NEW DELHI: A massive fire engulfed a high-rise commercial building at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Thursday, raising concerns about potential casualties and causing significant disruption in the bustling central business district. The fire department swiftly responded to the emergency call, which reported the blaze at Gopaldas Bhawan around 12.57 pm. Videos captured at […]
NEW DELHI: George Santos, the disgraced ‘politician’ who was expelled from Congress without a conviction and has been charged by the Department of Justice on 23 counts, appeared on the comedian Ziwe’s YouTube show for a one-on-one interview. The comedian who had approached the former Congressman on the microblogging site X asked him “@MrSantosNY would […]
NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime passage connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, is experiencing disruptions that could have severe repercussions on Indian trade and the global economy. This crucial waterway is responsible for facilitating over 50 per cent of India’s trade activities, with a substantial portion […]
NEW DELHI: Kerala has registered 292 new active cases of COVID-19 and three deaths on December 19, as reported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of active cases in the state now stands at 2,041, while the cumulative death toll since the onset of the pandemic three years ago has […]
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), established in 1945, stands as one of the six principal bodies of the United Nations. Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, implementation of international sanctions, and authorization of military actions. Notably, the UNSC is the sole UN entity with the authority […]
NEW DELHI: Bollywood rivalries are not uncommon, often marked by controversies that eventually subside over time. However, one enduring feud has left an indelible mark on the Hindi entertainment industry— the bitter spat between Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi. Unlike most celebrity conflicts, this one did not fade away with time, and its repercussions were felt […]
NEW DELHI: Mitchell Aaron Starc, born on January 30, 1990, has carved a formidable reputation as one of Australia’s premier cricketers, representing the national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. The left-arm fast bowler and lower-order left-handed batsman are widely celebrated as one of the greatest bowlers in white-ball cricket. The Australian cricketer […]
NEW DELHI: BJP’s National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, who also serves as the party in charge for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh, issued a stern warning to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for allegedly inciting public sentiment against the Supreme Court’s verdict on the abrogation of Article 370. Chugh strongly condemned […]
NEW DELHI: Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are gearing up for the much-anticipated IPL 2024 auction, just moments away from kicking off. The first player, Rovman Powell has a base price of Rs 1 crore, his price has zoomed past the Rs 6 crore mark! This year’s auction has seen record-breaking bids, with initially Patrick […]
NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed a batch of petitions filed by the Muslim side challenging the maintainability of a civil suit pending before a Varanasi court seeking the restoration of a temple at the site where the Gyanvapi mosque stands. The plaintiff from the Hindu side claimed […]