MANIPUR chief minister N Biren Singh has apologised for the ethnic conflict in the state which claimed over 250 lives and rendered thousands homeless and appealed to all communities to forget and forgive past mistakes and start afresh. Addressing reporters in Imphal on Tuesday, Singh said that there has been…
THE KERALA government on Wednesday approved a comprehensive rehabilitation project for survivors of devastating landslides in Wayanad district that killed over 200 people last July. The project involves setting up two townships to provide a safe and sustainable living environment for those affected by the disaster. Addressing a press conference…
A 40-YEAR-OLD man allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his residence in Kalyan Vihar area of northwest Delhi, an official said on Wednesday. The family members of the deceased, identified as Puneet Khurana, a businessman, have levelled allegations of harassment against his wife and…
DEPOSED premier Sheikh Hasina's extradition is one of the several issues with India that Bangladesh would pursue while strong bilateral ties with Washington, Delhi and Beijing are priorities of the interim government, Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain said on Wednesday. Hasina, 77, has been living in India since August 5…
A 25-YEAR-OLD man broke into a wine shop in Telangana to commit theft, but fell asleep inside the shop after binge drinking, police said on Wednesday. The accused, a labourer, gained entry by removing a portion of the asbestos sheet roof of a wine shop in Narsingi, Medak district on…
THOUGH Goa ushered in the New Year with residents and tourists thronging its famous beaches, beach shack owners' lament that the footfall was much lower this time. Beach shacks are built using eco-friendly material such as bamboo, wooden poles and palm leaves, and the government allows unemployed Goan residents to…
THE TAMIL film "Vidaamuyarchi," featuring Ajith in the lead role, will not be released on its originally scheduled date of Pongal 2025. Lyca Productions announced the postponement on Tuesday night, citing "unavoidable circumstances." The production house shared the update via their official X page, stating: "Wishing everyone a Happy New…
THE HINDI film industry is banking on a strong 2025 lineup, with franchise films and star-driven projects poised to revive the box office after a challenging 2024. The year’s biggest hope lies with Salman Khan’s “Sikandar”, releasing during Eid in March. In addition to “Sikandar”, the year is set to…
AUSTRALIA coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh. The hosts pulled off a stunning 184-run win deep into day five of the fourth Test in Melbourne and there is…
PRIVATE carrier Air India on Wednesday rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights on its widebody Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9 fleet as well as on select Airbus A321neo aircraft. This makes Air India the first airline to offer such services on flights within India,…