Karnataka recorded highest number of challans followed by Rajasthan, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand NEW DELHI: More than 5.7 lakh people were fined for smoking in public across India in 2025-26, with authorities collecting over Rs 5.1 crore in penalties under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), according to data tabled in the…
Woman dies after falling into an open manhole in NYC. A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan, New York City after she stepped out of her parked Mercedes-Benz. The incident took place outside the Cartier store at 653 Fifth Avenue at around 11:19 pm local time, on Monday, May…
Music composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal has landed in a legal controversy after social worker Vignyan Mane filed a case against him in Sangli, Maharashtra, alleging cheating and invoking the Atrocities Act. However, Muchhal’s legal representative has strongly denied the claims, calling them a pressure tactic. Lawyer dismisses allegations Speaking to NDTV, advocate Shreyansh Mithare…
Sonu Sood REACTS to ‘Hanuman Ansh’s stunning Rs 220 crore box office success: ‘It’s high time we make films not just for the glamour but stories’ ‘Hanuman Ansh’, a film chronicling the life and miracles associated with spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, has itself become something of a box office miracle. Starting off with little…
Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das (Photo: @gaurgopald/ X) Gaur Gopal Das is an Indian monk, motivational speaker, author, and lifestyle coach.He studied electrical engineering and worked briefly as a professional but left his corporate job in the 90s. Over the past three decades, he has become one of India’s most followed spiritual…
After years of courtroom drama, it finally looks like Brad Pitt wants out. Angelina Jolie’s ex seems ready to put their endless legal fight behind them, sparking hope that this Hollywood saga might actually wrap up soon. For those who have been following, his feud has dragged on for almost a decade since their messy…
Trump and Netanyahu (File photo) US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Wednesday to reportedly discuss plans for reducing Iran’s oil sales to China, which currently handles over 80 per cent of Iran’s oil exports. The agreement comes amid ongoing nuclear talks between US and Iranian…
Quote of the day by Cristiano Ronaldo (Image via Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s career has been shaped not only by extraordinary success but also by intense, near-constant public scrutiny. Few footballers have attracted as much admiration, criticism and genuine debate as Ronaldo, and yet he has repeatedly spoken about using that pressure as fuel rather than…
Rani Mukerji has always had a soft spot for Sabyasachi’s creations, and honestly, it’s easy to see why the combination works so well. At the designer’s Delhi store launch, the actress turned up in a cream silk saree that was understated, elegant and very much in keeping with her style.There was no need for an…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seen wearing an Arsenal-inspired thobe during an Eid al-Adha celebration in the Bronx, New York/ Image: X Zohran Mamdani celebrated Eid al-Adha in the Bronx wearing a custom Arsenal-inspired thobe, combining his long-standing support for the English football club with traditional Eid attire during a public appearance alongside…
