news

Gujarat hosted a fisheries registration event on Wednesday in Jodia, where Agriculture Minister Raghavjibhai Patel distributed licenses to 50 fishermen from Pagadia. The National Fisheries Digital Platform allows coastal workers to obtain identity cards and access government welfare programs...

India collected 1.89 lakh crore rupees in goods and services tax during September, representing a 9.1 percent annual increase that marks the strongest performance in four months. The government sustained collections above 1.8 lakh crore rupees for nine straight months despite consumers delaying...

Allu Sirish will marry his partner Nayanika during an engagement ceremony on Oct. 31. The actor shared the news on Wednesday on his late grandfather Allu Ramalingaiah's birth anniversary through social media posts featuring photos from Paris. His recently deceased grandmother had wished to see...

Former England coach Mark Robinson views the 2025 Women's World Cup as the most competitive edition yet with India emerging as a legitimate title contender alongside Australia and England. The tournament presents a critical test for the new leadership duo of Charlotte Edwards and Nat...

A federal judge rejected Sean Diddy Combs' motion for a new trial or acquittal before his Friday sentencing. Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that the defense's arguments regarding First Amendment protections for recordings and prejudicial charge combinations failed to meet the legal standards. The...

The government launches a three-month initiative on Oct. 4 to help citizens recover forgotten financial assets through coordinated efforts with banking and securities regulators. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the Your Money Your Right campaign in Gandhinagar that runs...

Australia defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the series opener at Mount Maunganui despite Tim Robinson's unbeaten 106 in his first T20I century. Captain Mitchell Marsh led the chase with 85 runs off 43 balls as Australia reached the target with 19 deliveries remaining. Travis Head and Marsh...

Prime Video will premiere The Pyramid Scheme in 2026, backed by The Viral Fever production company. Shreyansh Pandey created the series while Ashish Shukla joined him as co-director. The story follows Goldy as his multi-level marketing ambitions create chaos that threatens his family...

Tata Communications has deployed digital infrastructure to enable BSNL's new eSIM services through its GSMA-certified MOVE platform. The system allows BSNL to provision eSIMs for mobile subscribers nationwide via secure QR codes that eliminate physical SIM cards. Users can remotely activate 2G...

Ajay Devgn and Kajol attended the Maha Navami celebration at Mumbai's Sarbojanin Durga pandal wearing matching green outfits. The actress wore a saree with silver details and a gajra while her husband complemented her in a green kurta. Their daughter Nysa Devgan joined them at the festival along...

Rajesh Agrawal has assumed office as Secretary of the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The 1994-batch IAS officer from the Manipur cadre brings nearly 30 years of administrative expertise across multiple sectors, including skill development, power, agriculture...

Sonam Kapoor posted photographs styled by her sister Rhea Kapoor while rumors circulate about a second pregnancy. The actress wore an off-shoulder white top with an asymmetrical skirt and stilettos in images shared on social media. Reports suggest she has entered her second trimester, though the...

Rupali Ganguly wore a white saree with cat and dog prints during Durga Puja celebrations to express her dedication to animal welfare. The Anupama actress visits pandals each year to seek blessings during the festival that holds personal significance for her. She posted photos with her dogs...

Pakistani security forces killed two protesters in Muzaffarabad as demonstrations spread through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday. Thousands from the Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee marched from Rawalakot and Mirpur after removing roadblocks that authorities had placed at Palak...

Parineeti Chopra displayed her pregnancy glow while celebrating Navratri on social media this week. The actress wore a red kurta with white floral patterns and minimal makeup as she prepared for motherhood. She posted images of a decorated Lord Ganesha idol surrounded by orange petals alongside...

Human rights groups have condemned violence against indigenous communities in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts after security forces killed three people during protests over a gang rape. The unrest began on September 23 when demonstrators demanded justice for a Marma schoolgirl and faced...

India will spend 3,000 crore rupees over six years to train biomedical researchers through a fellowship program that is set to begin in 2026. The Cabinet approved Phase III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme on Wednesday with the Department of Biotechnology contributing 1,000 crore...

Shah Rukh Khan has become the world's wealthiest entertainer with assets totaling $1.4 billion, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. The Bollywood star surpasses Taylor Swift at $1.3 billion, Arnold Schwarzenegger at $1.2 billion and Jerry Seinfeld at $1.2 billion. His fortune stems...

India will construct a 34.5-kilometer elevated highway through Kaziranga National Park to protect wildlife while expanding the road corridor. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 6,957 crore rupee project on Wednesday to widen the 85.675-kilometer Kalibor-Numaligarh stretch of...

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi denied reports that he apologized to Indian cricket officials after a trophy presentation dispute at the Asia Cup 2025 final. The controversy erupted when Indian players refused to accept their championship trophy from Naqvi following their September 28...