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Blog | To Pritish Da, The Poet Who Never Stopped Loving Calcutta
- Jan 10, 2025 09:09 am IST
- Derek O'Brien
During the call I remember asking him what he would most like to be remembered aspoet, publisher, editor, movie mogul, pet lover, or media personality. He was very clear: being a poet topped them all.
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Viral Video: Drunk Man Pinned Down By Ticket Checker, Train Attendant Flogs Him
- Jan 10, 2025 07:28 am IST
- Reported by: Pallav Mishra
- Edited by: Chandrajit Mitra
A video has gone viral showing a ticket examiner and a coach attendant assaulting a passenger on the Amritsar-Katihar Express allegedly after he allegedly attacked the TTE in a drunken state.
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Dense Fog Envelops North India, Over 150 Flights Delayed In Delhi
- Jan 10, 2025 06:52 am IST
- NDTV News Desk
Dense fog enveloped parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) this morning, reducing visibility to zero and affecting flight and train operations.
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10 Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lanka, MK Stalin Urges S Jaishankar To Intervene
- Jan 10, 2025 06:51 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday apprised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that 10 fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy and sought steps for their early release.
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Akasa Air Pilots Seek Probe Into Airline's Hiring Practices, Other Lapses
- Jan 10, 2025 06:27 am IST
- Press Trust of India
A section of Akasa Air has written to the civil aviation ministry seeking a probe into the airline's hiring practices, alleging rostering issues and other lapses.
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Railway Introduces Special Trains Ahead Of Maha Kumbh 2025. Details Here
- Jan 10, 2025 05:50 am IST
- Asian News International
In anticipation of the massive influx of devotees for the Mahakumbh 2025, Western Railway has launched special trains to ensure smooth and safe travel.
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Tirupati Stampede: Andhra Announces Rs 25 Lakh Compensation, Jobs For Families Of Victims
- Jan 10, 2025 02:41 am IST
- Asian News International
Following the tragic stampede at the Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased, along with providing contract jobs.
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Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher Among Others To Perform At Maha Kumbh Mela
- Jan 09, 2025 23:55 pm IST
- Asian News International
The Uttar Pradesh government has extended invitations to popular artists from across the country including singer Shankar Mahadevan Mohit Chauhan, Shaan and Kailash Kher to perform at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, according to Ministry of Culture.
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Bastar Journalist Killed By Cousins Because Of His Reporting: Cops
- Jan 09, 2025 23:52 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
The Special Investigation Team investigating the murder of Mukesh Chandrakar, whose body was found in a septic tank last week, has said the journalist was killed by his cousins who were enraged by his reporting on corruption.
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"Law, Order Being Made A Joke In Mumbai": Baba Siddique's Son Zeeshan
- Jan 09, 2025 23:49 pm IST
- Asian News International
After meeting with Joint Commissioner of Crime Branch of Mumbai Police Lakhmi Gautam, son of former MLA and NCP leader Baba Siddique, Zeeshan Siddiqui on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction over the investigation in his father's murder.
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"Put Aside Ego And Speak To Farmers": Priyanka Gandhi Appeals To PM Modi
- Jan 09, 2025 23:41 pm IST
- Asian News International
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with him.
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CBI Charges Karti Chidambaram In Fresh Corruption Case
- Jan 09, 2025 23:33 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The CBI has registered a fresh case of corruption against former finance minister P Chidambaram's son and Congress MP, Karti Chidambaram, for allegedly giving relief to alcoholic beverage company Diageo Scotland over a ban on the duty-free sale.
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ISRO To Launch Communication Satellite Of US-Based Firm AST SpaceMobile
- Jan 09, 2025 23:26 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) LVM3 rocket will launch in March a communication satellite of a US-based firm AST SpaceMobile that plans to provide space-based cellular broadband network services on smartphones.
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Tussle Over Finalizing BJP District Presidents In Madhya Pradesh Continues
- Jan 09, 2025 22:50 pm IST
- Written by: Anurag Dwary
The ongoing selection process for BJP district presidents in Madhya Pradesh has turned into a heated political affair.
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Drone Lands Near Bhopal Jail Cells With 69 Terrorists, Spotted After 8 Days
- Jan 09, 2025 22:27 pm IST
- Written by: Anurag Dwary
A high-security jail in Bhopal finds itself in the eye of a storm after a China-made drone was discovered inside its premises.
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Poll Body Asks Delhi Electoral Chief To Investigate Complaints Filed By AAP
- Jan 09, 2025 22:19 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Election Commission on Thursday asked its Delhi chief electoral officer to probe the Aam Aadmi Party's complaints against BJP leader Parvesh Verma and allegations of additions and deletions in the electoral roll of the New Delhi Assembly seat.
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Gangasagar Mela "Much Bigger Than Maha Kumbh": Mamata Banerjee
- Jan 09, 2025 22:12 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that Gangasagar Mela is "bigger than Kumbh Mela" and thus the Centre should accord national fair status to it.
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Pollution Curbs Under GRAP 3 Re-Imposed In Delhi As Air Quality Declines
- Jan 09, 2025 22:03 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Thursday re-implemented stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a sharp rise in air pollution levels owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order.
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PM Modi Makes Podcast Debut With Zerodha Co-Founder Nikhil Kamath: "Don't Know How It'll Go"
- Jan 09, 2025 22:01 pm IST
- Edited by: Bhavya Sukheja
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the next guest on Nikhil Kamath's podcast series called 'People By WTF', a new trailer has revealed.
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Pakistan, Bangladesh Invited For An 'Undivided India' Event, Islamabad Confirms
- Jan 09, 2025 21:14 pm IST
- Written by: Abhishek Chakraborty
India has invited Pakistan and Bangladesh, among other neighbouring countries to participate in an 'undivided India' seminar being organised in New Delhi.