Sunday, November 8, 2026

INDIA

UP issues directives for crackers on Diwali after SC ruling

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued directives on bursting firecrackers, limiting the sound level and also the timing for fireworks during Diwali. This comes...

Assets worth crores found in raids in Odisha

The Vigilance Department officials in Odisha on Wednesday unearthed properties worth over crores of rupees during searches at different places related to a...

Museum dedicated to Munshi Premchand in Varanasi

A museum dedicated to noted author Munshi Premchand coming up in his native village Lamahi in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. The museum will use digital...

I had kind of stagnated as an actor: Sushmita Sen

Actress and former beauty queen has talked about her transformative experience of working in ‘Aarya’. She said that she had kind of stagnated...

Kerala HC orders early release of woman in jail to take care of her...

The High Court has directed the state government to release a woman, who is in jail under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act,...

I-T raids premises of Telangana Congress leader Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy

The Income Tax (I-T) Department on Thursday began raids at the premises of Telangana Congress leader Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, a party candidate who...

Men’s ODI World Cup: I want Pakistan to reach the semi-finals and play India,...

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said he wants Pakistan to qualify for the semis of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023...

BJP approaches EC accusing Ashok Gehlot of hiding facts in nomination (Ld)

Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Rajasthan reached the Election Commission office here on Wednesday evening, accusing Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot...

Jordanian king, UN chief call for int’l efforts towards ceasefire in Gaza

King Abdullah II of Jordan has called for stepping up international actions to reach an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to...

Terrorist killed in Kashmir encounter

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces in South Kashmir's Shopian district, police said on Thursday. "One terrorist affiliated with...