A 22-year-old burqa-clad Hindu woman was detained along with a Muslim youth at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi VARANASI: A 22-year-old burqa-clad Hindu woman was detained along with a Muslim youth at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Sunday evening. The woman from Gopalganj in Bihar had to board…
For many tourists, the experience is gauged in the number of landmarks ticked off, the number of meals savoured, or the number of itineraries checked off their list. But for one American tourist who has been documenting his adventures in India, the experience has been anything but that, at least not in the way he…
The night skies of the ancient city of Isfahan turned to blinding brightness after an airstrike. It is reported that a 2,000 pound or 900 kg bunker buster bomb hit an Iranian ammunition dump near the city. The current conflict has seen a tremendous use of bunker buster bombs as the Iranian forces have built…
A Russian photographer’s viral photoshoot featuring a bright pink-painted elephant in Jaipur has sparked online criticism and ethical concerns JAIPUR: A viral photo-shoot in the city featuring an elephant painted in bright pink triggered a wave of criticism online and renewed concerns about the use of animals in creative projects. The images, shot in Nov…
Pune experienced an unexpected hailstorm, transforming its typical dusty summer into a surreal winter wonderland. The city, particularly Hinjewadi, was covered in ice marbles, sparking widespread awe and shared joy. This rare event offered a collective pause, washing away the grime and providing a memorable story for residents. This is a great base, but we…
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues its record-breaking run on day 13, surpassing the lifetime India net of ‘Dhurandhar Part 1’ in just 11 days. With a domestic net of Rs. 873.99 crore and a worldwide gross nearing Rs. 1,400 crore, the Ranveer Singh starrer is successfully defying the IPL 2026 season craze. Directed by Aditya…
Rahul with his co-actor and crew members during the shoot at Talsari DIGHA/KOLKATA: Actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee’s lungs were filled with seawater and sand, suggesting his death was caused by drowning and not cardiac arrest, police said on Monday, citing a preliminary post-mortem report.Officers said they are looking at a range of factors to identify…
Netanyahu, Trump (File photo) Israel’s parliament passed a controversial law allowing the execution of Palestinians and also approved a key national budget, helping Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoid early elections, amid the ongoing war with Iran.Lawmakers voted 62–48 to approve a bill that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks labelled as…
The US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted retaliatory strikes on US allies in West Asia, including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, entered day 32 on March 31 The United States’ Gulf allies, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran,…
BJP releases manifesto ahead of polls (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the Assam assembly elections 2026, outlining an ambitious mix of cultural, economic and governance promises aimed at consolidating its position in the state. The document, released by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, lays out 31 commitments under…