From Kedarnath to Kashi Vishwanath: Major restoration works to Lord Shiva temples undertaken so far
Since assuming office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has undertaken significant steps for the conservation and restoration of major Lord Shiva temples across the country, enhancing their grandeur and ensuring better facilities for devotees.
Man loses over Rs 24 lakh after being tricked by AI girlfriend
A man in Shanghai was deceived into sending nearly $28,000 to scammers who used AI-generated images to create a fake girlfriend. The scammers created realistic visuals and fake documents to manipulate the victim into believing his online lover needed financial help. This incident highlights the growing sophistication of AI-generated scams globally.
19 killed in Sudan military plane crash after aircrafts takeoff
The Antonov aircraft crashed on Tuesday (February 25, 2025) while taking off from the Wadi Sayidna air base north of Omdurman in Sudan.
Graffiti left by Israeli soldiers turn south Lebanon homes into a canvas of war
Southern Lebanon residents return to find homes damaged by Israel-Hezbollah conflict, revealing messages of war and allegiance left behind
Nightmare drags on for families of hostages who remain in Gaza
Families of hostages in Gaza await release, pin hopes on Trump administration, desperate for progress in ceasefire talks
PM Modi extends Maha Shivratri wishes, calls for 'Viksit Bharat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, expressing his wishes for happiness, prosperity, and a stronger resolve toward building a 'Viksit Bharat.'
Kisan Credit Card amount crosses Rs 10 lakh crore, benefits 7.72 crore farmers
Showcasing credit deepening in agriculture and reduced dependency on non-institutional credit, the amount under operative Kisan Credit Card (KCC) accounts has more than doubled from Rs 4.26 lakh crore in March 2014 to Rs 10.05 lakh crore in December 2024, according to the latest government data.
BJP's Dilip Jaiswal resigns as Bihar cabinet minister, retains party's state president post
BJP Bihar president Dilip Jaiswal announced on Wednesday that he has resigned as Revenue and Land Reforms Minister from the Nitish Kumar government.
No word on future, as Pope critical but stable
The condition of Pope Francis presently in a hospital in his home country continues to remain critical but stable, said a Cardinal.
Five youths drown in Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh
Maha Shivratri turned tragic for families of five youths in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district on Wednesday as they drowned in the Godavari river.
Panama to formalise long-used migrant smuggling boat route to handle 'reverse flow' south
Migrants from countries like Venezuela and Colombia, unwilling to once again risk their lives crossing the Darien, have paid boats to carry them back to South America along the Caribbean Sea pressing up against Panama
Taiwan condemns China's 'shooting' drills off southwest coast
Taiwan's Defence Ministry said that starting shortly before 9 a.m. (0100GMT) it had detected 32 Chinese military aircraft carrying out a joint combat readiness drill with Chinese warships in the Taiwan Strait area
Who is Amy Gleason, person named DOGE's acting leader by White House?
Amy Gleason, a health care technology expert who worked in the first Trump administration, has been named acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Gleason's appointment comes amid controversy over DOGE's budget cuts, which have been backed by Elon Musk, now a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.
Singapore Ministers file defamation suits against media company, reporter
The case comes two months after Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said they would act against Bloomberg and other media outlets for publishing statements concerning their property transactions, which the Ministers consider libellous.
Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldnt in Ukraine war weaken the U.S.: Latvia FM
What the world is seeing, she said, is that when Mr. Putin interferes in other countries he wants to control both territory and the political choices of their governments
South Koreas Yoon defends his martial law decree as impeachment ruling nears
Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree as a bid to inform the public of the danger of the Opposition-controlled parliament as he vowed to push for political reform if reinstated
Bangladesh and Pakistan begin direct trade with import of rice
Bangladeshs Directorate General of Food signed a MoU with the state-owned Trading Corporation of Pakistan in January for rice imports
Five Indian-origin men sentenced to jail, canned over brawl at Singapore hotel
Each of them pleaded guilty to a charge of rioting at Singapore's Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall in 2023
Prajakta Koli and Vrishank Khanal stun in traditional Anita Dongre outfits for their intimate wedding celebration in Karjat. See pics from their dreamy wedding.
Omar Abdullah's Statement on Security Sparks Political Row in J&K
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's recent statement on the security situation in the Union Territory has triggered a political storm. During a televised discussion, Abdullah acknowledged a decline in separatist activity since the abrogation of Article 370 but faced strong criticism from opposition parties.
In his official statement, Ranveer Allahbadia revealed his close friendship with Samay Raina, which is why he attended the show. He also acknowledged that his controversial remark was inappropriate and should not have been made.
Preity Zinta has lashed out at Kerala Congress over allegations of getting her Rs 18 cr loan written off by BJP for giving them her social media handles.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees throng Sangam on Maha Shivratri
On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, thousands of devotees have gathered at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday to take part in the last holy dip of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.
Trump orders probe into copper imports
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to investigate how copper imports threaten America's national security and economic stability, in a move that could lead to the imposition of new tariffs on the metal used to produce aircraft, vehicles, ships and other military hardware.
Rekha Gupta offers prayers at Gauri Shankar temple on Maha Shivratri
On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the historic Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk, where she offered prayers and performed the Rudrabhishek ceremony.
Nation can't forget invaluable contribution: PM Modi on Savarkar's death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led the nation in paying tributes to great freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his death anniversary.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Rose petals showered on devotees on Maha Shivratri
On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, 20 quintals of rose petals were showered on millions of devotees at the Maha Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday, as they gathered at the Sangam in Prayagraj to take part in the final holy dip of the ongoing religious festival.
Trump plans $5 million immigration Gold Cards that companies can buy for talented staff
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for an immigration Gold Card that companies can buy for $5 million for highly talented employees to deal with the uncertainties of work visas and green cards.
India's Q3 GDP high due to govt spending, improved consumption
India's GDP growth in Q3 FY25 is expected to show an upward bias and is likely to be in the range of about 6.3-6.4 per cent, primarily driven by increased government spending and improved household consumption during the festive season, experts said on Wednesday.
Several celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Rekha, Neetu Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Gauri Khan, and Suhana Khan, attended the lavish affair in Mumbai. Gauri Khan was accompanied by her mother at the celebration.
Telugu made compulsory in Telangana schools from academic year 2025-26
The Telangana government has mandated the teaching of Telugu as a compulsory subject in all schools affiliated with various boards, including CBSE, ICSE, IB, and others, from the academic year 2025-26.
French journalist recounts IS torture, mock execution as a captive in Syria
Nicolas Henin told the court that masked jihadists abducted him in June 2013 while he was on his way to a store in the northern city of Raqa
Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarising Japanese island near Taiwan
The tiny island of Yonaguni on Japans western frontier is home to the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces camp that holds joint military exercises with the U.S.
Trump announces 'Gold Card' program for wealthy foreigners, offering US residency for $5 million
Trump stated that sales of the gold cards would begin in about two weeks and suggested that millions could be sold
Iran rejects nuclear talks under pressure, backs Russia ties
Tehran: Iran will not negotiate over its nuclear program while facing external pressure or sanctions, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared during a joint press conference with his visiting Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in Tehran. Araghchi on Tuesday reiterated Irans refusal to hold direct talks with the US unless Washington ends its maximum pressure Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Donald Trump orders investigation into possible tariffs on copper
Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to investigate how copper imports threaten Americas national security and economic stability, in a move that could lead to the imposition of new tariffs on the metal used to produce aircraft, vehicles, ships and other military hardware. Trump directed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to conduct Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Lakhs of Naga Sadhus, devotees flock to Kashi Vishwanath for Maha Shivratri
Lakhs of Naga Sadhus, devotees flock to Kashi Vishwanath for Maha Shivratri Varanasi: Lakhs of Naga Sadhus, saints, and devotees have gathered at the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. The ancient city is witnessing grand processions, devotional chants, and an overwhelming [] The post Lakhs of Naga Sadhus, devotees flock to Kashi Vishwanath for Maha Shivratri appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally
The Trump administration is creating a registry for all people who are in the U.S. illegally, and those who dont self-report could face fines or prosecution
More than 250,000 sign petition to strip Elon Musk of Canadian citizenship
The petition that opened for signatures on February 20 says the tech billionaire has engaged in activities that go against the national interest of Canada
Microsoft workers protest sale of AI and cloud services to Israeli military
Five Microsoft employees have been ejected from a meeting with the companys chief executive for protesting the company providing artificial intelligence and cloud computing services to the Israeli military
Israel Army says struck military targets in southern Syria
At least two people were killed by a strike on one of the sites, the headquarters of a military unit southwest of Damascus, a war monitor said
A sweeping power blackout leaves most of Chile in darkness
Internet and mobile phone services blinkered offline. The world's largest copper producer suspended mining operations
South Korea 2024 birth rate rises for first time in 9 years; marriages surge: official data
South Koreas fertility rate rises in 2024 after years of decline, signaling a potential turnaround in demographic crisis
House GOP pushes big budget resolution to passage, a crucial step toward delivering Trumps agenda
House Republicans pass $4.5 trillion tax breaks, $2 trillion spending cuts despite Democratic opposition, GOP infighting, and public backlash
Trumps proposed gold card visa offers path to US citizenship
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to offer a gold card visa with a path to citizenship for USD5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors. Theyll be wealthy and theyll be successful, and theyll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway
Southwest Airlines flight avoids runway collision with business jet at Chicagos Midway Airport, sparking FAA investigation
Indonesia residents run outside as shallow 6.1-magnitude earthquakehits near Sulawesi
The countrys meteorological agency gave a lower magnitude of 6.0 and said there was no potential for a tsunami
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
Pope Francis is working from hospital as the Vaticanannounces major decisions; Pope receives prayers for recovery
The clip, titled Long Live the Real King, appeared to mock their relationship, referencing Trump's recent Truth Social post that read Long live the King.
Trump plans to offer gold cards for $5 million path to citizenship, replacing investor visas
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump Gold Card would replace EB-5 visas in two week
Two killed in Israeli strike on eastern Lebanon: state media
Hezbollah was left weakened by a year of hostilities, including the two months of all-out war, in which its leadership was decimated.
Pope signs decree making Jos Gregorio Hernndez, 'doctor of the poor,' Venezuela's first saint
A date for the canonisation of Dr. Jos Gregorio Hernndez, who died in 1919, has not been set
Judge gives Trump administration two days to unfreeze funds for US foreign aid
U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali ruled in a lawsuit filed by nonprofit organizations over the cutoff of foreign assistance through the U.S. Agency for International Development and State Department.
Pope Francis meets Vatican No. 2 at hospital, takes major governing decisions
Pope Francis has also written a letter of resignation, to be invoked if he became medically incapacitated.
Bangladesh will fall apart if police and armed forces are undermined: Army chief
The police and DGFI, the intelligence outfit of the country was often seen in social media videos at the forefront of the crackdown against protesters during the uprising of July-August 2024 which prompted calls for justice
Review of trade agreement with ASEAN should not be delayed: Jaishankar
Guwahati: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the review of the trade agreement between India and ASEAN countries should not be further delayed. There has been steady growth and deepening of ties between New Delhi and these countries which should be further leveraged by all concerned, Jaishankar said at a session on Act Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defence and security
A top Russian security official and Indonesias defense minister have held talks in Jakarta as Moscows war on Ukraine entered its fourth year
Kremlin talks up mineral trade opportunities with U.S.
President Vladimir Putin in a televised interview said that Russia is a world leader in terms of reserves and eeds to do more with them
Syrians hold 'historic' national dialogue amid concerns over transition process
Participants divided into six working groups to discuss a transitional justice system; the constitution; building state institutions; personal freedoms; Syria's future economic model and the role civil society would have in the country
After11years, search resumes for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
Malaysia in December 2024 agreed to resume the search for the ill-fated Flight MH370, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, took major governing decisions
Rome: Pope Francis was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state to approve new decrees for possible saints and make some major governing decisions that suggest he is getting essential work done and looking ahead despite being hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia. The audience, which occurred Monday, signalled that the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
U.K. to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027
The timing of Mr Starmers announcement is significant as it comes just before his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 27, 2025.
According to a report in ET Now, Urvashi Rautela charged Rs 3 crore for her three-minute performance in the film. This is equivalent to charging Rs 1 crore per minute.
Kashmiri artisan Mir Arshad wins top honor at International Fajr Handicrafts Festival
Mir Arshad Hussain, a renowned papier-mch artisan from Srinagar, has been awarded the first prize and a Diploma of Honor at the 9th International Fajr Festival of Handicrafts in Tehran. His wall plate, blending traditional and contemporary Kashmiri motifs, was selected from over 7,000 global entries.
Govinda - Sunita Ahuja separation rumours: Know about the separation notice, what Govinda and the star wife said, and if someone else is involved, and more.
Dhanashree Verma trolled for happily clicking photos with fans amid divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Yuzvendra Chahal met Dhanashree when he took online dance classes from her. The couple tied the knot in December 2020 in a private ceremony in Gurugram. Throughout their relationship, Dhanashree often cheered for her husband during his matches.
Bullet-riddled bodies of man, woman found in Gurugram
In a shocking incident, bullet-riddled bodies of a man and woman were found in a hotel room on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway on Tuesday, police said.
Delhi Liquorgate: CAG report shows Rs 2,002 cr loss, non-achievement of objectives
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report tabled in Delhi Assembly on Tuesday said that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers allegedly caused a loss of over Rs 2,002 crore through their non-transparent excise policy, popularly known as Liquorgate.
Govt committee to review US reciprocal tariffs, submit report by March 15
As the US plans to impose reciprocal tariffs across trading countries by April 2, the Indian government has formed a high-level committee which is tasked to review tariff relief on imports from the US.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Katrina Kaif, Veena Kaushal, Raveena Tandon, Rasha Thadani join sacred rituals
Rasha, Katrina and Raveena were not the only celebs in Prayagraj yesterday. Before them, Akshay Kumar took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam right in the morning.
Rs 2,000 crore revenue loss due to Delhi's liquor policy: CAG report puts AAP in dock
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday, revealed that the now-scrapped liquor policy, formulated during the AAP government, resulted in a revenue loss of Rs 2,000 crore to the exchequer.
US citizens to get money saved by Elon Musk's DOGE? Each household could get up to USD...
Officials of DOGE claim to have already saved USD 55 billion of taxpayers' money. Interestingly, the Trump administration has fancied the idea of distributing a part of the savings made by DOGE to Amercians who need it the most.
Pope continues recovery at hospital, meets with Vatican No. 2 over candidates for sainthood
Pope Francis was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state to approve new decrees for saints and call a formal meeting to set the dates for their canonization, the Vatican said
Macron interrupts as Trump says Europe merely loaning money to Ukraine
The French President unusually for any visitor to the Oval Office interrupted his 78-year-old counterpart when Mr. Trump repeated a false claim that Europe was merely loaning Ukraine money and would get it back
Taiwan investigating Chinese-crewed ship believed to have severed undersea cable
After the Chunghwa Telecom cable damage report, the coast guard approached the ship, which had begun to sail northwestward, and escorted it to Anping Port.
Sensex, Nifty end flat amid mixed market sentiment
The Indian stock market on Tuesday ended the intra-day's trading session on a flat note, as investors remained cautious amid the mixed market sentiment.
Delhi LG slams Kejriwal; says public has given answer to AAP
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) V.K. Saxena on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, stating that the people of Delhi have given a strong response to the former Chief Minister for his past remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
After 11 years, exploration firm Ocean Infinity restarts search for MH370
Maritime exploration firm Ocean Infinity has resumed the hunt for the missing plane, Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke said
Congress leader Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
A trial court on Tuesday sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in a case of murder during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Chhattisgarh prisoners take holy bath with Sangam water
In a unique initiative under the directives of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, prisoners across Chhattisgarh were given a bath with sacred Sangam water inside jail premises on Tuesday.
Kiara Advani Sidharth Malhotra interrupted by fans on their holiday, look uncomfortable
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani got interrupted during a private moment together on a holiday by their fans.
Eager to join Assam's transformational journey: Gautam Adani
Assam is on a path to greatness amid several ongoing transformative projects and we are honoured to walk this path alongside you, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said here on Tuesday.
SEBI proposes new method to prevent stock manipulation in derivatives market
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a major change in the way open interest (OI) is calculated in the equity derivatives market.
Paying Rs 2,500 every month to women is govt's top priority: Delhi L-G
Promising to give Rs 2,500 every month to women in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena on Tuesday highlighted the 'Viksit Delhi' manifesto as the guiding principle of the new government which is committed to delivering a corruption-free administration.
Kerala youth who killed family, girlfriend was under influence of drugs
A 23-year-old youth, Affan who killed four of his relatives and also his 19-year-old girlfriend was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crime, according to a preliminary probe by the police.
U.N. warns era of dictators 'can happen again'
U.N. rights chief warns of potential return to era of dictators, urges urgent action to prevent dangerous events
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta tables CAG report in Assembly; Speaker says 'blocking it a criminal offence'
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report in the Assembly, amid constant rounds of political sparring and squabbling between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP.
Adani Group to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Assam to boost Infrastructure projects, create jobs
The Adani Group on Tuesday announced a massive Rs 50,000 crore investment in Assam, marking one of the highest-ever investment commitments by a business group to the state.
The Love & War teamRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushalcelebrated Sanjay Leela Bhansali's birthday while also marking the success of Chhaava. Alia shared glimpses from the celebration on social media but limited her Instagram comments, reportedly to avoid hate comments directed at Ranbir Kapoor.
Delhi Assembly: 12 AAP MLAs suspended for the day
A total of 12 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs were suspended from the Delhi Assembly for unruly behaviour during the Lt. Governor's address on Tuesday.
