New Delhi: Indian skater Anandkumar Velkumar created history by winning India's first-ever gold medal at the Speed Skating World Championships 2025 in China on Monday. The 22-year-old athlete clinched gold in the Senior Men's 1000, Sprint event at the championships. Velkumar clocked 1:24.924 to secure the top spot, becoming India's first world champion in the sport. The triumph just came days after Velkumar had secured a historic bronze in the 500 m sprint event in the same championship event ...Read More
Hyderabad: Breaking records is a unique phenomenon in any sport, but for Swedish pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis, it is as regular as taking part in the competitions across the globe. The Swedish superstar took a leap of 6.30m to break his own world record for the 14th time at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He won his third world outdoor title and continued his legacy in the sport. The 25-year-old secured a gold with a 6.15 metres jump, comfortably ahead of the other competit...Read More
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, and actor Sonu Sood for questioning in an alleged illegal online betting app-linked money laundering case, officials said Tuesday. Uthappa (39), Singh (43) and Sood (52) have been asked to depose during the next week and get recorded their statements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case linked to a platform named 1xBet, the officials said. While Uthappa has been as...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked governments of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan and other states, to file their response on various pleas challenging the constitutional validity of anti-religious conversion laws enacted by these states. The matter came up for hearing before a bench led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and comprising Justice K Vinod Chandran. The bench was hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of laws d...Read More
New Delhi: A Reddit post shared by a TCS employee has once again highlighted the level of harassment and psychological stress that HR departments inflict on employees. In the Reddit post, the TCS employee claimed that he was asked to step down from his position but he refused to do so. The techie said that he is subjected to mental harassment and torture in a toxic environment, and that "after Ratan Tata, this company is messed up". Sharing his ordeal through a post on Reddit, the techie workin...Read More
Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 16 (ANI): YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday criticised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of "utter neglect and indifference" towards farmers amid falling crop prices in the state. In a series of posts on social media platform X, YS Jagan said, "Chandrababu Naidu has set unmatched records in pushing farmers into distress through the collapse of crop prices. In Kurnool, onions are being sold at just Rs. 3 per kg,...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday launched the 'Adhikar Yatra' against youth unemployment, and called for ensuring rights of women, respect to teachers and bettering the health and education system in Bihar. According to RJD MP Sanjay Yadav, the rally is being carried out in the districts which were not covered in the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' organised by Congress' Rahul Gandhi in which the RJD had also participated in. Also Read | De...Read More
New Delhi: Bharti Airtel on Monday said its anti-fraud initiatives have led to a "significant decline" in cybercrime complaints, citing MHA-I4C data of 68.7 per cent decrease in the value of financial losses and a 14.3 per cent drop in overall cybercrime incidents on its network. The data analysed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) - Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) compares key cybercrime indicators from September 2024 (a period prior to the launch of Airtel's Fraud and spam det...Read More
Mumbai: In a fresh development in the Rs 60 crore fraud case, businessman Raj Kundra has alleged that a portion of the amount was paid as fees to Bollywood actresses Bipasha Basu and Neha Dhupia. The claim came during his statement to the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), which is probing the case. According to sources, Kundra claimed that a portion of the money in question was paid as fees to Bipasha and Neha. However, during the five-hour-long interrogation, he reportedly remained...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 16 (ANI): The weather pattern suggests that heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in various districts of the State over the next 2-3 days, including the Greater Guwahati area, which may aggravate waterlogging, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable pockets. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and emergency response systems are on alert. According to DIPR Assam, follow...Read More
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said it was "not an open gate for everyone" to file an appeal against acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, and sought details if family members of the victims were examined as witnesses in the trial. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad was hearing an appeal filed by the family members of the six persons who lost their lives in the blast against the acquittal judgment. The appeal challenged a special court judgme...Read More
Delhi: In a breakthrough investigation, Republic Media Network has uncovered details establishing links between the accused driver, Gaganpreet, in the Delhi BMW accident case and NU Life Hospital. According to Republic's reports, Gaganpreet's father is a director at Nulife Hospital, where the deceased, Navjot Singh, and his critically injured wife were taken after the accident. Within 48 hours of the incident, the connection between the hospital and the accused driver has been confirmed. Repu...Read More
Mumbai: Government school teachers from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka took centre stage in Mumbai on Sunday as CEQUE (Centre for Equity and Quality in Universal Education) hosted the inaugural Voices of Change festival. The day-long celebration at Sachivalaya Gymkhana honoured teachers not just as educators, but as innovators, leaders, and changemakers driving transformation in India's classrooms. The festival showcased the work of 30 teachers to over 70 guests, supporters, and wel...Read More
Mumbai Gold Rate Today: The 24 karat gold rate above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark has become the new normal. Now, investors are struggling to digest how the unprecedented gold price rally has fuelled even 22 karat gold rate above the historic mark. Mumbai gold rate today, Tuesday, September 16, witnessed a sharp rally, smashing all expectations of some relief amid the festive season. The gold price rally in Mumbai today was in sync with the surge in prices of the precious metal in India and acro...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The robust GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1 FY26), at 7.8 per cent which was well above the estimate of 6.6 per cent, was led by a sharp growth in the manufacturing sector and strong momentum in the services sector, a report said on Tuesday. "All three heads within the services - Trade, Hotels, Transport, and Commerce and Broadcasting Services (8.6 per cent as compared to the estimated 6 per cent), Financial, Real Estate, and Professional Services (9.5 per ...Read More
Mumbai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an attempt to lighten the tense atmosphere of the house, Amaal Mallik and Shehbaaz Badeshah planned a prank, which eventually snowballed into utter chaos. Housemates discovered that several essential items had mysteriously gone missing, which started with suspicion but concluded with anger and accusations. The prank started in the kitchen as food was cooked without salt, leaving everyone frustrated. Soon after, contestants realized that more items had disappe...Read More
Mumbai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Diana Penty has opened up about why she took her time making her OTT debut with the web series "Do You Wanna Partner?" Reflecting on her decision, the actress told IANS that she prefers to wait for roles that truly resonate with her, emphasizing that her debut needed to be meaningful -- a substantial part rather than a small role in a big show. Diana added that it's important for her to be fully invested in a project rather than doing it merely for the sa...Read More
NEW DELHI, Sept 16: Wholesale Price Index (WPI) increased from (-)0.58 pc in July 2025 to 0.52 pc in August 2025, driven by high prices of primary articles particularly food articles, non-food articles, minerals and manufactured goods, said Hemant Jain, President of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in a communique. Jain said, "The prices of food articles increased by 1.45 pc in August 2025 vs July 2025 due to the inflation in wheat, pulses, eggs, meat and fish. While higher prices ...Read More
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, and actor Sonu Sood for questioning in an alleged illegal online betting app linked money laundering case, officials said Tuesday. Uthappa (39), Singh (43) and Sood (52) have been asked to depose during the next week and get recorded their statements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case linked to a platform named 1xBet, the officials said....Read More
Shillong, Sep 16: The long-awaited reshuffle in the Conrad K. Sangma-led Meghalaya cabinet will take place on Tuesday, with the swearing-in of new ministers scheduled at Raj Bhavan at 5 pm. As many as eight sitting ministers are set to be dropped, and new faces are being inducted. Chief Minister Sangma met Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar on Monday evening and submitted the list of legislators who would be inducted. From the ruling National People's Party (NPP), four ministers -- Heal...Read More
New Delhi: India-US talks on trade issues are to begin today in New Delhi between Brandon Lynch from the United States and Rajesh Agarwal from India. Brandon Lynch is the Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia. He reached the Ministry of Commerce & Industry at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi on Tuesday morning. The talks come amid the tensions of tariffs between India and the United States. Rajesh Agarwal is the chief Indian negotiator in the talks about the India-US Bilateral Tra...Read More
Gorakhpur: In a tragic incident, one person has died following a group clash in Uttar Pradesh. It is reported that the lash took place between the villagers and cattle smugglers. According to reports, one person died following a confrontation with cattle smugglers in Mauachapi village under the Pipraich police station area in Uttar Pradesh. Gorakhpur SSP Raj Karan Nayyar said, we received information at around 3:00 am that cattle smugglers had come to a village with two pickup vans. During this...Read More
Kolkata: Rice and edible oil prices have fallen sequentially this month ahead of the main festive season, companies said. While most rice varieties that Indian households consume have become cheaper in the retail market, a drop in the wholesale prices of edible oils is expected to reflect at the retail level by month-end. Rice prices have fallen as Bangladesh, which had aimed to import 1 million tonnes of the grain this year, has placed very little orders from India, traders said. Bangladesh b...Read More
New Delhi, September 16: Maruti Suzuki Victoris is launched in India with an introductory price of INR 10,49,900 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model offers a premium design with an advanced in-car audio system, a large touchscreen infotainment system, and more. It also comes with dual-tone interiors and a panoramic sunroof. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales of Maruti Suzuki India said, "The Victoris is powered by high-end technologies such as Strong Hybrid, ALLGRIP Se...Read More
Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa for questioning in connection with its investigation into the alleged illegal online betting platform 1xBet, sources confirmed on Tuesday. Officials have directed Robin Uthappa, 39, to appear before the agency on September 22 to record his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Uthappa, who retired from professional cricket in 2022, had previ...Read More
Nashik: A bomb threat email was received by a private school in Nashik's Indiranagar region during the early hours of Tuesday, September 16. The inhabitants of the region were filled with fear upon receiving the news. Following the call, local law enforcement, accompanied by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), carried out a detailed examination of the site for more than two hours, ultimately confirming it was a hoax. The school administration also communicated to parents in a statemen...Read More
DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, and actor Sonu Sood for questioning in an alleged illegal online betting app linked money laundering case, officials said Tuesday. Uthappa (39), Singh (43) and Sood (52) have been asked to depose during the next week and get recorded their statements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case linked to a platform named 1xBet, the officials said. While Uthappa has been asked...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday launched the 'Adhikar Yatra' against youth unemployment, and called for ensuring rights of women, respect to teachers and bettering the health and education system in Bihar. According to RJD MP Sanjay Yadav, the rally is being carried out in the districts which were not covered in the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' organised by Congress' Rahul Gandhi in which the RJD had also participated in. "After the 'Vo...Read More
Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 16 (ANI): YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday criticised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of "utter neglect and indifference" towards farmers amid falling crop prices in the state. In a series of posts on social media platform X, YS Jagan said, "Chandrababu Naidu has set unmatched records in pushing farmers into distress through the collapse of crop prices. In Kurnool, onions are being sold at just Rs. 3 per kg,...Read More
NEW DELHI: Ahead of a reshuffle in the Meghalaya cabinet to be held later on Tuesday, eight ministers, including senior leaders AL Hek, Paul Lyngdoh and Ampareen Lyngdoh, have resigned from the council of ministers, officials said.Chief minister Conrad K Sangma, who leads the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, met Governor C H Vijayashankar at Raj Bhavan and submitted the ministers' resignations, officials said.The new ministers are scheduled to take oath at Raj Bhavan at 5 pm on ...Read More