India is getting ready to host their first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in the second half of 2025. ISSF awarded the hosting rights for the top junior international competition for Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI). This will be third top ISSF-level event to be held in India after […]
Mufasa: The Lion King has debuted at the Indian box office with an impressive ₹10 crore on its opening day. The film, featuring voiceovers by Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu, earned ₹4 crore from the English version, ₹3 crore from Hindi, and smaller amounts from Tamil and Telugu. While it faces stiff competition from […]
Experts indicated that the accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, which resulted in 14 fatalities, may have been due to incomplete construction, abrupt road cuts & inadequate traffic awareness. They emphasized the need for a statewide road safety action plan, citing insufficient signage & road markings as contributing factors. George Cheriyan highlighted the area’s history of [&hel...
The GST Council clarified the taxation on popcorn, confirming that pre-packed, ready-to-eat popcorn will attract a 12% GST. If caramelised (with sugar), the tax rate increases to 18%. Popcorn mixed with salt and spices, resembling namkeens, will continue to attract a 5% GST if not pre-packaged and labelled. The clarification was issued by the CBIC, […]
PM Narendra Modi had a heartfelt meeting with 101-year-old ex-IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa in Kuwait. PM is on a two day visit to the middle eastern country. PM Modi visited a hotel where he graciously met Mangal Sain Handa. It was made possible after a request on X by Handa’s granddaughter, Shreya Juneja. She […]
A 26-year-old man, Akash, took his own life after losing his mother’s cancer treatment funds to an online rummy game. A catering delivery worker, he began playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and developed an addiction. Following their father’s death a few years prior, he lived with his mother, who was battling cancer, and his brother, […]
Shruti Haasan has left Adivi Sesh’s film “Dacoit” due to “uncomfortable work conditions,” not a scheduling conflict as previously reported. Sources revealed that issues with the co-star’s involvement and multiple directing styles led to confusion and discomfort on set. Shruti is currently working on “Coolie” and will next appear in Prabhas’s...
A teenage girl reportedly took her own life at her home while grappling with the loss of a close friend, according to police on Saturday. Authorities revealed that 18-year-old Pushpa Devi Prajapati and her friend Gayatri, 19, both are best friends. Gayatri hung herself afterher father failed to buy warm clothes for winter. Distressed with […]
Prime Minister Modi, during his visit to Kuwait, met Abdullah Al Baroun and Abdul Lateef Al Nasef, who translated and edited the Ramayana and Mahabharata into Arabic. Abdullah spent two years on translation, while Abdul completed the editing in eight months. Modi praised their work in his Mann Ki Baat and signed the books, strengthening […]
ISRO announced that it has formed a partnership with the European Space Agency to collaborate on astronaut training, mission execution, and research initiatives. Agreement was signed by ISRO Chairman Dr. S Somanath and ESA Director General Dr. Josef Aschbacher. This collaboration aims to enhance human space exploration & research, utilizing ESA’s resources on the International […]
AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi targeted Allu Arjun for his “insensitive” behavior and “lack of responsibility” after the stampede at Sandhya theater. Owaisi alleged that despite the death of a woman, Allu Arjun waved to his fans as he left. Without taking the name, Owaisi said, “As per my information, when he was informed about the […]
India has over 19 million crypto investors, with 75% aged 18-35, and women making up 9% of the base. Delhi-NCR tops crypto investments at 20.1%, followed by Bengaluru (9.6%) and Mumbai (6.5%). Cities like Pune, Lucknow, and Kolkata also saw notable investments. Dogecoin dominates with a 55% share, while Bitcoin and Ethereum follow at 7% […]
GST council postponed its decision on reducing rates for life and health insurance premiums during its meeting on Saturday. citing the need to resolve additional technical details. This long-awaited adjustment is crucial for the industry, as it would lessen the tax load for both insurance and policyholders. The meeting was led by union finance minister […]
AAP MP Sanjay Singh slammed Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s (MCD)order to identify Bangladeshi immigrant children in schools. He called it an attempt to humiliate and disrespect Purvanchali community under the guise of targeting illegal migrants. He even accused BJP national president JP Nadda of equating Purvanchalis with “Rohingya infiltrators” and “Bangladeshis.”
A tragic accident on Nelamangala National Highway near Bengaluru resulted in six deaths when a container truck overturned onto a car following a collision between two trucks. The victims, including two women, two men, and a child, were crushed inside the car. The pile-up involved two cars, two trucks, and a school bus, causing severe […]