Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 594-kilometer-long Ganga Expressway, one of the country’s longest expressways, in Hardoi district, taking Uttar Pradesh to new heights of development. Addressing a gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that just as the sacred Ganga River has been the spiritual and agricultural lifeline of Uttar Pradesh for thousands of years, this modern expressway will also prove to be a new lifeline for the state’s industrial and economic development. Developed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), this high-speed corridor will connect the western, central, and eastern regions of the state.…
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Amidst the excitement of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals’ star all-rounder Riyan Parag has found himself embroiled in a fresh controversy. The IPL Governing Council has fined Parag a certain portion of his match fee for violating the league’s Code of Conduct. This action was taken after Parag was found using a vape (e-cigarette) inside the dressing room during a match. The incident was caught due to the vigilance of broadcasting cameras and match officials, which the BCCI has considered a serious violation of the dignity of the game and the health safety protocols of the players. Under the strict IPL…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his passion for the game and his connection with the youth. The praise came after Prime Minister Modi spent time playing football with children in Gangtok during his visit to Sikkim. Infantino shared a photo of the Prime Minister playing football with children on his official social media handle, captioning it, “It’s wonderful to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi playing our beautiful game. Football truly connects the world.” The FIFA chief’s remarks are not only an honor for the Prime Minister, but also underscore the growing influence…
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a criminal whose story is nothing short of a cinematic suspense thriller. Salim Vastik, who had established himself as a social activist and popular YouTuber in the Loni area of Ghaziabad, has finally had his true face revealed after 31 years. According to the police, this is the same man who kidnapped and brutally murdered one of his own students for a ransom of just 30,000 rupees in 1995. This individual, who evaded the law for decades, not only changed his identity but had also managed to get himself declared dead in official…
U.S. President Donald Trump has stunned the international community by abruptly canceling a proposed peace talk with Iran that was set to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan. Trump halted his special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, from traveling to Pakistan on Saturday, where they were scheduled to discuss sensitive issues such as a ceasefire and nuclear programs with Iranian representatives. Trump shared news of this major decision on his social media platform, ‘Truth Social,’ explicitly stating that negotiating with Iran at this time is a “waste of time.” He argued that flying 18 hours for a meeting only to…
The Central Government has taken a significant step regarding the security of seven Rajya Sabha MPs, including former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Within hours of the Punjab government withdrawing their security, the Union Home Ministry took a tough stand and provided all these leaders with a security cover of CRPF commandos. On Sunday morning, CRPF personnel were seen stationed outside Harbhajan Singh’s residence in Jalandhar, making it clear that the Center does not want to take any risks. This decision comes as AAP workers have been…
The decision of Sandeep Pathak, a top strategist for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and a Rajya Sabha MP, to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is being hailed as one of the biggest shocks in Indian politics. There is profound astonishment in political circles over how Arvind Kejriwal’s most trusted ‘Chanakya’ suddenly switched sides. Pathak was not just an MP; as the National General Secretary (Organization), he was considered the backbone of the party’s entire operational structure. His defection, along with six other Rajya Sabha MPs including Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal, signifies more than just a change of…
A major disaster was narrowly avoided at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport this morning, though it triggered a wave of panic among travelers. A Swiss Air international flight bound for Switzerland experienced a sudden engine fire during its takeoff roll. There were 232 passengers and crew members on board at the time. Just as the aircraft was accelerating on the runway, the pilot received an alert regarding fire and smoke emanating from one of the engines. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the pilot immediately aborted the takeoff by applying emergency brakes and informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) of…
In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested the main mastermind behind the violent riots in Noida’s industrial sectors. The suspect, who had been on the run and hiding in a small town in Tamil Nadu, was apprehended following a precise operation based on digital footprints and technical surveillance. This arrest is seen as the most significant success for the Noida police so far, as the suspect is believed to be the crucial link between overseas handlers and the local mobs that orchestrated the large-scale vandalism and arson on April 13. Initial investigations reveal that…
Young opener Abhishek Sharma has taken the IPL 2026 season by storm with a whirlwind half-century against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Playing at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Abhishek reached the 50-run mark in just 15 balls, setting a new record for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This explosive innings surpassed his own previous franchise record of 16 balls set in 2024. The southpaw’s batting display left the CSK bowling attack shell-shocked and sent the home crowd into a frenzy as he dismantled the opposition during the powerplay. Abhishek’s dominance was most evident in the fifth over, where he hammered three…