The Opposition’s INDIA bloc has unanimously chosen former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Tuesday. Reddy is set to file his nomination on August 21. In his first statement after the nomination, Reddy emphasized the constitutional importance of the role,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Air Force officer who recently returned to Earth after participating in NASA’s Axiom-4 mission. Shukla, who became the first Indian in 41 years to travel to space, shared his experiences and highlighted the global interest in India’s upcoming Gaganyaan mission. During the...
The NDA Parliamentary party meeting commenced at the Parliament Library Building, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated CP Radhakrishnan, the alliance’s Vice-Presidential candidate. During the session, PM Modi also highlighted the government’s decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, stating that the agreement was signed without Parliament’s approval. The meeting was attended by...
A recent survey conducted on Blind, an anonymous community app for professionals, has revealed growing uncertainty among Indian H-1B and L-1 visa holders in the United States. When asked where they would go if they lost their jobs and had to leave the US, 45% said they would return to India, while 26% would consider...
New Delhi: In a major step to enhance student safety, the Central government has directed all states and Union Territories to conduct an immediate safety audit of all school buildings, including government, government-aided, and private institutions. The directive aims to identify and address structural vulnerabilities in line with national safety guidelines. Union Education Minister Dharmendra...
Meerut: A shocking incident occurred at Bhuni Toll Plaza in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where Indian Army soldier Kapil Singh was brutally assaulted by toll plaza staff on August 17. The soldier, who was on his way to Delhi Airport to catch a flight back to Srinagar after completing his leave, requested the toll staff to...
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, widely known for his memorable role as the professor in the cult classic 3 Idiots, passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 91. He breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital in Thane after facing health complications. Before making his mark in the film industry, Potdar served in the...
Five people, including two children, were injured when a high-rise spinning ride crashed at a temple fair in Gujarat’s Navsari district, police said on Monday. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm on Sunday at a fair held on the premises of a temple in Bilimora town. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police B. V. Gohil,...
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, introducing landmark reforms to revolutionize India’s maritime governance. Introduced by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the Bill aims to unleash the full potential of the maritime sector by enhancing coordination between the Centre and States. A key highlight of the legislation is the creation of the...
Maddock Films has unveiled the first look of its highly anticipated horror-comedy Thama, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal in pivotal roles. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thama promises a unique blend of vampire folklore and Indian mythology, creating a cinematic experience that transcends genres. Ayushmann Khurrana steps into the role of...