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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, wife Dr Gurpreet blessed with daughter

This is Mann’s third child as he has a son and a daughter from his previous marriage to Inderpreet Kaur. He divorced Inderpreet in 2015 and she along with the children, Seerat, 23, and Dilshan, 19, are based in the US


Atul Sabharwal's espionage drama 'Berlin' starring Aparshakti Khurana & Ishwak Singh to be screened at Red Lorry Film Festival

After a well-received performance at International Film Festivals across the globe, "Berlin" will premiere in India on the silver screen at Red Lorry Film Festival curated by BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination. Set to captivate cinephiles, the Film Festival spotlights a power-packed slate of over 100 illustrious titles that will serve as enchanting gateways, offering glimpses into diverse cultures, perspectives and...


Bajaj Pulsar 400 may launch on May 3. Check details

Bajaj Pulsar 400 may use the engine from the Dominar 400.


Why former VP Hamid Ansari is trending

The death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has triggered discussions on social media platform X, where netizens referenced his 2021 Supreme Court petition alleging a conspiracy by the Uttar Pradesh government to orchestrate a "state-sponsored encounter." Mukhtar Ansari in his petition had highlighted Ansari's familial ties to former vice-president Hamid Ansari.


Top Smartphone Launches Expected In April: OnePlus Nord CE 4, Motorola Edge 50 Pro, More

It might start with All Fool's Day, but April will be all about smartphones if rumours are to be believed. The month is set to see some very high-profile launches across different price segments, including devices from the likes of OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and well, that fruity-named company from Cupertino might get into the April act too. So if you are looking to be more phone-y than foolish this April, here are five phones to look out for in...


'Koi Mai Ka Laal...': Rajnath Singh At ABP Shikhar Sammelan Talks About Claims Of India-China Border Row

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that China cannot harm the prestige and dignity of India. Refusing to divulge details about the alleged incursion of China in Ladakh, Rajnath Singh said that it is widely known what the status has been since 1962 (Indo-Sino War). "I want to assure the nation, Bharat ki pratishtha, aan, baan, aur shaan par koi mai ka laal prashnchinh nahi laga sakta hai [No one question India's reputation, pride and...


No plan to resume trade relations with India, clarifies Pakistan after FM Dar's remarks in London

Days after new Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said in London that Pakistan will seriously consider restoring trade ties with India, Pakistan on Thursday clarified that it has no plan to resume trade with India which has remained suspended since August 2019.To a question on reports about the possibility of resumption of trade ties with India during a weekly briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said, "Pakistan-India...


UN labour body ILO’s employment report on India is full of praise for govt data. Here’s what it says

However, the International Labour Organization flags an unemployment crisis in India. Report an analysis of employment scenarios from 2000 to 2022, relies heavily on govt surveys.


BRS's Wayanad Lok Sabha Seat Nominee Kadiyam Kavya Resigns, Sparks Buzz Of Joining Congress

In an unexpected blow to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana, Warangal Lok Sabha candidate Kadiyam Kavya resigned from the party and has decided to also withdraw from the election contest. In a letter to BRS President and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Kavya announced her decision to withdraw from the contest. She expressed concerns over recent media reports implicating party leaders in allegations of corruption,...


JKBOSE revises Class 10, 11, and 12 datesheets for soft, and hard zones

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has rescheduled the annual regular exams for Class 11 (Soft Zone) and Class 10, 11, and 12 (Hard Zone). Check the details here.


Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector with missiles, Kyiv says

The sweeping attacks, the biggest of which came last Friday, have already caused major damage to generating and transmission Ukrainian facilities, forcing Kyiv to halt power exports and rely on imports.


Game Changer: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani Film To Release in September? Dil Raju Makes BIG Announcement

Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer Game Changer has been in the making for a while now. Fans were recently treated to the first song from the film, Jaragandi, and it has only amplified everyone’s excitement. While the song became an instant hit, producer Dil Raju hinted that Game Changer will release this year and could be in less than six months. At an event for Game Changer in Hyderabad, Dil Raju hinted at the release date. The producer said...


Suspended TMC Leader Sheikh Shah Jahan Goes To Jail

Kolkata: Suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shah Jahan to go to jail now. During court production today at Basirhat Court, he has been remanded to judicial custody till April 9. This is the first judicial custody he has been remanded to. He had been under CBI custody ever since the investigation was transferred from CID to CBI. (This is breaking news, mor...


Outcry in France as school principal quits after death threats amid hijab row

The resignation of a school principal in Paris has sparked a debate on secularism and religious freedom. The principal of Maurice-Ravel lycee in eastern Paris stepped down after receiving death threats over a student's Muslim veil. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, speaking out in defense of French secular values, underscored the government's commitment to those enforcing secularism in educational institutions.


Adani family pours Rs 6.7k crore into Ambuja

Billionaire Adani Group, led by Gautam Adani, invested Rs 6,661 crore in Ambuja Cements, raising stake to 66.7%. The move aims to enhance growth plans and capitalize on market opportunities. Gautam Adani's strategic investments reflect long-term value creation and industry leadership. CEO Ajay Kapur reaffirmed commitment to sustainable stakeholder value.


Mark Zuckerberg writes to Google AI employees to poach them for Meta: Report

Mark Zuckerberg has personally been writing emails to employees of Google's AI unit DeepMind to recruit them for Meta, The Information reported citing sources who viewed the emails. The move heats up the competition for AI talent in the industry especially with a relatively small pool of capable artificial intelligence (AI) researchers. According to the report, in his emails, Zuckerberg emphasised the importance of AI to Meta and said he hopes...


Another suspect arrested in Moscow concert hall attack, had financed carnage

Russia's top investigative body, on Thursday, said that another suspect has been detained as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 143 people.


India slams China for remarks on Pannun murder ‘assassination plot’

‘India and the US are capable of dealing with any issues that we have between ourselves,’ MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says during his weekly press briefing.


'Dhoni bhai told me not to...' - Chennai Super Kings' pacer Sameer Rizvi

CSK's Sameer Rizvi, backed by the franchise and mentor MS Dhoni, aims to shine in IPL with his boundary-hitting skills and ability to counter spin attacks, proving his worth as a young, talented player.


India, China Exchange Views on Complete Disengagement, Resolving Remaining Issues Along LAC

Amid a lingering border row in eastern Ladakh, top diplomats of India and China held a fresh round of talks and both sides agreed to “maintain regular contact” through diplomatic and military channels, with no indication of any breakthrough.Both sides had an in-depth exchange of views on how to achieve ”complete disengagement” and resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control during the 29th meeting of the Working Mechanism for...


US mortgage rate dip to 6.79 per cent, pulling buyers back into housing market

Mortgage rates in the US have decreased, offering some relief to homebuyers grappling with affordability challenges.According to Freddie Mac's statement on Thursday, the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan fell to 6.79% from 6.87% the previous week. This change is significant, especially considering that mortgage rates have not exceeded the 7 per cent threshold since early December.However, it's crucial to recognise that even with this...


New 2024 iPad Air And Pro Model Launches Expected: What We Know So Far

Apple is going to be super busy over the next few months, building up to the big WWDC 2024 keynote and sessions in June. However, the company is also expected to announce the new iPad lineup, which includes the new Air and Pro models for the market. The company is unlikely to have an event for these products as well, but it is likely that Apple will have multiple accessories launching along with the new iPads for the market. So, what can we...


Germany star Rüdiger slams Islamist gesture allegation

German international footballer Antonio Rüdiger says "third parties" have sought to spread division — portraying him as an Islamist over a Ramadan gesture that he posted online.


‘JEE, NEET coaching hub Kota is a misrepresented city,’ says District Collector Ravindra Goswami

Students study all over the country and world, but being in an environment where they can find peers who are preparing for the same thing and going through the same schedule, process, and ups and downs helps students maintain that balance, says Kota DM.


'Failure To Prosecute Crime': Musk Is Miffed As Women Share Their New York Assault Stories

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called out New York authorities for what he described as a “failure to prosecute” growing crime in the Big Apple and other major cities in the United States.This comes as hoards of young female TikTokers raised concern online with a series of viral videos recounting random assaults they experienced on the streets of New York. One influencer, Halley Kate Mcgookin, with over a million followers, detailed an incident where...


Macrotech Developers enters into agreement to acquire 50% stake in Siddhivinayak Realties

The total consideration for the acquisition of the shares is Rs 250 crore and this will be in the form of transfer of funds through banking channels, Macrotech Developers.


No more toll on highways? Here's what Nitin Gadkari said

Highway toll tax system to end in India: Nitin Gadkari speaks on new highway toll system


Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 1: Prithviraj’s survival drama delivers one of the biggest debuts in Malayalam cinema history

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 1: Prithviraj-Blessy's latest film is off to a record-breaking start. The movie earned five times as much as Tovino Thomas' 2018 did on its opening day.


Baltimore bridge collapse: 'Racist' cartoon on Indian crew on Dali ship sparks outrage

A day after a massive container ship struck a bridge in Baltimore, US, leading it to collapse, a "racist" cartoon created depicting the incident has created an uproar on social media. Directed at the 22 crew members of the ship -- who were Indian -- the illustration shows unkempt men dressed only in loincloths preparing for the impending crash. "Last known recording from inside the Dali moments before impact," it was captioned on X. The graphic...


Chinese firm lays off workers, halts operations in Pak after suicide attack

After a suicide bombing in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a Chinese engineering firm, Power Construction Corporation of China (PCCC), has suspended operations and laid off over 2,000 workers at the Hydropower Project.


Brandon Sklenar joins cast of Christoper Landon's film 'Drop'

Brandon Sklenar, renowned for his roles in 'Midway', 'Mapplethorpe', and 'Vice', is set to join Meghann Fahy in Christopher Landon's upcoming film 'Drop', produced by Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse. While the plot remains undisclosed, the film is described as a fast-paced thriller. Penned by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach, 'Drop' boasts a stellar production team including Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller, and Cameron Fuller, with Sam Lerner...


Andhra Cricket Association Serve Show-Cause Notice To Hanuma Vihari After Revealing Truth On Captaincy Axing

Andhra Cricket Assocation have issued a show-cause notice to Hanuma Vihari. Vihari revealed after Andhra's defeat to Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy QF last month that he was removed from captaincy after ACA acted under pressure from a local politician after his son, a 17th player during that match, complained that the middle-order batter shouted swear words at him.


'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' advance box office collection: Adam Wingard's Monsterverse sequel gears up for MASSIVE Rs 10 crore debut in India

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' sequel to Adam Wingard's Monsterverse saga is set for a strong release with good advance bookings. The film which will release in multiple languages in India, is expected to make a splash with a double-digit opening weekend collection ranging between Rs 10-11 crore nett.


New tax rules come into effect from April 1: Here's all you need to know on basic exemption limit and rebate

Here's a look at some of the changes in tax rules that will be effective from April 1


South Africa: 8-Year-Old Survives Bus Crash That Killed 45 Easter Pilgrims

A bus crash in South Africa’s northern province of Limpopo left 45 deaths, the country’s transport department said on Thursday adding that an 8-year-old miraculously survived. The driver lost control and collided with barriers on a bridge near Mamatlakala, causing the bus to go over the bridge and hit the ground, catching fire.The bus was taking Easter pilgrims from Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, to Moria, a town in Limpopo,...


Solar storm watch: X-class solar flare impacts Earth, causing radio blackout over Pacific Ocean

NOAA forecasters have revealed that an X-class solar flare struck Earth yesterday, March 28, following which a radio blackout over the Pacific Ocean was observed. Know the details of this solar storm.


Russia veto ends UN monitoring of sanctions on North Korea; US calls it 'reckless', South Korea terms it 'irresponsible'

The United States, South Korea joined other nations to slam Russia who vetoed the renewal of a panel of United Nations (UN) experts to monitor sanctions on North Korea. They went on to accuse Moscow of colluding with Pyongyang.The Russian veto of the UN panel's renewal comes weeks after the body said it was probing reports of weapons transfer from North Korea to Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine War.Following Russia's veto, the US termed the move...


2025 Hyundai Tucson makes global debut at New York Auto Show

2025 Hyundai Tucson might make to the Indian market next year. However, nothing is confirmed as of now.


Mirwaiz placed under house arrest, claims outfit

Srinagar, Mar 28 (PTI) A religious organisation headed by Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday claimed he has been placed under house arrest


Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced On March 29: Know Fuel Rates In Your City

Petrol and Diesel Prices Today On March 29, 2024: Changes in the prices of petrol and diesel affect the pocket of the common man. Recently, the prices of petrol and diesel were revised by the government oil companies. On March 14, oil companies gave a big relief to the common people by announcing a reduction of Rs 2 each on petrol and diesel. Now the companies have released the latest prices of petrol and diesel for March 29. There has been no...


Credit card rules to NPS: 5 money-related changes that will come into effect in April 2024

Here are some important financial changes that will come into effect in April 2024


Why Congress CM Sukhu was compelled to call Kangana Ranaut the 'daughter of Himachal Pradesh'

The BJP is cornering the Congress for objectionable posts against Kangana, who is the saffron party's Lok Sabha candidate from Mandi


WHO to finalise world’s first pandemic agreement soon

The process has involved participation of other United Nations system bodies, non-state actors, other relevant stakeholders, and the public, it stated.


UGC announces validity of NET scores for PhD admissions from this year

Previously, many universities conducted individual PhD entrance exams, forcing candidates to take multiple tests. This move aligns with the NEP 2020. By accepting NET scores, candidates will no longer need to appear for multiple exams.


Tamil Nadu MP Ganeshamoorthy, Who Attempted Suicide Over Denial Of Lok Sabha Ticket, Dies

One of the senior leaders in MDMK, Ganeshamoorthy contested from the Erode parliamentary seat on DMK's rising sun symbol in the 2019 general elections and won. As per the report, he was depressed after the party snubbed him for the upcoming polls.


Kejriwal’s ED Custody Extended | Sitharaman’s ‘Financial Constraint’ | Political Wrap Today

With the Election Commission having sounded the poll bugle, political parties have started campaigning in full throttle. With less than a month before the first phase of polling for the general election, parties want their outreach initiatives to yield maximum political dividends before the world's biggest democratic exercise gets underway.Here are the top political developments of the day!#kejriwal #politics #nirmalasitharaman Moneycontrol is India's leading financial and business portal with in-depth market coverage, analysis, expert opinions, and a gamut of financial tools.A part of Network18, moneycontrol.com is the most influential destination for stock market news and advice, business news, and news about the Indian and global economy.Subscribe: https://bit.ly/moneycontrolyoutubeFollow us:Visit https://www.moneycontrol.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneycontrol/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/moneycontrolcomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneycontrolcom/


How Japan’s reversal of a 17-yr-old negative interest rate policy could impact world economies

Meanwhile, the European Central Bank & US Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but signalled that they'll start cutting rates this year.


EXO's Xiumin is set to host KBS's upcoming idol survival show, 'MAKE MATE 1'

Xiumin of EXO to Lead KBS's New Idol Audition Show 'MAKE MATE 1' as MC, Mentor, and Role Model. The program, set to premiere in May, will feature 36 contestants vying for a spot in a new boy group. Xiumin, reflecting on his own journey, vows to offer guidance and support to the aspiring idols. Anticipation is high as viewers await the emergence of the next K-pop superstars under his expert tutelage.


Meta To Discontinue Facebook News Tab As It Scales Back Political Content

Meta plans to discontinue Facebook News for users in the US and Australia in early April as part of its ongoing efforts to scale back emphasis on news and political content, the media has reported. This development follows the shutdown of Facebook News tab in the UK, France and Germany last year. Introduced in 2019, the News tab curated headlines from both national and international news organisations, along with smaller, local publications. The...


Dhanush calls Lokesh Kanagaraj and superstar Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar171' a real 'BLAST'

Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth join forces for 'Thalaivar 171'. Dhanush reveals the poster with a villainous Rajinikanth. Excitement mounts for the April 22 title announcement.