Cassius, the world’s largest captive crocodile, has passed away at over 110 years old at the Crocodile Habitat in Queensland. Known for his Guinness World Record size—5.48 meters and over a ton—Cassius had been in poor health since October. He was captured in the 1980s and spent decades with his caretaker, George Craig. Cassius’s legacy […]
A fire caused by Diwali fireworks ravaged the synthetic turf at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur, destroying Rs 17 crore worth of FIFA-approved grass. The turf, installed at a cost of ₹13 crores and certified until 2027, was used for major events like the Rajmata Jijabai National Women’s Competition. Authorities are working to repair the […]
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, gearing up for the release of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, has unveiled a new poster from the film. The striking image features Allu Arjun and Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil in an intense face-off, with crimson hues dominating the design. Allu plays a sandalwood smuggler, while Fahadh portrays a Haryanvi cop in […]
Sharad Pawar, 83, hinted at retiring from active politics after his Rajya Sabha tenure concludes in 18 months, announcing he would not contest future elections. Speaking in Baramati, he emphasized the need for generational leadership change, signaling his grandnephew Yugendra Pawar’s potential future role. Despite family tensions with nephew Ajit Pawar, he downplayed the rivalry.
Kerala High Court clarified the boundaries of voyeurism according to law. It stated that capturing images of women in public areas, where they would not reasonably expect privacy, does not constitute an offence under IPC Section 354C. The court made the ruling while addressing the allegations of a woman regarding inappropriate behavior of two men […]
Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Tuesday that the city is exploring the use of artificial rain to combat worsening air pollution. As air quality deteriorates, respiratory illnesses have surged in the region. Each winter, northern India faces severe pollution, with cold air trapping dust, vehicle emissions, and smoke from farm fires, enveloping Delhi […]
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of aiming to “plunder” Jharkhand’s coal and mineral resources, rather than focusing on the welfare of the people. Speaking at a rally in Mandu, Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi as the “head of liars” for failing to deliver on promises of jobs and for favoring the rich. He […]
Four migrant laborers tragically drowned in Gujarat’s Kutch district while attempting to rescue a child who fell into the Narmada canal. The incident occurred in Rapar Shaktinagar Gedi, where the child, trying to retrieve his slippers, slipped into the water. Although the child was saved, the four laborers lost their lives. Local authorities and police […]
Voting for the 2024 US Presidential election has begun in the eastern time zone, with New Hampshire kicking off polling at 6 am local time (4:30 pm IST). This marks the final chance for Americans to cast their votes in the fiercely contested race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, heading toward an […]
Parliament Winter Session is scheduled to begin on November 25 and will continue until December 20. The session will take place two days after the announcement of Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly election results. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed that the proposal to convene Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during this period was sanctioned by […]
As ‘Devara Part 1’, starring Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan, prepares for its OTT release on Netflix, Bollywood fans will have to wait longer for the Hindi version. Netflix confirmed that the film will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada on November 8, but no release date for the Hindi […]
A Mumbai tailor, Riazul Haq Ansari, retweeted a post from Fatima Khan, threatening to kill Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. The tweet, which said “I will also kill,” sparked outrage from Hindu groups and led to police action. Khan, arrested for issuing the threat, is from Ulhasnagar. Authorities are now tracing Ansari, with both Mumbai […]
Kerala CMPinarayi Vijayan wrote to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and urged him to take immediate action on safety violations after four workers were killed by a train near Shoranur. The workers, engaged in track cleaning for a railway contractor, were struck by Kerala Express on November 2. Vijayan stressing that safety measures for contract staff […]
Pakistani influencer Nouman Hassan sparked outrage online after posting videos of himself inserting his hand into a tiger’s mouth and riding the animal. While some praised his boldness, others condemned the act as irresponsible and dangerous. The video, filmed in what appears to be a zoo, raised concerns about animal cruelty and the lengths influencers […]
Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) plans to increase its annual crude oil import deal with Iraq to 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, a 43% rise from this year. Currently, HPCL imports 70,000 bpd of Iraqi oil in 2024. The increase follows the commissioning of residue upgradation units at its Vizag refinery, expanding its […]