Thiruvananthapuram: Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old vlogger from Haryana recently arrested on charges of espionage for Pakistan, had earlier visited Kerala on an official invitation from the state government, said an RTI (Right to Information) reply that has now surfaced. Malhotra was part of a tourism promotion campaign organised by the Kerala Tourism Department, which funded a group of social media influencers to enhance the state's digital visibility as a travel destination. The RTI response c...Read More
Hyderabad: After wrapping the first Test of the series inside three days, Australia continued their winning momentum in the second Test as well, beating the home side by 133 runs in Grenada. After setting a target of 277 for West Indies, the tourists decimated the Caribbean batting lineup to bundle them out in 34.3 overs to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Bowlers dominated Day 4 proceedings Day 4 kicked off with Shamar Joseph (4-66) and namesake Alzarri Joseph (2-52) wrapping up the Aust...Read More
Hyderabad: Rishab Shetty, the actor-director of the well-received Kantara franchise, celebrated his 41st birthday with the release of a brand new poster for Kantara: Chapter 1. The poster was shared on social media on Monday and showed Shetty in a fierce, godly form that got everyone excited about the movie's theatrical release.The prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 2, 2025. Fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) couldn't contain their...Read More
HYDERABAD: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday stated that the Congress govt will be spending 22,500 crore on the implementation of the Indiramma housing scheme, under which 4.5 lakh houses are being constructed for the poor in Telangana. Construction is already underway for 1.1 lakh Indiramma houses, with work on the remaining units set to begin soon.The govt has sanctioned 4.5 lakh housing units in the first phase of the scheme. The govt is extending 5 lakh financial assistance t...Read More
Hyderabad: After losing the first Test of the five-match series against England, India surged back with a victory in the second fixture with a mammoth 336-run victory over the hosts. The team not only dominated with the bat but their pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Aakash Deep also troubled the English batters to secure a triumph. After the loss in the second clash of the series at Edgbaston, England have added Gus Atkinson to their squad to bolster the pace attack and ease the burden on the bowl...Read More
KOZHIKODE: A woman from Palakkad who recently tested positive for Nipah virus, remains in critical condition at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital. She is currently receiving critical care in the hospital's specialised Nipah isolation unit. The patient was initially admitted to a private medical facility in Perinthalmanna. However, late on Saturday night, due to a significant deterioration in her health, she was transferred to the Kozhikode Medical College. Her symptoms, consiste...Read More
Birmingham: Indian pacer Akash Deep dedicated his stellar performance in the second Test to his sister, who has been battling cancer for the past two months. With Jasprit Bumrah, the team's star pace bowler, given a rest, Akash was the unlikely inspiration behind India's dominant, series-tying 336-run win over England on Day 5 of the second test at Edgbaston on Sunday. With 10 wickets in the match, the 28-year-old Bengal speedster well and truly arrived on the big stage with a performance of a ...Read More
New Delhi: International news agency Reuters' X account was withheld in India for a few hours but restored later on Sunday after the government intervened to say it had not sought the blocking of the handle. Reuters' X account was blocked from being accessed in India overnight, leading to speculations. The government asked the Elon Musk-owned platform for an explanation and said that it had not sought such a move. X restored access to the account shortly after. A government official said that "...Read More
New Delhi: The BRICS remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday as several top leaders of the member nations of the grouping converged in this seaside Brazilian city to hold summit talks. "Expansion of BRICS and addition of new friends proves it is an organisation that can change with time," said Modi. PM Modi said that India has always considered it its responsibility to rise above its interests and work in the interest of hum...Read More
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said the initial phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for Bihar "is almost complete with the forms having been made available to all the electors who were available," and no change has been made in the SIR as being rumoured. "The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar is being implemented smoothly at the ground level with the active cooperation of the electors. The initial phase of SIR, during which Enumeration forms were t...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: After remaining stranded here for about a month following a technical issue, a British Royal Navy fighter jet was on Sunday moved to a designated facility for British engineers to assess it, airport sources here said. An engineering team from the UK arrived at the international airport here on Sunday to assess and repair the British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning fighter jet which made an emergency landing at the airport nearly a month ago. A British High Commission spokesperson...Read More
Anand: Union minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged cooperative sector leaders to make transparency, use of technology, and the interest of its members high up in their "work culture" to achieve success. Shah made the remarks while addressing an event to mark the fourth foundation day of the Ministry of Cooperation on the campus of Amul Dairy here. "Transparency, technology, and keeping the members (farmers and societies of the cooperative sector) is important," he said, adding, without technology...Read More
Hyderabad: India conceded a loss in the opening Test of the five-match series against England at Headingley, Leeds, after failing to defend a target of 371. However, with the proceedings on Day 5 starting, India have a chance to bounce back in the match, and the records also give them an edge over the opponents. England have a disappointing record while chasing 600-plus targets in Tests, and so India can work on that to secure a triumph in the match. Gill standout performer, Siraj takes six wic...Read More
Imphal/New Delhi: Security agencies in Manipur have intensified a probe into an arms smuggling racket from Myanmar with potential nationwide ramifications, following the arrest of a senior leader from a Valley-based Insurgent Group (VBIG). The investigation focuses on alleged gun-running operations by some cadres of banned outfits, sourcing weapons from Myanmar and reportedly distributing them across India using forged documents and the help of registered gun houses. The case was cracked by Ma...Read More
New Delhi: There is a golden opportunity for the youth who are planning a career in toy design. If you want to step into the world of innovation and technology through toys by giving shape to your imagination, then for such students, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP University) has started a four-year undergraduate course in Toy Design and Development (B Des) from this academic session. This course was discussed in the opening ceremony of the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Exhibiti...Read More
Moga: Punjabi actress Tania's father Dr Anil Kamboj was shot at by two unidentified men at his clinic here on Sunday. Dr Kamboj was critically injured in the attack and is undergoing treatment at the Medicity Hospital in Moga town. Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh along with Dharamkot MLA Davinderjit Singh Ladi and Moga legislator Amandeep Kaur Arora visited the hospital to inquire about Dr Kamboj's health. Dr Kamboj has been kept on ventilator in the ICU and his condition is stated to b...Read More
New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani-led group's flagship firm on Sunday announced a Rs 1,000 crore NCD issue offering up to 9.30 per cent per annum. The issue opens on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, and closes on July 22, a company statement said. It offers an effective yield of up to 9.30 per cent per annum. This is Adani Enterprises' second public issuance of secured, rated, listed redeemable, non-convertible debentures. "The second public issuance of NCDs by AEL, further deepens our commitment to...Read More
Mussoorie: Noted travel writer Hugh Gantzer was eventually given the Padma Shri award in person after a delay of 16 days. He was nominated for this award along with his wife Colleen Gantzer, who was awarded posthumously. This delay drew an angry criticism from Hugh Gantzer who was livid over the carelessness of the Uttarakhand administration and even threatened to complain to the Prime Minister's office. Hugh Gantzer was unable to attend the Padma prize distribution ceremony held at Rashtrapati...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the government will soon launch an application linked to a blood donor directory, allowing any person to access the names and phone numbers of blood donors at the time of necessity. After inspecting a blood donation camp accompanied by the BJP Delhi unit president, Virender Sachdeva, in Anand Vihar, Gupta stressed the importance of blood donation and said, "Many times, it becomes difficult to save lives due to the unavailability of bloo...Read More
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18...Read More
New Delhi: Northern Railway announced the extension of trips and routes of special trains, keeping in mind the convenience of passengers and the extra crowd, officials said. The move would provide extra convenience to the passengers of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, they said. The Indian Railways has also released the details of two trains, including timing and stoppage so that people can plan their journey and book tickets. According to the schedule, the Chhapra Junction-Anand Vihar Terminal Unrese...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said her government will urge the Supreme Court to allow uniform rules on overage vehicles in the national capital in line with those followed across the country. Last week, the Delhi government urged the Centre's air quality panel to immediately suspend the fuel ban on overage vehicles and said it will make "all-out efforts" to resolve issues related to restrictions on the movement of end-of-life vehicles on city roads. Delhi Environment M...Read More
Jhansi: An Indian Army doctor helped a pregnant woman deliver her baby safely at a railway station in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district. The doctor, Major Rohit of Military Hospital in Jhansi, was waiting for his train at the station when the woman suddenly went into labour. Responding swiftly, he came forward to help the woman. The incident took place at Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi railway station. The woman was travelling on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express when she experienced labour pain and al...Read More
Puri: Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be dressed up in Rajarajeswar Besha, also known as Suna Besha on Sunday. The Trinity will be adorned with over 208 kg of gold ornaments on their chariots in front of the Singhadwar. Devotees will be allowed to witness the ritual from 6.30 pm to 11 pm. The temple and district administrations have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth darshan of the Trinity. Chief Administrator of Shri Jagannath Temple Administra...Read More
Hyderabad: Kareena Kapoor Khan, known for her sharp wit and effortless style, has subtly called out luxury fashion giant Prada for allegedly copying India's traditional Kolhapuri chappal design. On Sunday, Kareena took to Instagram Stories during her family vacation in London to post a photo of her feet wearing a pair of original metallic silver Kolhapuri sandals. With her trademark sass, she captioned the image, "Sorry not Prada... (laughing emoji) but my OG Kolapuri (heart emoji)." The Crew a...Read More
Hyderabad: Fans of Indian athletics got positive news on Saturday as India's two sprinters, Animesh Kujur and Mohmmad Afsal. The former smashed the 100m national record with a prolific timing of 10.18 seconds at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece, while the latter also bettered his own national record. Afsal, the Asian Games silver medallist, clocked a timing of 1:44.96 minutes in the Men's 800m race at the Memorial Czeslawa Cybulskiego in Poland. He also became the fir...Read More
Hyderabad, July 6 (Maxim News): In a major boost to employment opportunities in the banking sector, public sector banks (PSBs) are set to recruit around 50,000 personnel during the current financial year (FY2025), according to data compiled from various banks. The move is aimed at supporting expanding business operations, enhancing customer services, and strengthening digital and physical infrastructure. The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, is leading the hiring wave wit...Read More
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined the Ashura, the 10th and concluding day of Muharram and joined thousands of Shia mourners (azadars) who commemorated martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) in the battle of Karbala. On Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, a large mourning procession is taken out in Srinagar's Bota Kadal in the Downtown part of the city. Mourners, wearing black dresses, recite elegies and flagellate their chests to show solidarity with the ...Read More
New Delhi: Non-teaching specialists or consultants with 10 years of experience at government hospitals can now be appointed as associate professors, while those with two years can serve as assistant professors without the mandatory senior residency, in a move to widen the pool of eligible faculty. The new regulations by the National Medical Council (NMC) also stipulate that non-teaching government hospitals with over 220 beds can now be designated as teaching institutions. The previous 2022 reg...Read More
Kolkata: BJP MLA and leader of opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Sunday welcomed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, where assembly polls are due later this year, and said such an exercise should also be conducted in the Trinamool Congress-ruled state. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued instructions to carry out the exercise in Bihar to weed out ineligible names and ensure that all eligible citizens are included in the electoral ...Read More