Protests erupted in Tamil Nadu in response to the recently released Telugu film ‘Kingdom’, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and featuring Vijay Deverakonda in the lead role. The film, which premiered globally on July 31, has ignited controversy for allegedly depicting Sri Lankan Tamils negatively and naming the antagonist after the Tamil deity Murugan. Starring Vijay...
Updated: Aug 6th, 2025 US President Donald Trump has hinted that Vice President JD Vance could be a strong contender to carry forward the ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA) movement in the future. Speaking to reporters, Trump was asked whether Vance might be the heir apparent to his political vision. “Well, I think most likely,”...
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path, representing a pivotal moment in the transformation of India’s administration. The newly built Kartavya Bhavan-03 is the first among several Common Central Secretariat buildings planned as part of the Central Vista redevelopment initiative. Covering around 1.5 lakh square meters, this modern complex...
Hyderabad, Aug 6 Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday regarding the alleged promotion of illegal betting applications. The actor reached the regional office of the central agency at Basheerbagh around 11 a.m. He is expected to be interrogated about his agreements with betting apps for their promotion and the payments...
China has implemented containment measures similar to those used during Covid to address a rising chikungunya outbreak, with over 7,000 cases reported across the country since July, according to various reports. In Foshan — the city most affected — officials have required that infected individuals remain hospitalized. Patients are kept under mosquito nets and can...
Thane: Following an operation at a well-known eye hospital in Navi Mumbai, five patients developed serious eye infections, leading police to file a case against two ophthalmologists who performed the surgeries without valid licenses, officials reported on Wednesday. The surgeries took place between December 2024 and March 2025 at the private eye hospital situated in...
Two individuals lost their lives and three others suffered serious injuries due to a significant explosion at an oxygen cylinder facility in Mohali district, Punjab, on Wednesday morning. The blast occurred at a site situated in the Industrial Area, Phase-9, creating shockwaves throughout the neighborhood. In the aftermath of the incident, high-ranking officials from both...
On Tuesday, August 5, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) submitted a petition to the Supreme Court, requesting that the Election Commission be instructed to release the names and details of approximately 65 lakh electors who were excluded from the draft electoral rolls in Bihar. Several petitions have already been lodged in the Supreme Court...
The victims — Tanka Patra, his wife, and their 11-year-old daughter — were residents of Bahadapashi village in Deogarh district. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the truck collided with the motorcycle from behind, leading to the family falling and subsequently being run over. All three lost their lives instantly. The truck was apprehended near the Janasanpur...
In a significant effort to enhance taxpayer services, the Income Tax Department has entrusted the PAN 2.0 Project to the winning bidder, M/s LTIMindtree Limited. This initiative, which received prior approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), is scheduled to launch within the next 18 months. The PAN 2.0 Project aims to establish...