11 killed, 13 injured in China bus crash
Beijing: At least 11 persons were killed and 13 injured when a bus rammed into a crowd of students at the gate of a middle school in east China’s Shandong province on Tuesday, police said. A rental bus hired for transporting students “lost control” and crashed into pedestrians in Tai’an city around 7.30 a.m., the […]
Netflix India content head meets I&B Secretary over webseries ‘IC814: The Kandahar Hijack’ row
New Delhi: Netflix India’s content head Monika Shergill on Tuesday met Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju here, amid a row over the web series ‘IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack’. The meeting at Jaju’s office here lasted for about 40 minutes during which the OTT platform official was apprised of the sentiments expressed by a large […]
‘Sweet’ sacrifice and sleepless nights: Sumit Antil on defending Paralympic gold despite back injury
Paris: Carrying a back injury for more than a year, history-making Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil’s path to Paralympic glory was paved with a ‘sweet sacrifice’ and several sleepless nights. The 26-year-old faced a tough choice in the build-up to the Paralympics — give up his favourite sweets or put his career at risk due […]
India Bio-Energy & Tech Expo 2024: Nitin Gadkari Honors Leaders in Biodiesel for Excellence in Innovation and Contribution
New Delhi: The India Bio-Energy & Tech Expo 2024 witnessed the recognition of industry leaders contributing to India’s growing bioenergy sector. Held at the prestigious Yashobhoomi Dwarka convention center in the nation’s capital, the event honored the achievements of biodiesel suppliers for their exemplary contributions during the financial year 2023-24. At the ceremony, Sh. Nitin […]
Research should be encouraged in education system: President Murmu
Pune: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday stressed the need to encourage research in the education system, and said research scholars in India are capable of finding solutions to the problems not only faced by the country but by the world. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 gives impetus to research, she noted. The president was […]
Manipur CM calls drone attacks on civilian population an act of terrorism
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday condemned the drone bomb attacks on civilians as acts of terrorism and vowed a firm response. Taking to X, Singh expressed his outrage, stating, “Dropping bombs on civilian populations and security forces using drones is an act of terrorism, and I condemn such cowardly acts in […]
Eight devotees killed, 10 injured as truck hits stationary vehicle in Haryana
Chandigarh: Eight people were killed and 10 others injured after a truck hit a stationary vehicle carrying devotees in Haryana’s Jind district, police said on Tuesday. The accident occurred past midnight in Bidharana village on the Hisar-Chandigarh national highway when the devotees were travelling from Kurukshetra district to a temple at Gogamedi in Rajasthan. The […]
Training of polling staff conducted in Udhampur; administration tightens security measures
Udhampur : Amidst the preparations of the forthcoming assembly polls, the Election Commission conducted the training of the polling staff in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir while the administration tightened the security measures in the region. The training was conducted on Monday at the Government Degree College in Udhampur district. The Senior Superintendent of […]
Shakti Kapoor birthday special: Revisiting 5 evergreen roles of the actor
New Delhi: As Bollywood celebrates the birthday of the veteran actor Shakti Kapoor, we take a look back at some of his most iconic and unforgettable roles. From menacing villains to comedic gems, Kapoor’s career is a tapestry of memorable characters that have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Here’s a rundown of his […]
I’m safe, thank you to everyone who reached out: AP Dhillon after shots fired outside his Canada home
New Delhi: A day after shots were reportedly fired outside his Canada residence, India-born Canadian artiste AP Dhillon assured fans about his safety and thanked them for their support. According to media reports, a purported post from Rohit Godara, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has taken responsibility for the incident. Popular Punjabi singer […]
