Kolkata airport (File photo) KOLKATA: An IndiGo aircraft scheduled to operate a flight from Kolkata to Agartala was struck by lightning while parked at Kolkata airport on Friday amid severe thunderstorm conditions, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said.The incident occurred while the aircraft, IndiGo flight 6E6068 (VT-IPW), was stationed at aerobridge 56L, according…
Parastoo Ahmadi’s performance in December 2024 has been viewed millions of times An Iranian singer who performed without a hijab in a viral online concert has been sentenced to 74 lashes.The case has sparked condemnation from human rights groups and artists around the world.29-year-old Parastoo Ahmadi was handed the punishment over a livestreamed performance that…
The Uttarakhand government has recommended the immediate dismissal from service of the-then municipal commissioner, Varun Chaudhary, in the Haridwar Municipal Corporation land purchase case.The state government has also imposed major penalty proceedings against then-Haridwar District Magistrate Karmendra Singh, who was found guilty of serious negligence in the discharge of his official duties and responsibilities. Directions…
NEW DELHI: Matt Renshaw starred with both bat and ball as Australia defeated Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20I on Friday to seal the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead.Renshaw smashed a career-best unbeaten 89 to power Australia to 196/5, their highest T20I total against Bangladesh, before chipping in with the ball…
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad has started the recruitment process for 12 non-teaching posts across administrative and technical departments. The institute has invited online applications from eligible candidtaes through Recruitment Advertisement No. IITDh/Admin/SR/46/2026-27 dated June 11, 2026.According to the notification, vacancies are available for Assistant Registrar, Junior Superintendent, Junior Assistant and Junior Technical Superintendent…
Rajkumar Hirani has confirmed that the ‘3 Idiots’ sequel is currently in development, while dismissing rumours of a fourth cast member joining Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. He also clarified that the title ‘4 Idiots’ was a media creation, adding that the script is still being written. Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani broke his silence…
Afaf is an Arabic name meaning purity, modesty, virtue and moral integrity. It is highly regarded in many Arabic-speaking communities because it represents noble character and self-respect. The name carries a beautiful spiritual quality and remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name rooted in strong values. Names that mean “pure” have remained popular…
Real time satellite image of Strait of Hormuz (Dated: 19th June 2026) Sixty days. That is how long the United States and Iran have given themselves to negotiate a final deal, a window that will determine how the current world order will function.So how did Iran, a country so embroiled in its own internal chaos,…
Abhishek Banerjee meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee Friday met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to submit a disqualification petitions against party MPs who have sought to merge with the lesser-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).Banerjee, who is former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew,…
India’s wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, front centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Former India pacer S Sreesanth has taken aim at head coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning the extent of the former opener’s contribution to India’s recent white-ball success and arguing that players deserve far more credit for the team’s achievements.India have enjoyed…
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) has introduced a series of reforms and digital initiatives aimed at making scholarship schemes more accessible for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) students across the country.One of the biggest changes is the removal of the domicile certificate requirement for students applying under the department’s…
Man sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in jail for using a deepfake video to use Aespa members Winter and Karina’s faces for malicious videos. (Credit: Instagram) Lately, many Kpop idols and Korean actors have become the victims of deepfakes and AI generative content. Many have reported that anonymous people have started using their…
There is something oddly persistent about a road trip. Long after the details of ordinary weeks have faded, people often remember stretches of highway, roadside cafés, unexpected detours and conversations that seemed insignificant at the time. The appeal is usually explained in cultural terms, freedom, adventure, escape, yet there is also a growing body of…
US Vice President JD Vance recently appeared on British entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett’s podcast Diary of a CEO. While talking about his family, the VP touched upon an anecdote from his personal life, revealing his mother’s reaction upon knowing about Usha. Talking to Bartlett, Vance said that his greatest regret is that his grandmother,…
What began as a routine yard cleanup for an elderly woman has turned into a life-changing event after thousands of people donated more than $625,000 to help improve her living conditions and provide long-term support.The fundraiser was launched after lawn care content creator Spencer, known for his SB Mowing channel, shared a video documenting the…
Donald Trump calls PM Modi a “very tough cookie” and one of his most admired leaders. Rahul Gandhi thanks Stalin and Kanimozhi despite recent DMK-Congress split. CM Yogi assures SIT probe will reveal truth in Ayodhya temple fund row. Meloni rejects Trump’s claim that she begged for a G7 photograph. Ukraine launches its biggest drone…
A sharp selloff in information technology stocks, triggered by Accenture’s weaker growth outlook, and fresh geopolitical concerns ended the market’s five-session winning streak on Friday, dragging benchmark indices lower.The BSE Sensex fell 607.08 points, or 0.78%, to close at 76,802.90, while the NSE Nifty declined 154.90 points, or 0.64%, to settle at 24,013.10.During the day,…
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started the registration process for the MH CET Law 2026 five-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Eligible candidates can complete the counselling registration through the official website.Candidates who have qualified the MH CET Law 2026 entrance examination for the five-year LLB programme can…
Akshay Kumar and Farah Khan recently reunited for a promotional video for the OTT release of ‘Bhooth Bangla’ where they were accompanied by Priyadarshan and Rajpal Yadav. The conversation soon turned into a nostalgic trip through their early years in the entertainment industry. Looking back at Farah’s journey before she became one of Bollywood’s most…
Somewhere in your phone is a life you’re not living.It’s buried in saved Instagram posts, Pinterest boards, and screenshots you’ve forgotten about. A dream apartment. A wedding outfit. A startup idea. A marathon medal. A destination you’ll visit “someday.”Most people think of these as random saves.Psychologists might see something else: a visual record of the…
