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Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas to receive British honors soon after their film 'Oppenheimer' shines at the Oscars!

It has been announced recently that Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas will be honoured with knighthood and damehood respectively! They recently won an Oscar for 'Best Picture'


‘Nothing To Talk About’: North Korea Dismisses Possibility Of Summit With Japan

Pyongyang said on Friday it had “nothing to talk” about with Japan after claiming that a Japanese diplomat in China had made contact with a North Korean counterpart.Relations between the two East Asian neighbours have long been strained over the kidnapping of Japanese people in the 1970s and 1980s and North Korea’s banned weapons programmes, although there had been tentative recent signs of a thaw.A North Korean diplomat in China said on Friday...


Welcome to 'Dru-quesne.' Duquesne promotes Dru Joyce to take over after Keith Dambrot's retirement

PITTSBURGH: Duquesne didn’t look far to replace retired head coach Keith Dambrot.The Dukes promoted assistant Dru Joyce on Thursday to take over for Dambrot, who stepped down last week after leading the school to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1977.“Dru exhibited a clear vision for our program going forward and understands the challenge of keeping our recent success a possibility in the years ahead,” Duquesne athletic director Dave...


Tamil Nadu MP Ganeshamoorthy, Who Attempted Suicide Over Denial Of Lok Sabha Ticket, Dies

One of the senior leaders in MDMK, Ganeshamoorthy contested from the Erode parliamentary seat on DMK's rising sun symbol in the 2019 general elections and won. As per the report, he was depressed after the party snubbed him for the upcoming polls.


Credit card rules to NPS: 5 money-related changes that will come into effect in April 2024

Here are some important financial changes that will come into effect in April 2024


India skips Pak National Day event in Delhi, Islamabad talks of 'estranged ties'

The Indian government's absence from the Pakistan National Day event held in New Delhi on Thursday underscored a moment of heightened tension between both countries.


Sheds urban tag of BJP, foray in north, stable voteshare — What PMK brings for NDA in Tamil Nadu

Alliance with BJP is likely to have most impact on AIADMK, as well as turn electoral contest into a three-horse race in southern state.


New 2024 iPad Air And Pro Model Launches Expected: What We Know So Far

Apple is going to be super busy over the next few months, building up to the big WWDC 2024 keynote and sessions in June. However, the company is also expected to announce the new iPad lineup, which includes the new Air and Pro models for the market. The company is unlikely to have an event for these products as well, but it is likely that Apple will have multiple accessories launching along with the new iPads for the market. So, what can we...


Outcry in France as school principal quits after death threats amid hijab row

The resignation of a school principal in Paris has sparked a debate on secularism and religious freedom. The principal of Maurice-Ravel lycee in eastern Paris stepped down after receiving death threats over a student's Muslim veil. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, speaking out in defense of French secular values, underscored the government's commitment to those enforcing secularism in educational institutions.


Ivan Cornejo's 'Baby Please' breaks into Top 10 on Hot Latin Songs Chart

Mexican-American singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo continues his ascent in the music industry with his latest track, "Baby Please," which has swiftly climbed into the top 10 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart. Bolstered by impressive streaming numbers, the song secures Cornejo's second top 10 hit, highlighting his proficiency in crafting streaming-friendly tunes.


Chinese firm lays off workers, halts operations in Pak after suicide attack

After a suicide bombing in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a Chinese engineering firm, Power Construction Corporation of China (PCCC), has suspended operations and laid off over 2,000 workers at the Hydropower Project.


38, including 5 Hezbollah members, killed in Israeli strikes on Syria

Thirty-eight people, including five members of Lebanon's Hezbollah group, were killed in Israeli strikes on the northern Syrian city of Aleppo early on Friday.


Game Changer: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani Film To Release in September? Dil Raju Makes BIG Announcement

Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer Game Changer has been in the making for a while now. Fans were recently treated to the first song from the film, Jaragandi, and it has only amplified everyone’s excitement. While the song became an instant hit, producer Dil Raju hinted that Game Changer will release this year and could be in less than six months. At an event for Game Changer in Hyderabad, Dil Raju hinted at the release date. The producer said...


BRS's Wayanad Lok Sabha Seat Nominee Kadiyam Kavya Resigns, Sparks Buzz Of Joining Congress

In an unexpected blow to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana, Warangal Lok Sabha candidate Kadiyam Kavya resigned from the party and has decided to also withdraw from the election contest. In a letter to BRS President and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Kavya announced her decision to withdraw from the contest. She expressed concerns over recent media reports implicating party leaders in allegations of corruption,...


Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 1: Prithviraj’s survival drama delivers one of the biggest debuts in Malayalam cinema history

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 1: Prithviraj-Blessy's latest film is off to a record-breaking start. The movie earned five times as much as Tovino Thomas' 2018 did on its opening day.


US remarks on Kejriwal case unacceptable: Govt

India strongly objected to US's call for a fair trial for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. The Ministry of External Affairs protested against US State Department's remarks. India reaffirmed commitment to transparent legal processes and dismissed external interference. Emphasizing democratic values, India asserted adherence to the rule of law and sovereignty.


Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced On March 29: Know Fuel Rates In Your City

Petrol and Diesel Prices Today On March 29, 2024: Changes in the prices of petrol and diesel affect the pocket of the common man. Recently, the prices of petrol and diesel were revised by the government oil companies. On March 14, oil companies gave a big relief to the common people by announcing a reduction of Rs 2 each on petrol and diesel. Now the companies have released the latest prices of petrol and diesel for March 29. There has been no...


'Dhoni bhai told me not to...' - Chennai Super Kings' pacer Sameer Rizvi

CSK's Sameer Rizvi, backed by the franchise and mentor MS Dhoni, aims to shine in IPL with his boundary-hitting skills and ability to counter spin attacks, proving his worth as a young, talented player.


No more toll on highways? Here's what Nitin Gadkari said

Highway toll tax system to end in India: Nitin Gadkari speaks on new highway toll system


Bajaj Pulsar 400 may launch on May 3. Check details

Bajaj Pulsar 400 may use the engine from the Dominar 400.


Russia veto ends UN monitoring of sanctions on North Korea; US calls it 'reckless', South Korea terms it 'irresponsible'

The United States, South Korea joined other nations to slam Russia who vetoed the renewal of a panel of United Nations (UN) experts to monitor sanctions on North Korea. They went on to accuse Moscow of colluding with Pyongyang.The Russian veto of the UN panel's renewal comes weeks after the body said it was probing reports of weapons transfer from North Korea to Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine War.Following Russia's veto, the US termed the move...


Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk sentenced to four years for Islamophobic remarks

A Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, known for his hardline views was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment on Thursday for making Islamophobic remarks in 2016.The High Court also fined Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara, aged 49 Rs. 100,000. The charges stem from comments he made at a press conference in March 2016, during a period when he was actively involved in an anti-Muslim campaign that began in 2012.During his last court appearance in...


Mukhtar Ansari Dies: Know All About The Don Who Once Ruled Purvanchal And His Downfall Under Yogi Regime

New Delhi: Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari succumbed to a heart attack on Thursday evening. He had been admitted to Banda Medical College after his health took a turn for the worse. Earlier, Ansari had been hospitalised due to abdominal pain while in jail. However, he was discharged the same day after his condition stabilised. His brother, Afzal Ansari, alleged that Mukhtar had been poisoned while in jail. Who Was Mukhtar Ansari?...


Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector with missiles, Kyiv says

The sweeping attacks, the biggest of which came last Friday, have already caused major damage to generating and transmission Ukrainian facilities, forcing Kyiv to halt power exports and rely on imports.


Moneycontrol Selects: Top stories this evening

Here is a collection of the most important stories this evening:F&O update: NSE revises lot size of derivative contracts for 54 stocksNational Stock Exchange (NSE) announced revision of market lot of derivative contracts of 54 individual stocks. Out of 182 stocks that have derivative contracts, NSE has changed lot size of 54 stocks. Read moreModel code may not impact capex pace; less than Rs 1.5 lakh crore needed to meet FY24 aimIn February...


US mortgage rate dip to 6.79 per cent, pulling buyers back into housing market

Mortgage rates in the US have decreased, offering some relief to homebuyers grappling with affordability challenges.According to Freddie Mac's statement on Thursday, the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan fell to 6.79% from 6.87% the previous week. This change is significant, especially considering that mortgage rates have not exceeded the 7 per cent threshold since early December.However, it's crucial to recognise that even with this...


President Murmu condoles loss of lives in J and K road accident

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu mourned the loss of lives in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and conveyed her condolences to the bereaved families


UGC announces validity of NET scores for PhD admissions from this year

Previously, many universities conducted individual PhD entrance exams, forcing candidates to take multiple tests. This move aligns with the NEP 2020. By accepting NET scores, candidates will no longer need to appear for multiple exams.


How Japan’s return to positive interest rates after 17 years could impact world economies

Meanwhile, the European Central Bank & US Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but signalled that they'll start cutting rates this year.


‘JEE, NEET coaching hub Kota is a misrepresented city,’ says District Collector Ravindra Goswami

Students study all over the country and world, but being in an environment where they can find peers who are preparing for the same thing and going through the same schedule, process, and ups and downs helps students maintain that balance, says Kota DM.


Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Northeast and Northwest India; fresh western disturbance in Himalayan region – Check full forecast

Rain spells are expected over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Odisha, and Sikkim


Alliance Air flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata after pilot complained of cockpit display screen snag

KOLKATA: A Rourkella bound Alliance Air flight carrying capacity passengers from Bhubaneshwar made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport on Thursday evening after the pilot complained of some issues in the display screen at the aircraft’s cockpit.The glitch was noticed around 4.45pm on Thursday when the aircraft was flying above Kolkata sky as th...


2024 KCON Hong Kong: Ateez, aespa, Day6 to perform this weekend. Lineup and schedule deets out

KCON Hong Kong 2024 welcomes K-pop A-listers Ateez, aespa, Zerobaseone, Day6, WayV and others for the two-day music fest.


Indian Railways to run weekly special trains on THESE routes – Check complete list

The Indian Railways has added 10 special trains to the list


Baltimore: Dali's black box audio reveals intense moments before the collapse, pilot tried to warn

Baltimore bridge collapse: Black box reveals critical details about moments leading to the tragedy.


WHO to finalise world’s first pandemic agreement soon

The process has involved participation of other United Nations system bodies, non-state actors, other relevant stakeholders, and the public, it stated.


BJP faces dissent over choice of candidates in ‘100 seats’. Workers distribute pamphlets, some jump ship

In Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar & Karnataka, discontent is brewing in BJP over ticket distribution. Party has announced candidates for 407 LS seats & dropped 103 sitting MPs so far.


Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, wife Dr Gurpreet blessed with daughter

This is Mann’s third child as he has a son and a daughter from his previous marriage to Inderpreet Kaur. He divorced Inderpreet in 2015 and she along with the children, Seerat, 23, and Dilshan, 19, are based in the US


Another suspect arrested in Moscow concert hall attack, had financed carnage

Russia's top investigative body, on Thursday, said that another suspect has been detained as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 143 people.


New tax rules come into effect from April 1: Here's all you need to know on basic exemption limit and rebate

Here's a look at some of the changes in tax rules that will be effective from April 1


'Failure To Prosecute Crime': Musk Is Miffed As Women Share Their New York Assault Stories

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called out New York authorities for what he described as a “failure to prosecute” growing crime in the Big Apple and other major cities in the United States.This comes as hoards of young female TikTokers raised concern online with a series of viral videos recounting random assaults they experienced on the streets of New York. One influencer, Halley Kate Mcgookin, with over a million followers, detailed an incident where...


Thalaivar 171: Rajinikanth flaunts gold in first look from film with Lokesh Kanagaraj; title to be announced soon

Thalaivar 171: Director Lokesh Kanagaraj gave an update on his film with actor Rajinikanth and shared a new poster.


Ukraine foreign minister’s visit to India opens door for Delhi to shape post-war Europe

Ukraine’s outreach to India is about constructive engagement of a rising power that has bridged the broken links between East and West and North and South on many occasions.


Godzilla Vs King: The New Empire to take a stellar opening in India; Earns Rs 5 crore in advance sales

The sequel to 2021 hit film Godzilla Vs Kong "Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire" is off to a strong start in India, with over Rs 5 crore in advance sales. The film features Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen, continuing the story of Kong and Godzilla's battle against a powerful enemy.


Religious tensions escalate in Malaysia following 'Allah' socks row

NEW DELHI: In the wake of escalating tensions following the controversy over socks bearing the word "Allah," Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has called for calm and maturity. The nation has been rocked by a series of incidents stemming from the sale of the controversial socks, leading to legal charges, death threats, and a failed petrol bom...


Google says Pixel comes with 7 years of updates so that users can keep using it for years

Google reveals that commitment to providing a 7-year update promise for its Pixel phones, made achievable through partner collaborations, the utilisation of Tensor chips, and ongoing testing.


Covid Battle: Modi reveals logic behind Thali Bajao, Diya Jalao projects

In conversation with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened up about the policies and steps taken by his government to combat rumours regarding vaccines for COVID-19 in the country.PM Modi, when Gates asked about how the PM managed communication with the people during the pandemic that rumours regarding vaccines were controlled here in India, unlike in other parts of the world, said that he himself used to set examples in front of people.


IIT-Madras Alumnus Pavan Davuluri to Lead Microsoft Windows: A Peek Into His New Role At Global Tech Giant

Pavan Davuluri, who previously oversaw Microsoft's hardware endeavours, will now oversee all aspects of Windows client and cloud experiences, as well as Surface hardware development.


Top Smartphone Launches Expected In April: OnePlus Nord CE 4, Motorola Edge 50 Pro, More

It might start with All Fool's Day, but April will be all about smartphones if rumours are to be believed. The month is set to see some very high-profile launches across different price segments, including devices from the likes of OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and well, that fruity-named company from Cupertino might get into the April act too. So if you are looking to be more phone-y than foolish this April, here are five phones to look out for in...


South Africa: 8-Year-Old Survives Bus Crash That Killed 45 Easter Pilgrims

A bus crash in South Africa’s northern province of Limpopo left 45 deaths, the country’s transport department said on Thursday adding that an 8-year-old miraculously survived. The driver lost control and collided with barriers on a bridge near Mamatlakala, causing the bus to go over the bridge and hit the ground, catching fire.The bus was taking Easter pilgrims from Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, to Moria, a town in Limpopo,...