Feed aggregator

“We remember the sacrifices made by the bravehearts who ensure the safety of crores of Indians every day,” PM Modi said on Army Day

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's farewell address is interrupted by a protester accusing him and the Biden administration of supporting alleged Israeli atrocities against Palestinians. Despite the disruption, Blinken outlines ongoing US efforts for a Gaza post-war plan and hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Mumbai Cricket Association honored cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Vinod Kambli during the 50th anniversary celebrations of Wankhede Stadium. Kambli, encouraged stadium-goers with memories of his career milestones and emphasized hard work as key to success in cricket, drawing inspiration from his own and Sachin Tendulkar's journeys. After his felicitation, Kambli reminisced about his playing days at the iconic venue.

The President said the humanitarian work done by the Army during crises and disasters is a testament to their kindness and compassion

Devotees say share that the experience was good, adding the administration has made proper arrangements for them.

Southern California is facing critical wildfire conditions due to dry winds and parched terrain. With significant evacuation orders in place, power outages affecting thousands, and arrests made for wildfire-related offenses, the National Weather Service warns of extremely dangerous fire weather, potentially worsening until Wednesday.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,700, Nifty50 was near 23,200.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed claims of plotting to assassinate US President-elect Donald Trump, calling them baseless. He emphasised Iran's consistent denial of such actions and alleged that the accusations are attempts to promote Iranophobia. Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's openness to dialogue but stressed the importance of mutual trust and commitment.

Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday (January 14, 2025 granted interim bail till March 31 to the self-styled godman, who is serving life imprisonment in  2013 rape case.

Amidst recent Test series losses, BCCI highlights lack of team bonding and fitness regimen issues. They plan to reassess head coach Gautam Gambhir's role post-Champions Trophy. Proposed changes include curbing family tour durations and reintroducing strict fitness criteria. Gambhir's optional training sessions are scrapped to enhance team synergy. Measures aim to rebuild team spirit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Mumbai to commission three naval vessels—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—enhancing India's maritime security and defence manufacturing. He also inaugurates the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON initiative in Navi Mumbai, promoting peace and Vedic teachings. The events highlight advances in indigenous defence capabilities and spiritual development.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel experienced tension during India's Australia tour due to discipline issues. The BCCI is monitoring support staff performance, focusing on batting coach Abhishek Nayar and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, with potential contract limits to address loyalty concerns.

A psychologist in Nagpur, who ran a residential clinic, has been accused of sexually exploiting girl students during late-night therapy sessions over a decade. Explicit pictures and videos of the minors were found on his phone. The psychologist used acupressure therapy as a pretense to touch the girls inappropriately.

Rich Miner, Android co-founder, has responded to Bill Gates' comments on Microsoft's $400 billion mobile market failure. Miner highlighted that he helped create Android to prevent Microsoft from stifiling mobile innovation, blaming Gates for the company's failure against Android. Gates admitted Microsoft's delay cost them immense market value.

A Republican lawmaker demands U.S. Department of Justice preserve records related to Adani case and also questions “selective prosecution”

Delhi Police filed an FIR against AAP for allegedly posting AI-generated photos and videos of PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on its official X handle. The content, involving AI-deepfake technology, portrayed BJP leaders in a negative light. AAP claims this is BJP's tactic as elections approach, alleging diversion from real issues and accusing BJP of illegal voter manipulation.

‘As a Tamil American, I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution honouring the Tamil language, heritage, and culture here at home in the United States and around the world,’ the release by Raja Krishnamoorthi added.

Dense fog covered Delhi, causing disruptions in daily life with reduced visibility and cold temperatures. Flight operations continue, but delays are expected. Train delays are reported as well. Delhi's air quality remains poor, exacerbating health issues. The maximum temperature was 21.2°C, and the minimum was 8.9°C. Improvement in fog conditions is expected by afternoon.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained by authorities following his declaration of martial law in December, which he claimed was to counter an 'anti-state' opposition. A multi-day operation involving over 1,000 officers culminated in his arrest, leading to a focus on the Constitutional Court's deliberations on his impeachment.