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In two separate incidents, seven people including four children drowned in Maharashtra's Thane and Pune districts on Friday, officials said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated on Friday that the "country has seen how forces try to stop" festivals like Holi and Diwali and "obstruct" events like Maha Kumbh and said "but no one has been able to stop this tradition".

Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Friday sough a metro train between Ambala and Chandigarh as roads leading to the state capital have been experiencing massive traffic jams, impacting the movement of commuters.

The state cabinet, chaired by chief minister Mamata Banerjee, which held its meeting at the state secretariat, Nabanna, today decided to give two acres of land to the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) for setting up an outpost in Jalpaiguri. It also cleared the proposal to give petroleum mining lease to Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC).

Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda national president shared his heartfelt wishes for a joyful Holi, celebrating the spirit of togetherness that the festival represents and reiterated the government's commitment to inclusivity and progress, giving the message of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.

Television's beloved Babita Ji, Munmun Dutta from 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', is not just known for her on-screen charm but also for her deep-rooted Bengali love for food.

Salman Khan is back with a bang, and this time he's bringing the heat with 'Sikandar'!

In a bid to cater to the festive rush, the Eastern Railway has decided to take a host of steps. The zonal railway has planned to run 18 Holi Special Trains in different directions, covering 86 trips, starting from 6 March and continuing till the end of the month. In addition, to manage the huge crowds during this Holi period, Eastern Railway has deployed a substantial number of Railway Protection

Bollywood's action superstar John Abraham is all set to grace the big screen with his upcoming thriller, 'The Diplomat', releasing on March 14. But before the adrenaline kicks in, John Abraham made a rather interesting pit stop — a meeting with none other than External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi.

According to the latest analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Delhi has once again topped the charts as the most polluted city in India during the winter months of October 2024 to February 2025. This alarming trend extends to the National Capital Region (NCR), with Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurugram, and Dadri also ranking among the most polluted cities.

Trinamul Congress on Thursday brought a resolution against the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari over his controversial remark on Muslim MLAs belonging to the state's ruling party.

A pall of gloom descended on Kasaar village in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district late Thursday night as Sevantri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch, Vikas Dave, passed away due to a suspected silent heart attack while participating in the traditional "Gair" folk dance during the Holika Dahan celebrations.

No historian could have watched the 28 February 2025 Trump-Vance-Zelenskky press briefing without recognizing that it was a 21st century ritual execution of a Roman gladiator in front of a worldwide audience. Donald Trump gave a lesson in brutal realpolitik to the world when he told Zelenskky that "you don't have the cards right now. With us, you start having cards…You're gambling with World War...

In the early days of Donald Trump's second presidency, few figures have wielded as much influence as billionaire Elon Musk. Tasked with leading a government-wide cost-cutting effort, Mr Musk has positioned himself as an enforcer of efficiency, slashing bureaucratic excess with a characteristically aggressive approach. However, a cabinet meeting suggests that even in an administration known for...

A minor girl from Dhupguri, who was reported missing, was found by the Border Security Force (BSF) in their quarters near Raninagar and handed over to the police on Wednesday morning.

As the festival of colors, Holi, is here, yoga guru Baba Ramdev has come forward with an important message – celebrate Holi the natural way, without harming your skin, hair, or the environment. In an era where synthetic and chemical-based colors dominate the market, Ramdev is encouraging people to return to nature and embrace 'Prakriti ki Holi' – Holi with natural, plant-based colors.

The announcement of a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, to be brokered by the United States, marks a pivotal moment in a war that has defied diplomatic solutions for over three years. With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskky and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing readiness to move forward, the pressure now shifts squarely on Moscow.

As the country begins to mark the festival of color and celebrate the occasion in harmony and joy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for the festival and prayed for joy and happiness in the lives of the countrymen.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday paid obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and extended his warm greetings to the people on the festival of Hola Mohalla.

Get ready to wax on, wax off once again! Indian movie lovers are in for a nostalgic treat as a legendary franchise is making a grand comeback on the big screen. And the timing couldn't be more perfect – just before 'Karate Kid: Legends' smashes into theatres on May 30, 2025.

In a shocking revelation that threatens to undermine the integrity of West Bengal's electoral process, allegations of widespread duplicate, ghost, and dead voters have surfaced, casting a dark shadow over the state's upcoming elections. With the Election Commission under mounting pressure to act, political parties are locked in a fierce battle to expose flaws in the voter rolls, raising serious...

The car industry is rarely out of the news, often under gloomy headlines related to tariffs, falling sales, low uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and workers' strikes. While the crisis in the sector affects all global brands, German companies have been especially badly hit. Volkswagen has been reducing its production capacity, Mercedes-Benz has issued a profit warning and announced a cost-cutting

With the Constitution of a joint task force for preparing DPR for the ambitious project of sharing Yamuna waters between Haryana and Rajasthan is now expected to be taken up expeditiously.

Former Mayor and AAP leader Shelly Oberoi on Thursday filed a complaint with National Commission for Protection of Child Rights against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accusing her of violation of the Juvenile Act under Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) during the latter's visit to Asha Kiran shelter homes.

Indian Stock Market ended lower in a volatile session on Thursday with Nifty slipping below 22,400. The development comes despite positive cues from industrial production and retail inflation data.

Hundreds of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers, on the 32nd day of their indefinite strike demanding minimum wages needed for subsistence, used the iconic Attukal Pongala festival to highlight their woes.

Six members of the Manipur Assembly met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan on Thursday to discuss ongoing challenges affecting citizens across the state.

The opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday claimed severe shortage of doctors and paramedical staff in government health facilities of the state.

Imagine if your relatively 'dumb' CCTV, which currently only records footage, became smart enough to detect a fire and trigger an alarm, or intelligent enough to spot an altercation or fight in a crowded marketplace and alert the police. What if it could also recognise a lone woman walking late at night and send out an alert to ensure her safety? Just imagine—your CCTV camera becoming all this...

Delhi Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday called for greater awareness about the importance of kidneys, related diseases, and their prevention, including timely treatment on the occasion of World Kidney Day.