US B-2 stealth bombers on early Thursday conducted airstrikes targeting underground bunkers used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The strikes, which are uncommon against the Houthis, reportedly hit locations around Sanaa and Saada. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that five underground weapons storage sites were targeted, also serving as a warning to Iran.
A 69-year-old man died in a Brooklyn apartment fire caused by a faulty e-scooter lithium-ion battery. The fire erupted in a second-floor unit on Brighton 3rd Street, blocking the exit. Two others, a 32-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, were hospitalized after attempting to extinguish the flames. Two children also managed to self-evacuate without injuries, […]
Swiss industrialist Pankaj Oswal has appealed to the United Nations over the alleged illegal detention of his 26-year-old daughter, Vasundhara, in Uganda. She was taken by approximately 20 armed men without identification from Oswal’s ENA plant. Vasundhara’s Instagram post described her “unlawful detainment,” detailing unsanitary conditions and deprivation of basic neces...
Raids on locations connected to Ramesh Hingorani, a junior auditor in Bhopal’s Technical Education Department, followed a complaint about disproportionate assets. The Lokayukta’s Special Police unit recovered gold jewelry worth approximately ₹70 lakh, silver jewelry worth around ₹55 lakh, and cash totaling ₹13 lakh from 6 sites linked to Hingorani, including his home and his […]
Delhi Capitals are expected to retain 3 players: skipper Rishabh Pant (₹18 crore), all-rounder Axar Patel (₹14 crore), and spinner Kuldeep Yadav (₹11 crore). Hemang Badani is reportedly a leading candidate for head coach after parting ways with Ricky Ponting. Additionally, they may utilize Right To Match cards for Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs, pending […]
Arjun Sarja returns to directing with “Seetha Payanam” after a six-year break. Last seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s “Leo,” the ‘Action King’ has announced this new venture, primarily shot in Kannada and also released in Telugu and Tamil. The heartwarming title logo has been unveiled, with the main cast to be announced soon. Arjun will produce […]
Sharwanand is currently working on “Sharwa 38,” directed by Sampath Nandi. The film, announced last month, features a grand set being built on 15 acres near Hyderabad. Designed by Art Director Kiran Kumar Manne, it authentically represents the North Telangana-Maharashtra culture of the 1960s. Produced by KK Radha Mohan, “Sharwa 38” will release in multiple […]
The IMD on Thursday issued an orange alert for seven districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, while other areas received a yellow alert. The IMD in its latest report said that a depression over the Bay of Bengal is leading to heavy rainfall and flooding, expected to affect northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh, […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, October 17, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 81729.46, up 228.10 points or 0.28%, and the Nifty was at 25000.40, up 29.10 points or 0.12%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.01 against the dollar.
In her address to the Indian community in Nouakchott, Mauritania, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted various cultural similarities between India and Mauritania, such as women’s clothing and strong family bonds. She stated that her landmark state visit aims to enhance bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors and underscored India’s potential role in Mauritania’s developm...
Apple launched the new iPad mini, featuring the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence for enhanced performance and privacy. The ultraportable device, available in four finishes, boasts an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, faster CPU and GPU, and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro. Priced at ₹49,900, it offers all-day battery life and eco-friendly materials. Pre-orders start […]
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has proposed Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court’s second-most senior judge, as his successor in a letter to the Union law ministry. This nomination follows the customary practice of retiring Chief Justices recommending their successors, pending govt approval. Chandrachud’s term as Chief Justice ends on November 10, 2024.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris criticized her Republican opponent Donald Trump during an interview, labeling him unstable and questioning his fitness for office at 78. She condemned his remarks about using the military against Americans and targeting peaceful protesters, stating, “He has talked about locking people up because they disagree with him. We should all […]
To meet festive ticket demand, South Western Railway (SWR) will run special trains between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi, starting October 30. The Bengaluru-Kalaburagi Express Special departs Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal at 9:15 PM on October 30 and November 2, arriving at 7:40 AM. Return trains will leave Kalaburagi at 9:35 AM on October 31 and November […]
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a man accused of raping his 17-year-old daughter, suggesting the case might be linked to disputes with his ex-wife. He had spent a year in jail after the FIR was filed at Mumbra police station. His lawyer argued the accusations were false, citing contradictions in the victim’s statements […]