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NEW DELHI: Several people are feared trapped under the debris of a building roof that collapsed in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar on Sunday.Soon after the incident, an NDRF team reached the incident site while local people started the rescue operations.Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and has directed officials to reach the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Bansuri Swaraj, the BJP‘s candidate for the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat, emphasized that her candidacy is not a reward but a responsibility. “In our party, tickets are not cut, tickets are given. It was a coincidence that I got this ticket. It is a responsibility, not a reward,” Swaraj, the daughter of … Read more
NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni‘s popularity has not diminished a bit despite not being a Chennai Super Kings skipper in fact his craze among the fans is soaring to new heights.In the IPL 2024, the broadcasters have come up with a new feature to gauge the excitement level of a player or a match moment by … Read more
NEW DELHI: Indian American Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, Ravi Bhalla; who is now running for the Democratic primary for the US House from New Jersey’s eighth district, has garnered strong support and endorsements in the past few weeks. If elected in November 2024, Bhalla would be the first South Asian to represent New Jersey … Read more
NEW DELHI: An Indian-origin teen student Ishika Thakore, who was missing in the US since Monday, was found safe after the Frisco Police began their search. “The 17-year-old who was the subject of our ‘Critical Missing Alert’ from earlier today has been located. We’d like to thank everyone for the offers of assistance and words … Read more
Employees’ Provident Fund Tax Benefits: It’s that time of the year when you have to choose between the old and the new income tax regime so that your employer will start cutting TDS from the April salary. When understanding the tax exemptions available under the old tax regime and deciding on tax saving investments, don’t … Read more
LUDHIANA: A doctor at a private hospital in Jagraon played famous singer Sidhu Moosewala‘s song while operating on a three-and-a-half-year-old boy injured in a road accident. During the operation, the doctor played a Punjabi song “Jatt Di Mashook Biba Russia Toon” in the operation theatre prompting the child to groove on the beats while being … Read more
In a significant geopolitical shift, Russia is experiencing a growing sense of isolation as its longtime allies, including China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and India, demonstrate increased caution in the face of escalating US sanctions. These sanctions, imposed in response to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, have prompted these nations to reassess their … Read more
NEW DELHI: As the 2024 North American solar eclipse draws near, with totality set to be observed in 15 US states, astrologer Susan Miller and experts shed light on the unusual phenomena that accompany this celestial event. This rare solar dance between the moon and the sun, scheduled for April 8, 2024, promises not only … Read more
MUMBAI: The IMD has said that during the upcoming hot weather season (April to June), above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, especially with high probability over central India and western peninsular India.Addressing the Media Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DG, IMD said “Normal to below normal maximum temperatures are likely over … Read more
Tesla has begun production of right-hand drive cars at its plant in Germany for export to India later this year, three people aware of the company’s plans told Reuters, as it moves ahead with a possible entry into the world’s third-largest car market.A team from Tesla is expected to visit India later this month to … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain and Team India head coach Ravi Shastri, renowned for his candid talks, made a striking statement regarding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batsman Virat Kohli. Shastri suggested that if the IPL were an individual sport, Kohli would have likely possessed the most impressive collection of trophies in his cabinet.RCB’s performance … Read more
NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju termed China’s recent overtures regarding its claims over Arunachal Pradesh as a sign of increasing nervousness in Beijing.“China is very nervous because earlier these border areas were totally left underdeveloped during Congress time and during PM Modi’s time, all major highways, roads, bridges, all 4G networks, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former Tihar Jail PRO Sunil Kumar Gupta refuted the Aam Aadmi Party’s claim of governing Delhi from jail on Monday, stating that it would require breaking numerous rules due to its extreme difficulty.Sunil Kumar Gupta, speaking to ANI, said that governing entails more than just signing documents; it involves numerous tasks that are … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress on Sunday wrote a letter to the Election commission of India regarding a complaint against West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar for allegedly brazenly threatening functionaries of the AITC with coercive action by ED.The letter read, “Today, i.e., 30.03.2024, Mr. Sukanta Majumdar at a public meeting organized at Gangarampur made … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday arrested Sandeshkhali accused and now suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan after interrogation in a Prevention of Money Laundary Act case.The central agency interrogated Shahjahan at the Basirhat Sub Correctional Home in North 24 Parganas district. Shahjahan will now be produced before ED special court.Shahjahan was first arrested by … Read more
NEW DELHI: Responding to yet another piracy attack, the Indian Navy on Friday intercepted an Iranian fishing vessel Al- Kambar 786 in the Arabian Sea after diverting two warships for the maritime security mission.The fishing vessel was reportedly boarded by nine armed pirates around 90 nautical miles south-west of Socotra late on Thursday. “Based on … Read more
NEW DELHI: Star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his views on the immense growth of the IPL, stating that the tournament has become so “huge” that cricket sometimes takes a backseat.Ashwin highlighted the challenges faced by players in managing their time between training sessions and advertisement shoots during the two-month-long competition.He reflected on the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head stole the show with a breathtaking display of power-hitting, propelling SRH to an electrifying start in a thrilling encounter against Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.Head wasted no time in punishing the young debutant Kwena Maphaka of MI, unleashing a flurry of boundaries in … Read more
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan share a deep bond both on and off the cricket field. As former teammates for the Delhi state team and longtime representatives of the Indian cricket squad, they have shared the field for over a decade.Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first victory in the IPL 2024 season, triumphing over … Read more
NEW DELHI: In its first demand to halt fighting, the United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded for a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The resolution also includes a demand for the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas’ surprise attack in southern Israel on October 7.“The Palestinian people … Read more
NEW DELHI: Industrialist and former Congress MP Naveen Jindal on Sunday joined BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. “I represented the Congress Party in Parliament as MP from Kurukshetra for 10 years. I thank the Congress leadership and the then Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji. Today I am resigning from the primary membership … Read more
NEW DELHI: Britain’s royal family is currently grappling with dual health crises as both Princess Kate and King Charles III face battles with cancer. The revelation of the Princess of Wales’ illness has sparked an outpouring of support for her and for the royal family, which now finds itself in a delicate position with two … Read more
Virat Kohli began the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by crossing another milestone in his remarkable career, as he completed 12,000 runs in T20 cricket during the inaugural match of the season between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings.LIVE UPDATES: CSK vs RCBKohli, whose tally of T20 runs stood at 11,994 … Read more
After its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has joined the rank of one of the most sanctioned nations. Yet, despite the imposition of over 16,000 sanctions by the global community, Russia’s economy and military spending continue to rise, with a reported growth of 3.6% in 2023 and an anticipated increase of 2.6% in 2024. As Ukrainian … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s state visit to Bhutan on March 21-22 has been postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions over Paro airport, the ministry of external affairs said on Wednesday.“Due to ongoing inclement weather conditions over Paro airport, it has been mutually decided to postpone the State visit of Prime Minister to Bhutan … Read more
When Kapil Sharma met Ed Sheeran, the worlds of music and comedy collided in a delightful encounter. Kapil’s admiration for Ed Sheeran‘s musical prowess was evident in his social media post expressing love for the singer’s songs.Yet, it was their meeting that deepened Sharma’s affection, as he discovered Ed’s warm and affable personality behind the … Read more
India is unlikely to achieve the 8%-10% economic growth rates that China pulled off over the long term, Morgan Stanley’s chief Asia economist said, even though the investment bank remains optimistic about the South Asian nation’s prospects.India’s economy will likely grow steadily at 6.5%-7% over the long term, Chetan Ahya said in interview Monday with … Read more
NEW DELHI: Thousands of Russians participated in a symbolic political protest on Sunday, organized by the anti-Kremlin opposition in response to the expected re-election of President Vladimir Putin. Dubbed “Noon against Putin“, the demonstration witnessed citizens across Russia gathering at polling stations during noon.In Berlin, Navalny’s widow, Yulia, participated in the protest at the Russian … Read more
NEW DELHI: By-elections are set to take place in 26 assembly seats across 13 states, including six constituencies in Himachal Pradesh where Congress MLAs were disqualified for rebellion. The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, announced that these by-elections will coincide with the Lok Sabha elections starting on April 19. The states where the by-elections are … Read more