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Eight kids aged between one and 14 years died in a mass shooting in Louisiana, US, on Sunday, AP reported citing authorities.The shooting took place around 6 a.m. on Sunday, leaving a total of 10 people injured, said Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith. Officials said they were still piecing together details, noting that the crime […]

In the heart of Kolkata’s Tangra area, which people often call the city’s “Chinatown,” there lies a temple that tells a really beautiful story of two cultures coming together. This is the Chinese Kali Temple, a place where Hindu traditions and Chinese customs blend in a way you will not see anywhere else in the […]

Pakistan has expressed hopes to repay the remaining $1.5 billion of the total $3.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23. This comes ahead of an expected $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following recent discussions in Washington.Spokesperson for the State Bank of Pakistan, country’s central bank told PTI, “Pakistan has repaid […]

The 2001 romantic drama Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, directed by Abbas-Mustan and starring Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji, is often remembered for introducing one of Bollywood’s earliest depictions of surrogacy, albeit in a rather flawed manner. However, beyond its storyline, the film remains infamous for its unexpected links to the Mumbai underworld, a […]

Rinku Singh leads KKR’s run chase against RR at Eden. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their long wait for a victory in IPL 2026, edging past Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a tense finish at Eden Gardens on Sunday. A composed unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh guided KKR […]

NEW DELHI: An industry committee has recommended a nationwide shift to smart prepaid metering for domestic piped natural gas (PNG), calling it a “critical and forward-looking reform” for the sector.In a report submitted recently to Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), the committee said the shift is essential to address long-standing challenges such as […]

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first vs Punjab Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, in New Chandigarhon on Sunday.In a big change for LSG, Manimaran Siddharth came in and Digvesh Rathi missed out from the playing XI. While Punjab Kings made no […]

PM Modi intensified his Bengal campaign, targeting TMC and promising Rs 5 lakh free healthcare and women-focused benefits. Iranian President Pezeshkian criticised the US and Donald Trump, questioning their authority to restrict Iran’s nuclear programme. Two Indian men were shot dead near Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in Italy during a Vaisakhi gathering late Friday […]

Jofra Archer struck with the first ball of the second innings to equal a record held by Mohammed Shami during Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Sunday.Opening the bowling for Rajasthan Royals, Archer bowled KKR opener Tim Seifert for a golden duck with the first delivery of […]

NEW DELHI: A massive blast ripped through a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar on Sunday, killing 16 people and injuring six others in the Kattanarpatti area, news agency ANI reported.The incident was confirmed by the fire andrescue department.Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin responded to the tragedy, expressing condolences to the families of those […]