Male, July 19 — Iruthisham Adam, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdulla Rafiu, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness of the Maldives, expressed gratitude to the Government of India for its generous support, highlighting its transformative impact on Maldivian communities after a…
Kolkata, July 19 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged students to learn at least one additional Indian language besides their mother tongue to appreciate the country’s diversity. “The language diversity in India carries the rich heritage of the country. Only through language can one…
Kohima, July 19 — At least eight people, including children, were killed after a massive landslide ripped through Defence Colony in Nagaland’s Mon district on Sunday, sweeping away several houses and triggering a large-scale multi-agency rescue operation, officials said. A senior Nagaland…
Chennai, July 19 — Malayalam Superstar Mammootty, who won the Award for Best Actor for his masterful performance in the horror thriller 'Bramayugam', and actor Dhanush, who won two National Awards -- one each for acting and direction, joined two other National Award winners -- director Rajkumar…
New Delhi, July 19 — Under the stewardship of Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu, the DDA has planted over 6.62 lakh saplings within a few days, including more than 37,000 trees and over 6.25 lakh shrubs, achieving nearly 30 per cent of its target of 23 lakh plants under the ongoing Mega…
London, July 19 — Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday questioned the team management's decision to repeatedly bench premier left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, warning that such frequent exclusions could severely damage a bowler's confidence. In the absence of injured pace…
Los Angeles, July 19 — Hollywood actor Josh Duhamel has opened up about the moment when realization about his age gap between him and his wife hit him like a trainwreck. The actor revealed the exact moment when he realised he was "too old" for his wife, Audra Mari. The 53-year-old actor shared…
Bengaluru, July 19 — Officials of the NCB discussed strategies to enhance inter-agency coordination and strengthen enforcement measures during the quarterly state-level Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for Karnataka held here, an official said on Sunday. The meeting was convened to…
New Delhi, July 19 — Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu penned a heartfelt message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he congratulated her on becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, thanking him for his constant support to Indian sport and recalling cherished memories from their…
Los Angeles, July 19 — Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston, who is known for her work in the iconic sitcom ‘Friends’, once shared that she would like to live a child free life. An old clip of her podcast with Monica Padman has now resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actress talking about…
London, July 19 — The historic Lord’s Cricket Ground is currently witnessing a spectacular convergence of celebrities as legendary former India captain MS Dhoni, top Bollywood celebrities, and a galaxy of cricketing greats are in attendance for the high-stakes ODI series decider between India and…
Mumbai, July 19 — Music composer Amaal Mallik has shared that he fought the system of Hindi film music all alone more than a decade ago, and didn’t receive any support. His recent statement comes in the light of the ongoing controversy over alleged non-payment of dues to music composer Tanishk…
Chennai, July 19 — Stating that peace had found her and that she no longer needed to take any more permissions or be in fear, actress Anupama Parameswaran has now said, "I choose my voice."Taking to her Instagram page to pen a rather cryptic post that gave the impression that she was finally free…
Ahmedabad, July 19 — The explosion that tore through a firecracker manufacturing unit on Ramol-Gatrad Road in Ahmedabad on Saturday afternoon has emerged as the culmination of a long history of regulatory action, an earlier fatal accident, alleged illegal operations and repeated safety violations,…
Lucknow, July 19 — The fourth season of the UPT20 League is set to get underway on August 14, with Kashi Rudras taking on defending champions Meerut Mavericks in the tournament opener in Lucknow. The 24-day competition will showcase some of Uttar Pradesh's finest cricketing talent as players vie…
Chennai, July 19 — Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday congratulated artists and technicians from the Tamil film industry for securing 10 honours at the 72nd National Film Awards, describing the achievement as a proud moment for the state and a reflection of the industry's creative…
New Delhi, July 19 — The proposed upgradation of the Khagaria–Purnea section of NH‑31 and NH‑231 to a four‑lane highway by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, recently approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), is poised to propel Bihar’s agricultural heartland on the…
Shimla, July 19 — Himachal Pradesh’s rugged and mountainous Pangi Valley has emerged as a model of sustainable development after being declared the state’s first natural farming sub‑division, the government said on Sunday. Supported by a Rs 5 crore revolving fund and an assured minimum support…
New Delhi, July 19 — India is developing a carefully calibrated regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) that seeks to balance innovation with necessary safeguards, while drawing lessons from evolving approaches adopted by the US, the European Union and other international forums,…
Ayodhya, July 19 — Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti General Secretary Swami Jitendranand Saraswati waded into the Hanumangarhi namaz row on Sunday, slamming remarks made by former MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh and Swami Avimukteshwaranand and also giving insights on what happened on that ‘black day’ in…
Dehradun, July 19 — The CBI on Sunday arrested a man for impersonating an official of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, and demanding bribes from loan applicants, an official said. Prabhu Dayal was impersonating an official named Rishi Gupta and trying to…