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Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra: Many firsts at R-Day Parade

61 Cavalry, Bhairav light commando battalion, DRDO's Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) and many more key military assets were part of a grand Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. ......

Stuck in first year for 11 yrs, MBBS student leaves UP college in a fix

An unusual case has come to light at the BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur where an MBBS student of the 2014 batch has remained in the first year for more than a decade after failing to clear the......

R-Day parade showcases BrahMos, Akash, new battle formation

The flypast, one of the most eagerly-awaited events of the parade, saw the participation of a total of 29 aircraft, including 16 fighter jets, four transport aircraft and nine helicopters India......

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in J-K; highway closed, flights cancelled

At Srinagar airport, all 58 scheduled flights, including 29 arrivals and 29 departures, were cancelled -- leaving hundreds of tourists stranded. Authorities said continuous snowfall rendered the......

UP boy gives away family jewellery worth lakhs to buy momos

What began as a craving for momos ended in a shocking loss for a family in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh, where a Class 7 student was allegedly coaxed into handing over jewellery from his home......

First Drive: Is Mahindra XUV 7XO better than XUV7OO?

The XUV 7XO comes with high tech features, comfort and safety but it will be interesting to see if 7XO can match the popularity of the XUV700 which it has replaced, writes Hemant Waje/Rediff.com......

Punching up! Now SUV capability for only 5.59 lakh!

The New Tata Punch is a fantastic deal for first-time buyers. You get SUV capabilities and premium features like Clima Touch Automatic Temperature Control, an integrated air purifier, and......

Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella EV makes its India debut

Toyota enters India's mass electric vehicle segment with the maiden launch of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella in Mumbai. IMAGE: The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella on display at the Mumbai launch......

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024’s tally of 13. Illustration: Dominic......

Mohanlal Pairs Up With THIS Actor For The First Time

Photograph: Kind courtesy Mohanlal/Instagram Chiranjeevi and Director Bobby Kolli, who had collaborated earlier for 2023's Waltair Veerayya, are all set to reunite again. Sources reveal that......

Hema Malini's Only Regret About Dharmendra

'Whenever I feel low, I watch Chupke Chupke.' IMAGE: Hema Malini with Dharmendra. Photograph: Kind courtesy Hema Malini/Instagram The late Dharmendra has been conferred the prestigious Padma......

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

The Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles with Trevor Noah returning for the sixth time as host. Key Points India had a poor night at the Grammys; Anoushka Shankar, Siddhant......

Panchayat Season 5 Confirmed, Here's What To Expect

Panchayat Season 5 is officially confirmed for 2026 on Amazon Prime Video, with the beloved cast returning, fresh twists, and new plot developments. Key Points Panchayat Season 5 confirmed by......

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards? Scroll down to see! Rhea SeehornBest Female Actor in a Television Series, Drama, for Pluribus IMAGE: Rhea Seehorn.......

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

Virat Kohli urged me to give 200 per cent for Delhi; I even follow his fitness regime: Ayush Doseja IMAGE: Ayush Doseja, who made his Ranji Trophy debut against Hyderabad earlier this season,......

'Make way for Chetta': Surya lights up Samson's return

Suryakumar Yadav lightens India's arrival in Thiruvananthapuram with playful banter as Sanju Samson returns home ahead of the final T20I against New Zealand. IMAGE: Captain Suryakumar Yadav......

'Light Of My Life': Kohli Ushers In New Year With Anushka

Photograph: Virat Kohli/Instagram Virat Kohli ushered in the new year with wife Anushka Sharma as the couple posted a heartwarming picture on social media.The couple had fans swooning as Kohli can......

India-Born Wadia's Explosive Cameo Lights Up BBL

IMAGE: Adelaide Strikers' all-rounder Jerrssis Wadia stole the show with an entertaining cameo of 34 from 16 balls against Brisbane Heat. Photograph: Big Bash League/Instagram India-born Jerrssis......

PM Modi's Surprise Visit Lights Up Neeraj Chopra's Reception

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra at his wedding reception. Photograph: Anuj Ghartan and Himani_Mor/Instagram India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra found himself at the centre of national attention off the......