Pakistani authorities have closed major roads and suspended mobile internet services to preempt a protest march by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Islamabad. The TLP announced the march to protest Gaza killings, prompting a security crackdown including sealing the Red Zone and enforcing Section 144 across Punjab.
Haryana government is reportedly considering sending DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarnia on long leave following the suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. An FIR has been registered based on Kumar’s suicide note, which names eight senior IPS officers, including Kapur and Bijarnia, alleging harassment and maligning. Kumar’s wife has demanded…
Laszlo Krasznahorkai, the Hungarian novelist known for his labyrinthine sentences and apocalyptic vision, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy recognized his body of work for confronting chaos and finding meaning through art. His novels, often bleakly comic and hypnotically long, explore despair, beauty, and endurance in a world teetering on…
Varun Dhawan’s latest rom-com, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, has struggled at the box office, earning just over Rs 40 crore. Facing stiff competition from ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’ and mixed reviews, the film has become one of his lowest grossers. This marks a setback for the actor’s career revival efforts.
Nani, a Hyderabad-born star, reflects on his journey from a college dropout to a bankable actor, mirroring the city’s rise as a film hub. He highlights how Hyderabad’s diverse culture shaped his adaptability and how Telugu cinema, propelled by visionary directors, now commands national and global attention. Nani emphasizes the importance of strong storytelling and…
West Indies cricketers donned black armbands on the opening day of their Test against India in New Delhi, honouring former all-rounder Bernard Julien. Julien, a vital member of the 1975 World Cup-winning squad, passed away recently. His significant contributions with both bat and ball during the Caribbean team’s golden era were remembered.
Doug Whitney, a 76-year-old with a genetic mutation that guarantees early-onset Alzheimer’s, has defied expectations, remaining cognitively healthy decades past his predicted diagnosis. He has defied a genetic fate that claimed dozens of his family members. At 76, he remains cognitively healthy, decades past the age when early-onset Alzheimer’s disease was expected to strike him….
HDFC Bank, in collaboration with Vyaparify, has launched India’s first instant digital storefront QR for small businesses. This innovative solution allows merchants to create online profiles and engage customers through chat-enabled payments, simplifying digital commerce. The feature aims to boost online presence for SMEs without requiring extensive technical skills or investment, fostering digital inclusion.
The intense competition on Rise And Fall heats up as Arbaz Patel secures his spot as the first finalist, winning the crucial ticket to the finale. The latest episode saw dramatic eliminations and heated exchanges between contenders, highlighting the shifting alliances and mounting pressure within the Tower as the finale approaches.
A 40-year-old woman tragically killed her two young children, aged four and one, before taking her own life at their Bengaluru residence. Police found the children strangled and the woman hanging. The motive behind this devastating incident remains unknown as investigations are ongoing.
