New Delhi : The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) in Maharashtra’s Thane district has confirmed its first COVID-19 fatality amid a recent surge in coronavirus infections across parts of the state, including the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. According to Dr. Deepa Shukla, the officer in charge of KDMC’s Medical Health Department, the deceased was a woman who…
New Delhi : Hero FinCorp, the non-banking financial arm of two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp, has received the much-anticipated green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to proceed with its ₹3,668 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). This approval, disclosed in SEBI’s update on Wednesday, signals a major milestone in Hero FinCorp’s strategic…
New Delhi : Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has finally broken his silence regarding veteran actor Paresh Rawal’s abrupt exit from the much-anticipated film Hera Pheri 3. Kumar’s comments came during a press conference for his upcoming comedy film Housefull 5, which is set to hit theatres on June 6. The multi-starrer also features Nana Patekar…
New Delhi : A day after a volatile trading session, Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened on a muted note on Wednesday, despite positive cues from the U.S. market and a weakening U.S. dollar. The cautious start suggests that traders are treading carefully, awaiting fresh domestic and global triggers for directional clarity. At the…
May 28, 2025 : Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly invited Romanian President Klaus Iohannis to visit the United States during a recent phone conversation, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the matter. The call, which took place earlier this week, is being seen as part of Trump’s continued outreach to key allies in…
Chennai : Chennai Mahila Court on Wednesday found Gnanasekaran guilty in the high-profile sexual assault case involving a student of Anna University. The court concluded that the prosecution had “proved the case beyond reasonable doubt,” delivering justice in a case that had drawn widespread public attention and concern over campus safety. Gnanasekaran, a biryani hawker…
New Delhi : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather warnings predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across several regions today. Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to experience intense rain showers, posing potential risks of flooding and disruption. Additionally, the IMD has forecasted very heavy…
May 28, 2025 : Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh added another feather to his cap by clinching the gold medal in the men’s 10,000-meter race at a prestigious international athletics meet held in Bangkok on Tuesday. The 25-year-old delivered a stunning performance, outpacing a competitive field to secure the top podium finish, further establishing himself…
J&K : In a tragic natural calamity, more than 100 sheep and goats were killed after a lightning strike hit a shepherds’ camp in the upper reaches of Budhal sub-division in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred late yesterday amid intense thunderstorms and hailstorm activity in the region. According to officials, the livestock…
In a significant policy shift, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed American embassies and consulates worldwide to stop scheduling new visa interviews for international student applicants, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as the Trump administration explores an expansion of its social media vetting procedures, signaling a tougher stance…