UNITED NATIONS: (Sep 18) India has called on the international community to ensure UN-designated terror entities, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, as well as their facilitators, no longer exploit Afghan territory for terrorist activities. “India is closely monitoring the security situation in Afghanistan,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said on Wednesday.… Continue reading Global community must ensure LeT, JeM, no longer exploit Afghan territory for terror activities: India
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Five missing after landslide demolishes half a dozen homes in Uttarakhand
GOPESHWAR: (Sep 18) Five people went missing early on Thursday after a landslide triggered by heavy rains demolished their houses in the disaster-hit Nandanagar in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The landslide debris destroyed half a dozen houses in Kuntri ward of Nagar Panchayat Nandanagar, the district disaster management centre said. Seven people were inside the houses… Continue reading Five missing after landslide demolishes half a dozen homes in Uttarakhand
Stigma a ‘silent epidemic’, hindering access to care for mental health: Experts
NEW DELHI: Stigma and lack of awareness are among the major roadblocks towards making care for mental health conditions accessible to people who require help, experts have said, while underlining that early diagnosis is key to better treatment. “People hesitate to even acknowledge mental illness,” said Dr Neerja Agarwal, a psychologist and the founder of… Continue reading Stigma a ‘silent epidemic’, hindering access to care for mental health: Experts
Stock markets rally in early trade amid US trade talk optimism
MUMBAI: (Sep 17) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in initial trade on Wednesday following positive day-long discussions with the visiting US team on a bilateral trade deal with both sides agreeing to push for an early and mutually beneficial conclusion of the agreement. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 262.74 points to 82,643.43 in… Continue reading Stock markets rally in early trade amid US trade talk optimism
I don’t see myself as fearless, just honest to my filmmaking: Anurag Kashyap
NEW DELHI: Making movies or lifestyle? Most filmmakers, says Anurag Kashyap, want the latter but not him. He wants to continue making films that are as fearless and courageous as he is himself. Known for voicing opinions that others might hesitate to, the “Gangs of Wasseypur” director doesn’t see himself as brave. Just truthful. “I… Continue reading I don’t see myself as fearless, just honest to my filmmaking: Anurag Kashyap
Security check ‘delay’ at Pune airport causes 6 shooters to miss flight to Goa tournament
PUNE: (Sep 17) Six rifle and pistol shooters from Pune, scheduled to fly to Goa to compete in a championship, missed their flight due to an alleged delay in the clearance of their firearms and ammunition during security checks at the airport here. The shooters, all below 18 years of age, were scheduled to fly… Continue reading Security check ‘delay’ at Pune airport causes 6 shooters to miss flight to Goa tournament
US President Donald Trump arrives in UK for historic second State Visit
LONDON: (Sep 17) US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in London on Tuesday evening for a historic second State Visit to the UK at the invitation of King Charles III, who has laid out a royal reception at Windsor Castle. The Trumps were greeted by US Ambassador to the UK Warren… Continue reading US President Donald Trump arrives in UK for historic second State Visit
PM Modi turns 75, BJP celebrates with ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ as Prez, others greet him
NEW DELHI: (Sep 17) Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with a host of dignitaries and politicians lauding his leadership and the ruling BJP launching over a fortnight long “Sewa Pakhwada” to mark the birthday of its pre-eminent leader. The BJP-run governments at the Centre and states have lined up an array of… Continue reading PM Modi turns 75, BJP celebrates with ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ as Prez, others greet him
Hospital readiness, community engagement key to dengue preparedness: Nadda
NEW DELHI: (Sep 16) Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Monday urged the NCR states to reassess their preparedness to tackle dengue, particularly in light of the prolonged rainy season and waterlogging in certain areas. Chairing a review meeting on dengue preparedness in Delhi-NCR, Nadda called for “Jan Chetna through Jan Bhagidari” as he… Continue reading Hospital readiness, community engagement key to dengue preparedness: Nadda
Varun Dhawan & Tara Sutaria Shine as Showstoppers at KALKI’s Couture Debut at Taj Falaknuma Palace, a Modern Palace of Royal Legacy
NEW DELHI [INDIA]: In an iconic moment for Indian couture, KALKI unveiled its first-ever independent fashion showcase on 10th September 2025 at Taj Falaknuma Palace a royal palatial palace, Hyderabad. This grand presentation marked a quintessential era for the house of KALKI, where couture surpassed the runway to symbolise history, artistry, and vision. Perched 609… Continue reading Varun Dhawan & Tara Sutaria Shine as Showstoppers at KALKI’s Couture Debut at Taj Falaknuma Palace, a Modern Palace of Royal Legacy