- newWhen John F Kennedy arrested Adolf Lu Hitler in Meghalaya
Election Commission on Tuesday shared a rather funny anecdote from its archive. The headline 'Adolf Lu Hitler arrested by John F Kennedy' in a newspaper instantly ignited nationwide interest due to the unmistakable similarity of the names involved. The unexpected twist? It wasn't the infamous German dictator being nabbed by the late American president's ghost, rather, the arrest of then NCP candidate Adolf Hitler by Superintendent of Police John F Kennedy during the assembly elections in Meghala…
- 15 mins ago 19 Mar 24, 6:08pm -
- newBuckingham Palace denies Russian report of King Charles' demise
Reports of the death of King Charles III circulated widely on Russian media platforms, prompting swift denials from both the British embassy in Ukraine and Buckingham Palace. According to The Guardian, the false rumor gained attention after being shared on a Telegram channel associated with Vedomosti, a reputable Russian newspaper.
- 28 mins ago 19 Mar 24, 5:55pm -
- newAwaiting NCA clearance, Surya to miss MI's opener
Suryakumar Yadav, who has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury during the tour of South Africa in December 2023, is all but out of Mumbai Indians season opener on March 24. Surya went to Munich for surgery in January and has not yet cleared NCA's fitness assessment.
- 48 mins ago 19 Mar 24, 5:35pm -
- newIPL to introduce Smart Replay System for accurate reviews
The Smart Replay System promises to offer the TV umpire access to a wider range of visuals, including split-screen images, compared to the past. For instance, scenarios like a fielder on the boundary rope taking an overhead catch in midair were previously challenging to assess thoroughly. However, with synchronised video footage, including split-screen views of the fielder's feet and hands at the moment of the catch, decisions regarding boundary catches will be more accurate and swift.
- 54 mins ago 19 Mar 24, 5:29pm -
- newBJP launches NaMo merchandise ahead of LS polls
Days before the Lok Sabha elections, BJP unveils NaMo Merchandise on Narendra Modi App with slogans like 'Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar.' The merchandise includes t-shirts, mugs, caps, and more, symbolizing 'Modi Ki Guarantee' for a better India by 2047. 'Modi Ka Parivar' theme resonates with citizens, emphasizing support for 'Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar' in the 2024 campaign.
- 59 mins ago 19 Mar 24, 5:24pm -
- new'Jo dusre No. 18 ne...': Smriti on comparison with Kohli
RCB, led by Mandhana, won the WPL title. Mandhana discussed her role, Kohli's journey, and the 18-18 comparison. Kohli's 7263 runs and upcoming clash against CSK add to the excitement.
- 2 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 4:45pm -
- newCongress manifesto to focus on '5 Nyay' with 25 guarantees
- 2 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 4:39pm -
- newPost office term deposit vs tax-saver FDs: Which one should you opt for?
Government updates small savings schemes rates quarterly. 5-year Post Office Time Deposit (POTD) rates remain steady. Banks offer tax-saving benefits on 5-year fixed deposits with varying interest rates, such as DCB Bank at 7.75% and IndusInd Bank at 7.25%.
- 2 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 4:28pm -
- newSignificant per capita income shifts under way - What RBI bulletin says
RBI has highlighted evolving dynamics of the Indian economy, with potential moderation in the FMCG sector and shifts in per capita income distribution. There are significant per capita income shifts underway, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) bulletin for the month of March 2024.
- 2 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 4:23pm -
- newSharad Pawar bloc allowed to use new 'trumpet' symbol
The apex court also directed the Ajit Pawar faction to carry a declaration in English, Hindi, Marathi media stating that the 'clock' symbol allotted to it is subject to the outcome of the pending case about whether it is real NCP. Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to recognise 'man blowing turha' as the symbol for the Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls.
- 2 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 4:10pm -
- newNowruz: All you need to know about the 3500-yr old Persian festival
- 2 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 4:04pm -
- newEx-Mumbai cop jailed for life in fake encounter case
Bombay HC overturned Pradeep Sharma's acquittal in the 18-year-old fake encounter case of Ramnarayan Gupta, sentencing him to life imprisonment. The HC deemed the acquittal 'perverse' and highlighted overwhelming evidence against Sharma in the conspiracy.
- 2 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 3:59pm -
- newBengaluru doctor's water-saving tips go viral
A doctor's water-saving tips in Bengaluru, like bucket baths and RO waste use, save 600 liters daily without lifestyle changes, crucial as resources dwindle in cities facing challenges like Bengaluru.
- 3 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 3:34pm -
- newWhy PM Modi got emotional during his speech in Salem
- 3 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 3:31pm -
- newTaran Singh Sandhu, former Indian envoy to US, joins BJP
- 3 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 3:20pm -
- new'Dad not well': Congress leader Rohan Gupta withdraws candidacy
Rohan Gupta withdraws from Ahmedabad East due to father's health, prompting a shift in Congress strategy and the political landscape. His decision highlights party duties, strategic planning, and a humble approach.
- 3 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 3:13pm -
- newNvidia Project GR00T brings GenAI to humanoid robots
Nvidia introduces Project GR00T, a foundation model for humanoid robots, alongside Jetson Thor and Isaac platform upgrades. The collaboration with industry leaders aims to advance AI in humanoid robotics for human assistance in daily tasks.
- 3 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 3:03pm -
- new'He goes in early and...': Fleming explains Dhoni's role in pre-season camp
CSK's extended pre-season under Dhoni's guidance for IPL 2024 emphasizes local players' growth. Defending champions CSK will kick off the 17th IPL season against RCB on March 22. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming mentioned that Dhoni arrives early for the pre-season training and spends time with young Indian players. Dhoni has led CSK to five titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
- 3 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 2:55pm -
- newCAA: SC issues notice to Centre, seeks response on pleas by April 9
SC issues notice to Union government on 20-odd applications seeking stay of implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act and the Rules, which was notified on Mar 11. SC seeks response from Centre in three weeks and would take up hearing on Apr 9. Petitioners made repeated requests to SC to stay process of grant of citizenship to persecuted communities from Islamic states of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh till the SC decides stay application.
- 4 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 2:43pm -
- newECI appoints Sanjay Mukherjee as DGP of West Bengal
- 4 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 2:40pm -
- newShibu Soren's daughter-in-law, joins BJP after quitting JMM
- 4 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 2:37pm -
- newRaj Thackeray meets Shah amid buzz over MNS joining NDA in Maha
- 4 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 2:20pm -
- new'Absurd claims': India reacts to China's remarks on Arunachal
In response to media queries on comments made by the Spokesperson of the Chinese defence ministry, Randhir said, "We have noted the comments made by the Spokesperson of the Chinese Defence Ministry advancing absurd claims over the territory of the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh. Repeating baseless arguments in this regard does not lend such claims any validity."
- 4 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 2:16pm -
- newWatch: Virat Kohli dances with RCB women's team
The Arun Jaitley Stadium resonated with chants of “Kohli Kohli” as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 title on Sunday. RCB secured their first-ever title by defeating Delhi Capitals with an emphatic 8-wicket victory. Following their triumph, the jubilant RCB Women's team received congratulations from Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli via a video call.
- 5 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 1:30pm -
- newBihar's Begusarai most polluted city globally in 2023
Begusarai, a city in Bihar, has emerged as the most polluted metropolitan area globally in 2023. Moreover, India is the unfortunate host to the four most polluted cities worldwide, emphasizing the urgent need for environmental and public health reforms within the country. As per the report, 83 of the 100 worst polluted cities in the world are in India.
- 5 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 1:16pm -
- newWatch: Pakistan cricketer caught smoking in dressing room
Following his stellar performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Multan Sultans at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Monday, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim was discovered smoking in the dressing room. Wasim played a pivotal role in Islamabad United's clinching of their third PSL title. He delivered a five-wicket haul, restricting Multan Sultans to 159/9, and later contributed an unbeaten 19 runs to secure the successful run chase.
- 5 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 1:01pm -
- newNot just Murthy's grandson, these Infy grandkids are also millionaires!
Millionaire grandchildren of Infosys founders! Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy gifted his four-month-old grandson shares worth over Rs 240 crore, making him one of India's youngest millionaires. The transfer of 15,00,000 Infosys shares reduced Murthy's stake from 0.40% to 0.36%. But di you know that other grandchildren of Infosys co-founders also hold stakes in the company.
- 6 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 12:46pm -
- newExcise policy case: Manish Sisodia's custody extended till April 6
- 6 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 12:43pm -
- newGirl goes missing from Kota coaching, father gets ransom msg
Kavya Dhakad, a NEET student from Shivpuri, MP, allegedly kidnapped in Kota. Father reported after receiving Rs 30 lakh ransom demand. Previous harassment led to relocation. Kota Police informed about suspect detention in Jaipur.
- 6 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 12:31pm -
- new'Virat Kohli crucial for T20 World Cup, will make runs in IPL'
Former chief selector MSK Prasad stressed Virat Kohli's significance for India in the T20 World Cup, dismissing speculations of his exclusion due to IPL performance. The panelists discussed the challenges and prospects for SRH, Mumbai Indians, and RCB in the upcoming IPL season. With news of selectors mulling to ignore the former Indian captain doing rounds, Prasad debunked the theory and said that Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have a crucial role to play in the mega event.
- 6 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 12:24pm -
- newNDA-Chirag Bihar deal: Pashupati Paras resigns from Union cabinet
Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party president Pashupati Kumar Paras resigns from NDA cabinet post BJP's Bihar seat allocation, citing dissatisfaction with getting no seat for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election. The development comes after NDA allotted 5 Lok Sabha seats to Paras's estranges nephew Chirag Paswan' Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas).
- 6 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 12:17pm -
- newFlyer attempts suicide onboard, plane makes emergency landing
- 6 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 12:15pm -
- newPatanjali misleading ads: SC asks Ramdev to appear in person
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought personal appearance of Yoga guru Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved MD Acharya Balkrishna before it in the contempt proceedings relating to advertising of the company's products and their medicinal efficacy. It was hearing a plea of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) alleging a smear campaign by Ramdev against the vaccination drive and modern medicines.
- 7 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 11:22am -
- newSensex ends 736 points down: Top 5 reasons why bears attacked
Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex ended the day at 72,012.05, down over 730 points or 1.01%. Nifty50 closed at 21,817.45, down over 235 points or 1.08%.
- 8 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 10:31am -
- newB'luru cops seize explosives from vehicle: Reports
Bengaluru Police seize explosives and gelatin sticks near a school concealed in a tractor, electronic detonators were also found unregistered. Investigation underway.
- 8 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 10:12am -
- newGambhir reveals conversation with Shah Rukh Khan
Gautam Gambhir's leadership once propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles in the last decade, establishing its unique identity. Now, the self-proclaimed "tough to handle" individual is determined to revive the joy among their passionate yet somewhat disgruntled fans in the days ahead. Gambhir steered KKR to the playoffs after three disappointing years. Subsequently, between 2012 and 2014, KKR clinched two championship titles.
- 8 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 9:55am -
- newWhy Bill Gates wishes he could be as 'magical' as Steve Jobs
Bill Gates admires Steve Jobs' natural speaking style, envying his ability to appear unrehearsed. Gates emphasizes the importance of effective communication and storytelling in promoting technology, expressing a desire to achieve Jobs' magical impact.
- 11 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 7:10am -
- newDell to employees: Work from home, but you will not be promoted
Dell's strict return-to-office mandate classifies workers as 'hybrid' or 'remote,' affecting promotions. CEO Michael Dell previously supported remote work culture but now emphasizes in-person connections for innovation, leading to employee frustration and concerns about collaboration.
- 11 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 7:00am -
- newB'luru's current water shortage is 20%: Siddaramaiah
CM Siddaramaiah addresses Bengaluru's severe 500 MLD water scarcity, sourcing 2,600 MLD daily from Cauvery, borewells with a 500 MLD shortfall. Water reserves in KRS, Kabini seen as adequate till June, with ongoing efforts to manage the crisis effectively.
- 12 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 6:52am -
- new120 not out! These 'super seniors' have been voting since 1st polls
- 13 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 5:20am -
- newExcise policy case: Expect some high-profile arrests, says CBI
CBI anticipates arresting high-profile persons in Delhi excise policy case. Manish Sisodia's bail plea opposed. Trial delays highlighted. Recent articles cover SC hearings, CEC selection, and SBI electoral bonds compliance for political funding transparency.
- 14 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 4:16am -
- newAjit's brother accuses him of ingratitude towards uncle Sharad
Ajit Pawar criticized by brother Shrinivas, called “nalayak manoos”. Siblings distant, Shrinivas supports Pawar in Baramati. Ajit defied uncle, took oath as deputy CM in Mumbai. Criticized for disloyalty, splitting NCP. Shrinivas raked up Ajit’s “disloyalty”, and said no one was more unfit than a person abandoning a Pawar who had given him so much only to side with others for short-term gains.
- 15 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 2:57am -
- newProtest in B'luru after Hindu bizman attacked for playing Chalisa
In Bengaluru, a businessman playing Hanuman Chalisa was assaulted by a group accusing him of disturbing prayers with loud music. Three arrested, two absconding. Dispute over music near the store entrance, alleged fabricated prayer disturbance. Investigators stated that the claim was just an excused to pick up the fight. BJP blamed the Congress government’s “appeasement politics” for such incidents.
- 17 hours ago 19 Mar 24, 1:26am -