- Delhi
Manipur water-law debate turns political slugfest over President’s rule
New Delhi: The discussion on the implementation of the Water Pollution Act in Manipur, which is under the President’s Rule, turned into a political slugfest as several opposition members targeted the ruling…
- News
Sri Lanka declares 22 districts disaster zones after Cyclone Ditwah devastation
Colombo: Sri Lanka on Wednesday declared 22 of the country’s 25 administrative districts as ‘disaster zones’ even as a special cabinet meeting approved supplementary expenditure estimates for recovery work in the aftermath…
- India
BJP, activists clash at Bhopal gas tragedy commemoration
Bhopal: A rally organised on Wednesday to mark the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy took a political turn when BJP supporters created a ruckus, alleging protesters were preparing to set…
- Delhi
Delhi’s Air Quality remains ‘very poor’, 32 atations affected
New Delhi: Delhiites inhaled toxic air on Wednesday as the air quality was recorded in the “very poor” category with an AQI reading of 342, according to the Central Pollution Control Board…
- Hollywood
Doctor to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry ketamine before ‘Friends’ star’s overdose death
Los Angeles: A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose death is set to be the first of five people sentenced…
- Bollywood
‘Saiyaara’ actors Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda top IMDb’s most popular Indian stars of 2025
Mumbai: IMDb on Wednesday announced its list of the most popular Indian stars and directors of 2025, with “Saiyaara” actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda topping the annual ranking based on page…
- Telangana
Student beaten up by seniors in Telangana after being elected as vice-captain
Hyderabad: A class 10 student at a state-run residential school in Telangana was allegedly beaten up by a group of senior intermediate students, leading to the suspension of six of them, officials…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru Dalit man death: Four policemen suspended
Bengaluru: Four policemen have been suspended in connection with the death of a 22-year-old Dalit man at a rehabilitation centre in Bengaluru, days after he was allegedly tortured in police custody, an…
- Sports
Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad hundreds help India set 359-run target against SA
Raipur: Virat Kohli’s successive hundred, maiden century from Ruturaj Gaikwad (105), and KL Rahul’s quickfire 66 not out propelled India to a formidable 358 for five against South Africa in the second…
- Bangalore
No Delhi trip without invitation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Mangaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he would not travel to New Delhi unless he is formally invited. His comments come after Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s visit to…
- World
Hong Kong fire: 159 killed so far, 30 others remain missing
Hong Kong: The death toll of Hong Kong’s high-rise apartment blaze rose to 159 on Wednesday, as authorities arrested six people on suspicion of deactivating some fire alarms during maintenance work at…
- India
Govt withdraws order mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday withdrew the order mandating pre-installation of cyber security app Sanchar Saathi on smartphones by manufacturers. The Department of Telecom said that it is removing the order…
- Top Stories
Indigo cancels over 70 flights due to crew shortages
Mumbai: IndiGo has cancelled over 70 flights, including those from Bengaluru and Mumbai airports, on Wednesday, mainly due to crew shortages, sources said. Scores of IndiGo flights were delayed at various airports,…
- Offbeat
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store
Virginia: The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored. The bandit was something of a…
- Photos
On Bhopal gas tragedy eve, survivors’ groups slam BJP over ‘denial’ of justice
Bhopal: On the eve of the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, four organisations representing survivors on Monday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of denying them justice and prolonging…
