Guwahati: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the BJP-led govt had accelerated “unprecedented development” in Assam by restoring peace, claiming more than 7,500 militants had laid down arms and returned to the mainstream.Addressing a rally in Tezpur for Asom Gana Parishad candidate Prithiraj Rabha, Singh said Centre’s policies had weakened militancy, terrorism and naxalism…
Rahul Tewatia was forced to change his bat after failing the gauge test. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: An unusual moment grabbed headlines on Day 4 of the Indian Premier League 2026 as Rahul Tewatia was forced to change his bat after it failed the official gauge test during Gujarat Titans’ clash against Punjab Kings in…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged continued support for the resistance against the United States and Israel in a message to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, while also acknowledging condolences over the death of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.In a formal letter, Khamenei thanked Qassem for his sympathy following the “martyrdom” of Ali…
From the chilling horror of ‘Bramayugam’ to the sensitive drama ‘Kaathal – The Core’ and the gripping thrillers ‘Unda,’ ‘Kannur Squad,’ and ‘Kalamkaval,’ his versatile performances are captivating audiences. ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ also showcases his unique acting prowess. Mammootty remains one of the most respected and versatile actors in Indian cinema. Although the actor had…
File photo (Picture credit: X/@ChinarcorpsIA) NEW DELHI: A terrorist was killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, the Army said on Wednesday.A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces on Tuesday night in the Arhama area of the district following inputs about suspicious movement, news agency…
NEW DELHI: Cooper Connolly starred with a fine unbeaten half-century as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their opening Indian Premier League match on Tuesday, but it was a post-match celebration that grabbed just as much attention.A video of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s sister Shresta Iyer performing bhangra went viral on…
As fans were gearing up for the epic ‘Dunesday’ clash with Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ locking horns with ‘Dune: Part Three’, new reports claim that the big box office showdown may be averted afterall. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ to advance relaese date? According to various news reports, Marvel is reportedly considering advancing the release date of ‘Avengers:…
SRINAGAR: Five lakes in the Kashmir Valley have high susceptibility to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), posing a threat to 2,704 buildings, 15 major bridges, road stretches, and a hydropower plant in their immediate downstream areas, a study by the University of Kashmir has found.Citing the study, CM Omar Abdullah, who also holds the disaster…
Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is nearing its release. The movie faced censor and legal challenges, delaying its debut. Reports suggest the film will now hit theatres in the last week of April. Possible release dates are April 24 or April 30. This news brings excitement to fans eagerly awaiting the film’s arrival. The…
NEW DELHI: A foreign vessel carrying Iranian oil is likely to reach India on April 4, marking the first such shipment since May 2019, when India stopped imports from the country in the wake of US sanctions.MarineTraffic data showed that the Eswatini-flagged tanker, Ping Shun, was heading to the Vadinar facility of Deendayal Port at…