Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Popular Kannada actor Rakesh Poojary, winner of Comedy Khiladigalu, is no more. He suffered a heart attack at a family event in Udupi district. Rakesh gained fame from the reality show. He also acted in Kannada and Tulu films. Actress Rakshitha and fans expressed their grief. They remembered him as a kind and talented person. Popular Kannada actor Rakesh Poojary, the winner of the third season of the Kannada reality show Comedy Khiladigalu, has passed away due to a heart attack.Tragic demise at a family eventAccording to a OneIndia report, the talented comedian and actor reportedly suffered a fatal cardiac arrest in the early hours of Monday while attending a mehndi ceremony in Nitte, located in Karkala taluk of Udupi district.The incident happened around 2 am, and his last photograph, taken at the event, has since gone viral, showing […]

[ad_1] Foreign secretary Vikram Misri NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri, who faced social media trolling after India and Pakistan's ceasefire announcement, received strong support from various civil service associations and political leaders.The IAS Association expressed solidarity with Misri and his family through a social media post, condemning "unwarranted personal attacks" on civil servants performing their duties with integrity. "The IAS Association stands in solidarity with Shri Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, & his family. Unwarranted personal attacks on civil servants performing their duties with integrity are deeply regrettable. We reaffirm our commitment to uphold the dignity of public service," IAS association said in a post on X.The IRTS Association and IRS (C&IT) Association similarly denounced the abuse directed at Misri and his family, emphasising the need to maintain respect and decorum."The IRTS Association strongly condemns unwarranted abuse and personal attacks […]

[ad_1] Border districts of Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat began a tentative return to normalcy Sunday following a pause in military action between India and Pakistan late Saturday.Blackouts, widespread across several districts Saturday night, were scaled back or lifted Sunday as residents cautiously resumed daily life. Though drone sightings and sporadic reports of explosions persisted in some pockets, streets, markets and places of worship buzzed with restrained optimism.Punjab, with a 553km border with Pakistan, endured heavy drone and missile attacks Thursday and Friday. Cities close to the border, such as Jalandhar, Kapurthala, and Bathinda, which reported drone sightings, lifted blackouts Sunday but continued urging residents to shut off outdoor lights voluntarily. Hoshiarpur ordered a blackout from 9.30pm.In Amritsar and Pathankot, unconfirmed reports of flying objects and sounds of explosions persisted into early Sunday.‘One moment we’re praying, next we’re hiding in dark’UAVs […]

[ad_1] Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in opening trade on India-Pakistan ceasefire and US-China trade deal progress. Both indices rallied over 2% cheered by domestic stability and favourable global news.While Nifty50 went above 24,600, BSE Sensex crossed 81,300 mark. At 9:31 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,605.25, up 597 points or 2.49%. BSE Sensex was at 81,362.37, up 1,908 points or 2.40%.Indian equity markets closed lower in the previous week due to India-Pakistan tensions. However, the declaration of a ceasefire is likely to reduce investor concerns, with market experts predicting an optimistic new week.VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “The hallmark of FPI investment in recent days has been the sustained buying by FIIs. FIIs bought equity through the exchanges consecutively for 16 […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The government on Sunday dismissed social media reports about explosions in Udhampur and drone sightings in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, calling them "false."In a post on X, the Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) fact check unit stated, "Claims of heavy explosions in Udhampur are circulating on social media. The claim is FALSE. There have been no explosions in Udhampur."It cautioned that such rumours were being spread to incite panic and advised the public to rely solely on official sources for accurate information."This claim is fake. There is no drone activity in Jammu and Kashmir," it added.Such unverified claims have taken over social media amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.In retaliation for the attack, the armed forces launched targeted strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir […]

[ad_1] Satellite images reveal Operation Sindoor’s impact on Pakistan air bases, terror camps NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir and other border areas remained largely peaceful on the intervening night of May 11 and 12, approximately two days after ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, Indian forces on Sunday released satellite pictures of bases (before and after) in Pakistan and Pok that suffered heavy losses after India's 'Operation Sindoor.' Indian Air Force said that it successfully executed its assigned tasks with precision and in line with national objectives during the operation. "This multi-dimensional operation successfully neutralised terrorist threats, deterred Pakistani aggression, and reinforced India’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism, all while maintaining strategic restraint and international support," the Indian forces added.Image shows the before and after missile impact at Pasrur Air Defence Radar, Chunian Air Defence Radar, Arifwala Air Defence Radar.Image shows the before and […]