NASA has confirmed that two airplane-sized asteroids, 2024 XW15 and 2024 XC16, will fly past Earth on Friday. 2024 XW15, measuring 210 feet, will approach at 25,859 mph, passing 4 million miles away. 2024 XC16, at 100 feet, will travel at 46,269 mph, coming within 3.28 million miles. Both passes pose no threat to Earth.
Huawei’s Mate X6 foldable smartphone debuted globally at the “Unfold the Classic” event in Dubai. Featuring a 7.93-inch OLED main display, 6.45-inch external screen, and IPX8 water resistance, it packs a Kirin 9100 chip, 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage. With a 5,110mAh battery supporting 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, it starts at AED 7,199 […]
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, PM Modi, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with Union ministers and MPs, paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack on its 23rd anniversary on Friday. The ceremony included floral tributes, a ceremonial salute by CISF personnel, and a moment of silence to honor the security forces […]
The West Bengal BJP’s Murshidabad unit has announced plans to build a Ram temple in Berhampore after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s proposal for a mosque in Beldanga. The BJP plans to begin construction on January 22, 2025, marking one year after the Ram temple’s inauguration in Ayodhya. The project is estimated to cost ₹10 crore.
After the success of “Polimera” and its sequel, director Anil Viswanath is working on “Polimera 3,” which promises to be even grander. He has also signed actor Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas for a new thriller, with the actor immediately approving the story. Sreenivas has a packed 2025, with projects like “Tyson Naidu,” “Bhairavam,” and films with [&he...
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid tribute to the heroes who lost their lives defending Parliament during the 2001 terror attack, expressing the nation’s deep gratitude. She reaffirmed India’s commitment to fighting terrorism, highlighting the attack by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Murmu honored the courage of the fallen and praised their lasting impact on the nation.
Rashmika Mandanna, riding high on the success of “Pushpa 2,” has started shooting for her next project, a horror-comedy titled “Thama,” starring Ayushmann Khurrana. Produced by Maddock Films and directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film marks Rashmika’s debut in this genre. She recently filmed some entertaining sequences, and “Thama” is expected to be a fu...
Actor Mohan Babu apologized to the video journalist he allegedly assaulted outside his Hyd home on Tuesday. He stated he was trying to protect himself from anti-social elements when the media became involved. In a formal apology on X, he called the incident unfortunate and expressed regret, explaining he was hospitalized for health reasons and […]
Josh Hazlewood has been cleared of injury on Friday and will join Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for Australia’s third Test against India in Brisbane. Hazlewood, who missed the second Test due to a side strain, is back after a successful recovery. Captain Cummins confirmed there are no other changes, but Scott Boland, who performed […]
Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” released on December 5, 2024, has shattered box office records globally. Directed by Sukumar, it stars Rashmika Mandanna and an ensemble cast. The Hindi version crossed ₹400 crore in just seven days, earning ₹31.5 crore nett yesterday, bringing the total to ₹406.50 crore nett. Experts predict it will exceed […]
The Reserve Bank of India received a bomb threat via email on Thursday afternoon, marking the second such incident in a month. Mumbai Police have filed a case against the sender and are investigating. A threat email was sent to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra in the Russian language. Earlier, on November 16, the RBI received […]
Li Tie, former Premier League player and China’s ex-national football coach, was sentenced to 20 years for bribery. Found guilty of receiving and giving over $7 million in bribes, he manipulated player selections, transfers, and match results. This conviction is part of China’s broader crackdown on corruption in sports, which began in 2022, under Xi […]
PM Modi will visit Prayagraj on Friday to inaugurate and launch development projects worth around ₹5,500 crore. He will begin his visit with pooja and darshan at various religious sites, including Sangam Nose and Hanuman Mandir. The projects will focus on Mahakumbh 2025, improving infrastructure with new road overbridges, permanent ghats, and riverfront roads.
Forbes’ 2024 list of the World’s Most Powerful Women features three influential Indian leaders: Nirmala Sitharaman (#28), India’s Finance Minister; Roshni Nadar Malhotra (#81), Chairperson of HCL Technologies; and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (#82), founder of Biocon. These women have made significant strides in business, politics, and philanthropy, driving change in their respective f...
Romania and Bulgaria will join the EU’s Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, ending border checks with both nations. Austria lifted its veto after Romania and Bulgaria took steps to reduce illegal immigration. The move will enhance travel and trade, benefiting both nations and the EU, with Romania’s President noting economic and logistical advantages for […]