Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has commented on the controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga regarding the actress’ alleged departure from Spirit. Reports indicated that the actress, who has recently become a mother, requested an 8-hour workday, a demand that reportedly did not align with Vanga’s expectations. This sparked a significant discussion about reasonable working hours and the...
‘God Saved Me for a Righteous Purpose’: Trump Reflects on One Year Since Assassination Attempt
Marking the first anniversary of a failed assassination attempt, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he firmly believes that God saved his life “for a righteous purpose”—to restore the United States and defend it against its adversaries. The incident occurred on July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire, injuring Trump...
Schools are closed today in various districts Across India Due to Kanwar Yatra
As the sacred month of Sawan begins, districts in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana are experiencing a significant surge of Kanwariyas, devotees of Lord Shiva, who are taking part in the annual Kanwar Yatra. Due to the heavy movement of pilgrims, traffic disruptions, and safety issues, local authorities have declared school holidays on Sawan Mondays and on certain...
Nine Killed in a road accident involving a truck carrying mangoes in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, July 14 A tragic incident occurred when a lorry carrying mangoes overturned onto a mini truck near Reddycheruvu in Annamayya district, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals and injuries to eleven others, according to police reports on Monday. More than 20 people were riding on top of the mango truck. The collision took place late Sunday night, as...
‘Clear-cut case’: Investigation into the murder of Gurugram tennis player Radhika Yadav
On Sunday, the Gurugram police announced that they were not looking to gather statements from friends or individuals who shared tributes and accusations on social media regarding the murder of tennis player Radhika Yadav. They described the case as an ‘open and shut’ matter, indicating that a charge sheet would be filed based on robust forensic and testimonial evidence. In...
Tragic End to Missing Tripura Student: Body of Sneha Debnath Recovered from Yamuna River in Delhi
The search for Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old student from Delhi University who had been missing for six days, came to a tragic end on Sunday as her body was recovered from the Yamuna River near Signature Bridge in Delhi, according to a statement from the Tripura Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The Delhi Police confirmed that a female body was located...
Trump Confirms US to Send Patriot Air Defence Systems to Ukraine, Says Europe Will Foot the Bill
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will supply Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, but clarified that the European Union will cover the full cost of the deployment. The move comes in response to recent intensified aerial attacks on Kyiv by Russian forces. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sunday, Trump said...
New Nipah Death Reported in Palakkad; Kerala Issues Alert in Six Districts
A second case of Nipah virus has been confirmed in Kerala’s Palakkad district, after a 58-year-old man from Kumaramputhur near Mannarkkad tested positive for the virus following his death at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. The sample was tested at Manjeri Medical College, and further confirmation is awaited from the National Institute of Virology, Pune. In response, the Kerala Health...
India’s astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return home, ISS undocking today
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is India’s inaugural astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), is scheduled to undock from the orbiting laboratory today at 4:30 pm IST. Shubhanshu Shukla took part in the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission alongside three international crew members: Commander Peggy Whitson, and Mission Specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu. The crew will return aboard...
EAM Jaishankar Meets Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Highlights Progress in Bilateral Ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement amid signs of gradual improvement in India-China relations. This is Jaishankar’s first visit to China in five years. During their meeting, Jaishankar conveyed India’s support for China’s presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and noted a steady improvement in...