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Saudi Arabia has slashed 80% of India’s private Hajj quota, affecting over 52,000 pilgrims. Leaders Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah have urged India’s external affairs ministry to intervene. The sudden move, reportedly due to Mina zone cancellations, has distressed pilgrims and operators. Hajj 2025 is expected from June 4–9.
A police sub-inspector in UP’s Firozabad, mistook a sitting judge for an accused person in a theft case. He even proceeded to search her residence. This prompted immediate disciplinary action from senior police officials. The incident unfolded when Sub-Inspector Banwarilal, began searching for Chief Judicial Magistrate Nagma Khan – who had in fact issued the […]
PM Modi reaffirmed BJP’s commitment to ‘Viksit Haryana, Viksit Bharat’ after launching the Hisar-Ayodhya flight and laying Terminal-2’s foundation at Maharaja Agrasen Airport. Costing over ₹410 crore, it aims to make air travel accessible. PM Modi highlighted growth from 74 to 150 airports since 2014 and record annual airline passenger numbers.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Myanmar today, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported. Occurring at a shallow depth of 10 km, the quake is prone to aftershocks. The NCS shared the details via a post on X, stating, “EQ of M: 4.5, On: 14/04/2025 01:32:31 IST, Lat: 19.78 N, Long: 95.49 E, Depth: […]
On Palm Sunday, Israel bombed Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, run by the Diocese of Jerusalem, prompting condemnation. One child died during evacuation. Israel claimed Hamas operated from the site. The hospital sustained severe damage, affecting over 100 patients. Gaza’s health ministry reported 11 deaths and over 100 injuries in 24 hours amid intensifying strikes.
In Prayagraj, UP, Akash Prajapati was arrested for murdering his uncle, Mahendra, after being threatened over a relationship with his aunt’s sister. Mahendra went missing Thursday night and was found dead under a tree in Kaushambi. Phone tracking led police to Akash, who confessed his motive stemmed from the forbidden love affair.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar made no changes in the team. RCB XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (capt), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma. Impact Subs: Devdutt Padikkal Rasikh Salam Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh.
Battling fever for four days, SRH’s Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 off 55 balls against PBKS. After a poor run, he credited Yuvraj Singh and MI vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav for constant support. Ignoring team rivalries, they motivated him to stay positive and push through tough times, proving friendship can outshine competition.
RCB players will be wearing green jerseys in today’s match against Rajasthan Royals, as announced by the team on social media. As part of the ‘Go Green’ initiative, RCB has been donning green jerseys for one match each season since 2011 to promote environmental awareness. However, the team has played 14 matches in green so […]
Tensions persist in Murshidabad district, North Bengal, following violence during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Three people have been killed, and 150 individuals have been arrested in connection with the unrest. The situation remains tense in several areas, as authorities work to restore order and address the aftermath of the violent protests.
The Vaisakhi celebrations have begun in a grand manner under the auspices of the Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee in Ameerpet, Hyderabad. On the first day of the 3-day event today, the Amrit Sanchar program was held with devotional fervor. Sikh gurus prepared Amritpan while chanting Garbhani Kirtans and reciting the Guru Granth.
Violence erupted in Murshidabad, West Bengal, during protests against the Waqf law, resulting in three deaths and widespread vandalism. The Calcutta High Court ordered central forces’ deployment. BJP accused CM Mamata Banerjee of state-backed violence, while TMC blamed BJP for using religion to divide Bengal. Authorities call it a pre-planned plot.
Thomas Jefferson was the third US President and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Born on April 13, 1743, Jefferson championed democracy, and individual rights. His presidency (1801 to 1809) saw the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition. Jefferson’s legacy continues to shape US’s democratic values.
The trailer launch event for Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s “Arjun S/o Vyjayanthi” took place yesterday, with NTR as the chief guest. Kalyan Ram briefly spoke, promising to share more at the success function. He assured fans the film would be memorable, stating it would touch hearts and be remembered long after its release. The film hits […]
A severe heatwave is gripping both Telugu states. In Andhra Pradesh, temperatures above 41°C have been recorded in 119 locations, with the highest reaching 43.7°C in the Palnadu district. Meanwhile, Adilabad and Nizamabad in AP also recorded temperatures exceeding 41°C, highlighting the intensifying summer conditions.