The maiden FIFA World Cup in Canada started on Friday with a star-studded second opening ceremony ahead of the Group B match between co-hosts Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi was the headline attraction, performing the official World Cup song 'Siir Siir'.
An employee of a chemist shop in Chandigarh’s upscale Sector 11 market close to the PGIMER was shot dead in broad daylight by two masked men inside the store on Saturday. Police said the employee, who was the cashier of Sri Kumar Medical Hall, was shot dead from point‑blank range.
The government has appointed the Indian Army's vice chief, Lt General Dhiraj Seth, as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), to succeed General Upendra Dwivedi upon his retirement at the end of June.
A late-night drive turned into a tragedy early Saturday morning when a speeding Mercedes-Benz crashed into a bridge wall on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway near Hoskote, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. A private company employee died on the spot, while the driver fell off the bridge into a riverbed below following the high-impact collision.
At least five IAF personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Jorhat airbase in Assam and burst into flames on Saturday, defence officials said. According to the IAF, the incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. after the aircraft landed at the Jorhat Air Force Station.
An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft reportedly caught fire after landing at Assam’s Jorhat on Saturday, triggering emergency response measures at the airbase, officials said. Initial reports indicated that the incident occurred immediately after the aircraft touched down, with flames and thick smoke seen billowing from the aircraft.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told employees that the company made “mistakes” in reshaping its workforce around artificial intelligence, adding that further company‑wide layoffs are not expected this year. Zuckerberg pledged to provide greater stability as possible" in terms of organisation changes going forward, multiple reports said.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi today, warning of scattered thunderstorms, thundersqualls, and light rain with wind speeds up to 50 kmph. Driven by a fresh western disturbance, temperatures will remain comfortable, ranging between 23 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, bringing continued relief from the recent intense heatwave conditions.
The US Department of Justice cleared Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, removing a major regulatory hurdle for a deal that would reshape the global entertainment industry by bringing together some of Hollywood's most valuable film, television and streaming assets.
Trinamool Congress (TMC), in the throes of crisis over rebellion in its Parliamentary unit, may be on the brink of a split as the rebel lawmakers are set to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday and seek recognition and sanctity as the ‘real TMC’.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay visited the revered Sri Mookambika Temple in Kollur, Karnataka, on Friday. During his brief pilgrimage to the shrine located in the Udupi district, the actor-turned-politician offered special prayers and presented a silver sword weighing 1.6 kilograms to the presiding deity.
The government on Friday said the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash, which killed 260 people, is ongoing. Officials said the final report will be released only after all investigative procedures and required international reviews are completed, urging the public and media to avoid speculation and premature conclusions.
Comedian and actor Sunil Pal is the latest celebrity to share his thoughts about the ongoing controversy surrounding Pranit More and few controversial episodes of his stand-up show.He expressed concern over the increasing use of abusive language in stand-up comedy and questioned why such individuals are being given opportunities to participate in reality shows.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to protest continued US naval attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Gulf of Oman. India termed the actions “unacceptable” and said they threaten the safety and stability of international maritime trade.
Tamil star Suriya is basking the success of his latest release 'Karuppu', directed by RJ Balaji. Just days after gifting film's music composer Sai Abhyankkar and cinematographer GK Vishnu with brand new SUVs, Suriya has presented a gifted a brand new car to RJ Balaji. Check out his reaction inside.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has moved the Delhi High Court against 'Kala Hiran: Battle of Legacy' over alleged violations of his personality rights. A first teaser glimpse for the film was recently unveiled by the makers. The movie is produced by Amit Jani.
A major cybercriminal network has deployed a highly sophisticated network of at least 40 fake FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sites to exploit football fans globally, according to the latest threat intelligence reports.
Esmail Baqaei offered condolences to the families of the deceased Indian sailors and urged the international community to hold the US accountable for its "lawless conduct". "The brutal US attacks on Indian commercial vessels, which have killed at least three Indian nationals, stand as clear evidence of America’s ongoing policy of armed robbery and State piracy.
Twisha Sharma’s father, Navnidhi Sharma, has filed the complaint with the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority and the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s Chief Justice Vivek Rusia. He has demanded an inquiry into the conduct of certain lawyers associated with the legal aid system and an official.
India has imposed restrictions on the sale of motor spirit (petrol) and high-speed diesel (HSD) at retail fuel outlets, limiting bulk purchases and directing institutional and commercial users to source fuel through their dedicated consumer or captive pumps, according to an official government notification.
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