Kullu: Over 100 roads, including three national highways, remained blocked as a cold wave swept across Himachal Pradesh despite dry weather on Wednesday. According to the state emergency operation centre (SEOC), a total of 134 roads were blocked in the state, with 77 roads in Shimla alone, followed by 25 in Kullu, 14 in Mandi, and 6 each in Kinnaur and Kangra. Both Lahaul Spiti and Kullu police issued advisories against driving on the snow-covered slippery roads, as this could lead to accidents...Read More
New Delhi: North India is grappling with a severe cold wave, which continued on Wednesday, although tourists in popular destinations like Srinagar and Shimla were left disappointed as they could not witness the highly anticipated 'white Christmas'. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 7.3°C, while Tabo in Himachal Pradesh was the coldest place, with temperatures dropping to minus 10.6°C. Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in the closure of 226 roads, including three national highways,...Read More
Watch: India captain Rohit Sharma was heard scolding his teammate and opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Debutant Sam Konstas stole the show on the first morning of the Test with a quickfire fifty that broke several records after Australia had won the toss and elected to bat first. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne scored half-centuries as well and so did Steve Smith as India had to put in a tough shift on the field. The visitors had replaced Shub...Read More
CHENNAI: Finally, the International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the much-awaited schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy. As was expected, India, who are clubbed with hosts Pakistan in Group A, will play all their matches in Dubai. New Zealand and Bangladesh are the other two teams in the group. Group B comprises South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan and England. The marquee clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 23. The top two teams from each group will qualify for t...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): In a heartwarming Christmas gesture, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal shared the first-ever family photo featuring their daughter, Lara, on Christmas 2024. The festive picture, posted by Varun on social media, captures the joy of the couple's first Christmas as parents, with their little one in tow. The family photo, taken in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, shows a cheerful moment between the trio, with Lara sitting ...Read More
Hubbali (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Two of the nine 'Ayappa Maladharis' (devotees of Lord Ayyappa), injured in a fire incident in Hubbali on December 23, succumbed to their injuries on Thursday morning at the Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KIMS) here, officials said. The nine Ayyappa devotees had sustained injuries in the fire incident that occurred reportedly due to a gas leak. The remaining seven remain under treatment at KIMS. Karnataka Home Minister G Parame...Read More
Jaipur, Dec 26 (VOICE) Over 68 hours on, rescue efforts are underway to pull out a three-year-old girl who fell into a 700-foot-deep borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district. A 160-foot-deep pit was being dug to facilitate a tunnel that would enable rescuers to reach the child. On Thursday at 6 a.m., another piling machine was pressed into service to expedite the process. Rescue teams aim to reach the target depth soon, after which a specialised team of "rat miners" from Uttarakhand wil...Read More
Belagavi: Belagavi is set to commemorate the centenary of the historic 1924 Congress session, the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. The event, scheduled for December 26 and 27, aims to promote Gandhian principles of non-violence, communal harmony, and self-rule. Centenary Celebrations and Events The two-day commemoration will feature a series of events: December 26: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) will convene near the historic Gandhi Well, reflecting on contemporary challeng...Read More
New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Thursday, with a thin layer of fog blanketing parts of the city and affecting visibility. An AQI reading of 340 was recorded at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data. Of the 38 monitoring stations that recorded air quality data in the national capital, 32 reported the AQI in the "very poor" category, according to the CPCB. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has foreca...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 26 (VOICE) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday, paid his final respects to the mortal remains of the soldiers in Belagavi who died in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir. At the War Memorial in Belagavi, the CM offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of Subedar Dayanand Tirukannavar and Mahesh Marigond. Speaking to the media afterwards, the Chief Minister said, "The lives and careers of soldiers are of the highest honour. It is deeply saddening that s...Read More
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair, who died at the age of 91 on December 25. He had been unwell for the past ten days and was admitted to a private hospital in Kozhikode following complaints of breathlessness. He suffered a heart attack while undergoing treatment. President Murmu with the passing of Writer Nair said that the world of literature has become poorer. In a post on X, Murmu said, "With the ...Read More
Belgavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Thursday lashed out Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pralhad Joshi's statement on the CWC meeting and said that people like Joshi did not understand the ethos of Mahatma Gandhi or Congress. "People like Pralhad Joshi don't understand the ethos of Mahatma Gandhi, they don't understand the ethos of Congress. They don't understand that Congress was born out of freedom struggle, we fought for I...Read More
KALYAN: Vishal Gawli and his wife, Sakshi Gawli, accused in the rape and murder case of a 13-year-old girl in Kalyan, were produced in Kalyan's Special POCSO Court today. They were sent to police custody until January 2. The police produced the accused in Kalyan Court today amid tight security. In this case, the police first arrested Sakshi. Subsequently, the Thane crime branch team went to Buldhana to catch her absconding husband, Vishal. He was caught and produced in Kalyan today by the cri...Read More
New Delhi: Campaigning for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections is gathering pace. While the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress are campaigning vigorously, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is also planning to field its candidates from several Muslim dominated constituencies. AIMIM may field Shahrukh Pathan This time Shahrukh Pathan, an accused in the Delhi riots case, has become the centre of discussion with AIMIM likely to field him as a candid...Read More
MUMBAI: Bollywood's ultimate powerhouse, Varun Dhawan, has taken the industry by storm and captured the hearts of millions. From delivering punchy hero dialogues in Main Tera Hero to showcasing his incredible versatility in October to embodying the perfect romantic lead in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Varun has done it all! With his 'bindass' dialogue delivery, killer expressions, and moves that make you want to hit the dance floor, Varun has truly become one of the bigge...Read More
12/26/2024 India (International Christian Concern) -- The United Christian Forum (UCF) has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to establish a national-level inquiry to stem the alarming rise in incidents of violence against Christians in India. In a Dec. 20 press release, A. C. Michael, UCF national coordinator and former member of the Delhi Minorities Commission, said a secretary-level official should lead the inquiry to investigate the persecution of Christians in India. Modi...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Hours before the commencement of the Congress CWC (Congress Working Committee) meeting, party leader Sowmya Reddy on Thursday said that it is a proud moment for all the members of Mahila Congress who are present here to take part in the meeting. She stated that it is a privilege to be part of this historic event, adding that it is the Congress party which has always prioritised women. Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Sowmya Reddy said, "It is a ...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka), [India], December 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the mega public meeting to be held in Belagavi on December 27 is named as Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai Samvidhan convention. Addressing a press conference at the CPED School grounds, he said, "We have declared this area as Mahatma Gandi Navanagara. The Congress Working Committee meeting would be held near Gandhi well. Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Congress convention in 1924. It is...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 26 (ANI): A meeting between Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and directors, producers, and actors from the Tollywood industry is underway at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood is led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Among other attendees are actors like Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Ada...Read More
Imphal, Dec 26: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has called for immediate peace and understanding between the two warring communities, the Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups, amid the ongoing ethnic violence that has plagued the State since May last year. Speaking at the Good Governance Day event held at the BJP State Headquarters, Singh addressed the deep-seated issues fueling the unrest. "What is happening in Manipur today has many reasons. Those trying to divide the State are questioning the gov...Read More
Thane, Dec 26 (PTI) Acting swiftly, the Thane Municipal Corporation's emergency response team and local police have saved the lives of an elderly couple who attempted suicide here, an official said on Thursday. The Kasarwadavli police in Maharashtra's Thane city received information on Wednesday night from the couple's nephew about their intention to hang themselves from the ceiling of their home, located on the seventh floor of a building in Waghbil area off Ghodbunder Road....Read More
Telangana State Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman and leading producer Dil Raju on Wednesday said a delegation of film personalities would call on state Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today to foster "healthy relations" between the government and the industry. The meeting assumes significance amid Cinematography minister Komatireddi Venkat Reddy's statement that the state government, in future, may consider ticket price hike only for certain categories such as films made on history, f...Read More
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police on Wednesday issued a warning against social media accounts posting false or misleading videos and photos contradicting official statements about the Sandhya Theatre stampede. On December 22, the police released a 9-minute, 57-second video outlining the timeline of events at Sandhya Theatre before actor Allu Arjun arrived and left the premises. However, certain social media posts alleged that 39-year-old M Revathi had died before the actor arrived at the venue. ...Read More
New Delhi, December 26: Russia is reportedly using Bitcoin as a means to conduct foreign trade amid Western sanctions. The development is said to come after legislative changes that allow the use of digital currencies as substitutes for regular financial systems. Russia is looking to get around Western sanctions with trading partners such as China and Turkey, by using cryptocurrencies. It can be seen as Russia's strategy to strengthen its economic ties and conduct international trade without re...Read More
Srinagar, December 26: As night temperatures continued to remain several notches below the freezing point in Kashmir, the famous Dal Lake froze solid at the top on Thursday. The minimum temperature was minus 7 degrees Celsius in Srinagar while it was minus 6 and minus 8.6 in Gulmarg and Pahalgam respectively. Jammu city had 6.6, Katra town 8, Batote 1.7, Banihal 0.7 and Bhaderwah minus 1.1 degrees. Kashmir Valley continued to remain in the grip of intense cold as markets, streets and main roads...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 26 (VOICE) Karnataka BJP has slammed Congress over the display of posters depicting a distorted map of India at the venue of the centenary celebrations of the INC's 1924 session in Belagavi, saying that it shows utter disrespect for India's sovereignty and is shameful.Taking to social media handle X on Thursday, the BJP said, "Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been handed over to Pakistan by the Indian National Congress - Karnataka! It is truly an act of treason that ...Read More
Thane, Dec 26 (VOICE) A couple has been arrested in connection with the abduction, rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Thane district. Coming barely after the Badlapur sexual assault on two nursery class girls in August, this is the second case that has sparked outrage with people demanding the noose for the alleged perpetrators - Vishal Gawli, 35 and his wife Sakshi Gawli, 25. Vishal Gawli is accused of kidnapping the girl from near her home, where she was playing on Monday...Read More
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 18 house continues to serve up its trademark mix of drama and suspense. The coveted Time God title has been one of the most intriguing elements of this season. After a rollercoaster series of events, Chum Darang has reclaimed the title, setting the stage for more twists and turns in the house. Chum Darang initially became the Time God recently. However, her tenure was cut short due to accusations of not fulfilling her responsibilities adequately. This led to the title being ta...Read More
New Delhi | Crime thriller "Hit: The Third Case", starring Telugu cinema star Nani, is set to be released in theatres on May 1, 2025. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the upcoming film is the sequel to Adivi Sesh's "HIT: The Second Case" which released in 2022. Nani shared a new still of the film, reportedly set in Kashmir, on his official X page. "Merry Christmas to each one of you #HIT3," the actor captioned the poster in which he can be seen holding the reins of a black horse set against the ba...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday highlighted the significance of his party, saying that "Congress's history is the country's history". Speaking to ANI, the Karnataka Deputy CM stated that Congress takes care of all sections of the country, even when it's out of power. "Congress's history is the country's history; Congress has kept this country united. Whether Congress is in power or not, it takes care of all the sections...Read More