- Monday, March 10, 2025
UTTAR PRADESH minister Sanjay Nishad on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede in Mahakumbh Nagar and said "minor incidents" do happen in "such a big event". Nishad is the chief of the Nishad party and fisheries minister in the Yogi Adityanath government. "In such a big event and when there…
TWO Indian fishermen who sustained serious injuries during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen near Delft Island were injured by accidental firing during their arrest, a top Sri Lankan naval official said on Wednesday (29). Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, said that according to…
THE RELIGIOUS congregation at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh turned into a nightmare for many early Wednesday (29) as multiple casualties reportedly took place when millions of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya However, this tragic event is not…
ENGLAND skipper Jos Buttler sees veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid as the team's most important player in the T20 setup after his special skills were on display in the third match against India in Rajkot. Rashid put up a masterclass of leg-spin to help England pull one back in the five-match…
SHAHID KAPOOR, who is set to star in the upcoming film “Deva”, revealed on Tuesday that his character in the movie is quite different from his role in “Kabir Singh”. Kapoor, known for his intense portrayal of the titular character in Kabir Singh, clarified that the two roles are not…
DE BEERS, a global leader in the diamond industry, on Wednesday announced it will foray into the retail segment with the opening of 15 Forevermark brand stores in India in the current year. De Beers India Managing Director Amit Pratihari said the plan is to establish 100 retail stores by…
MALAYALAM superstar Mohanlal praised director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran for his keen sense of storytelling and focus on performances. Having collaborated with Sukumaran on “Lucifer”, “Bro Daddy”, and now “L2: Empuraan”, Mohanlal said, “He is very good. This is my third film with him... He is totally into the film.” The sequel…
THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday (29) adopted its report and the amended version of the proposed law with a majority vote, the panel's chairperson Jagdambika Pal said. Opposition members voiced their strong criticism of the adopted Bill, which was approved with 15-11 votes,…
A ROAD accident in Saudi Arabia claimed the lives of 15 workers, including nine Indian nationals. The accident happened on Monday (27) when the workers were going to their worksite in Jizan. The van carrying 26 workers collided head-on with a trailer truck. Among the deceased Indians, two people have…
NEARLY 40 bodies were brought to a hospital morgue after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela India on Wednesday, three police sources told Reuters, as millions turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya. Bodies were still being brought to the local Moti Lal Nehru Medical College hospital…
