HOSHIARPUR:A four-year-old boy who fell into a newly dug borewell while playing near his home in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district was rescued safely after a massive nine-hour operation involving multiple rescue agencies and local volunteers, officials said.The incident took place on Friday night in Chak Samana village near Bhikhowal on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuya road.The child, identified as…
Kalyani Priyadarshan made a stunning Cannes debut in an elegant, deep-purple gown by Indian label Itrh. The strapless, shimmering creation, adorned with intricate beadwork, exuded timeless charm and understated glamour. Her refined styling, featuring delicate diamond jewelry and a fresh beauty look, perfectly complemented the outfit, celebrating Indian craftsmanship on the global stage. Cannes 2026…
Former Canadian Olympian Alexandra Paul was killed in a road crash in 2023. Truck driver Sukhwinder Sidhu, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving that resulted in the death of Alexandra Paul, a former Canadian Olympic figure skater, in 2023, was sentenced to 2.5 years in jail. Sidhu has also been barred from driving for seven…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Though Lucknow Super Giants registered a win over Chennai Super Kings on Friday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the dejection was clearly visible on captain Rishabh Pant’s face. After Nicholas Pooran went hammer and tongs in the 17th over, smashing four consecutive sixes off Anshul Kamboj…
US president Donald Trump returned from China on Friday portraying his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as a defining “G-2” moment.“It’s the two great countries. I call it the G-2. I think it’ll go down as a very important moment in history,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday.Trump claimed major…
Taiwan’s ministry of national defense (MND) on Saturday said it detected eight Chinese naval vessels and one official ship operating around the island, a day after US President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile visit to China dominated by discussions on Taiwan, trade and the Iran war.In a statement posted on X, Taiwan’s MND said, “8…
A retired district judge and her advocate son have been booked in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal in connection with the alleged dowry death of the latter’s wife, police said. BHOPAL: A retired district judge and her advocate son have been booked in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal in connection with the alleged dowry death of the latter’s wife,…
After a successful eight weeks in theatres, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ officially released online sparking social media discussion about the film, and some of its new footage on screens.‘Dhurandhar 2’ OTT releaseTaking to their handles post the film’s OTT debut on Netflix for international viewing, netizens pointed out several notable differences between the streaming version and…
Gig workers have called for a temporary nationwide strike on Saturday, asking app-based drivers and delivery workers to cease services from 12 pm to 5 pm to protest against rising fuel prices and low payment rates.The Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU) has appealed to workers to join the shutdown, arguing that increasing petrol…
MUMBAI: The rupee hit a record low of 96.14 against the US dollar on Friday before settling at 95.97, one paise lower than its previous close, as global and domestic pressures weighed on the currency.The decline comes amid a widening current account deficit, continued selling by foreign investors, and broader macroeconomic pressures, while global developments…