Karur stampede: Rahul Gandhi dials Vijay; offers condolences after 41 declared dead
Rahul Gandhi conveyed condolences to actor-politician Vijay and TN CM MK Stalin following a tragic stampede at a TVK event in Karur. The incident claimed 41 lives and hospitalized over…
Illegal betting: ED may attach assets of celebs
The ED is intensifying its probe into the 1xBet online betting platform, considering property attachments for individuals linked to money laundering. Celebrities, including cricketers and filmstars, who endorsed the illegal…
Cancer cases in India up by 26%, deaths 21% since 1990
Cancer incidence in India surged by 26% since 1990, with deaths up 21%, contrasting sharply with declines in the US and China. This rise is attributed to high tobacco use,…
Man roped in teen son to kill property dealer over 9-yr feud
A father-son duo was arrested for the murder of 56-year-old property dealer Lakhpat Singh Kataria in Malviya Nagar, culminating a decade-long vendetta. The 47-year-old father allegedly involved his 17-year-old son,…
EC to deploy 470 officers for Bihar election, bypolls
The Election Commission will deploy 470 officers from various civil services as general, police, and expenditure observers for the upcoming Bihar assembly election and bypolls in seven states. These observers…
UAE remains top destination for Indians’ outbound travel
Indian nationals’ departures reached 30.8 million in 2024, with the UAE leading as the top destination, attracting 7.8 million travelers. Leisure and diaspora visits primarily drove this significant increase, supported…
India’s strained ties with US won’t hit our relations: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed the India-Russia economic partnership remains strong, despite India-US tensions. He praised India’s “self-respect” and independent foreign policy in securing its energy interests, particularly regarding…
Govt trying to get Chhath Puja on Unesco list: PM Modi before Bihar polls
PM Narendra Modi expressed hope for Chhath Puja’s UNESCO recognition, envisioning global appreciation for its grandeur and divinity. He linked the festival to economic empowerment, recalling past government support and…

