(L) Donald Trump, Pakistan PM’s decapitated head (R) MURSHIDABAD: In a twist to the traditional Durga Puja celebrations, two pandals in Berhampore, Murshidabad, have become the centre of attention for their controversial depictions of political figures as the asura, or demon. The Khagra Crematorium Ghat Durga Puja Committee has chosen to model its asura after…
Pakistan cricketers during India’s national anthem (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Another storm brewed at the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, as Pakistan pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf found themselves at the centre of a fresh controversy.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
At least 39 people have died in a stampede at a political rally in Tamil Nadu addressed by actor-turned-politician Vijay NEW DELHI: At least 39 people have died in a stampede at a political rally in Tamil Nadu addressed by actor-turned-politician Vijay, officials said. The incident took place on Saturday evening in Karur, about 400km…
The government said global and domestic companies have signed agreements to invest around Rs 1.02 lakh crore in India’s food processing sector during the four-day World Food India 2025 summit held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital from September 25 to 28.The Ministry of Food Processing Industries said 26 companies, including Reliance Consumer Products,…
Ranbir Kapoor marked his 43rd birthday on Sunday with love, gratitude, and a heartwarming gesture from his daughter, Raha. The actor revealed during a live interactive session on the official Instagram page of his clothing brand ARKS that Raha made him a promise to give him 43 kisses—one for every year of his life. “I…
Hardik Pandya (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: India suffered a massive setback ahead of the blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 final against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, with star all-rounder Hardik Pandya ruled out of the summit clash.Pandya, regarded as one of India’s biggest match-winners in pressure situations, has a proven track…
The UAE and Trinidad & Tobago signed a mutual visa-exemption agreement during UNGA80 in New York On 27 September 2025, on the sidelines of UNGA80 in New York, the UAE and Trinidad & Tobago signed a mutual agreement on visa exemptions. The deal was signed by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE Deputy…
NEW DELHI: Taj Mahal tops the list in terms of visitor numbers for both domestic (6.26 million) and foreign (0.64 million) tourists in the financial year 2024-25 among the centrally protected ticketed monuments.Other popular sites for domestic visitors include the Sun Temple, Konark (3.5 million) and Qutub Minar (3.2 million). Foreign visitors favoured Agra Fort…
The H-1B skilled-worker visa programme, which is mainly utilised by the technology sector, has traditionally served as a crucial entry route for foreign professionals. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to sharply hike the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 has Indian tech sector workers and students in America worried about their future in…
Actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar’s first wife, Deepa Mehta, has passed away. The news was confirmed by their son, actor Satya Manjrekar, who took to social media to share an old photograph of his mother along with a short but moving note. “I miss you mumma,” he wrote. Mahesh and Deepa’s journey together Mahesh Manjrekar married Deepa…