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Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Emmanuelle "Emman" Atienza, a Filipino content creator and social media personality, has tragically passed away at the age of 19. She gained a massive following on TikTok, with over 900,000 followers, and 273,000 followers on Instagram, where she shared glimpses of her life and personal journey. Her parents, television host Kim Atienza and his wife Felicia, confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media. In their post, they remembered Emman for the joy and love she brought to everyone around her. "It's with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and si ...Read More >
Oxford has chosen "brain rot" as its Word of the Year for 2024. Read on to know more about its meaning and origin. Do you endlessly scroll through Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or memes? If so, there's a term for people who get caught in this mindless scrolling - "brain rot". And Oxford has chosen it as its Word of the Year for 2024. The word was selected from a shortlist of six contenders: brain rot, demure, dynamic pricing, lore, romantasy, and slop. Before diving deep into the origins of the word brain rot, which saw a 230 per cent increase in its usage from 2023 to 2024, let us first ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, First Lady of the Republic of Liberia and Ambassador of Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" alon ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
Jammu: Hours after 37-year-old Sumit Jandyal of the Vijaypur area of Samba district, was shot dead in broad daylight in the heart of Jammu city yesterday, the Khauff gang claimed responsibility. In a post on its Instagram page "khauff_group", the gang claiming responsibility wrote, "What happened in Jewel Chowk, our two brothers Anil Rajee and Bunty Rajee take the responsibility for that. This was the revenge for killing our brother Shunu." However, the family members and relatives of the deceased refuted the allegations of any gang affiliation, asserting that Jandyal was a well-regarded per ...Read More >
The internet can be a powerful tool for growth, learning, and connection. But recently, it's become just as effective at spreading toxicity and harm. A recent incident involving the Archita viral video has stirred conversations around privacy, ethics, and digital behavior, especially among younger internet users. Within hours of surfacing, the Archita viral video circulated rapidly across Twitter, Dribbble, Medium, and other platforms. Tagged with adult content headlines, the video provoked curi ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new international office in Dubai, UAE on Tuesday. This strategic expansion fortifies NMDC's global presence and propels its vision to become a multinational mining powerhouse, the company said in a release. Also Read | Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar and Few Pakistani Actors' Instagram Accounts Now Visible in India but Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan Remain Banned. The office was inaugurated by the Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel, and Heavy Ind ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 8: BMW Group India has announced a change in personnel at the helm with Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar being appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer effective 1 September 2025. Also Read | Dau Lal Vaishnaw Dies: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's Father Passes Away in Jodhpur. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar succeeds Mr. Vikram Pawah who is taking charge as Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Jean-Philippe Parain, Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, BMW Group said, "India is among t ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
Mumbai: Following allegations that the minister of state (MoS) for home, Yogesh Kadam, was running a dance bar with a licence in his mother's name, the Kadam family reportedly surrendered the orchestra licence of Savali bar in Kandivli on Friday. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab criticised the licence surrender, stating it proves his allegations were right and that a dance bar was being operated by the Kadam family. Parab demanded Yogesh Kadam's resignation, arguing that just because a thief returns stolen goods, he cannot be let off. Parab alleged that the surrender of the licence indicates tha ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 17: Popular gamer and YouTuber Payal Dhare, known as Payal Gaming, issued a statement on Wednesday, December 17, to address a controversy involving a viral video. In her statement, she expressed her distress over the situation, clarifying that the content circulating online - which many have identified as an AI-generated deepfake - has no connection to her. Payal Gaming wrote: "I never expected to have to speak publicly about something so personal and distressing. Over the past few days, content has been circulated online that falsely associates my name and image with a video ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 15: Google's Gemini AI saree trend has taken the internet by storm, with women in India and across the globe using DeepMind's latest image editing tool "Nano Banana" to create vintage saree looks. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, among others, are flooded with photos of users who are sharing AI-generated images of themselves draped in sarees. Users using Gemini are experimenting with prompts such as "retro", "traditional bridal look", "Bollywood-inspired saree shoot etc. These prompts have helped users generate photorealistic results which look strikingl ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, on 14th and 15th October, in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference was inaugurated by Mr. MUHAMMAD B. S. JALLOW, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, together with Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and co-chaired by Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Playback singer Sanju Rathod, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his recently released Marathi track, 'Shaky', feels that there's a lot left to be explored in Marathi language in terms of music, as the language is a goldmine of opportunities for all artistes. 'Shaky', which features a peppy fusion of Afrobeat, has taken over global digital charts, and has become the biggest Marathi song of the year and a cultural movement in itself. Sanju's earlier Marathi track 'Gulabi Sadi' was an equally bigger hit, and went crazy viral on social media giving ri ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its fi ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 31: Actor Ahaan Panday has found a best friend for his character Krish Kapoor from 'Saiyaara' in his nephew River. Ahaan's sister Alanna Panday took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures featuring River and Ahaan, wearing T-shirts with "Saiyaara" written on it. Taking to the caption section, Alanna said: "@ahaanpandayy is my uncle, but Krish Kapoor is my best friend." Saiyaara is a musical romantic drama film directed by Mohit Suri. It stars debutant Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film follows Krish Kapoor, a troubled musician who forms a deep connection with Vaa ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100 RE for Corporates & Industrial consumers in South India. Delivering the inaugural address, Shri Gaurav Gup ...Read More >
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already implemented, must be secured through a coordinated legal strategy and judicial affirmation, Yadav told repo ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in the plains collecting goods to be traded with Tibetans in the summer. But the border was sealed after ...Read More >
Washington, Jun 5 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation to the US, was Thursday asked a question by his journalist son whether government interlocutors sought evidence of Pakistan's culpability in the Pahalgam attack to which he replied India would not have conducted Operation Sindoor without convincing evidence. "That shouldn't be allowed. This is my son," Tharoor said laughing, during an interaction at the Council on Foreign Relations when his son Ishaan Tharoor, global affairs columnist with the Washington Post, stood up to ask him a question. "Ishaan Tharoor, ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress-singer Priyanka Chopra turned a year older on Friday. She celebrated her 43rd birthday with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie, and shared glimpses from their family holiday on her social media handle. As the desi girl celebrates her special day with her family, let's take a look at how the Bollywood diva once addressed the 10-year age gap with Nick and roasted her husband. In 2021, while talking about their age gap which was a hot topic of discussion post their marriage, Priyanka shared, "Nick and I have a 10 year age gap. We do, and there are many 90s pop culture ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27: Hyatt today announces the launch of a new World of Hyatt brand campaign in collaboration with renowned Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor. Rooted in Hyatt's enduring purpose to care for people so they can be their best, the campaign brings to life the spirit of World of Hyatt--a loyalty program built on the guiding principles of loyalty extends beyond the member, choice is critical and recognition means everything. Also Read | Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid, La Liga 2025-26 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch Spanish League Match Live Telecast on TV & Football S ...Read More >
JAMMU, June 7: Vehicle retail sales in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant drop in May 2025, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in sensitive border areas. As per data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), most vehicle categories showed a decline. The data claimed the sales of commercial vehicles were hit the hardest, falling by 30.09% to 711 units, down from 1,017 units in May 2024. "Construction equipment (CE) sales dropped by 48.33%, while passenger vehicles saw a 10.83% dip to 3,863 units from 4,332 units last year," it said. Three-wheeler sa ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Superstar Jr NTR has penned a heartfelt note as he wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming action-packed movie 'War 2'. On Monday, Jr NTR wrote a heartwarming note and shared it on his Instagram Stories. Also Read | 'Kingdom' New Release Date: Vijay Deverakonda's Action Drama To Hit Theatres on July 31 (Watch Video). Jr NTR informed his fans that he had wrapped the shoot and praised Hrithik Roshan. He wrote, "And It's a wrap for #War2! So much to take back from this one... It's always a blast being on set with @hrithikroshan Sir. His energy is so ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 30: A rising Scottish social media influencer, Ellie Crampsie, is facing a possible prison sentence after admitting her role in attempting to smuggle cannabis worth up to 150,000 pounds through Edinburgh Airport. The 23-year-old pleaded guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to being involved in the supply of a controlled substance, putting her online career and business at serious risk. The court was told that Crampsie was stopped by Border Force officers on April 16 last year after arriving from Thailand via Paris on an Air France flight. During a routine inspection, officials grew ...Read More >
Thanksgiving is celebrated every year in a major way in the US and Canada. Thanksgiving 2024 falls on Thursday, November 28. As food plays a major part of the celebrations, why not give the festive feast a unique twist with Thanksgiving dishes from 'Friends?' Thanksgiving is celebrated every year in a major way in the US and Canada. It is celebrated with a lot of joy, fervour, and enthusiasm. Thanksgiving 2024 falls on Thursday, November 28. Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks and expressing gratitude for the blessings in life. Food plays a major part in the feasts and celebrations. Why n ...Read More >