The death toll in the devastating earthquake that rattled Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and several cities in the country rose to 30 on Wednesday as authorities stepped up relief efforts. The epicenter of the powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake, which occurred at around 4 pm on Tuesday at a depth of only 10 kilometers, […]
From saffron to red: MI5 closely tracked Nagpur journalist studying in London
British intelligence service MI5 closely tracked Gopal Mukund Huddar, a journalist from Nagpur studying in London in the 1930s, intercepting and transcribing his letters back home and recording his activities in London, Spain and colonial India. Born in 1902 in Mandla in today’s Madhya Pradesh, Huddar made the transformation of […]
Housefull 4 posters: Akshay Kumar is bald and angry in this reincarnation comedy. See pics
Actor Akshay Kumar has shared the first look posters of his upcoming film, Housefull 4. Akshay has promised that he would share glimpses of the film’s entire cast every hour beginning 11 AM on Wednesday. The poster shows Akshay as a bald, 15th century warrior. He is seen wielding a bow and an […]
Kasautii Zindagi Kay: Hina Khan confirms exit as Komolika, sends wishes to ‘new Komo’
After weeks of speculations around who is playing Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, actor Hina Khan and showrunner Ekta Kapoor have confirmed that Hina will be replaced by a new face.Ekta Kapoor tweeted about searching for a new ‘Komo’ and Hina was quick to send her best wishes for the search. “New […]
Prabhas’s next after Saaho titled Jaan, he will play a palm reader: reports
Actor Prabhas’s upcoming Telugu period romantic drama with director Radha Krishna is believed to be titled Jaan, according to reports. Even as an official announcement is awaited regarding the title, reliable sources from the team have confirmed that the film is titled Jaan. The film will see Prabhas play a palm reader. […]
Giriraj Singh hints at ending political career after end of Modi govt’s second term
Union minister Giriraj Singh often in the headlines for his controversial remarks surprised many on Tuesday when he said that he may consider retiring from politics when the second term of the Narendra Modi government ends in 2023. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second innings is also the last innings of […]
Mumbai building collapse: 11-year-old rescued after staircase collapse in Khar west
An 11-year-old girl who was trapped after a five-storey residential building collapsed in western suburban region of Khar in Mumbai on Tuesday has been rescued after an operation of over two hours. She has been sent to a nearby hospital Officials said the incident took place around 1 pm when […]
PMC Bank: What it means for account holders
The Reserve Bank of India imposed a number of restrictions on the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC Bank) on Tuesday, leading to chaotic scenes outside most of its branches in Mumbai. The regulatory restrictions imposed on the bank will be in place for the next six months with effect from September […]
A master in surveillance, Rajeev Kumar can’t be tracked down easily, say Kolkata cops
For the first time in its history, Kolkata is watching a team of detectives visiting hotels, resorts and government offices to track down Rajeev Kumar, a former commissioner of the city police. As the unique manhunt entered its twelfth day on Tuesday, some officers whom 53-year-old Rajeev Kumar led till a few months […]
Private helicopter crashes during take-off from Kedarnath helipad, all passengers safe
A helicopter, carrying six passengers, crashed on Monday morning during take-off from Kedarnath helipad in Uttarakhand. However, all the passengers are safe. The incident took place at 11.23 am. The helicopter belongs to a private helicopter company, UTair India. However, the helicopter suffered major damages in its rear part.
Six die after consuming spurious liquor in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun
Dehradun: Six people died on Friday after consuming spurious liquor in Pathariya Peer area of Kotwali police station area. The police is currently carrying out investigations.
Health care for all by 2030: India at UNGA
World leaders adopted a high-level United Nations Political Declaration on universal health coverage (UHC) at the opening plenary of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) high-level week that began on Monday. It is the most comprehensive set of health commitments ever adopted. Countries, including India, made a financial and political commitment […]
ICAI Protest: CA aspirants stage protest outside ICAI headquarters
Several Chartered Accountant aspirants and the candidates who had appeared for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India exams protested against the ICAI on Monday, alleging errors in the evaluation of papers. Right after the protest was staged outside the ICAI’s headquarters, #dearICAIpleasechange began trending on Twitter. The protest was […]
Osmania University revaluation, UG result declared, here’s how to check
Osmania University has declared the revaluation results for various undergraduate exams that was conducted for various semesters. Candidates can check their results online at osmaia.ac.in. Osmania University has declared the revaluation results for BA, BCom, BBA, BSC semester 1 to 5. Candidates will have to key in their roll number/ […]
UPSC question controversy: Congress hits out at question on secularism in civil services examUPSC question controversy: Congress hits out at question on secularism in civil services exam
A question in the civil services exam on what the challenges are to cultural pratices in the name of secularism has riled Congress, which on Monday lashed out at the UPSC, saying it was “the new casualty of the RSS agenda of instilling venom into democratic institutions.’ This question appeared […]