India

Five people killed in fresh Manipur violence

Violence continued in strife-torn Manipur for the second day on Saturday after an elderly Meitei community resident was killed and in 'retaliation' four Kuki militants were gunned down in the Jiribam district.

Sep 7, 2024

Sultanpur encounter: UP govt orders magisterial probe

A magisterial probe has been ordered into the encounter of gangster Mangesh Yadav, who was accused in the Bharat Jewellers robbery case and had a Rs 1 lakh bounty on his head. The investigation will be conducted by SDM Lambhua, Vidushi Singh.

Sep 7, 2024

Representation of J&K people & statehood is most important: Rahul Gandhi

Voice of every Indian taught me something: LoP Rahul on 2nd anniversary of BJY

On the occasion of the second anniversary of the Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY), Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi shared a heartfelt message on his social media on Saturday, reflecting on the journey.

Sep 7, 2024

PM Modi shares video of interaction with 'architects of India's future'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared a video of his interaction with the nation's leading and outstanding educators, who were conferred with the National Teachers Awards.

Sep 7, 2024

Why Madhavan feels sorry for today's generation

Bollywood actor R. Madhavan shared that he feels sorry for kids today, reflecting on the difference in upbringing people got in the 70s and 80s.

Sep 6, 2024

Suspected Maoist was in Bengaluru to meet girlfriend, say K'taka Police

A suspected Maoist from Haryana was arrested from a lodge here, said police on Friday, adding that he had come to Bengaluru to meet his girlfriend.

Sep 6, 2024

Bhindrawale, Congress, and Khalistan: Why Kangana's 'Emergency' faces Sikh ire

Bhindranwale, Congress, and Khalistan: Why Kangana's 'Emergency' faces Sikh ire

The Emergency is still a controversial issue in the Indian polity, and sparks are bound to fly when a controversy-courting actor like Kangana Ranaut seeks to present it onscreen. However, the film's release has been stuck as various Sikh organisations across the country, including the SGPC, take umbrage over the depiction of the community and the Punjab troubles.

Sep 6, 2024

Centre approves shorter, more effective regimen to treat MDR-TB

Health Ministry on Friday approved a new, shorter and more effective treatment regimen for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in India to achieve the national goal of eliminating the disease by next year.

Sep 6, 2024

Five govt employees suspended for participating in political activities in J&K

Scrutiny of nomination papers completed for second phase; Candidature of 266 candidates found valid. Candidates can withdraw their nominations by or before September 9.

Sep 6, 2024

Amit Shah at BJP manifesto launch: Article 370 is history, no going back in J&K

BJP makes 25 promises to the people to make Jammu and Kashmir, a leader in development and progress in the nation.

Sep 6, 2024

Stop speaking lightly about my father, says Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra

K'taka BJP claims list of CM aspirants growing, Shivakumar frontrunner

Karnataka BJP on Friday claimed that the list of candidates for the post of Chief Minister is growing within Congress.

Sep 6, 2024

Sensex falls 885 points, investors lose over Rs 4 lakh crore

Sensex tanks 1,017 points; investors lose over Rs 5 lakh crore

Indian benchmark indices closed in the deep red on Friday as investors remained jittery ahead of an important US jobs report that could determine the speed and size of US Fed rate cut in the coming days.

Sep 6, 2024

Ravinder Raina, Omar among poorest candidates in J&K Assembly elections

Although J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina is getting a pension of Rs 50,000 per month, he only has an amount of Rs 1000. He claims to have no savings, investments, land, or immovable assets.

Sep 6, 2024

Dhoni's Special Cameo In Vijay's Goat Creates A Thala-Thalapathy Wave

The film, which is one of Vijay's costliest projects with a reported budget of Rs 400 crore, opened across 700 theatres in Tamil Nadu and has drawn huge crowds globally.

Sep 6, 2024