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DEHRADUN: Close on the heels of a proposal to restrict the entry of non-Hindus at 105 ghats in the Kumbh area at Haridwar, Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), which administers the Char Dham shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath and 47 other temples, is considering a similar move at the shrines under it. The proposal is expected…
In a crowning moment for her illustrious career, pop powerhouse Taylor Swift has received an exclusive induction into the revered Songwriters Hall of Fame. This honor places her alongside iconic artists like KISS’s Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as the incomparable Alanis Morissette, all celebrated for their significant contributions to the music scene….
The United States Department of State has officially announced the expansion of its visa-bond pilot programme, listing a series of countries whose nationals may have to pay a refundable bond when applying for US business or tourist visas. The updated list, issued on Jan 8, 2026, specifies who will be affected, and when the rule…
US President Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump wants nations to pay a king’s ransom of $1 billion to remain in harmony with the US and retain a seat on his proposed “peace board”, or as many critics claimed as an “alternative to the United Nations,” Bloomberg reported, citing a draft charter.According to…
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Thursday that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the shortened 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, with clubs from India eligible only for indirect entry into the AFC Champions League 2 through zonal qualifiers.Because of the delayed start to the season, Indian clubs will…
Filmmaker Shakti Samanta is known for memorable movies like ‘An Evening in Paris’, ‘Aaradhna’, ‘Amar Prem’ among many others. His collaboration with Sharmila Tagore has remained iconic over the years. In a recent interview, Shakti Samanta’s son has now opened up on the memories during the shoot of ‘An Evening In Paris’ starring Tagore and…
Chinese customs authorities have reportedly instructed agents that Nvidia’s high-end H200 artificial intelligence chips are currently prohibited from entering the country, as the silicon trade war escalates between Washington and Beijing. Citing sources briefed on the matter, news agency Reuters reported that the directive was paired with high-level meetings earlier this week.“The wording from the…
Actor-model Nupur Sanon, sister of Bollywood star Kriti Sanon, tied the knot with popular singer-songwriter Stebin Ben in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on Sunday at Raffles Udaipur. With this, the couple brought their lavish three-day wedding celebrations to a close in the City of Lakes. A vibrant baraat and emotional bridal entry The Hindu…
Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur with Honey Singh in the middle (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 had fans talking even before the first ball was bowled on Friday. After the toss at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the opening ceremony got underway and quickly grabbed…
NEW DELHI: The income tax department on Wednesday flagged major risks associated with virtual digital assets (VDA), such as cryptocurrency, joining the Reserve Bank of India in opposing the entry of these instruments.In a presentation to the parliamentary standing committee of finance, the tax authorities flagged as to how anonymous, borderless and near-instant value transfer…
