arshdeep rally behind U19 stars for WC
New Delhi : As India’s Under-19 team gears up for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, senior Indian cricketers and former champions have rallied behind the youngsters, urging them to embrace the experience and play fearless…
England spin duo Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed face visa delay for T20 WC in India
London : England spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed are reportedly facing unexpected delays in procuring visas for their travel to India for the T20 World Cup, starting from February 7.
The delay hampered the chances for the spin duo…