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PM Modi pays tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his 34th death anniversary.

May 21, 2025

Rain likely in TN, Puducherry as favourable conditions for southwest monsoon set in

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain in isolated parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal until May 26, indicating the possible early onset of the southwest monsoon over parts of the region in the coming days.

May 21, 2025

Indian stock market opens higher amid mixed global cues

The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday amid mixed global cues as buying was seen in the pharma, auto, PSU bank and financial service sectors in the early trade.

May 21, 2025

Beaten and humiliated in Operation Sindoor, Pakistan promotes Army Chief Asim Munir to Field Marshal for 'securing country'

In an unprecedented move after India's hard-hitting Operation Sindoor targetting the terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan post Pahalgam massacre, the Pakistan Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced its decision to promote the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal.

May 20, 2025

From Tokyo to Washington: Operation Sindoor delegations, tour dates revealed

In the wake of Operation Sindoor, a decisive military operation targeting terror launchpads across the Line of Control, the Indian government has launched an unprecedented global diplomatic offensive. Seven delegations, comprising 59 Members of Parliament, representing a spectrum of political parties, former ministers, and diplomats, will travel to 33 countries between May 21 and June 5, under a new initiative dubbed "Operation Sindoor Outreach".

May 20, 2025

Munir's promotion: Field Marshal? More like 'Failed Marshal', say netizens

In what is being described as Pakistan's most ambitious promotional stunt, General Asim Munir has now been elevated to the rank of Field Marshal -- the highest military title in Pakistan, previously held only by Ayub Khan, who famously lost the 1965 war against India.

May 20, 2025

Neil Nitin Mukesh breaks silence on Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan's old award show joke about his name

Years after a popular award show moment where Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan playfully joked about his name, Neil Nitin Mukesh has finally addressed the incident.

May 20, 2025

India's diplomatic offensive against PAK begins tomorrow, Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation to head to Japan, other nations

India's diplomatic outreach for calling out Pakistan's bluff on terrorism and exposing it as the 'epicentre' of global terror is set to kick off, with one of the seven all-party delegations led by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha heading to the Eastern nations including Japan on Wednesday.

May 20, 2025

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's former secretary Vinay Chaubey arrested in liquor scam

The Jharkhand Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday arrested senior IAS officer Vinay Kumar Chaubey in connection with the liquor scam, following a marathon interrogation.

May 20, 2025

Karnataka to be first state where everyone has land records: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi declared on Tuesday that his party wants Karnataka to be the first state in the country where every landowner has official records.

May 20, 2025

Poonch: Epicentre of Operation Sindoor as Indian forces deliver decisive blow to enemy south of Pir Panjal

In the wake of Pakistan's unprovoked shelling that devastated Poonch town and claimed 13 civilian lives, the Indian Army launched a swift and calibrated response under Operation Sindoor. Brigadier Mudit Mahajan, Commander of the Poonch Brigade, revealed that the Army inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and struck key terror hideouts across the LoC.

May 20, 2025

India's digital economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2025 end: DIPA

With urban wireless tele-density already at 131.45 per cent and telecommunications contributing over 6.5 per cent to GDP, India has reached a pivotal moment where connectivity transcends its traditional boundaries, the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) said on Tuesday.

May 20, 2025

42 pc drop in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan from India: Report

In the wake of recent geopolitical developments that shifted Indian traveller sentiment dramatically, there has been a sharp 42 per cent decline in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan, a report said on Tuesday.

May 20, 2025

'Why PM Modi was not there in our era', Olympic medalist Malleswari shares what changed after 2014

India's first female Olympic medalist, Karnam Malleswari, was left ecstatic and overjoyed when Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to her sports academy in Haryana's Yamunanagar, and conveyed his best wishes and support in the grooming of aspiring sportspersons at her training institute.

May 20, 2025

Nepal: Leaders, experts call for 'bigger space' in enhancing ties with India

Nepal's political party leaders, lawmakers, and experts have urged that the Himalayan nation must push for a bigger space in its relationship with India, especially following the April 22 Pahlagam terror attack.

May 20, 2025