Two Indian seafarers have gone missing in the Black Sea after reportedly jumping into the water when their cargo vessel came under attack from drones while sailing near the mouth of the Danube River, authorities said on Monday. The missing crew members have been identified as Chandra Ram Dubey and Deepak Kumar Gupta. They were...
Representatives of several farmers’ organisations in Tamil Nadu have urged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to decline an invitation from the Karnataka government for bilateral discussions on the proposed Mekedatu dam project and other issues concerning the sharing of Cauvery river water. The demand comes amid renewed tensions between the two neighbouring southern states over...
Mumbai-based model Rhiya Yadav Ahir has approached the Maharashtra Police cyber cell, alleging that she has faced sustained online harassment, bullying, abuse, slut-shaming and defamatory content following her intervention during a protest in the city last week. The 27-year-old model, who became widely known on social media after a photograph showed her standing in front...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying India will respond firmly to any future threat to its sovereignty and security. Speaking at the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras, Singh said the experience of the Kargil War and subsequent developments had demonstrated the need for India to remain constantly...
Former Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairman Shivaraj Shankarappa Sahukar is facing a fresh investigation over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of veterinary officers, adding to the controversies surrounding his tenure at the state’s premier recruitment body. The Vidhana Soudha police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Sahukar, certain KPSC members and other...
The political controversy over alleged examination irregularities in Punjab has intensified, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding the resignation of state Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The demand has gained momentum following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, which has once again brought the issue of examination integrity and accountability into the...
A major compensation fraud worth ₹17.24 crore has come to light in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district, where investigators have uncovered an alleged criminal network that manipulated official records to falsely classify deaths as snakebite fatalities in order to claim government compensation. The investigation has led to the arrest of multiple individuals from different professions, including doctors,...
Veteran television actor Apara Mehta has opened up about one of the most frightening experiences of her career, recalling how overwhelming fan admiration during the peak popularity of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi turned into a dangerous ordeal. The actor revealed that she was once mobbed by an uncontrollable crowd, suffered a cigarette burn,...
Veteran actor Shagufta Ali has shared her memories of working alongside Karisma Kapoor in the 1997 blockbuster Hero No. 1, offering candid observations about the actress’s personality and professional approach during the peak of her career. While acknowledging Karisma’s dedication and commitment to her craft, Shagufta claimed that the actress displayed considerable attitude on set...
In a significant development within the Union government, senior Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The move was formalised after the President accepted Pradhan’s resignation on the advice of the Prime Minister, ensuring that the ministry continues to function...