The much-anticipated biopic on former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has generated fresh excitement after the cricket icon expressed his approval of actor Rajkummar Rao’s recreation of one of the most unforgettable moments in Indian cricket history—the famous shirtless celebration on the Lord’s balcony following India’s victory in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final. The scene,...
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has strongly defended the government’s E20 fuel initiative amid growing criticism from sections of the automobile industry and consumers. Addressing concerns over the nationwide rollout of petrol blended with 20 percent ethanol, Gadkari asserted that there is no evidence to suggest that the fuel has caused...
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ongoing battle against Ebola has suffered a major setback after a section of frontline health workers involved in the outbreak response launched a strike over delayed salary payments. The industrial action comes at a critical stage of the epidemic, with the number of deaths nearing 600 and concerns growing that...
A devastating landslide in northwest China has claimed the lives of 21 forestry workers, marking one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in recent months. Authorities confirmed that all victims were members of a forestry team working in a remote mountainous area when tons of earth and debris suddenly collapsed, burying them under the landslide....
The Chhattisgarh government has completed the digitisation of all Waqf properties across the state, marking a significant step toward improving transparency, accountability, and the protection of religious and charitable assets. Following the completion of the digital database, the state administration is now preparing to launch a comprehensive campaign to identify and remove illegal encroachments on...
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline as renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia rattled investors across global financial markets. Mounting concerns over the widening regional conflict, rising crude oil prices, and uncertainty in international markets prompted investors to reduce exposure to riskier assets, leading to broad-based selling across Indian equities. The benchmark indices closed...
The Union government has assured Kerala of all possible assistance after a fresh disaster struck the ecologically sensitive Wayanad district, prompting immediate coordination between the Centre and the State government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to assess the evolving situation and reaffirm the Centre’s commitment to providing every...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi blended diplomacy with popular culture during a public event in Jakarta, Indonesia, leaving the audience smiling after making a light-hearted reference to Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Bollywood film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The unexpected cinematic remark quickly gained attention online, with filmmaker Karan Johar expressing his appreciation for the memorable moment....
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to several leading automobile manufacturers, raising serious concerns over the implementation of India’s E20 fuel policy and its possible financial impact on millions of vehicle owners. In his communication, Kejriwal questioned whether automobile companies would compensate consumers if their existing vehicles suffer damage or reduced performance because...
US President Donald Trump has announced that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in effect, describing the recent military confrontation as concluded following American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking during the NATO Summit, Trump projected confidence that tensions in the Middle East had significantly eased and suggested that neither side was...