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"Write Panjab Or Punjab...": Diljit Dosanjh Reacts To Spelling Controversy

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

A social media post by Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has sparked a 'Punjab vs Panjab' debate. In a recent post on X, the singer shared a video of him arriving at Chandigarh airport accompanied by the word 'Panjab'.

"Chemical Castration Harsh But...": Supreme Court On Women's Safety Plea

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to various union government ministries and departments to respond to a plea - by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association - for guidelines for a safer environment for women, children, and transgenders.

GRAP-3 Restrictions Back In Delhi-NCR, Hybrid Mode Up To Class 5

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

GRAP-III recommendations have been reimposed across Delhi and the national capital region following "highly unfavourable meteorological conditions, including calm winds and very low mixing height", the Commission for Air Quality Management said.

Satya Nadella, Gautam Adani Mourn Zakir Hussain's Death

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella and billionaire Gautam Adani led India Inc in mourning the death of Zakir Hussain, considered one of the greatest players of the tabla.

Amit Shah Lauds Chhattisgarh Government For Action Against Maoists

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 16, 2024, Jagdalpur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday commended the Chhattisgarh government for its determined efforts in combating Maoism in the state.

Priyanka Gandhi Takes "Palestine" Bag To Parliament, BJP MP Reacts

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Newly-elected Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had "Palestine" written on it, drawing a sharp reaction from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

How Cops Tracked Down Nikita Singhania, Quietly Flew Her To Bengaluru

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day, made calls only on WhatsApp and constantly tried to secure anticipatory bail after Atul's family filed a suicide abetment case against her

"Rhythm Fell Silent": Union Minister Amit Shah Condoles Demise Of Ustad Zakir Hussain

Asian News International | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Union Minister Amit Shah expressed grief over the demise of Zakir Hussain. "His music will remain as a thread that unites humanity," he wrote.

"Balraj Sahni Was Arrested...": N Sitharaman vs M Kharge Over Constitution

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Starting the debate to mark the Constitution's 75th anniversary in Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched an all-out attack on the Congress and accused it of repeatedly trying to undermine the Constitution through amendments.

Massive Waterspout Spotted At Tamil Nadu's Kulasai Beach? A Fact-Check

NewsMeter | Monday December 16, 2024

An Instagram user shared a video with Tamil text overlaid, claiming that it shows a cyclone that occurred at Kulasai Beach on December 13.

"I Made Him Tabla, He Made My Life": Zakir Hussain's Tabla Maker

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, Mumbai

For Haridas Vhatkar, tabla making won't be the same again, as he mourns the passing away of his most celebrated customer, Ustad Zakir Hussain.

All About Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Cause Of Zakir Hussain's Death

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024

Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain died on Monday in a San Francisco hospital. He was 73. Mr Hussain died of complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare and progressive lung condition, his family said in a statement.

Congress Reacts After Omar Abdullah Junks Opposition's EVM Charge

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Monday December 16, 2024

The Congress has claimed that its ally Omar Abdullah's approach to issues concerning the opposition had changed after he became the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

"Zakir Hussain Revolutionised World Of Indian Classical Music": PM Modi

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid condolences to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain who died at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital on Monday.

"Rehabilitate, Make Them Constructive Citizens": Top Court On Drug Addicts

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them.