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US VP JD Vance, Usha Vance are expecting their 4th child

United States Vice President J D Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are expecting their fourth child, a boy, in late July. IMAGE: United States Vice President J D Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance...

Swing collapses at Surajkund fair in Faridabad, cop dies, operator held

The tragedy struck the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela on Saturday evening, when about 19 people were riding the swing before it suddenly tilted and then crashed onto the ground. IMAGE:...

Will two NCP factions merge after Ajit Pawar's death?

The talks about the reunification had already started when Ajit Pawar was alive. In fact, the two parties even contested the civic polls in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad together. IMAGE: Parth Pawar...

Consensus in NCP to make Sunetra Pawar deputy CM: Praful Patel

Nationalist Congress Party working president Praful Patel on Friday said there is no opposition to late Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra becoming the new leader of the NCP...

Congress axes Navjot Kaur Sidhu after Rahul Gandhi criticism

Navjot Kaur publicly criticised Rahul Gandhi, deepening internal rifts and raising questions over the party’s direction in Punjab. IMAGE: Navjot Singh Sidhu along with wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu...

How Met department plans to fight city floods

By 2017 monsoon, IMD would have a model to warn civic authorities about rain over a specific area to prevent disasters, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee India Meteorological Department is planning to...

NCLT Mumbai okays demerger of Vedanta into 5 distinct entities

The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday gave its approval to Vedanta Limited’s demerger proposal, clearing the way for the group to reorganise its operations into...

Will Budget 2026 Break Sunday Rule?

Officials said the government is keen to conform to the convention of the Union Budget for 2026-2027 being presented on February 1 despite it falling on a Sunday in 2026. IMAGE: Finance Minister...

Trade unions to go on strike in Feb, demand withdrawal of labour codes

Trade unions have decided to launch a phased, consistent struggle to press for the withdrawal of the labour codes and go on a countrywide general strike in February next year, a statement said on...

CAG to conduct pan-India audit on ease of doing biz for MSMEs

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has launched an integrated audit across 32 states and Union Territories to assess the ease of doing business for the micro, small and medium...

When Harry Met Sally Director, Wife Stabbed To Death

IMAGE: Actor Mira Sorvino posted a picture with Rob Reiner, with her tribute: 'I am in absolute shock. Rob Reiner was a legend and a kind, brilliant man, a wonderful actor to work opposite on...

Meet The Man Who Launched Salman Khan

'As soon as Salman saw me, he immediately left Aamir's side and came towards me.''Then he introduced me to Aamir, saying, "This is J K Bihari who launched me in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi".' IMAGE: Renu...

'Don't Want Shah Rukh To Say No To Me'

'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Kal Ho Naa Ho....

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear. IMAGE: Nandita Puri's book Unlikely Hero: Om Puri. In public perception, Om Puri was a...

When A Pakistani Coached Punjab's Cricket Team!

'The Pakistani team visited India in 2005-2006, and there was a grand dinner. He urged me to get on stage and speak on behalf of the Punjab Cricket Association!''Imagine, a coach from Pakistan...

Why matches were moved out of Chinnaswamy Stadium

IMAGE: The Karnataka State Cricket Association has failed to comply with the safety and security requirements at M Chinnaswamy stadium, said Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. Photograph: ANI...

Pant in danger? Selectors face tough ODI dilemma

IMAGE: In 2025, Rishabh Pant didn't play a single ODI although he was part of the Champions Trophy squad as well as in the series against South Africa last month. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant's...

No Handshake Again as India, Pakistan U-19s Face Off

IMAGE: India and Pakistan captains at the toss before their Under-19 Asia Cup match. Photograph: SAI Media/X The now-familiar handshake narrative between India and Pakistan played out yet again,...

Sania tells Richa: 'Don't Let Social Media Define Your Day'

'I actually find it quite funny that people who have never held a cricket bat or a tennis racket or a boxing glove in their hand can have such a big opinion about what you do professionally.'...

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