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The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, in the murder case of journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati, overturning a life sentence handed down by a trial court in 2019, his lawyer confirmed. Ram Rahim had been accused of conspiring in the kil...
A day after India said it had launched a search-and-rescue operation following a US submarine strike on an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast, New Delhi had permitted another Iranian naval vessel to dock in Kochi. According to a report by India Today, Tehran had sought urgent clearance from India day...
Prices of domestic cooking gas and commercial LPG cylinders were raised on Saturday, with household cylinders becoming costlier by Rs 60 and commercial cylinders by Rs 114.5, as global energy markets remain under pressure due to the conflict in West Asia. Industry officials attributed the increase to ri...
The United States on Friday said it is “allowing” India to process Russian crude oil that is already being transported near southern Asia, describing the move as a temporary step aimed at stabilising global oil supplies amid tensions in West Asia. Earlier, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed the suspension of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news TV channels for four weeks or until further notice. The ministry said it had observed that, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran c...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a strike carried out using a powerful air-launched missile known as the Blue Sparrow. The weapon is capable of travelling to the edge of space before descending toward Earth at ext...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom With the conflict in the Middle East continuing to expand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday addressed ongoing mediation attempts aimed at resolving the crisis. In a post on social media platform X, Pezeshkian said that some co...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Actor and writer Makarand Deshpande has shared his take on who he believes really deserves the credit for the blockbuster film Dhurandhar. In a recent interview with ABP Live, the 60-year-old said the credit should not go to actors like Ra...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs, directing them to remain present in Parliament on March 9 and 10 as crucial proceedings unfold during the upcoming phase of the Budget session. The directive com...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The weekend has arrived, and with it comes a fresh lineup of movies and series across popular OTT platforms. From intense action dramas to emotional relationship stories and binge-worthy thrillers, this week’s digital releases promise some...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The United States has already spent an estimated $3.7 billion in the first 100 hours of its war against Iran, highlighting the enormous financial burden of the rapidly escalating conflict. The figure, averaging nearly $900 million per day,...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom India’s man-of-the-moment Sanju Samson has once again won over the internet, not with his bat, but with a “savage yet humble” retort during a press conference. Responding to a reporter who suggested he had “missed”...
UPSC Final Result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, recommending 958 candidates for appointment to various prestigious government services. The results are based on the performance of candidates in the written e...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom India currently holds adequate crude oil and fuel reserves despite supply concerns triggered by tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, reported ANI citing government sources, adding that the country is in a “comfortable position...
New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) has not raised prices of CNG and piped cooking gas supplied to households, even as it has imposed supply curbs on some large industrial consumers amid the escalating West Asia crisis affecting gas supplies, officials said on Friday. A company official sa...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The decision by Nitish Kumar to enter the Rajya Sabha has stirred intense political activity in Bihar, with discontent surfacing among workers and leaders of the Janata Dal (United). Protests and demonstrations have reportedly erupted at s...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom For years, air travel in India was viewed as a luxury reserved mainly for the wealthy. However, a government initiative has steadily transformed that perception by making flying more accessible to ordinary travellers. Through a regional co...
The opposition on Friday slammed the Centre after the United States issued a 30-day waiver, allowing India to purchase Russian oil amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi shared a video of him speaking in the Parliament on February 11, wherein he warned t...
Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The conflict engulfing West Asia deepened dramatically on Friday as fresh explosions echoed across Tehran and Beirut, signalling a sharp escalation in the war involving Israel, Iran and the United States. Israel confirmed it had carried out an air strike in Lebanon’s capita...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Dhurandhar 2 Trailer: The trailer of Ranveer Singh’s much-awaited film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, will be released tomorrow. The makers, Jio Studios and B62 Studios, have announced the trailer release date for the film. This comes after sou...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year is fast approaching. The 98th Academy Awards are set to celebrate the finest achievements in cinema, bringing together filmmakers, actors and industry leaders under one roof. From dazzling red...
Two pilots of the Indian Air Force were killed after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Thursday night. The IAF identified the pilots as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar. “IAF acknowledges the loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar, who su...
Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu was on Thursday appointed the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, replacing Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has been named the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. Who Is Taranjit Singh Sandhu? A 1988-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, Sandhu is considered one of India’s...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The United States on Thursday (local time) granted India a 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian oil, as the ongoing crisis in the Gulf has significantly disrupted shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Se...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose resigned suddenly on Thursday evening, days before the schedule for the state Assembly elections is expected to be announced, triggering a sharp political reaction from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Th...
A vagrant Demoiselle Crane photographed at Nemmeli salt pans on March 1, 2026 by Naman Bora. | Photo Credit: Naman Bora Marie Antoinette’s image has been shaped by words not her own, but consistently put in her mouth through the centuries. Two things she did not say continue to be misattributed to her....
The Indian Navy on Thursday said it launched a search and rescue mission after receiving a distress call from the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which was reportedly hit by a US torpedo, leaving most of the sailors on board feared dead. The ship was operating 20 NM West of Galle in the Special Administrativ...
In 2021, when the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs urged all urban local bodies to adopt the new design standards in allotting uniforms to sanitation workers, Indore Municipal Corporation sought an exception. It was not a move of defiance, but one of concern, concern for its safai mitras, as its co...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Holi, one of India’s most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals, marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of positivity over negativity. Known as the festival of colours, it brings communities together through joy, music, and vibrant...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom A four-year-old boy suffered severe burn injuries after his grandmother allegedly poured boiling water on him during Holi celebrations in Maharashtra’s Nagpur, turning what should have been a playful festival into a shocking incident. The...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Nepal heads to the polls on Thursday in its first national election since last year’s Gen Z-led protests that brought down the government and left at least 77 people dead. The vote will determine who replaces the interim administration led...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The United States Senate has voted down a resolution aimed at restraining President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, dealing a significant blow to lawmakers seeking to reassert Congress’s authority over matters of war. In a p...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Chennai, Mar 4 (PTI) Allies DMK and Congress sealed their seat-sharing deal for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on Wednesday, effectively putting to rest speculations that questioned the continuance of their alliance as power-sharin...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected claims circulating on a US-based television channel suggesting that Indian ports are being used by the United States Navy during the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The government described...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Hillary Clinton nearly walked out of her closed-door testimony before US lawmakers after learning that a photograph from inside the deposition room had been leaked. “I’m done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done,...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticised Iran’s leadership while also cautioning against the consequences of foreign-led regime change when asked about the ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Speaking to rep...
The landscape of T20 International cricket was rewritten on March 4, 2026, at Eden Gardens. New Zealand’s Finn Allen produced a masterclass in power-hitting during the World Cup semi-final against South Africa, securing his spot among the elite “sub-35 ball” centurions. Here is the updated l...
A record-shattering 117-run opening partnership between Finn Allen and Tim Seifert in SA vs NZ 2026 semi-final in Kolkata laid the foundation for New Zealand’s nine-wicket victory, sealing their place in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday, March 8. The standout performer was Finn Allen (100 runs of...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Authorities on Wednesday evening announced that restrictions will remain in place across all districts of Kashmir on Thursday as a precautionary measure following protests reported in parts of the Valley over the reported death of Iran’s l...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom At least 87 people were killed after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The vessel, IRIS Dena, had taken part in a naval exercise in India just weeks earlier. Citing the Sri Lankan Na...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addressed supporters in Thanjavur on Wednesday (March 4) as part of his campaign. According to PTI, five of his fans sustained injuries when their vehicles collided while following his c...
NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) chief Sharad Pawar will represent the Opposition in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls after the Congress decided to back his candidature. The decision comes following consultations within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with Congress leaders confirming that the party’s high command...
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly offered former captain Sarfraz Ahmed the role of head coach for Pakistan’s Test team. The board is currently awaiting his decision. If Sarfraz accepts, he will become the youngest ever to take charge of the Pakistan Test side. The 38-year-old Sarfraz has repre...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Political activity in Bihar has intensified amid the ongoing Rajya Sabha election process, with fresh speculation surrounding Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s future role. Until recently, discussions centred on the possibility of his son, Nis...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom On the seventh consecutive day of the Pakistan–Afghanistan war, Pakistan’s military presence at the strategically vital Torkham crossing has suffered a major setback, with Afghan forces pushing Islamabad’s troops into a visible retreat. Te...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom After Iran’s Assembly of Experts reportedly elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the latter’s reported death in a joint US-Israel operation, Iranian actor Elnaaz Norouzi said the...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, who tied the knot in December 2025 after nearly two years of dating, are once again making headlines. And this time over a moment from a recent podcast episode. During the latest episode of Benny’s show, Frie...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran are beginning to ripple through the global aviation sector, with Indian carriers facing mounting operational disruptions, flight cancellations and the prospect of rising fuel cos...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday warned that any Iranian leader appointed to replace Ali Khamenei would be considered a “target for elimination”, according to The Times of Israel. In a sharply worded statement, Katz said...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Apple’s latest flagship smartphone is once again getting attention among tech lovers and iPhone fans. The iPhone 17 Pro is known for its powerful processor, premium design, and advanced camera system. Many people who were planning to upgra...