TOKYO: A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan during rush hour on Thursday morning, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami and no serious injuries were reported. The temblor shook dozens of towns across northeastern Japan and was even mildly felt in the capital, Tokyo. It…
New Delhi: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has imposed a Rs 1 lakh penalty and slapped a show-cause notice for termination of the licence of a food vendor after a passenger alleged a fly was found in the veg biryani served on Tejas Express.Officials said he was attended to immediately by the train captain…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when India take on Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series in Belfast on Friday.The teenage batting sensation has become one of the biggest talking points in world cricket, with fans eagerly waiting to see if he will make…
Schools remain closed across several states as Muharram holiday brings extended weekend for many students today Schools Holiday Today: Schools across several states are expected to remain closed today on account of Muharram, observed as a public holiday in many parts of India. As the occasion falls on a Friday this year, students in institutions…
‘Peddi’ box office collection day 22: Ram Charan film grows 14.3%; Worldwide gross reaches Rs 333.78 Cr Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ continued its theatrical run with a modest increase in collections on its 22nd day. The film posted a 14.3% jump in India net earnings compared to the previous day.According to Sacnilk, ‘Peddi’…
A post is going viral on Instagram for an Indian traveller’s personal take on European destinations. But the video by traveller Anmol Raina (@anmolraina13) has sparked an unexpected conversation among travel enthusiasts after he stated, “Noida is better than Europe”. He meant that Indian cities like Delhi, Noida or Gurugram offered him a better overall…
Co-Founder of Microsoft Bill Gates Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates testified that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to use compromising information about Gates’ extramarital affairs to force his way back into the billionaire’s life after Gates tried to sever ties, according to a transcript of a closed-door congressional session released this week. Appearing before the House Oversight Committee…
Abhijeet Dipke shared videos on X alleging that BJP workers assaulted reporters and protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. (Screengrab/X/@abhijeet_dipke) NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday alleged that BJP workers physically assaulted reporters and protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, sharing videos of the incident on X.In one of the videos, a…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Crude oil prices edged lower on Friday as concerns over supply disruptions eased with more oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Around 7 am IST, Brent crude was trading at $74.95 a barrel, down 31 cents or 0.41%, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude…
‘Cocktail 2’ box office collection Day 7: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna starrer surpasses Rs 108 crore worldwide Homi Adajania’s ‘Cocktail 2’, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, has completed its first week in theatres. The romantic drama, which opened to mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike, has managed to…
Michael Burry, the famous “Big Short” investor, has once again sounded alarms over Palantir Technologies, describing the company’s stock as “a sand castle” and highlighting its prolonged decline. In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) Burry shared a chart noting Palantir had made a “new lower low” after a…
Candace Owens has questioned Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet’s account of Charlie Kirk’s alleged final text message, claiming his public statements differ from what he privately told her after Kirk’s death. Owens said Kolvet initially admitted he was unsure who Kirk was referring to, but later claimed the message referenced leftists. Kolvet has defended…
Govt Thursday announced a steep increase in passport fees across categories, including a 67% hike for issuance or reissue of ordinary passport and a 250% increase in charges under the Tatkal scheme. The new charges will be effective July 1. MEA said an ordinary 36-page fresh passport for applicants aged 18 years and above will…
The third instalment in the ‘Welcome’ franchise, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, marks the return of the beloved comedy series with an even bigger scale, grander action, and a massive ensemble cast. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Lara Dutta, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)Today won’t push you into your usual race. In fact, you may surprise yourself by putting off a work call, staring out of the window, or spending more time on a song, sketch, or half-written idea…
LUCKNOW: Two days after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitted its preliminary report to chief minister Yogi Adityanath on alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, an FIR has been registered against eight persons, including the in-charge of cash counting at the temple’s pilgrim facilitation centre.Subhash Srivastava, one of the accused named…
The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck within a minute of each other on Wednesday evening Rescue workers and volunteers continued a desperate search for survivors across northern Venezuela on Thursday (local time) after two powerful earthquakes devastated large parts of the country, with the death toll rising to at least 235…
New Delhi: Mahesh Dixit, a 1993-batch IPS officer, was appointed as the next chief of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) on Thursday. He will succeed Tapan Deka whose extension ends in June. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by PM Modi cleared his appointment for a tenure of two years from the date of assumption…
‘Ananthan Kaadu’ box office collections day 1: Arya and Murali Gopy’s film opens with Rs 65 lakh India Net Arya’s latest film, ‘Ananthan Kaadu’, has started its theatrical run with a modest opening at the Indian box office. Directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar and written by Murali Gopy, the political action thriller features an ensemble cast…
New Delhi: Buried under the heap of comments regarding Wednesday’s clarification by MEA officials that a passport is not proof of Indian citizenship lies the fact that the statement was merely a reiteration of what has been followed by the authorities over last several decades. Official sources said as much on Thursday. “It was not…
