Dhaka: Incidents of mob violence were reported from parts of Bangladesh on Saturday, with attacks targeting Hindu households and businesses in separate areas, while a Muslim spiritual leader was killed in another incident, officials said. In Rangpur, about 300 km northwest of Dhaka, an angry mob reportedly vandalised several Hindu-owned homes and shops in the Read More…
Islamabad: Direct negotiations between the United States and Iran have commenced in Islamabad, marking a significant diplomatic development aimed at addressing ongoing tensions in West Asia, according to Pakistan’s state media and officials. The talks began after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate meetings with delegations from both countries. A senior government official said Read More…
Mumbai: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai on Saturday evening due to a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said. The 92-year-old singer is currently undergoing treatment at the Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai. Earlier reports had suggested that she suffered a cardiac arrest and Read More…
Madhyapradesh: A three-day Advanced Agriculture Festival, Exhibition, and Training programme began at Dussehra Maidan in Raisen on Saturday, bringing together farmers, experts, and policymakers on a common platform. The event was inaugurated by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Read More…
An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck parts of Hingoli district in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region on Saturday morning, with tremors also felt in neighbouring areas, officials said. The tremors were experienced in parts of Nanded and Parbhani districts, causing concern among residents. Authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. However, Read More…
Chennai: Sanju Samson produced an outstanding batting performance, scoring a century in just 52 balls against the Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Continuing his excellent form, Samson scored 106 runs, leading Chennai’s innings after being sent in to bat. At the end of 18 overs, Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary reformer who dedicated his life to the ideals of equality, justice, and education. In his message, the Prime Minister highlighted Phule’s pioneering role in advocating for the rights of women and marginalized Read More…
Chikmagalur: The preliminary postmortem report of Sreenanda, a native of Kadambazhipuram in Palakkad who died during a tourist trip to Chikmagalur, has identified severe head injuries as the cause of death, officials said. According to the report, Sreenanda sustained serious injuries to the right side of her head. Additional injuries consistent with a fall were Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The controversy surrounding the marriage of Kumbh Mela viral personality Monalisa Bhosle has intensified, with authorities indicating that additional charges may be invoked alongside the existing POCSO case. According to Prakash Uyke, legal advisor to the State Commission for Scheduled Tribes, charges under the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act are also likely to Read More…
New Delhi: The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 32.8 degrees Celsius on Friday, as temperatures continue to rise gradually, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Despite the upward trend, the temperature remained 2.3 degrees below the seasonal average, providing some relief from intense heat conditions. Station-wise data showed variations across the city. Read More…