New Delhi: Teenage Australian opener Sam Konstas dazzled on his Test debut against India, earning high praise from former cricketer Justin Langer, who likened the 19-year-old's fearless batting to Virender Sehwag's iconic knock in 2003. Langer, during his commentary on Star Sports, lauded Konstas' confidence and aggressive strokeplay, traits reminiscent of Sehwag's game-changing approach in Test cricket. Konstas Shines on Debut Konstas (60 off 65 balls) made an instant impact, forming an 89-ru...Read More
Delhi Weather Update: Delhi experienced dense fog on Thursday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting a minimum temperature of 7°C. The fog led to the implementation of low-visibility procedures at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), although flights continued to operate as scheduled. The weather forecast for the coming days indicates that dense fog will persist in the early morning and late-night hours on December 26 and 28. The IMD also predicts partly cloudy ...Read More
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday 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 de-clared this area as Mahatma Gandi Navanagara. The Congress Working Committee meeting would be held near Gandhi well. Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Con-gress convention in 1924. It is a matter of pride that our own Mallikarjun Kha...Read More
Srinagar: Kashmir is currently experiencing an intense cold wave, with temperatures plummeting well below the freezing point across the region. As of Thursday, the valley remains under harsh winter conditions, with widespread freezing temperatures, particularly at night. The minimum temperatures have been recorded several degrees below zero, resulting in the freezing of water supply lines and a thin layer of ice forming over lakes and water bodies, including the famous Dal Lake. Srinagar, the...Read More
New Delhi: Severe cold wave conditions have gripped North India, with heavy snowfall bringing life to a standstill in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. In contrast, the national capital struggles under a thick blanket of smog, affecting visibility and disrupting travel. Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Travel in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and J&K Himachal Pradesh has reported significant snowfall, leading to the closure of 226 roads, including three national highways. Key areas ...Read More
Indore News: A video went viral showing a Zomato delivery agent in Madhya Pradesh's Indore being forced to remove his Santa Claus costume while delivering an order on Christmas. The incident took place when the delivery man, dressed as Santa, was approached by Sumit Hardia, the district convenor of the Hindu Jagran Manch. Hardia interrogated the delivery agent and insisted he takes off the outfit. The man asked the delivery agent if he dressed as Lord Ram on Diwali. "Are you delivering an order...Read More
Port Blair: Namita Roy was just 26 years old when she gave birth to her son, 'Tsunami', in a snake-infested jungle where she and her family took shelter after deadly waves triggered by a massive earthquake devoured her home in Hut Bay Island in Andaman and Nicobar on this day in 2004. Twenty years later, she remembers the day with a shudder. "I don't want to recall that dark day. I was pregnant and busy with daily chores. Suddenly, I noticed an eerie silence and was shocked to witness the sea r...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) 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 ag...Read More
HYDERABAD: The state government, which aims to add 20,000 MW of Renewable Energy capacity by 2030, has convened a meeting of stakeholders from across the country on January 3 to discuss the formulation of a new Clean and Green Energy Policy. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said in a statement on Wednesday that the convention will be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). All important stakeholders from across the country will participate in the convention, h...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) is set to raise Rs 238 crore from four entities including Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Groww's parent, and Zerodha's Rainmatter Investments in a bid to stay afloat. Others who invested in MSEI are -- BSE-listed Share India Securities, and Securocorp Securities India. The exchange's board in its meeting on Tuesday approved the issuance of 1.19 billion equity shares at Rs 2 per share, comprising Rs 1 face value and Rs 1 pre...Read More
Bengaluru: Kannada film actor Shiva Rajkumar has got his cancerous bladder removed in a Miami-based hospital in the US after surgery, the surgeon who per-formed the operation on him said in a video message. Dr Murugesh Mano-haran also said that an artificial bladder was created using the actor's intes-tine. The surgeon was seen in the video with Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa and Shivarajkumar's wife Geetha. Geetha is Bangarappa's sister. Later, the actor's ...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
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): India's real estate sector experienced a significant surge in demand in November 2024, with a decline in new property launches according to a report by Nuvama. The report highlighted a sharp divergence between demand and supply trends, driven by a growing preference for premium properties across the country. "Demand surges; launches fall.... The ongoing premiumisation trend in India's property space implies that volume-value trends have diverged sharply" s...Read More
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Errolla Srinivas was taken into custody by the police at Masab Tank after he failed to respond to their notices regarding an investigation into the case of obstructing a policeman conducting his duty, registered in Banjara Hills police station. The police had gone to his residence in West Marredpally to serve the notices, but Srinivas did not open the door. Upon learning of the situation, a large number of BRS workers gathered at the location and ...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): As the Congress is set to celebrate the centenary of the 1924 session of the party presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, party leader Salman Khurshid arrived in Belagavi on Thursday and said it is historical, and history was made here 100 years ago. "This is historical; history was made here 100 years ago. We need new inspiration and country. We need to take the country in the right direction and fight for the Constitution," Khurshid said while speaki...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Outgoing Governor Raghubar Das said Odisha's success in advancing on the path of development while preserving its traditions is truly inspiring. "Odisha has achieved recognition for its rich culture and glorious tradition. The enthusiasm and unparalleled hospitality of the people of Odisha has left a deep impression on my heart. Odisha's success in moving ahead on the path of development while adhering to its tradition is truly inspiring," said Das. He further stated that after sp...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 26 (VOICE) Days after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, criticism has been mounting in the state against the Mohan Majhi-led government, alleging inaction in an assault case involving his son.In July, Raghubar Das's son was accused of assaulting a government employee, Baikuntha Pradhan over not sending a luxury car to receive him at the railway station. It was alleged that Pradhan was assaulted and mentally tortured by Das's son an...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janta Dal (BJD) celebrates its 28 foundation day today. BJD will celebrate the foundation day in every constituency. A special programme will be organized in the Sankha Bhawan here today. BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik will attend the programme here. Founded in the year 1997, the BJD made government in Odisha from the year 2000. For the first time in the history of Odisha, BJD has become the Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly. Naveen Patnaik will address the BJD party wor...Read More
Hubbali (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): In a tragic development, one of the Ayyappa Maladharis (devotees of Lord Ayyappa), injured in a fire incident in Hubbali on December 23, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday morning. Several Ayyappa devotees were injured in the incident that occurred reportedly due to a gas leak. Also Read | Telangana TS TET Hall Ticket 2024 Releasing Today, Know Steps to Download Admit Card At tgtet2024.aptonline.in. The remaining seven victims continue to rec...Read More
NEW DELHI: The death toll in the bus accident near Bhimtal in Uttarakhand has increased to five after one of the critically injured passengers succumbed to their injuries. The accident occurred on Wednesday when an Uttarakhand Roadways bus, traveling from Pithoragarh to Haldwani, plunged into a 300-meter-deep gorge near Amdali on the Bhimtal-Ranibagh road. The driver reportedly swerved to avoid a collision with an oncoming car, which caused the bus to lose control and veer off the road. A tot...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday inaugurated six-lane flyover connecting Apsara Border to Anand Vihar in eastern part of the city and said saying that around 1.5 lakh people will be benefited everyday. Atishi said when people will be able to skip three red lights with this flyover. "Today, I am very happy to inaugurate this flyover. Since the last two years, I have been continuously overseeing the project. I want to congratulate the people of Delhi," she said. "When people ...Read More
Srinagar, Dec 26 (PTI) Intense cold wave conditions prevailed across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures settled several degrees below the freezing point, officials said on Thursday. There is a possibility of light snowfall over the higher reaches on Friday and Saturday as a Western Disturbance is set to impact the region, they said. The night temperature dropped at most places in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under freezing conditions. The fall in the mercury led to the freezing of ...Read More
Patna, Dec 25 (UNI) Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, Tejaswi Yadav, on Wednesday condemned the lathicharge on the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants and termed it as a brutal action upon the peacefully demonstrating aspirants in support of their demands for reexamination of the preliminary test of the 70th BPSC. Through his post on social media X, Yadav slammed the government for the action. He alleged that mentally sick peo...Read More
Mumbai: Fire engulfed a moving Lamborghini sports car on the Coastal Road in Mumbai on Wednesday night, confirmed officials. No injuries were reported in the incident which was reported at around 10.20 pm. A team of fire brigade official reached the spot and doused the flames in about 45 minutes. The car, Lamborghini Huracán is a sports car and is considered a supercar. It has a top speed of over 202 mph. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Chairman and Managing Director of Raymond, Gautam Singhan...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 26 (ANI): BJP leader CR Kesavan on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for its centenary celebrations of the 1924 Belagavi Congress Session, saying that this session is a "monumental mockery of the principles of Mahatma Gandhi." Sharpening his attack, Kesavan claimed that if Mahatma Gandhi was alive and had witnessed the sins of the Congress, he would have gone on a Satyagraha and fasted to death. He said that the current Congress pa...Read More
Two bills enabling simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a heated debate. Opposition parties criticized the bills as an assault on federalism, a claim refuted by the government. The bills passed with 269 votes in favor and 198 against, marking the first use of electronic voting in the new Parliament House.Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday. Opposition parties dubbed the draf...Read More
He defended his choice of Viduthalai Part 2, stating that storytelling is about reflecting people's lives Actor Vijay Sethupathi, while promoting his upcoming movie Viduthalai Part 2 in Hyderabad, shared his thoughts on the box-office performance of Thalapathy Vijay's GOAT and Suriya-starrer Kanguva in the Telugu-speaking states. In an interview with The Great Andhra, Sethupathi was asked about the setbacks faced by recent Tamil Pan-India films, particularly at the Telugu box office. However, ...Read More
The 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj will feature an AI chatbot. The chatbot will offer a personalized digital experience. Devotees can scan a QR code for a certificate. Information on events and programs will be available. The chatbot supports eleven languages. It will guide visitors and provide information on amenities.The Maha Kumbh-2025 will offer a unique digital experience to people across the globe, allowing them to get a memorable token of the event. The Maha Kumbh-2025 will be held in Praya...Read More
Patna: The two-day event Bihar Business Connect-2024, providing a platform to explore the scope of investment in the state, would begin on December 19. Officials said representatives of around 80 top companies and 1,200 investors are expected to participate in the event. About 5,000 investors are also expected to join either virtually or physically, they said. Giving details of the event, industry minister Nitish Mishra said on Tuesday that the two-day event, beginning on December 19, would pr...Read More
Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival In the depths of Covid, Aamir Khan tried walking away from it all. Acting, filmmaking; the business that made him a household name to millions in India and beyond. No more. The Bollywood megastar, one of India's highest paid actors, was locked down in 2020 and feeling introspective. "I'd spent all my adult life in this magical world of cinema. And I was so lost in stories and characters and that whole journey that I reali...Read More