The International Cricket Council (ICC) has opened the pre-sale window for the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. This year, it won't burn as big a hole in the cricket fans' wallets as a historic price tag has been unveiled. Tickets for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup start as low as INR 100 (approximately USD $1.14) in the first phase. It is the most affordable pricing of any ICC event in history. The International Cricket Council's approach to making the upcoming event affordable wo...Read More
Mumbai Police is preparing to issue a lookout circular against Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in a fraud case. The celebrity couple is accused by embezzling about Rs 60 crore from a businessman. What is the allegation? Businessman Deepak Kothari had alleged that between 2015 and 2023, the couple had taken Rs 60 crore from him under the pretext of expanding their business but spent it on personal expenses. This amount was taken through a company named Best Deal TV Pvt...Read More
Vasco: A 19-year-old student of BITS Pilani, Goa campus, Rishi Nair from Bengaluru was found dead in his hostel room on Thursday. This is the fifth student death recorded in 10 months on the campus and the second within a month.Police said Rishi went into a depression after his girlfriend had died by suicide two and a half months ago in Hyderabad, and his parents shifted him to the Goa campus. On Thursday morning, his parents who also shifted along with him to Goa, tried to get in touch with Ris...Read More
Mangaluru: The complainant witness in the alleged Dharmasthala mass burial case will be produced before a magistrate on Wednesday.He was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Aug 23. He was produced before the JMFC Belthangady and was sent to SIT custody. The SIT may further seek his custody, it is learnt. Meanwhile, the SIT officials continued to remain busy updating records, going through statements, engaging in documentation and other works related to the case. A lot of mahazars...Read More
Akshay Kumar has once again shown why he is regarded as one of the most compassionate voices in Bollywood. At a time when Punjab is reeling under one of the worst floods in its history, the actor has stepped forward with a contribution of Rs 5 crore to aid relief and rehabilitation work. He humbly called this gesture "sewa, not donation." Speaking about pledging the amount, Akshay Kumar said in a media statement, "I maintain my view on this. Yes, I am giving Rs 5 crore for buying relief materia...Read More
This Teacher's Day, we celebrate six unforgettable on-screen teachers who left an indelible mark on us Darsheel Safary's Ishaan Awasthi may have never found hope if his teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh (played by Aamir Khan) didn't help him realise his true potential in Taare Zameen Par. Shah Rukh Khan's music teacher in Mohabbatein became the guiding light for his students, while Dhanush's Balamurugan in Sir fought systematic corruption for equal right to education. This Teacher's Day, we celebra...Read More
A social media post by the Kerala Congress unit sparked a political firestorm in Bihar, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP. The post, which has since been deleted, linked reduced GST rates on bidis to Bihar, prompting accusations of insulting the state. The BJP and Congress locked horns in Bihar on Friday over a social media post by the opposition party, which allegedly made disparaging remarks about the state while criticising the reduction in GST rates for "bidis". Leaders like Union Minis...Read More
8 more lost lives in northeastern Punjab province during past 24 hours due to floods Over 100,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas as floodwaters spread across Pakistan's southern Sindh province, officials said on Friday. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon of the Sindh government said that so far, 109,320 people have been relocated to safe locations near rivers. "Most people have been evacuated from Katcha areas as precautionary measures," Memon said in a statement. The Provincial ...Read More
The statewide crackdown on illicit liquor and narcotics substances from 1 to 4 September has paid rich dividends. Odisha excise personnel have taken 511 individuals into custody and seized drugs and illicit liquor worth around Rs 4 crore during a statewide drive over the last four days. The statewide crackdown on illicit liquor and narcotics substances from 1 to 4 September has paid rich dividends. During this period, enforcement teams detected 902 cases, arrested 511 persons, and made seizure...Read More
A 19-year-old named Akash Sharma fell into the Vitawa creek near Thane station while traveling on a local train. The incident triggered a significant search operation involving local authorities and residents. Search efforts include firefighters, the Thane Disaster Response Force, and boats provided by fishermen. A young man's accidental fall into a creek near Thane station has launched a significant search operation, authorities reported. Akash Sharma, 19, fell into Vitawa creek after losing h...Read More
In a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited the Khairatabad Vinayaka on Friday to perform special pujas for Bojja Ganapayya, ahead of the immersion of the Khairatabad Maha Ganapati scheduled for Saturday. In a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited the Khairatabad Vinayaka on Friday to perform special pujas for Bojja Ganapayya, ahead of the immersion of the Khairatabad Maha Ganapati sched...Read More
'There are so many good batsmen in the team that I have to go low down the order, so I try to contribute as much as I can' IMAGE: File picture of Mumbai's Tanush Kotian. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X The 'crisis man' tag sits best on Tanush Kotian, who once again showcased his ability to absorb pressure with a fighting fifty to shore up West Zone against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinals in Bengaluru. Kotian (76) first made 148 runs for the sixth wicket with Ruturaj Gaikwad and then ...Read More
In a big relief to Akshay Kumar and Arshar Warsi's upcoming movie Jolly LLB 3, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking action against the song 'Bhai Vakeel Hai' from the movie and demanding a stay on its release for allegedly defaming the judiciary and legal profession. A Division Bench of Justice Sangeeta Chandra and Justice Brij Raj Singh observed that they found 'nothing objectionable' in the song's lyrics or even in the film's trailer or teaser. "We did not find a...Read More
Mumbai, September 5: The admirers of the former Indian captain, M S Dhoni, love to watch him whether it is on or off the field. Now, the two heartthrobs from Chennai, Dhoni and R Madhavan, have joined forces for a new exciting project. The behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot showed Dhoni and Madhavan standing on top of a car wearing task force attire with a lot of others accompanying them. The two can be seen holding guns as they pose in front of the green screen. Both Dhoni and Madhavan lo...Read More
New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): Union Minister Chirag Paswan attacked the Congress party on Friday, accusing them of "defaming" the people of Bihar by comparing them to 'bidis.' Paswan said that the comments by Kerala Congress are indicative of the whole party's "thinking", which is leaving no stone unturned to "defame" the people of the state. Demanding an answer from the Opposition party, he told ANI, "This is not just the thinking of Kerala Congress, it is the thinking of the Congress ...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 5 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of the ongoing monsoon season, with 1,087 roads, 2,838 power supply lines, and 509 water supply schemes disrupted across the state as of Friday evening, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). According to SDMA, the disaster toll has climbed to 360 deaths since June 20, 2025, of which 197 fatalities were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods,...Read More
Jamshedpur, Sept 5: Motilal Nehru Public School (MNPS) celebrated Teachers' Day with great enthusiasm, honoring the dedication and invaluable contribution of teachers in shaping young minds. The celebration was graced by Chairman Akhilesh Dubey, Hon. Secretary Dr. D.P. Shukla, Principal Sangeeta Singh, Vice Principals Rakhi Mitra and Bindu Ahuja, along with members of the school's managing committee. The program began with a welcome address by Anikek Das, followed by the felicitation of teache...Read More
Kolkata: Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Bengal Files' was released in theatres across the country on September 5, except in West Bengal. Expressing his frustration over the film not being screened in theatres in Bengal, the director took to social media to allege that political pressure and threats were the reason behind the "unofficial ban." "I know that pain has touched their souls. It's your film now. #TheBengalFiles is in cinemas now. (except WEST BENGAL & Pakistan)," the director posted on his X ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5 (ANI): Actor Aahana S Kumra will be seen participating in reality show Rise and Fall. On what made her say yes to the show, the Lipstick Under My Burkha star in a press note said, When they (makers) called me for Rise and Fall, I was intrigued. I got a call from my friend who also the casting director and he asked me to meet the team. I met them and it was pretty amazing because it the first time that theyre doing this show in India, and it coincides wi...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5 (ANI): Actor Aahana S Kumra will be seen participating in reality show 'Rise and Fall'. On what made her say yes to the show, the 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' star in a press note said, "When they (makers) called me for Rise and Fall, I was intrigued. I got a call from my friend who's also the casting director and he asked me to meet the team. I met them and it was pretty amazing because it's the first time that they're doing this show in India, and it coi...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 5 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of the ongoing monsoon season, with 1,087 roads, 2,838 power supply lines, and 509 water supply schemes disrupted across the state as of Friday evening, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). According to SDMA, the disaster toll has climbed to 360 deaths since June 20, 2025, of which 197 fatalities were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods,...Read More
Lahore: The Indian High Commission has sent another letter to the Indus Water Commission, stating that the Sutlej River is facing high flood levels at Harike and Ferozepur, which will send additional water surges into Pakistan.Dangerous flooding in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers, combined with torrential rains, has caused massive destruction across many cities of Punjab. Hundreds more villages have been submerged, millions of acres of crops destroyed, and in Gujrat, urban flooding caused by...Read More
Medininagar (Jharkhand), Sep 5 (PTI) A FIR has been lodged against six members of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a Maoist splinter group, on Friday in connection with a gunfight, in which two policemen were killed and one was injured, police said. The FIR was lodged against self-styled TSPC zonal commander Shashikant Ganjhu, cadres Mukhdev Yadav, Umesh Singh Kharwar, Rohini Ganjhu, Kuldip, and an unidentified person, they said. An encounter broke out between security forces an...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 5 (PTI) The surging Yamuna showed signs of receding in Delhi on Friday, even as many areas remained submerged, with the government saying it is maintaining a round-the-clock vigil and asserting that the situation will soon return to normal. The water level in the river was recorded at 207.12 metres at 6 pm at the main flood forecasting station of Old Railway Bridge, a day after it reached the season's highest at 207.48 metres. The water level at 5 pm was recorded at 207.16 metre...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 5 (PTI) Mining conglomerate Vedanta on Friday beat Gautam Adani's Group to make a winning bid for the acquisition of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for Rs 17,000 crore, according to sources. The bid value translates into Jaiprakash Associates' net present value of Rs 12,505 crore. JAL, which has interests in real estate, cement, power, hotels and roads, has been dragged into insolvency proceedings after it defaulted on payment of loans. Lenders of JAL conducted a chall...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 5 (PTI) The NCLT Bar Association has raised concerns after three courtrooms at the insolvency tribunal's Principal bench in the city became non-operational due to severe roof seepage. These courtrooms were located at the CGO complex in the national capital. The National Company Law Tribunal Bar Association (NCLTBA) has written to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs after the eighth floor of Block 3 of the CGO Complex at Lodhi Road has been declared "unsafe for judicial functioning...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in New Delhi on Friday, conveying greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hailing the "unique and time-tested" partnership between the two nations. Following their meeting, EAM Jaishankar in a post on X wrote, "Delighted to call on PM Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan this evening. Conveyed warm greetings of PM Narendra Modi. Our unique and time-tested partnership continu...Read More
Bengaluru, Sept 5 (PTI) A group of women personalities from diverse fields, including actor-theatre activist Arundhati Nag, filmmakers Kavita Lankesh and Suman Kittur, writer-journalist Vijayamma, gender and sexuality rights activist Akkai Padmashali, have written to senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi urging her to ensure that the inquiry into a series of unsolved crimes in Dharmasthala must focus exclusively on delivering justice to women and other victims. Called "Kondavaru Yaaru? Who Killed...Read More
NEW DELHI: Calling it "unfortunate" that a prime minister who calls himself OBC has steered clear of social justice measures, Congress on Friday accused Narendra Modi of not implementing reservations in private educational institutions, including higher education, for 11 years since the Supreme Court gave its nod to the Constitutional Amendment of Article 15(5). The party demanded that the Modi govt bring a law to activate the constitutional provision in the coming Winter session of Parliament.C...Read More
BENGALURU: Narayan Jagadeesan missed out on a well-deserved double hundred by three runs as South Zone reached an imposing first innings score of 536 despite a dull second day in the Duleep Trophy semi-final against North Zone here on Friday. Starting the day on 297 for three, South Zone nearly batted the entire second day (88.2 overs) and managed only 239 runs while losing the remaining wickets. Jagadeesan (197, 352 balls) hit 16 boundaries and two sixes before getting run-out. The rest of th...Read More