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Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was brutally attacked in his Mumbai home. According to staff, the intruder, described as a man in his 30s, around 5'5" tall, armed with a stick and sharp knife, demanded ₹1 crore. He first went to Saif's son's room, telling the nanny he wanted ₹1 crore before assaulting her. First Salman Khan and now Saif Ali Khan, are stars unsafe in Mumbai?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a hub of tunnels, bridges and ropeways, adding that the world's highest tunnel, railroad bridge and rail lines are being built here. Lavishing high praise on PM Modi, the Union Territory's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, pushed for the restoration of statehood, saying that it has been a promise that the PM has made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to the assertion, the PM stated that he always fulfils his promises and that things will happen at the right time. So, returning to statehood is the next big thing in Jammu and Kashmir? Is there light at the end of the new tunnel?
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of the US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. Trump has invited several heads of governments and heads of states to be present at the event and the subsequent celebrations that are to be held in Washington DC. S Jaishankar is likely to hold several meetings with officials of the incoming administration where India's concerns are expected to feature. But what will a second Trump presidency bring for India? What can India expect? How can India prepare better?
Days after vowing to "go to war" to defend H-1B visas, Elon Musk on Sunday declared the system "broken" and in need of "major reform". Musk, alongside Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, has been at odds with some of US President-elect Donald Trump's supporters over immigration policies. Both are expected to join the incoming administration and have supported the H-1B visa program, which facilitates the entry of skilled foreign workers into the US. Watch the full discussion only on NDTV.
In today's show, we delve into the crucial debate gripping Indian cricket. Is it time for the team to look beyond the legendary duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli? Both cricketing stalwarts have faced a challenging period with a string of poor performances, sparking discussions about their future on the national side. We'll analyse their recent form, hear from experts, and consider the emerging talent eager to step up. Should India usher in a new era, or do these icons still have more to offer? Watch the full discussion only on NDTV.
US President-elect Donald Trump seems to align with Elon Musk and other tech industry supporters amid a dispute over immigration visas that has caused division among his supporters. Musk this week threatened to 'go to war' with MAGA Republicans after he defended visas for skilled foreigners over American-born employees. This also comes as data suggests 72% H-1B visas were given to Indians in the past year.
As India bids adieu to a great liberaliser, reformer, and a quiet nation-shaper, on Left, Right and Centre this weekend, we look at how he balanced regional aspirations in true democratic spirit.
Today, the political landscape in Delhi saw heightened tension as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaged in a fierce verbal spat. AAP accused BJP of distributing cash to influence voters ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, with specific claims against BJP leader Pravesh Verma. Meanwhile, BJP countered by questioning AAP's recent welfare scheme promises, alleging misuse for data collection. Both parties are trading accusations of electoral misconduct, escalating the political drama.
In a tragic incident today, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau airport. The flight, carrying 67 passengers and five crew members, was forced into an emergency landing. According to the latest updates, at least 28 people have survived.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was questioned by Hyderabad Police for over three hours on Tuesday after a stampede at a city theatre this month killed a 35-year-old woman and left her eight-year-old with life-threatening injuries. Who was responsible for crowd control outside the theatre? ... Is Allu Arjun to blame or are there political forces out to get him?
The Congress today denied reports of the party's involvement in the attack on Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun's house over the Hyderabad theatre stampede case in which a woman was killed this month. The Congress's reaction came after multiple unverified posts surfaced on social media allegedly showing the main accused - who led the attack on Sunday evening - with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.