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People are not here (at the Maha Kumbh Mela) to buy a ticket to heaven. They are not seeking the pleasures of heaven and are here for ‘Mukti’ (liberation), said Sadhguru in conversation with Navika Kumar, Group Editor-in-Chief of Times Now and Times Now Navbharat. “Pople are not here to buy a ticket to heaven, they are…

A 45-year-old man on Saturday allegedly killed his wife and minor son by administering them a heavy dose of sleeping pills before attempting suicide due to “harassment” by moneylenders, police said. The man, Vaibhav Hande from Chikhali near Pune city, is being treated in a hospital and police have booked four persons, identified as Santosh Kadam, Surekha…

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will depart for the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Sunday, where he plans to promote “Brand AP” and present the state as an attractive investment destination to global business leaders and industrialists. Mr Naidu aims to highlight a slew of employment-driven industrial policies and engage with…

A police volunteer has been found guilty of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a hospital in Kolkata, India, last year. Sanjay Roy, 33, denies the charges and claims he has been framed. He will be sentenced on Monday, and it ranges from life in prison to the death penalty. Judge Anirban Das said…

Uttar Pradesh Police said a Pakistani woman has been booked for allegedly forging documents to secure a job as an assistant teacher in a government primary school, officials said on Friday. The woman had been employed as a teacher at Government Primary School, Madhopur since 2015, they said. She was terminated from her job last year following…

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra took to X to complain about an online food ordering and delivery service, saying that an expensive ice cream she ordered arrived “spoilt.” In a post on X late Thursday night, Moitra tagged Swiggy and said, “Sorry Swiggy, you’ve got to up your game. Unacceptable that I ordered expensive Minus Thirty mini…

The Enforcement Directorate Friday said it has attached a mansion worth Rs 486 crore, located on Amrita Shergill Marg — one of Delhi’s costliest neighbourhoods — in an alleged bank fraud-linked money laundering case against the erstwhile Bhushan Power and Steel and its promoters. The about an acre (4, 840 square yards) size residential dwelling in central…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday congratulated space startup Digantara for the success of ‘Mission SCOT’, saying this is an important contribution of the growing Indian space industry towards enhancing space situational awareness. The firm announced on Thursday that its mission has successfully established contact with its ground station. Solar panel arrays are deployed, power levels are positive,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said future of mobility belongs to India that saw an unprecedented sale of 2.5 crore vehicles a year, and attracted USD 36 billion foreign direct investment in just four years. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam here, the prime minister also emphasised that…

People can purchase chargers, power banks, towels, blankets, bedsheets and Triveni Sangam Jal bottles online. The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has drawn millions of pilgrims and tourists and Blinkit has stepped in to cater to their needs with a temporary store. Albinder Dhindsa, CEO of Blinkit, announced the initiative on X (formerly Twitter), stating,…

The Sealdah court is expected to announce the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case verdict on Saturday. The CBI and the parents of the victim have demanded the maximum punishment for the accused. People are anxiously waiting for the verdict in the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case in Kolkata, which shook the nation and…

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday called the Ayushman Bharat health scheme the “biggest scam” in the country after the Supreme Court stayed a high court order that asked the Delhi government to sign an agreement with the Centre to implement it in the national capital. “I am happy that the Supreme Court has…

The leader of a Myanmar-based militant group was among five people who were arrested by the Mizoram Police in what they said was one of the largest arms bust in the northeast state. The weapons were for trade between the Myanmar-based militant group Chin National Front (CNF) and the United People’s Democratic Front, a militant group active…

A Kolkata-based passenger recently took to social media to express his disappointment with IndiGo airline’s handling of a delayed flight. Sharing a video on LinkedIn of a heated exchange with the cabin crew, Ritham Bhattacharjee slammed the airline over the “unprofessional behaviour” of the crew members while handling a flight that was delayed for five hours. The…

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to spacewalking after 12 years, stepping outside the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday alongside astronaut Nick Hague. Designated as US Spacewalk 91, the mission aims to perform crucial maintenance and upgrades on the orbital laboratory. This marks Williams’ eighth career spacewalk and Hague’s fourth, with the duo working outside the…

On a day-to-day basis, bizarre videos go viral on social media, and the internet goes into a frenzy over these posts. One such post is making rounds on social media, where an auto is riding on the road, but in the video, no one can be seen riding the auto. This video, which was shared months ago,…

As many as 12 Naxalites were killed in an ongoing encounter operation with security forces at the south Bastar area in Chhattisgarh on Thursday. Times Now sources revealed that a big operation by Chattisgarh police on Maoists in Bastar Range is still on at the Bijapur-Sukma-Telangana border. Reportedly several Maoists killed in the encounter. Police are yet to confirm. Police, CRPF…

Indian national Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, on Thursday, was sentenced to eight years for an attempted attack on the White House with a rented truck on May 22, 2023. The attack aimed to overthrow the democratically elected American government in order to replace it with a dictatorship fuelled by Nazi ideology, the Department of Justice said. Kandula…

Boosting Maharashtra’s potential to become India’s startup capital, the Small Industries Development Bank of India announced a Rs 200 crore fund to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Unveiled on ‘National Startup Day’, the initiative aims to empower startups across Maharashtra with Rs 30 crore allocated to each regional division. The funding underscores the state’s commitment to fostering a…

A group of 101 farmers will make a fourth attempt to reach Delhi by crossing the Shambhu (Punjab-Haryana) border on January 21 to press for their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) on crops, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Thursday. The “jatha” (group) of 101 farmers, termed as Marjeevdas (those ready…

In connection with Saif Ali Khan’s attack case, a staff nurse named Aliyama Philip (56) has recorded her statement with the police. She stated that the man who assaulted Saif had initially entered the room where she and another maid were sleeping along with Saif’s younger child, Jehangir aka Jehbaba (4). In her statement, Philip claimed that…

Meerut, an hour’s drive from Delhi and home to a mere couple million people, is what in India’s crowded north is considered a small town. There isn’t a lot to recommend it to visitors, and it doesn’t exactly receive hordes of tourists. And yet, the city’s hotels have been all over the news recently. The OYO Hotels…

The video shows the club’s amenities, including a DJ and nail artists who offer services to the women who visit. The footage shows a lively atmosphere with snacks, pizza, wine, champagne, beer, and great lighting Women-only hangouts to socialise with your girlfriends are rare in India. But one club in Bengaluru is experimenting with the concept and…

An advisor for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has alleged that Meta rigged its algorithm to suppress posts featuring Hindu Sadhus and pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Hours after Meta India on Wednesday apologised for CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s remarks, an official from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting alleged that the social media platform…

The court made the observation while granting bail to a man accused under sections 376 (rape), 504 (intentional insult), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code The Allahabad High Court recently observed that if a sexually experienced married woman does not offer resistance, her physical relationship with a man cannot necessarily be considered against her…

In line with the government’s vision to transform this year’s Maha Kumbh into a “Digital Kumbh”, a virtual reality (VR) zone was set up at a camp in the Mela area on Wednesday. Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan inaugurated its camp that houses the VR zone during the day. The camp is located across a sprawling nine-acre area…

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Six shots were fired and punches were thrown at a residential society in Greater Noida during an altercation between a resident and security guards over parking. Gaurav Sisodia, who owns a pub in Greater Noida and lives at Radha Sky Gardens In Sector 16 B of Greater Noida, was allegedly drunk and fired with his licensed gun.…

On the occasion of the 77th Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the Army’s pivotal role in the nation’s journey towards achieving a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, emphasising their dedication and valour. He extended his greetings to the Indian Army, ex-servicemen, Veeranganas, and their families on Tuesday. Army Day, observed annually on January 15, marks the…

With her daring act, the Indian woman invited global attention to Maha Kumbh 2025. One of the world’s largest religious gatherings, the Maha Kumbh, is currently underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, with over 35 crore pilgrims expected to gather at the Sangam – the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. As thousands flock to the…

The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday night granted approval to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute the Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the liquor excise policy case. The development came days ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025. In December last year, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena gave his nod to prosecute the AAP Chief in the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission three major naval combatants, INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in India’s defence and maritime capabilities. PM Modi is also scheduled to meet the Mahayuti MLAs at INS Angre in the afternoon. He will inaugurate the Sri Sri…

Rocket scientist V Narayanan will take over the mantle from current Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath on January 14. His elevation was announced by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Here some some key points about his academic and ISRO journey: Mr Narayanan completed his M Tech in Cryogenic Engineering and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from…

A massive fire broke out at the laddu distribution counter at the Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Monday afternoon. The temple administration took swift action and vacated the area as the flames spread. The incident took place at the counter number 47 and is said to have been trigerred by a short circuit…

In her detailed post, Sonica Muraleedharan expressed disappointment over how Subrahmanyan’s words had been taken out of context and misinterpreted. Larsen & Toubro (L&T)’s head of HR for domestic operations- Sonica Muraleedharan- took to LinkedIn to address the controversy sparked by the remarks made by company’s chairman and managing director SN Subrahmanyan (SNS). In her detailed post,…

The grand Maha Kumbh 2025 has officially begun today, January 13, in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. Millions of devotees took a holy dip in river Ganga on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima. Notable personalities from across the country and the world, Saints and spiritual leaders, are arriving in Prayagraj to participate in the major religious event. A…

The festivals of Lohri and Pongal were celebrated with great enthusiasm on Monday. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Lohri celebrations held at Naraina Vihar in the national capital. The PM also attended the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy. Local residents expressed their happiness and shared their…

Ace singers Kailash Kher, Shankar Mahadevan, Kavita Krishnamurthy and several other top artistes are scheduled to perform in the holy city of Prayagraj during the course of the Maha Kumbh that begins from Monday. The Culture Ministry has set up a vibrant cultural space — ‘Kalagram’ — in the Kumbh Mela area to celebrate the confluence of…

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and BJP leader K Annamalai on Sunday greeted top Tamil star Ajith Kumar for his racing team having won third place in the Dubai 24H 2025 race on Sunday. Held annually at the Dubai Autodrome, the racing event features high-performance GT and touring cars competing in a gruelling 24-hour format…

As Maha Kumbh began in the holy city of Prayagraj on Monday, Prime MinisterNarendra Modi described it as a very special day for those who cherish Indian values and culture, saying the massive religious event embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage. “A very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values and culture! Maha Kumbh 2025…

Dhanashree Verma, wife of Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, shares a photo with her mother amid buzz around her marriage. Dhanashree Verma, currently surrounded by rumours of a divorce from cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, recently shared heartfelt photos with her mother on social media, fueling further speculation about her personal life. Fans are now wondering whether Dhanashree has returned…

A windowpane of a train headed from Surat to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh was damaged after a stone or stones struck its laminated glass surface while it was passing through Jalgaon in Maharashtra, showed a video, sparking fear among devotees. The incident was reported from the B6 coach – which carried 13 people – women, children and…

A delivery agent of a quick commerce platform has been arrested for allegedly delivering cigarettes to underaged coaching students in Kota’s Landmark City area, police said on Sunday. Satyaprakash Koli (48) was nabbed while he was supplying cigarettes to coaching students on Saturday evening, SP Kota city Amrita Duhan said. The arrest was made during a crackdown…

A saint belonging to the Juna Akhara, residing in Shanti Bhavan located in the Kankhal police station area of Haridwar, was found dead, said the police on Sunday. Manoj Nautiyal, Police Station Head, Kankhal Police Station while providing information about the incident, said that the police received information about the incident from Shanti Bhavan’s apartment in Haridwar.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to inaugurate the strategically important Z-Morh or Sonamarg tunnel in Ganderbal district, for which elaborate security arrangements have been put in place, with PM’s security team having taken over the venue of the event. PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Sonamarg Tunnel at around…

On Sunday, the Congress party announced the “Yuva Udaan Yojana,” a scheme to provide financial assistance to educated but unemployed youth in Delhi. Under the initiative, the party promises Rs 8,500 monthly for one year to eligible beneficiaries if voted to power in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference, Congress leader and former Rajasthan…

Starting today, the world will witness the largest gathering taking place on Earth in the ‘Sangam Nagri’ of Prayagraj. Settled at the confluence of holy rivers of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Prayagraj is a city with religious significance like no other. And it is hosting the grandest religious festival celebrated ever- the MahaKumbh Mela 2025. The 45-day…

Terrorism continues in Jammu and Kashmir, but recent intelligence reports suggest that local recruitment levels have fallen dramatically. Of the 140 terrorists active in J&K, about 80 percent are Pakistanis. While this is a clear sign that fewer people in Kashmir are supporting terrorism and violence, and a huge plus, politically, the trend also helps security forces.…

In an horrific incident in Kerala, an 18-year-old girl was allegedly raped by nearly 60 people over a period of five years. The incident came to light during counselling that was conducted by child welfare committee. As many as 28 people, including minors, were arrested in connection with the case. A special investigation team has been formed…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will fly to Spain for a diplomatic visit between January 13 and 14. This will be his first visit to the country as Indian foreign minister. The Ministry of External Affairs made announcement about this on Sunday (January 12). During his Spain visit, Jaishankar with meet Spanish leadership and hold talks with…

Two Kasaragod natives undertook a gruelling 8,000 kilometre and 223-days long journey by foot from north India to the Lord Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala here with prayers for world peace, a Travancore Devaswom Board said on Saturday. Sanathkumar Nayak and Sampathkumar Shetty, who hail from Ramdas Nagar in Kasaragod district, left for Badrinath from Kerala on May…

A fire broke out in a two storeyed restaurant cum hotel, Rangoon Dhabha located on LBS Road, near JJ Jalebi in Kurla West on Saturday night. As per information by disaster management, the blaze was reported at 9.17 pm and as of 10.30 pm, the fire is declared Level 1 and has confined to five to six…

The principal of a private school in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, is facing serious allegations after reportedly instructing 80 class 10 girls to remove their shirts for writing messages on them during a ‘pen day’ celebration. Following the incident, the administration has launched an inquiry, according to officials. The students were allegedly made to return home in their blazers,…

A probe into the death of a law student who fell from the seventh floor of a high-rise apartment in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida on Saturday has revealed new details. A case has been registered as abetment to suicide, and the police are investigating the role of his friends and a suspected fight with his alleged girlfriend. The…

A massive fire broke out in a chemical factory in Greater Noida on Sunday morning, causing loud explosions inside the industrial unit. The incident took place around 3:25 am at the ‘Shri Banke Bihari Aromatics’ factory. The explosions prompted the employees to run out of the unit to save their lives. No deaths or injuries have been…

The first anniversary celebrations of the Ram Lalla idol consecration ceremony in Ayodhya started on Saturday with a large number of devotees reaching the holy city to take part in events. Religious and cultural programmes will commence in the Ram Temple complex starting Saturday. The anniversary celebrations began with the recitation of Yajurveda. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath…

A man was found dead allegedly by suicide at his Ghaziabad home, while his wife killed herself by hanging from a pole in northeast Delhi A man was found dead allegedly by suicide at his Ghaziabad home, while his wife killed herself by hanging from a pole in northeast Delhi after a domestic dispute, the police said…

A 10-month-old child was admitted to AMCH, Dibrugarh where the case was identified during routine HMPV screening, officials said on Saturday. A 10-month-old child tested positive for HMPV, the first such case in Assam this year, officials said. The toddler was admitted to AMCH, Dibrugarh where the case was identified during routine HMPV screening at the Regional…

The CAG put out its report on the excise policy case of the Delhi government and flagged several “lapses” in the policy. A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the now-scrapped excise policy of the Delhi government flagged several “lapses” in the policy and claimed Rs 2,026 crore loss to the exchequer. This figure was put…

Bodies of three workers trapped inside a coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district were recovered from the quarry today, taking the total bodies recovered so far to four. They were among nine workers who were trapped inside the mine on Monday after a sudden gush of water flooded the quarry. The first one was brought out…

The Maha Kumbh 2025, set to begin on January 13 and end on February 26 in Prayagraj, promises a unique experience for devotees this year. Starting from Shankar Mahadevan to Mohit Chauhan, several singers are set to add a musical touch to spirituality. Shankar Mahadevan will perform on the opening day while Mohit will conclude the event…

A special court in Pune on Friday granted bail to Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed against him by Satyaki Savarkar, the grand-nephew of Hindutva icon Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The MP/MLA court presided by Judge Amol Shinde allowed Gandhi’s bail plea on a surety bond of ₹25,000 after he appeared for…

In his podcast debut with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was asked about viral memes featuring him and Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. “PM Sir, as we are talking about other countries, if I may digress a little, I must say my favourite food is pizza, which originates from Italy. People often say that…

Actor-director Anurag Kashyap’s Malayalam-language film ‘Rifle Club’ (2024) has been receiving tremendous adulation of late. Kashyap, the master of out-of-the-box flicks, is all praise for the Malayalam moviemakers’ flair for condensing the global into the local. He opines that Malayalam movies concentrate on wringing one’s creative juices to the last drop, unlike the “profit-driven” Bollywood, which restricts…

A man in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur district was left in shock when he received an electricity bill of about Rs two billion. Lalit Dhiman, a businessman in Beherwin Jattan village, received a bill amount of Rs 2,10,42,08,405 for December 2024. Mr Dhiman had paid just Rs 2,500 a month earlier. He then went to the electricity board…

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has revealed that his next guest on the podcast “WTF is with Nikhil Kamath” is Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement came with the release of a two-minute trailer in which PM Modi can be seen discussing his leadership journey, political philosophy, and personal experiences. Earlier, the Zerodha co-founder had released a trailer…

The Centre’s panel on Delhi-NCR’s air quality on Thursday re-implemented stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a sharp rise in air pollution levels owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. Delhi’s air pollution levels showed an increasing trend and the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 357 at…

A video of a ticket examiner physically assaulting an intoxicated passenger on the Amritsar-Kaithar Express has drawn massive flak from social media users. Sheikh Tazuddin, a truck driver, was travelling from Bihar’s Siwan to New Delhi when the incident occurred. Tazuddin was reportedly consuming alcohol with two coach attendants – Vikram Chauhan and Sonu Mahato – in…

A man in Delhi was reportedly killed by his colleagues, one of whom he used to make ‘reels’ with, who were allegedly angered by repeated insults by him at their workplace, police said on Thursday. The 25-year-old victim has been identified as Golu, while the accused are Ranjeet (30) and Neeraj Verma (23), both residents of Delhi’s…

Former international cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday reignited the language debate, pointing out that “Hindi is an official language and not the national language”. The 38-year-old India star’s remark – made while addressing students at an Engineering College in Chennai – has once again reignited the political storm with ruling DMK supporting the cricketer and the BJP…

Several vehicles collided on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway due to dense fog on Friday morning. The incident took place near the Bahadurgarh station area. #WATCH | Hapur, UP: Several vehicles collide due to dense fog on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway near the Bahadurgarh station area. Source: Hapur Police pic.twitter.com/kNWKvTCTZD — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2025 Meanwhile, a thick blanket…

Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and actress-choreographer Dhanashree Verma are currently making headlines due to reports of trouble in her marriage. Several media reports have stated that the couple is planning to part ways and will announce their divorce soon. Amid the reports, Chahal was recently spotted with a mystery girl and their picture went viral within no time.…

Popular influencer Ankush Bahuguna’s recent encounter with digital scammers has sparked widespread skepticism online. In a detailed Instagram post, Bahuguna shared how he was allegedly “hypnotized” and isolated for 40 hours while being coerced into a financial transaction. However, as details of the incident emerged, many internet users began questioning the authenticity of his account, leaving the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Odisha on Thursday. He will also remotely flag off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express. PM Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union…

A 20-year-old Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) aspirant allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in his PG room in Rajasthan’s Kota district, police said on Wednesday. The JEE aspirant was identified as Abhishek, a resident of Guna in Madhya Pradesh, who had been preparing for the JEE at a coaching institute in Kota…

A village authority and civil society organisations of the Naga tribes in Manipur have condemned an alleged attack by members of the Kuki tribes on a woman over her attempt to build a house on a plot of land in the village, which the village authority says is exclusively a Liangmai Naga village. The Konsakhul (Konsaram) Village…

Sheikh Hasina’s India Stay Extended: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s India stay has been extended by the Centre as part of a “long-term arrangement” amid calls for her extradition from Dhaka, official sources told CNN-News18. Officials privy to the matter said her extended stay was a special arrangement as India has a tradition of taking care…

The first meeting of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on the One Nation, One Election plan took place in Parliament on Wednesday in the presence of 37 out of the 39 MPs in the panel. A detailed presentation was made by officials of the ministry of law and justice, led by the law secretary himself. However, what…

A 16-member police team from Jorhat, Assam, found themselves in hot water on Tuesday night when Google Maps mistakenly led them into Nagaland during a raid to catch a wanted criminal. The team, in pursuit of the accused, inadvertently crossed the border into Nagaland’s Mokokchung district, where locals mistook them for armed miscreants and detained them overnight.…

The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) bills was held Wednesday. The meeting saw intense discussions between opposition MPs and BJP leaders regarding the bill. Opposition MPs, including Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, questioned if ONOE would reduce expenditure. They also questioned if an estimate had been conducted after…

In an inspiring New Year’s Day meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence, legendary Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed plans for India to become a global hub for music and entertainment. Their conversation, captured in a video uploaded on PM Modi’s official YouTube channel, has sparked excitement about the upcoming Waves Summit 2025.…

Tirupati temple, one of the major sacred places of worship in the country, is in news for a horrific stampede that claimed six lives and injured many others. The stampede broke out on Wednesday night (January 8). The mishap occurred at a time when devotees from across the country had gathered at the temple for 10-day Vaikuntha…

HMPV, also known as Human Metapneumovirus, cases have been detected in India. Belonging to the Pneumoviridae family and closely related to respiratory syncytial virus, HMPV affects the respiratory system causing mild to severe symptoms. The common symptoms of HMPV are fever, fatigue, coughing, congestion and difficulty in breathing. What is HMPV virus? The human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is…

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday granted interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on medical grounds in 2013 rape case. Asaram Bapu was granted bail by a bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal, who directed him not to meet his followers post-release. He has been granted bail till March 31, 2025. Granting…

Two children tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Nagpur, increasing the total number of cases of the respiratory illness to seven. The two children are aged seven and 14. In the wake of the Nagpur cases, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar has called for a meeting at 3 pm at St. George’s Hospital Health Centre.…

India’s economic growth rate is estimated to slip to a four-year low of 6.4 per cent in 2024-25, mainly on account of poor showing by the manufacturing and services sector, according to government data released on Tuesday. The gross domestic product (GDP) rate of 6.4 per cent will be the lowest since the Covid year (2020-21) when…

The government has decided to set up a memorial for former president Pranab Mukherjee at the ‘Rashtriya Smriti’ area complex. Mukherjee died on August 31, 2020.Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of the former president, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and thanked him for honouring her father. “The Competent Authority has approved the earmarking of a designated site…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and held discussions on a wide range of topics, including technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI). Following the meeting in the national capital, Nadella took to X to thank the Indian leader for his leadership and support. “Thank you, PM @narendramodi ji for your leadership. Excited…

A 66-year-old father, the adoptive parent of a 27-year-old woman with below-average intelligence, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking approval for medical termination of her pregnancy. The woman, who is over 20 weeks pregnant, has refused to consent to the procedure and is not willing to disclose the identity of the father of the child prompting…

Amid the surge in China, seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in Bengaluru, India. The first reported cases of HMPV in India were an eight-month-old who is recovering in the hospital and a three-month-old who has been discharged. Later, a two-month-old also tested positive in Ahmedabad. Currently, China is witnessing an HMPV outbreak. While…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party’s government in Delhi at the BJP’s rally in the national capital’s Rohini, saying ‘AAP-da’ wasted 10 years of the people of Delhi. Referring to water shortages, water-logging and air pollution, PM Modi said that the AAP government turned every season in Delhi into an emergency. “The…

Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik (Retd) shared his experiences with Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) over Indian soil, emphasising that many of these sightings are illusions rather than extraterrestrial encounters. He explained that atmospheric conditions, such as diffraction and refraction, can cause distant events to appear on radar as if they are happening locally. He recalled an incident…

A Board of Inquiry has been initiated following the crash of an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv in Porbandar, Gujarat, which claimed the lives of three crew members, including two pilots and an aircrew member. The incident occurred at around 12:15 PM on Sunday when the ICG ALH MK-III helicopter, on a routine…