In a heartwarming twist to the Janmashtami celebrations, an animal activist from Surat, Gujarat, captured national attention by organizing a special “dahi handi” event for stray dogs. Trisha Jeevdaya, a well-known rescuer and advocate for animals, replaced the traditional human pyramid and pot of curd with a handi filled with dog food, which she playfully...
A tragic accident occurred Sunday (17 August) near Zamar village on the Surendranagar–Lakhtar highway in Gujarat. In a devastating head-on collision between two cars, at least seven people—believed to be members of the same family—were killed as one of the vehicles burst into flames immediately after impact. Rescue teams—including local residents, police, and 108 emergency...
Acclaimed Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his powerful performances and unconventional roles, recently offered a rare glimpse into his personal life. In a heartfelt interview with The New Indian, he spoke about his daughter Shora, who he says keeps him grounded with her blunt honesty and fearless attitude. Currently studying in Dubai, Shora doesn’t...
While much of India celebrated Janmashtami—the birth of Lord Krishna—on August 16, 2025, Kerala is set to mark the occasion nearly a month later, on September 14. The difference in celebration dates prompted senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor to raise questions on social media, igniting a conversation on the need for uniformity...
After nearly 80 years, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will soon vacate its iconic location in the South Block and shift to the newly constructed Executive Enclave, a part of the Central Vista redevelopment initiative. According to official sources, the transition is expected to take place next month and is being viewed as a significant...
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, has stepped into a new chapter of life with his recent engagement to Sanniya Chandhok. The 25-year-old cricketer, who plays as a left-arm pacer and debuted for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023, got engaged to 26-year-old Sanniya on August 13, 2025, in an intimate ceremony attended by...
In a shocking incident early Sunday morning, YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav’s home in Gurugram was riddled with bullets in an apparent targeted attack. At approximately 5:30 AM, three masked gunmen opened fire on Yadav’s 16-bedroom mansion located in Sector 56 while his family members were asleep inside. Elvish’s father confirmed...
US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may reconsider imposing a 25% secondary tariff on India over its continued purchase of Russian crude oil. While speaking to Fox News ahead of his high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump claimed that Russia had effectively lost India as a major oil client...
India has welcomed the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held in Alaska, hailing their efforts toward peace as “highly commendable.” In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted, “India welcomes the Summit meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin of...
In a unique move to combat its deepening drought crisis, the UK’s National Drought Group is asking citizens to delete old emails, unused photos, and other digital clutter. While the request may seem unusual, the rationale lies in the massive water usage by data centres, which require vast amounts of water to cool their servers....