A passenger on board a Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight was handed over to authorities after he was caught allegedly smoking a beedi (hand-rolled cigarette) inside the plane washroom, officials said on Sunday. According to a police official, the incident took place on Saturday on flight QP1625 travelling from Delhi to Goa. The accused, identified as...

(ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian embassy in Riyadh on early Monday denied reports of any Indian deaths in an incident where an Iranian “military projectile” hit a residential building in Saudi Arabia’s Al Kharj amid crisis in the Middle East region. However, there was an injury reported to one Indian national.In a post on...

In 2019, Indonesia held a historic one-day election for the President, national and regional legislatures, and local councils. Aimed at cutting costs and simplifying administration, it came at a tragic human cost: nearly 900 poll workers died and over 5,000 fell seriously ill. In 2024, there was again a heavy toll — more than 100...

Known for speaking his mind irrespective of his party affiliation, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malwinder Singh Kang has now stirred a debate by suggesting that recent confrontations between farmers and the Punjab Police could have been handled more sensitively. Kang made the comments during a recent television interaction while discussing farmers’ protests and governance...

Tamil Nadu’s political arena saw fresh sparring after the AIADMK came out in support of actor-turned-politician Vijay, accusing the ruling DMK of attempting to damage his reputation as he prepares for his first electoral battle. The defence of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader came after a petition related to his divorce case surfaced in public...

Abhishek Sharma said the support from the team management helped him regain confidence during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a difficult run in the competition.Abhishek made an impact in the final against New Zealand, scoring 52 from 21 balls and giving India a quick start along with Sanju Samson after the side was...

ISRO says that this event highlights the strength of the long-term cooperation in place since 1978 and subsequent renewal in 2002 between two globally significant space research organisations. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have jointly signed an agreement on ‘ESA-ISRO Arrangement concerning Joint...

4 min readNew DelhiMar 9, 2026 01:38 AM IST Greater representation of women in the judiciary is not about preference but about ensuring equal opportunity and a fair starting line in the legal profession, Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, said on Sunday. Speaking at the national conference “Bridging the Bench Gap: Women and...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for their emphatic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, calling it a display of “exceptional skills, determination and teamwork”. “Champions! Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup! This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork....

NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju fired a fresh salvo at Congress a day before Lok Sabha takes up its resolution for removal of Speaker Om Birla. The main opposition party would end up “regretting” its move against the Chair, he said, adding that the action which, he added, was in line with its...