The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought detailed explanations from leading messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Meta, regarding their implementation of username-based identity features. The move comes amid growing concerns that such features could potentially be exploited for impersonation, cyber fraud, and online identity misuse, raising fresh questions about digital...
Heavy monsoon showers continued to lash large parts of India, causing widespread flooding, traffic paralysis, infrastructure damage and multiple fatalities across several states. From the National Capital Region to Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and other regions, relentless rainfall severely disrupted daily life, forcing authorities to launch rescue operations while weather officials warned of more intense...
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has issued a strong and emotionally charged message amid growing political tensions within her party and mounting attacks from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a video statement released during the ongoing political crisis, Banerjee declared that no amount of pressure or intimidation would...
Sonam Raghuvanshi has told the Supreme Court that she is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the high-profile Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. In a detailed affidavit filed before the apex court, she strongly opposed the Meghalaya government’s plea seeking cancellation of the bail granted to her. Maintaining that she has no involvement in the...
Indian benchmark equity indices staged a strong recovery during early trading on Wednesday, bouncing back after suffering heavy losses in the previous session. Positive buying momentum across banking, information technology, and select blue-chip stocks helped lift market sentiment, with investors taking advantage of lower valuations following the recent decline. The rebound reflected renewed confidence among...
A tragic road accident near the Dasanapura underpass on the outskirts of Bengaluru claimed the life of a young girl after a school van allegedly ran over her moments after she had accompanied her younger sister to the vehicle. The heartbreaking incident has once again raised serious concerns over the safety measures followed by school...
The Union Government has announced a major initiative to strengthen India’s immigration infrastructure by establishing Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) facilities at the headquarters of every state by 2027. The move forms part of a broader strategy aimed at modernising immigration services, improving airport security, and delivering a smoother travel experience for domestic and international...
A joyous wedding celebration near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh turned into a scene of violence after a deadly altercation claimed the lives of two men, prompting a major police investigation. Authorities have taken three individuals into custody in connection with the incident while continuing efforts to determine the exact sequence of events and identify the...
The trailer of Bhai Tera Star Hai has been unveiled, offering audiences an emotional yet humorous glimpse into the life of a struggling actor determined to make it big in Bollywood. Featuring Raghav Juyal in the lead role, the film explores the dreams, disappointments, and relentless determination that define the journey of countless aspiring performers...
The Hindi film industry has staged one of its strongest recoveries in recent years, with the first half of 2026 delivering an impressive turnaround at the domestic and global box office. After years of uncertainty caused by changing audience habits, the rise of streaming platforms, and inconsistent theatrical performance, Bollywood has regained momentum through a...