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Mathura, Jul 19 (PTI) Six people died and two were injured when a mini-van collided with a truck on the Yamuna Expressway here, police said on Saturday. "The accident took place at milestone 140 at around 3 am. The Agra-bound mini-van rammed into a heavy vehicle, possibly due to the driver falling asleep at the wheel," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said. "Six people died on the spot, while two have sustained serious injuries and were admitted to a hospital," he added. The ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 5 : Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSP) employee and veteran para-athlete Shrimant Jha added ... New Delhi [India], May 5 : Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSP) employee and veteran para-athlete Shrimant Jha added another medal to his tally after he won a silver medal at the Asian Para-Arm Wrestling Championship held in Ajman, UAE in PIU standing 90 kg category. Jha defeated Kazakhstan's Nikita Chebakov in an impressive contest to clinch the silver medal. Jha said that ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reiterated his opposition to the imposition of ... Mumbai, July 18 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reiterated his opposition to the imposition of Hindi under the trilingual formula from grade 1 in Maharashtra. He told reporters in the premises of Vidhan Bhavan after the conclusion of the monsoon session of the state legislature, "We will not tolerate the forced implementation of a three-language policy in Maharas ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 Hours after the European Union (EU) agreed upon an 18th round of sanctions on ... New Delhi, July 18 Hours after the European Union (EU) agreed upon an 18th round of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, India on Friday said that it does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures and that there should be no "double standards", especially when it comes to energy trade. "We have noted the latest sanctions announced by the European Union. India does not subsc ...Read More >
Thane Cyber Fraud Case: Surge is seen in the cyber fraud and the main targets among the common man is the senior citizen as they are easy to manipulate. A senior citizen couple from Thane's Badlapur area are the latest victim of digital arrest where they got looted for Rs, 2 cr, Police has registered a complaint of 68-year-old resident. Victim received a call from fraudster On April 24 posing as a sub-inspector from Colaba police station. He threatened the victim that his name is involved in mo ...Read More >
Chandigarh, July 18 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday asked the Congress to disclose the ... Chandigarh, July 18 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday asked the Congress to disclose the name of all their leaders who had shielded perpetrators who had indulged in 2015 sacrileges of Guru Granth Sahib after the comprehensive admission by senior leaders the party had indulged in politics on this issue for political gains. Making this assertion in a st ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain- ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health departm ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 : Actor Bhumi Pednekar has completed another year around the sun. On July 18, she turned 36, and to make her birthday special, her sister Samiksha penned a heartwarming note for her. Taking to Instagram, Samiksha, who bears a striking resemblance to Bhumi, wrote, "Happy Birthday @bhumipednekar You are my biggest blessing and I couldn't thank god enough for you. You are kind, full of love and have a spirit of gold. I've grown up watching you and what an ins ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been ...Read More >
Nizamabad: Residents along the Nizamabad and Rajanna Sircilla district border are on edge after repeated sightings of a tiger, identified by its pugmarks as "S12." The forest department has stepped up efforts to track the animal's movements, deploying additional camera traps deep inside the reserve forests. On Thursday, a calf was found dead in Pakala village of Sirikonda mandal, prompting fears of another tiger attack. However, following an onsite inspection, district forest officer B. Nikitha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 5 (/NewsVoir): With the pandemic finally over, this year we're expecting over 300 million guest ... New Delhi [India], May 5 (/NewsVoir): With the pandemic finally over, this year we're expecting over 300 million guest arrivals on Airbnb. To prepare, we're making the most extensive set of improvements to Airbnb ever, starting with the introduction of Airbnb Rooms, an all-new take on the original Airbnb. We're also launching over 50 new features and upgrades that address t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 : July 18, 2025, will always hold a special place in Ahaan Pandey's life as it marks the release date of his debut film 'Saiyaara'. On the eve of the film's release, Ahaan took to Instagram and poured his heart out, expressing gratitude to director Mohit Suri. "You might've met me a year ago, but the truth is, I met you long before that. I met you through the stereo system in my car, with my grandmother, when we'd go pick up cassettes of every one of your ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 : The Mumbai premiere of Anupam Kher's directorial film Tanvi The Great was held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on Thursday, with the real-life Tanvi, the inspiration behind the film, attending the event as the 'Guest of Honour'. The event drew a star-studded turnout, with Kirron Kher, Sikandar Kher, Annu Kapoor, Rumy Jafry, and members of the film's cast in attendance. Anupam Kher's niece, Tanvi, was the 'Guest of Honour' at the Mumbai premiere ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian government expressed regret on Tuesday over the reported demolition of the ancestral property of celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh and expressed its willingness to extend cooperation in its restoration. "We note with profound regret that the ancestral property of noted filmmaker and litterateur Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, belonging to his grandfather and eminent litterateur, Upendra Kishor Ray Chowdhur ...Read More >
Benaulim (Goa) [India], May 4 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Thursday held bilateral talks, which included matters of "mutual interest". The two foreign ministers held discussions on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Orgsation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' meeting in Goa. They held talks on bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest. The two ministers also pledged to work closely for further deepening coo ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family ...Read More >
Delhi Fire News: Two people died after a fire broke out in a building in East Delhi's Govindpura on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The fire started around 8.45 p.m. and trapped ten people inside. According to IANS, police and fire brigade teams rescued six individuals. Four were taken to Dr. Hedgewar Hospital, where two were declared dead and two remain under treatment. According to the media reports, the deceased were identified as Tanveer and a woman named Nusrat. The two others, Faizal and Asif suf ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay sala ...Read More >
Pune, Maharashtra (July 15, 2025): At least 14 deer have died over the past four to five days at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune. The zoo currently houses 98 deer, out of which 14 were found dead. The exact cause behind the fatalities is still unclear. Initial assessments suggest that the deaths may have been caused by a viral infection, contamination in feed, or sudden weather changes. However, the exact cause will only be known after lab test reports, which are expected in the next tw ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 : The highly anticipated Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) announced on Tuesday the onboarding ... New Delhi [India], July 15 : The highly anticipated Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) announced on Tuesday the onboarding of Indian cricket legend and golf enthusiast Yuvraj Singh as a co-owner and brand ambassador. To achieve its mission of strengthening the foundation of the sport in India, IGPL has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Golf ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], May 4 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Uzbekistan counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Orgsation (SCO) Foreign Ministers meeting here on Thursday and expressed confidence that the bilateral partnership will continue to grow in different domains. During the meeting, Jaishankar appreciated Uzbekistan's strong support for India's SCO presidency. "Welcomed FM Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uzbekistan on his first visit to Indi ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], May 4 : The bilateral meeting of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar with his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang, concluded on Thursday. The discussions focussed on resolving outstanding issues and ensuring "peace and tranquility" in the border areas. The two foreign ministers held detailed discussions, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Orgsation (SCO) FM meet, revolving around SCO, G20 and BRICS, said EAM Jaishankar. After commencing bilateral talks with b ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 4 : Ad Enterprises on Thursday posted a 137 per cent jump in its profit after tax to Rs 722 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, against Rs 304.34 crore in the year-ago period. The total income of the Ad Group's flagship firm went up 26 per cent to Rs 31,716 crore during the reviewed quarter whereas its Ebitda surged 157 per cent to Rs 3,957 crore in the March quarter over the figure of the previous year's quarter. The firm added that this jump in Ebitda ...Read More >
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily suspended the licence of Pune's famous eatery 'Cafe Goodluck' over ... The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily suspended the licence of Pune's famous eatery 'Cafe Goodluck' over hygiene. The action comes after a video purportedly showing glass pieces in a bun at the food joint went viral on social media. "An inspection was conducted, during which some unhygienic conditions were found. We have suspende ...Read More >
Ranchi: JMM president and chief minister Hemant Soren on Sunday said the official X account of his party has been hacked, prompting him to order a police investigation into it.Apart from expressing concern over the breach, the chief minister appealed to the Elon Musk-owned social media giant to take cognisance of the matter.Party members said at 12:12 am on Sunday, the hackers posted a suspicious link along with an image of a rodent on the JMM's X account, which was immediately flagged by Hemant ...Read More >
Benaulim (Goa) [India], May 4 : The observer countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Orgsation (SCO), Iran and Belarus could soon become full-time members of the charter as the decision is under consideration as of now, an official said on Thursday. Earlier, India had also invited the two countries to participate in the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting which took place on April 27-28 in Delhi. Minister of Defense of Belarus, Major General Viktor Khrenin and Iran Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Ghar ...Read More >
Benaulim (Goa) [India], May 4 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Goa on Thursday afternoon to attend the Foreign Ministers' meeting of the SCO member states. Zardari, the first Pakist foreign minister to visit India in almost 12 years, said he looks forward to constructive discussions with his counterparts from friendly countries. "I am happy to arrive in Goa for participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Orgsation. I am leading the Pakistan delegation at SCO and hope ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 13 : Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, took part in the latest edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on Sunday, as part of a special rally organised under the theme 'Cycling Rally with Public Sector Undertakings' in Gandhinagar. The initiative, aimed at promoting fitness and sustainable living, aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Fit India Movement and has been gaining momentum across the country. Mandaviya said, "'Sunday ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 : Wrestler and BJP leader Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as The Great Khali, ... New Delhi [India], July 13 : Wrestler and BJP leader Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as The Great Khali, on Sunday highlighted the importance of both physical fitness and the empowerment of daughters, while attending the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event. At the event, Khali lauded the initiative and underlined the importance of fitness in nation-building. "Feels proud to be here. I ...Read More >
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