A leading United States-based policy think tank has cautioned that long-standing tensions between India and Pakistan could escalate into an armed conflict in 2026, driven largely by heightened terrorist activity and the fragile security environment in South Asia. The assessment places the two nuclear-armed neighbours among the world’s key geopolitical flashpoints to watch in the...
A shocking case of apparent billing failure has surfaced in the Noida region of Uttar Pradesh, where a farmer was left stunned after receiving an electricity bill amounting to an astronomical ₹222 crore for a modest 25-kilowatt power connection. The incident has triggered public outrage and raised serious questions about the reliability of automated billing...
A tense health alert has been triggered in a village of Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district after residents discovered that meat served during a traditional religious feast came from a goat that had earlier been bitten by a dog suspected of having rabies. The revelation has sparked fear, confusion, and anger among villagers, prompting swift intervention by...
As India steps into 2026, a series of significant financial and regulatory changes will come into force from January 1, directly influencing household expenses, borrowing costs, and everyday banking. These updates span fuel pricing, credit systems, loan interest rates, and digital finance, making it crucial for consumers to understand how their monthly budgets may be...
A health advisory issued by Australian authorities has raised international concern after warning that potentially counterfeit rabies vaccine doses may have been administered in India, prompting an official response from the Indian manufacturer, which has strongly denied any widespread circulation of fake vaccines. The advisory cautioned that certain rabies vaccine doses received by travelers in...
Renowned filmmaker and producer Karan Johar has heaped praise on Dhurandhar, the recently released spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh, saying the film left a lasting impression on him and even made him question his own abilities as a filmmaker. Speaking at a public event, Johar described Dhurandhar as a cinematic experience that “blew him away.”...
The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most turbulent and controversy‑filled periods in Bollywood. Beyond box office numbers and glitzy premieres, the Hindi film industry was repeatedly in the spotlight for headline-making controversies — ranging from violent incidents and legal battles to heated cultural and creative disputes. Violent Incident and Celebrity Safety...
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has issued a public apology after facing sharp criticism over a remark made during a private birthday celebration in London that went viral on social media. The controversy erupted after a video surfaced from a party hosted to mark the birthday of businessman Vijay Mallya, former owner...
In a stern public health warning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s leading medical research body, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), have highlighted the growing threat of antibiotic resistance across the country, urging citizens to avoid indiscriminate use of these vital medicines. Addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’,...
In a startling case of medical negligence, a government hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district wrongly declared a living patient dead and initiated postmortem procedures, triggering panic and raising serious questions about hospital protocols and accountability. The incident occurred at Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital, attached to Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Medical College. Officials confirmed that a...