Bihar dy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary, left, Vijay Kumar Sinha, right, and others greet BJP President Nitin Nabin after the NDA swept all five Bihar seats in the Rajya Sabha elections NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA tightened its grip on the Rajya Sabha in the latest round of biennial polls on Monday, sweeping all five…
As President Donald Trump Monday announced that his chief of staff Susie Wiles, 68, was recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, he added that Wiles won’t take a break from her White House work. During the treatment period, Wiles will be spending full-time at the White House and Trump said this makes him very happy….
Veteran actress Navnindra Behl, known for her roles in Ishqbaaaz and the film Queen, has passed away at the age of 76. Her death was confirmed by her son, filmmaker Kanu Behl, who shared an emotional tribute on social media while remembering her profound influence on his life. Veteran actress Navnindra Behl, known for her…
Ricky Ponting (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised the India national cricket team after their dominant victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, calling the current Indian side one of the strongest T20 teams ever. India secured their third T20 World Cup title with a convincing 96-run…
The Virginia State Senate has passed a resolution commending Indian‑American journalist T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman for his contributions to journalism and the South Asian community in the United States.The resolution was adopted on las week during a session of the Senate. It recognised Jayaraman’s work as founder and editor‑in‑chief of the South Asian Herald, a news…
The newly released song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from the upcoming Kannada film KD: The Devil, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, has sparked widespread debate online. While some viewers praised Nora’s energetic dance performance, a large section of social media users criticised the song’s lyrics and choreography, calling them vulgar and inappropriate. The newly…
NEW DELHI: A central government source on Monday dismissed as “baseless” a report claiming that India and Iran had discussed the release of three ships seized by New Delhi in exchange for ensuring safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The source also rejected assertions that the vessels were owned by Iran.“This report…
England head coach Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Liam Livingstone has strongly criticised England’s team management, saying he felt a lack of respect and communication after being dropped from the national side in 2025. The England all-rounder revealed that he has not been part of the setup since March last year and now doubts…
Filmmaker Alexandre Singh won an Oscar in the category of best live action short film for the French-language drama ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.His film, co-directed with long-time creative partner Natalie Musteata, shared the honour in a rare tie with ‘The Singers’ by Sam A. Davis and Jack…
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s Haldi ceremony was a vibrant affair, blending traditional rituals with a playful Holi-like celebration. The couple, seen in colourful attire, shared joyous moments with friends and family. Their wedding festivities, which followed a long-standing relationship, culminated in grand celebrations at a Udaipur resort, honoring both Telugu and Kodava traditions. Rashmika…