Workers secure a giant 70-foot Lionel Messi statue with ropes in Kolkata as authorities assess structural safety concerns after reported wind movement/ Photo credit: AFP A 70-foot statue of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata is set to be removed after engineers reportedly found the structure unsafe following complaints from local residents that it…
AI image used for representative purposes For weeks, the US–Israel war with Iran was measured in strikes, targets, and retaliation across multiple fronts. Now, under a fragile two‑week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan and announced on April 7, the metric has shifted. The immediate focus is no longer just on battlefield damage, but on whether the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the iconic Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands during his official trip has drawn attention to a lesser-discussed but strategically important issue for India: long-term water management and climate resilience.Accompanied by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, PM Modi visited the massive barrier dam that has protected the Netherlands…
Veteran actor Arun Govil, known for his iconic portrayal of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s “Ramayan”, has praised the upcoming cinematic adaptation of epic and endorsed its lead Ranbir Kapoor, saying that only a “good actor and a good human being” can convincingly play god on screen. Billed as an ambitious cinematic event, the film…
Jennifer Lopez sparks conversation with her hat. (Image Credits: Instagram) Jannik Sinner basked in the limelight for winning the 2026 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles trophy for only a moment, as the internet channelled its attention toward a glorious piece of outfit. Many Hollywood celebrities were spotted in the seats, including Andrew Garfield, Sarah Pidgeon, Sacha Baron…
Did Ajay Devgn take a dig at Shah Rukh Khan? The internet reacts to viral ‘Chauhaan’ announcement ‘Pathaanon se kehna…Chauhaan aa raha hai’ Ajay Devgn‘s first-look announcement video for his upcoming action film ‘Chauhaan’ has sent the internet into a frenzy, with one particular dialogue sparking a heated debate about a possible connection to Shah…
Data showed the number of elementary-level govt schools declined from 8,89,806 in 2024-25 to 8,79,940 in 2025-26 NEW DELHI: The number of govt elementary schools across the country fell by nearly 10,000 in a year, with Meghalaya, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh recording the steepest declines, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday.UDISE+…
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, faced intense online criticism after appearing noticeably different following his decision to quit testosterone and other substances. The backlash came weeks after a hospitalization linked to a health scare that prompted him to rethink his lifestyle. While critics mocked his reduced physique, many supporters praised his…
Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly taken to hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike, sparking outrage from Vishal Dadlani and Prakash Raj, who slammed the government. Delhi Police cited health concerns and court orders. Wangchuk, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over NEET-UG irregularities, urged citizens to join the July 20 “Chalo Sansad” march. On its…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field against India in the second T20 International on Saturday, as the visitors handed a debut to Vidarbha fast bowler Yash Thakur.Yash replaced Ashok Sharma in the playing XI. Ashok had made his T20I debut in the series opener on July 23 but went wicketless…