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Film Academy Invites 529 New Members, Including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie Brothers and Jacob Elordi

If all new members accept their invitations, the film academy will number 11,319, with 10,338 voting members. In 2016, the academy numbered close

VIDEO: Buildings collapse after back-to-back major earthquakes rock Venezuela; Twin quakes bring back memories of deadly 1967 earthquake

The US Geological Survey said high casualties and extensive damage are probable in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and

West Bengal Forms SIT to Probe Taratala Godown Collapse; Three Arrested

Special Investigation Team to examine causes behind the collapse that killed five people and injured 20 in Kolkata's Taratala area.

Ketan Agarwal Death Case: Probe takes new turn, Siya not mentally prepared for marriage; police examine motive

Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal's death at Lohagad Fort, initially deemed an accident, is now under suspicion of foul play. Police are investigati

FIFA World Cup 2026: Hakimi says eady for more after Morocco seal Round of 32 spot

Morocco star Achraf Hakimi expressed confidence and determination after his side secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 wi

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico stays perfect, bounces Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win

Teen Mora shines as Mexico fans dare to dream; the World Cup co-host will play their Round of 32 match in the Azteca stadium again, where they ar

Top tennis players to limit media appearances at Wimbledon as protest over prize money continues

Wimbledon's top tennis stars are continuing their protest over prize money by cutting media time to just 15 minutes per match during the first we

IAF deploys for rescue missions after severe flash floods hit Arunachal's Keyi Panyor

22-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Swept Over Yosemite's Nevada Fall

Witnesses reported seeing the man go over the popular waterfall as rescue teams launched recovery operations in the national park.

Future is atoms, not bits: Sridhar Vembu reveals where Zoho is betting its R&D dollars

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is championing a significant investment in research and development-led manufacturing, aligning with the view that fut

Emergency a Dark Chapter That Brutally Crushed Democracy: Modi

The prime minister said for people, the Constitution is an embodiment of the aspirations, rights and duties of 140 crore Indians

Explained | Why NMC is phasing out PG diploma medical courses from 2027

The National Medical Commission has directed medical colleges offering PG diploma courses to apply for conversion of those seats into MD/MS broad

CMRL pay-off case: Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayis daughter Veena appears before ED again

Questioning is after Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday obtained copies of 134 documents collected by Serious Fraud Investigation Office in con

Spanish Tourist Arrested in Brazil Over Alleged Racist Remarks at Airport

Brazilian police detained the woman after she allegedly targeted airport workers with racist abuse, adding to a string of recent cases involving

EOW Files Charges Against Two for Fraud and Selling Fake Agricultural Products

Srinagar, June 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has filed a chargesheet against two individuals for fraud, cr

Why Kashmirs Sufiyana Music bids for UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage list | Explained

Believed to have emerged between the 14th and 15th Century, Sufiyana music is continuum of pre-Islamic musical practices in Kashmir

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, reports National Centre of Seismology

Nepal experienced a 3.8 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning, with its epicenter located at a depth of 25 kilometers. Meanwhile, Japan's P

Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, rocked Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas and other affe

Anand Mahindra Steps In to Help 80-Year-Old Kolkata Violinist After Viral Video

Street musician Bhagwan Mallick's decades-long struggle for survival draws nationwide attention and support after his story resonates on social m

Coach Shelley Nitscke Optimistic About Phoebe Litchfields Return Against India

London, June 25: Australias womens cricket team coach, Shelley Nitscke, expressed hope for Phoebe Litchfields return in the upcoming match agains

Akshara Singh Shares Heartfelt Message for Akshay Kumar at Welcome to the Jungle Event

Mumbai, June 25: Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh expressed her admiration for Akshay Kumar during an event for her upcoming film, Welcome to the J

Buildings Toppled, People Trapped: Pics Show Damage As Quakes Hit Venezuela

Venezuela Earthquake: Twin strong earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit west of Caracas causing building collapses and injuries

While others relaxed after class 12 boards, these Surat boys used their summer holidays to start a cold coffee business & earned nearly Rs 2 Lakh in less than 3 months

Two Surat teenagers, Shreyanshu Rana and Pratham Pengawala, transformed a school fair idea into a successful cold coffee business, Aes The Thick

IRGC Navy rejects new Strait of Hormuz route, warns of enforcement measures: Iranian Media

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on the use of only Iran-approved

Five more South Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz

A total of 21 South Korean sailors were aboard the vessels, with one vessel bound for South Korea, the ministry said.

From BrahMos to Akashteer: UAE interest puts Indias defence technology in focus

Venezuelas deadly history of earthquakes and how they affected its politics

As the 1812 earthquake during the War of Independence illustrated, Venezuela is no stranger to natural disasters being bound up with moments of p

NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'

For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian democracy.

Venezuela earthquakes: PM Modi expresses condolences, says India stands ready to extend assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India's deep sorrow over the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Expressing heartfelt condolences to the

Why does wet paper tear so easily?

US President Donald Trump's showdown with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill

A heated exchange erupted between Senator Bill Cassidy and President Donald Trump during a private GOP lunch. Cassidy recounted confronting Trump

Stale Biryani, Rat Burrows Found at Kondapur Zayaka Food Court; FSSAI License Suspended

The Food Business Operator (FBO) was instructed not to operate the premises until re-inspection and revocation of the suspension

Guess The Price of Madhavans Titan Watch

It comprises 144 meticulously assembled components and 14 jewels.

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Success is most often achieved by those who don't know...' - Iconic fashion designer on the power of a fearless mindset

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: Coco Chanel, a revolutionary fashion icon, redefined women's style with her emphasis on comfort and freedom, bre

'America is back': Trump kicks off US 250th anniversary state fair celebrations in DC

From Chile to Russias Far East: A timeline of most powerful quakes in history

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and leav

PM Modi receives call from Armenia PM, thanks him for helping evacuation of Indians from Iran

Mr. Modi also congratulated Mr. Pashinyan on the victory of his Civil Contract Party in the country's parliamentary elections and said India look

France Issues Alert After Ebola Case, Five Potential Contacts Isolated

Paris, June 25: France has identified and isolated five individuals who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus. These individuals traveled on a

The strange link between AI hallucination and creativity

A setting called temperature governs how adventurous an LLMs outputs are. The higher the temperature, the more likely the model reaches for the l

Mumbai ko gussa kyun aata hai!

Five months after a typical verbal spat on a train in Malad ended in the brutal stabbing of a 33-year-old college professor, a 22-year-old was ca

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

The Trump administration is reportedly pushing ahead with a multi-million dollar sale of jet engines to Turkey, despite congressional objections.

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

The Trump administration is reportedly pushing ahead with a multi-million dollar sale of jet engines to Turkey, despite congressional objections.

Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills two, Hezbollah accuses it of truce 'violation'

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbollah c

RSS-Aligned Leaders Have No Place in Congress: KPCC Chief Hariprasad

Hariprasad said Congress leaders and workers were bound by the party's ideology and principles

An Ajmer legend whistles past 150

Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop gave India its first indigenous locomotive and spawned a cosmopolitan culture as a diverse set of peop

Tensions Rise at JIMS Hospital as Outsourced Workers Protest Intensifies

Noida, June 25: Tensions escalated at the Rajkiya Ayurvigyan Sansthan (JIMS) in Greater Noida as outsourced employees intensified their protest o

Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net widening

Ahead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Profession

A master planning dilemma for Bengaluru

Multiple plans by multiple agencies inevitably adds to the complexity. Unlike in the past, the master plan, covering a total area of 1,227.48 sq

U.S. online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off overseas, Adobe says

Online spending on Tuesday is tracking ahead of its projections and marks the biggest e-commerce day so far in 2026, Adobe said

FIFA WC Day 15 Schedule: Germany, Netherlands, USA Among Big Teams In Action

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 15, Today's Schedule: Germany and USA have already made it to the knockout round from Group E and Group D, respectively.

Englands Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to Miss Match Against New Zealand Due to Injury

London, June 25: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has provided an important update regarding the fitness of team captain Nat Sciver-Brun

Tragic Collapse in Taratala: Death Toll Rises to 7 as Rescue Operations Continue

Kolkata, June 25: Over 20 hours after a devastating incident in the Taratala area of West Bengal, rescue operations are still ongoing. On Thursda

'Emergency was direct assault on our Constitution': PM Modi, BJP leaders mark 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'

Karnataka: ED Raids Locations Linked to Minister Jarkiholis Brother-in-Law

According to sources, the ED conducted simultaneous searches at around six locations linked to Manjunath in Belagavi, Bengaluru, Mysuru and Arsik

At White House, NATO'S Rutte tries to ease tensions with Trump over Iran

NATO chief Mark Rutte met with President Trump at the White House to ease tensions over the Iran war and U.S. troop withdrawal threats. Rutte pre

Indian Stock Market Soars Amid Weak Crude Oil Prices, IT and Realty Sectors Lead

Mumbai, June 25: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Thursday. The Sensex rose by 399.85 points, or 0.52%, reaching 77,391.07, w

France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of Congo,

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beats South Korea to reach knockout stage for first time

South Africa had failed to advance from the group stage in their first three World Cup appearances in 1998, 2002 and 2010

Disha Patani Shares Heartfelt Tributes to Beloved Pets Bella and Jasmine

Mumbai, June 25: Actress Disha Patani is mourning the loss of her beloved pets, dog Bella and cat Jasmine, who passed away on the same day. The a

Police Recover 41 Stolen Bikes, Arrest Serial Theft Suspect in Ballari

Siruguppa police have arrested a 56-year-old autorickshaw driver and recovered 41 stolen motorcycles worth approximately Rs 20.5 lakh, allegedly

PM Modi reviews four major projects worth Rs 30,000 crore, calls for timely completion under PM Gati Shakti framework

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting, reviewing infrastructure projects exceeding 30,000 crore to boost economic growth

Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to help

President Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. assistanc

POCSO Case Filed After Teen Girl Dies by Suicide in Mangaluru

A special police team has been formed to trace and apprehend the accused

Trump Claims Iran is Making Major Concessions in Talks

Washington, June 25: President Donald Trump stated that Iran is offering significant concessions in negotiations with the United States. He expre

Relief from Scorching Heat Expected in NCR with Rain Forecast

Noida, June 25: The latest weather forecast from the Meteorological Department brings good news for residents of the National Capital Region (NCR

Ladakh Groups Warn Centre Against Delays After Successful Bandh, To Chart Next Course Next Week

Buoyed by the success of a territory-wide bandh, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have cautioned the Union Government

Vaishno Devi Yatra Crosses 50 Lakh Pilgrims Before June Ends, Records Sharp Surge in Footfall

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has crossed the milestone of 50 lakh pilgrims before the end of June, with more than 51 lakh devotees visiting

Strict Action Promised Against Those Found Guilty in Taratala Incident: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, June 25: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has addressed the recent Taratala incident, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries

PM Modi Reviews 30,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Progress Meeting

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared insights from the 52nd Pragati meeting. He emphasized the use of the PM Gati Shakti N

FIFA suspends All Nepal Football Association with until further notice

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect, a significant setback for Nepalese football. This suspension

Thousands Gather for Sacred Dip at Triveni Sangam on Nirjala Ekadashi

Prayagraj, June 25: On the auspicious occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi, a remarkable scene of devotion unfolded at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar

Shefali Verma Reflects on Pressure Ahead of Crucial Match Against Bangladesh

New Delhi, June 25: The Indian womens cricket team is set to face Bangladesh in the 23rd match of the Womens T20 World Cup 2026. Under the captai

OpenAI unveils AI chip Jalapeno

While OpenAI is still measuring final performance, early testing shows that Jalapeno will deliver performance per watt substantially better than

Airport, Schools Shut, Emergency Declared: Night Of Horror In Venezuela

The US Geological Survey (USGS) estimates suggest death count due to twin earthquakes in Venezuela would likely range from 10,000 to a lakh.

Five arrested, FIR registered in Taratala warehouse accident

A special investigation team (SIT) has also constituted to investigate the matter after it was transferred to the Detective Department of Kolkata

Govt Allocates Rs.20 Cr for Bonalu Celebrations in Hyderabad

The Minister said that Bonalu is not just a religious festival, but a cultural symbol that reflects the soul of Telangana

Meet former Google engineer Aashna Doshi who quit her high-paying job to start a podcast and a startup

Aashna Doshi, a former Google engineer, has embarked on a new venture, launching her AI startup, Bounty. Driven by a desire for creative freedom

Venezuela Declares Emergency After Strong Quakes, Prez Confirms Fatalities

Emergency response teams have been deployed to search for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings and damaged structures

Laid off from a corporate job, how a woman used her savings to turn an abandoned store into a $24,000 dream festival

A Southern California events producer, Lauren Tetef, transformed a layoff into an opportunity, investing her savings to launch the Open House Cre

Eetha Real Story: Who was Vithabai Narayangaonkar, the legendary Tamasha artiste whose role Shraddha Kapoor will play in the biopic?

Eetha Real Story: A new film, 'Eetha,' starring Shraddha Kapoor, revives interest in the legendary Vithabai Narayangaonkar, the 'Empress of Tamas

UP: Police arrest 20-year-old suspected of ties to Pakistan-based terror outfit

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man identified as Suhail, a native of Uttar Pradesh, on suspicion of having links with a Pakistan-based terror

14-Year-Old Girl Lured, Raped By 2 Men In Tamil Nadu

Two men arrested for gang-rape of 14-year-old girl in Tamil Nadus Chengalpattu district

Stairs Came Away, Whole Wall Cracked: Residents Recount Venezuela Earthquakes

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.

June 25 Power Cut in Udaipur

Udaipur, June 25 (Udaipur Kiran): Electricity supply will remain suspended in parts of Udaipur from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm today due to scheduled fe

Make slippery spot in Bhandup East safe for bikers

Can bikers be warned to go extremely slow? Can we have signage at the spot?

Powerful 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning.

Asian leopard cat rescued from a house in Manipur, handed to Forest Department in Bishnupur

Its never too late for some

Examples of breaching team curfew rules have a commonality, however serious amusement. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being wide awake in time mean

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds talks with UAE leadership on Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met senior UAE leaders during his Gulf tour to discuss regional security and ongoing Iran negotiations. The tal

Two arrested, FIR registered in Taratala warehouse accident

A special investigation team (SIT) has also constituted to investigate the matter after it was transferred to the Detective Department of Kolkata