As Durga Puja nears, trains to Ranchi from major cities are heavily booked, leaving many families anxious about reunions. Waiting lists for key routes like Delhi and Kolkata are extensive. The railway division has launched special trains to Gorakhpur, Ajmer, and Delhi to ease the festive rush, including Ajmer-Ranchi-Ajmer service running until November.
Tata Power will acquire a 40% stake in Bhutan’s 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project for approximately Rs 1,572 crore. This significant public-private partnership, set to be Bhutan’s second-largest hydropower project, will supply 80% of its clean energy to India. The project, scheduled for commissioning in September 2031, aims to bolster both domestic energy needs…
Bihar gears up for assembly elections, announced by the Election Commission for November 6 and 11. The NDA, led by JD(U) and BJP, faces a united opposition under RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav. New entrant Jan Suraaj, led by Prashant Kishor, also aims to contest all 243 seats, setting the stage for a multi-cornered contest.
Qatar has initiated a compensation program for citizens and residents whose properties were damaged by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles targeting the Al Udeid US base during the June Iran-Israel conflict. Following directives from the Amir, the government is processing claims through the Civil Defence Council, with affected individuals required to submit documentation via the…
In Navi Mumbai, MNS members, joined by other political party workers, successfully pressured the removal of a Gujarati signboard from a Gujarat BJP MLA’s office. Following an ultimatum, the group demonstrated at the NRI Sagari police station, demanding a Marathi replacement and action against those disrespecting Marathi identity.
Despite a stellar run at the box office, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s romantic drama ‘Saiyaara’ sees a significant drop in collections on its fourth Thursday, earning just Rs 25 lakh due to competition from high-profile releases like ‘War 2’ and ‘Coolie’.
Veteran actress Guddi Maruti reminisced about her early days in Bollywood, sharing throwback photos from the film ‘Khiladi’ featuring a memorable kiss scene with Akshay Kumar. She also recalled Akshay’s immense popularity among women during their filming days, noting he was considered a heartbreaker despite not dating multiple women simultaneously.
Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum visited New England Patriots training camp. He is recovering from Achilles surgery after an injury during the playoffs against the New York Knicks. Quarterback Drake Maye has shown support for the Celtics. Tatum was seen walking without support. His return is uncertain, possibly late in the season or next year’s…
Jaroslav Halak, the former New York Rangers goaltender, has officially announced his retirement after being inactive for two seasons. Halak, who played his last NHL season in 2022-2023 with the Rangers, concludes his 19-year career with 295 wins. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 2003, he also played for several teams, including the St. Louis…
Muneeba Ali was controversially run out during Pakistan’s innings against India in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Initially deemed “NOT OUT” after a direct hit, a rare second review revealed her bat was in the air when the stumps were hit, leading to a reversed decision. This chaotic dismissal caused significant confusion and briefly…
