Bomb threats were received at Mumbai’s iconic Taj Hotel, prompting an immediate response from city police. Authorities also confirmed that a threatening email was sent to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Thorough checks were conducted, but no suspicious objects or activities have been found so far.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar likened Operation Sindoor to the US strike that killed Osama bin Laden. Calling it India’s deepest cross-border operation, he hailed precise attacks on terror camps in Pakistan. He emphasized it set a global benchmark, citing PM Modi’s strong message after the Pahalgam attack, the deadliest since Mumbai’s 26/11.
Srinidhi Shetty, who starred alongside Nani in the film Hit 3, needs no introduction. She shared a post on Instagram, which has gone viral on social media. In her post, she wrote: “Life happens in many ways. Some things are magical, some may not be. But as long as I am in the grace of […]
The Hindi remake of Telugu hit “Naandhi,” starring Ajay Devgn and backed by Dil Raju, has been shelved. Director Vijay Kanakamedala, originally set to helm it, confirmed its cancellation while promoting “Bhairavam.” Though reasons remain unclear, creative differences or market shifts likely played a role. Both Vijay and Devgn have moved on.
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which was paused midway, is set to resume today. In a much-anticipated clash, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A victory for RCB in this match will secure their spot in the playoffs.
AP CM Chandrababu is scheduled to visit Kurnool district today to participate in the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra program. He will arrive at Kurnool Airport at 11 AM, following which he will lay the foundation stone for the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra Park at Kendriya Vidyalaya. However, the CM is expected to interact with local residents.
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy has urged citizens to actively participate in the Tiranga Rally being held today at Tank Bund, in a show of solidarity with the brave Indian soldiers. “We are organizing Tiranga Rallies across the nation in support of our soldiers and the success of Operation Sindoor,” he […]
A huge Tiranga rally was organized in Vijayawada to mark the success of the Indian defense force’s ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The grand rally was taken out from Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium to Benzi Circle. AP CM Chandrababu Naidu, BJP state president Daggubati Purandeshwari, state ministers, and several MLAs attended the event.
In a key development, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) upcoming 12th season player’s auction will take place on May 31 and will conclude on June 1 in Mumbai. Haryana Steelers won the PKL 11 Trophy against three-time champions Patna Pirates in the final on Dec 29, 2024. The league live streams can be watched on […]
Owner of the Lucknow Super Giants franchise, Sanjeev Goenka, donated gold ornaments worth ₹5 crore to Lord Venkateswara. He presented 5 kilograms of gold to TTD Additional EO Venkaiah Chowdary. In recognition of his generous contribution, the TTD arranged for a special darshan and laddu prasad for Goenka during the occasion.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at Bhuj airbase, said Pakistan plans to give ₹14 crore to terrorist Masood Azhar and is trying to rebuild terror networks dismantled in Operation Sindoor. He urged the IMF to reconsider its bailout package, warning that the funds would likely be used to support terror infrastructure rather than development.
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was in the ‘poor’ category at 297 at 9 am. The minimum temperature recorded was 26.2°C, slightly below average. The IMD forecasts thunderstorms with rain today and Saturday, with a maximum temperature of 41°C. Relative humidity was 44% at 8:30 am. AQI ratings range from ‘good’ to ‘severe.’
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, May 16, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82306.64, down at 224.10 points or 0.27%, and the Nifty was down at 25000.05, up at 62.05 points or 0.25%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.39 against the dollar.
At a Doha event, Donald Trump told Apple CEO Tim Cook he opposes Apple’s India expansion, citing high tariffs. Trump claimed India offered a no-tariff deal but insisted Apple focus on U.S. manufacturing. This comes as Apple shifts production from China to India, where it already assembled $22 billion worth of iPhones last fiscal year.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, visiting Kashmir, questioned the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, calling it a rogue state and urging IAEA supervision. He praised troops for Operation Sindoor, declared terror attacks as acts of war, and ruled out talks with Pakistan unless focused on terrorism and PoK.