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Mumbai: Actress Sanya Malhotra has reportedly broken up with sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma after dating for over a year. Sanya Malhotra and Rishab Sharma have mutually decided to part ways. The two reportedly went their separate paths a while ago and chose to keep this phase of their lives low-key. They have also unfollowed each other on social media. According to a Hindustan Times report, the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram, adding to breakup buzz. The report also claims that Ri ...Read More >
New Delhi: Voting for the 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry began on Thursday morning amid tight security arrangements, with early voter turnout figures indicating steady participation across the three regions. Till 11 am, Assam recorded 38.92% polling. The turnout was 37% in Puducherry and 33.30% in Kerala, according to Hindustan Times. Polling started at 7 am and will continue until the evening, with more than 5.3 crore voters eligible to exercise ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a shocking case reported from Delhi, a 35-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Mangolpuri area in outer Delhi. The crime took place at a Paying Guest (PG) accommodation in the area, said the police. The murder took place on Tuesday afternoon, said officials. Prime accused and 2 others arrested: Police According to the police, they have arrested the prime accused in the case, the woman's 22-year-old boyfriend and 2 others in the case. Those arrested include, the ...Read More >
Pune: In a significant boost to scientific research and biodiversity conservation, the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, has been designated as a national repository under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The notification was issued on April 7, 2026, by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in consultation with the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). The designation covers two key facilities at ARI, the MACS Collection of Microorganisms and the National Fungal Cult ...Read More >
Mumbai: A day before the deadline to withdraw nominations for the Baramati assembly byelection expires on Thursday, deputy chief minister and the NCP's bypoll candidate Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday called up Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal, seeking the grand old party's support for her unopposed victory. Sapkal, however, suggested she get in touch with the top Congress leadership, sources in the NCP and Congress told Hindustan Times. The development came hours after Pawar met c ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Continuing its plan to redevelop localities on its own, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has floated tenders to revamp three prime areas: Andheri West's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar, Bandra Reclamation and Worli's Adarsh Nagar. A total of 206.49 acres was put on the block on Thursday. This plan is part of the Maharashtra government's larger strategy to redevelop about one-fifth of Mumbai's habitable area. Hindustan Times, on September 11, 2025 had publish ...Read More >
Kolkata/New Delhi: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, who is also the Trinamool supremo, filed her nomination from the Bhawanipur assembly constituency on Wednesday. "I have lived here since my childhood -- everything I have is here. I thank and salute the people of Bhawanipur'. I have filed my nomination, and I wish victory to all Trinamool Congress candidates. We will form the government..." she said. Ahead of the polls in Bengal, a meeting between a Trinamool Congress delegation and the Electi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Professor Michel Danino, educator Suparna Diwakar, and legal researcher Alok Prasanna Kumar defended their roles in the now-withdrawn Class 8 social science chapter on the judiciary. In an affidavit to the Supreme Court, Danino said the chapter was the result of a "collective and collaborative" process with no individual authorship, and that there was no intent to malign the institution, and contested claims made by NCERT director Dinesh Prasad Saklani. The three filed separate affi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Assembly will get an integrated alarm system for its premises, it was decided at a high-level meeting on Tuesday between Delhi Police and Assembly officials, a day after a 37-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh allegedly broke through the barricades and entered the complex, placing flowers in the Speaker's car before escaping. An officer aware of the developments said, "Police will install an integrated alarm system so that, in case of emergency, senior officers will receive th ...Read More >
Air India's chief executive officer Campbell Wilson has resigned as the airline deals with challenges, including financial losses and the aftermath of a deadly crash last year that killed 260 people. Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will stay in the role until a successor is appointed, Air India said. A former Singapore Airlines executive, Wilson was brought in to lead a turnaround after Tata Group bought Air India from the Indian government in 2022 following years of losses. During ...Read More >
New Delhi: Assam Police on Tuesday, April 7, conducted searches at the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with a case linked to allegations made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family, even as the CM claimed Khera had "run away to Hyderabad." The Assam Police team formally informed Delhi Police upon arrival, following which a local police team joined and assisted in the proceedings. The searches were carried out at Khera's residence in the Niza ...Read More >
Kuwait City: The family of an Indian electrician killed in a drone strike in Kuwait will be paid a year's salary by the Al Thiqa Food Group Company. Santhanaselvam Krishnan, from Tamil Nadu, was killed when an Iranian drone struck his workplace - a power and water desalination plant based in Kuwait, as reported by Hindustan Times. The company made the decision to uphold its social and humanitarian responsibilities, Kuwait Times reported. Al Thiqa told the media outlet that it had received all ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Air India chief executive officer Campbell Wilson has resigned, Indian newspaper Mint reported, as the airline grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash in 2025 that killed 260 people. The report of the leadership change comes as the airline contends with delivery delays and persistent losses. Regulators have also reprimanded the airline for safety lapses, including flying an aircraft eight times without an airworthiness certificate and run ...Read More >
Thane: A Thane-based family allegedly lost ₹1.66 crore over two years after a man posing as a priest convinced them to spend on black magic rituals, police said. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to trace the accused, who is currently absconding. The Kasarwadavali Police have booked the accused under provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act. According to the police, the family ...Read More >
Mumbai: The sound of firecrackers greeted residents near Parel and Prabhadevi stations early in the morning on Sunday as Central Railway and the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) authorities and workers celebrated the demolition of the British-era Elphinstone road over bridge (ROB). The ROB had served as a key east-west connector for 115 years. The demolition required an additional 90 minutes beyond the 6.5-hour mega block announced earlier, inconveniencing rail co ...Read More >
Noida Traffic Advisory: The Noida Traffic Police on Friday issued an advisory stating that significant traffic restrictions and diversions are in place on several stretches and service roads connecting to the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway in Gautam Budh Nagar, due to the ongoing construction of an underpass near Sector 108. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the Noida Authority has begun construction work at a chainage of 6.10 kilometres, near the Sector 108 narrow underpass. ALSO READ ...Read More >
Yamuna Pushta Road: The Noida Authority on Friday announced plans to expand the Yamuna Pushta road, connecting Noida and Greater Noida, into a 10-lane corridor to accommodate the anticipated surge in traffic once the Noida International Airport becomes operational. "Currently, the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway is the main road connecting Noida with Greater Noida and Jewar. However, traffic pressure will increase significantly once the airport becomes operational. The Yamuna Pushta road, which ...Read More >
Aujla, who is currently on his P-Pop Culture India Tour, recently performed in Kolkata on April 3 after kicking off the tour with a show at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, on February 28. He later performed in Mumbai on March 3 at the MMRDA Grounds as part of a special Holi Edition concert, where he faced massive backlash from attendees. Fans alleged poor management, a near stampede-like situation, and several people fainting in the scorching afternoon heat. Ticketing platform District confirme ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 26-year-old bike taxi rider and his 24-year-old passengers were killed in Gurugram's Sector 57 on early Saturday morning. Both of them died after an SUV coming from the wrong side hit them on Dharm Marg at around 2:30 am on Saturday, said police. The police have identified the deceased as Ritik Kumar, the bike rider and his passenger, Kartik Suresh, who was riding pillion on the 2-wheeler. Kumar hailed from Bihar's Motihari, while Suresh was residing in Sector 60, Gurugram. Suresh ...Read More >
Actor Rajpal Yadav recently shared his experiences during his time in Tihar Jail, in a conversation with filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan. He spoke about the discipline required to stay in jail and expressed gratitude for the support he received from fellow actors and filmmakers during this challenging period. Rajpal Yadav recalls jail days While appearing on Farah Khan's vlog, Rajpal prepared mixed vegetable rice, a dish he recalled making during his struggling days in Mumbai when he li ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi witnessed unusual weather on Friday. The day began with a dust storm in the morning. As the day progressed the sun came out and clear skies prevailed in the city. By evening however, clouds could be seen in the sky and parts of the city received light rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had declared an orange alert by late evening, predicting more rains and lightning. Partly cloudy skies, light rains possible on Saturday While the city saw strong surface winds of ...Read More >
PUNE/NASHIK: The Ahilyanagar police have launched an investigation to determine whether the arrested self-styled godman, Ashok Kharat, was involved in additional cases of land fraud targeting farmers in the district. District SP Somnath Gharge told HT that the police are examining the money trail linked to Kharat's more than 100 bank accounts, which were opened under fictitious names. While the account holders' names differed, all accounts listed Kharat as the nominee, and the registered mobile ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A stray dog bit at least eight people in Naigaon on Friday morning when devotees were exiting the Daya Mata Church in Ranshet after attending Good Friday prayers. The injured were rushed to the civic run-DM Petit Hospital and discharged after being administered anti-rabies injections, said Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) health officer Dr Bhakti Chaudhary. The stray dog was captured by a team from the VVCMC following a call to the emergency number, officials said. Margre ...Read More >
Talking about similarities in Dhurandhar The Revenge and his film, titled D-Saheb, Santosh claims, "The fictional main character has been copied. In my story, a young boy's family gets attacked by criminals and he takes revenge. The son of a former Army officer, he kills 10 people and is arrested. But impressed with his courage, the national security advisor sends him to Pakistan as a RAW agent to finish terrorism. Aditya Dhar is very smart, he has taken only the main lines of my movie and added ...Read More >
New Delhi - Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has responded to his removal as the party's Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, asserting he has been "silenced, not defeated." The move, announced on Thursday, has sparked speculation about internal tensions within the AAP, with some linking it to a broader rift with party leader Arvind Kejriwal. Chadha's response came in the form of a video message posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, accompanied by the caption, "Silenced, not defeated... ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has granted the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) the status of an "Institution deemed to be University under distinct category", enabling it to independently offer degree programmes as part of efforts to strengthen teacher education and educational research in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With the new status conferred by the Union education ministry, NCERT will now be able to offer diploma, undergraduate (UG), postgraduat ...Read More >
New Delhi: There was an air of confidence around the Indian women's tennis team as the players assembled at the DLTA courts on Thursday to prepare for the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group I). Under captain Vishal Uppal, the team punched above its weight last year, pulling off impressive wins to qualify for the play-offs. It was only the second time that India had reached this stage. They eventually lost to the Netherlands and Slovenia, and are now back at the same stage to make another ...Read More >
New Delhi: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and grow. That India is taking AI seriously was never in doubt. Now, the policy to catch them young and make them learn has been unveiled. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a structured curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for classes III to VIII. Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the curriculum at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday. Aimed at building ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2: Microland, a leading AI-first, platform-led technology infrastructure services company, today announced the appointment of Sam Mathew as Chief Executive Officer. Also Read | Deloitte Upskilling Strategy: Firm To Hire 50,000 Professionals in India Amid AI Expansion. Sam Mathew has been serving as President of Microland, where he has led key global markets and strategic initiatives over the past 18 months. During this period, he has played a pivotal role i ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as the real estate sector is likely to be impacted by the war in west Asia, the state government has decided to increase ready reckoner (RR) rates by 4-5% on average for the 2026-27 financial year, officials aware of the matter told Hindustan Times. "The office of the Inspector General of Stamp and Registration is finalising the proposal and it is expected to be announced on March 31," a senior revenue department official said, requesting anonymity. The hike, effective April 1, is ...Read More >
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