Special prayers, local joy as PM Modi set to visit Karni Mata temple
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Special prayers, local joy as PM Modi set to visit Karni Mata temple

Bikaner, May 21 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme on May 22, excitement is equally palpable in Rajasthan's Bikaner, where he is scheduled to visit the historic Karni Mata Temple the same day.

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Delhi-NCR; Metro services affected, flights delayed (Ld)

May 21, 2025 11:36 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Heavy rain, hail, and powerful winds battered several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening, providing much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat but also causing widespread disruption across the region. The sudden harsh change in weather led to disruption in the operation of Metro trains, delay of flights besides uprooting of trees and banners, and traffic snarls.

In the wake of India's 'Operation Sindoor', Aishwarya Rai stunned at Cannes with 'sindoor' accentuating her hair parting

May 21, 2025 10:46 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been the face of true Indian beauty internationally for decades now. Going back to her roots, the former Miss World decided to walk the Cannes red carpet this year as a perfect Indian married woman in saree and sindoor.

  • Trisha Krishnan brings infectious charm to ‘Sugar Baby’ from ‘Thug Life’

    May 21, 2025 10:30 PM

    Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) The second song from the upcoming film ‘Thug Life’, titled ‘Sugar Baby’ was released on Wednesday. The song has been composed by the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman, and features actress Trisha Krishnan delivering a dazzling dance performance that’s impossible to look away from.

  • Dhanush to immortalise Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in upcoming biopic

    May 21, 2025 10:07 PM

    Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) One of India’s most loved Presidents, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s life being adapted for the screen in the upcoming biopic. The film, titled ‘Kalam’ stars National Award-winning actor Dhanush, and was announced at the recent edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

  • Ankit Bhardwaj joins the cast of 'Tenali Rama' as Anantayya

    May 21, 2025 10:02 PM

    Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actor Ankit Bhardwaj has joined the cast of the show "Tenali Rama". He will essay the role of Anantayya - a mysterious, charming young man.

May 21, 2025 11:10 PM

Operation Sindoor : भारत की ढाल बने BSF के शूरवीर, ध्वस्त किए Pakistan के मंसूबे

आर.एस. पुरा, जम्मू-कश्मीर : 22 अप्रैल को पहलगाम में आतंकियों ने 26 निर्दोष नागरिकों की निर्ममता से हत्या कर दी, जिससे पूरे देश का खून खौल उठा। पूरा देश आतंक के खिलाफ निर्णायक कार्रवाई की मांग करने लगा। 6 और 7 मई की रात भारतीय ने ऑपरेशन सिंदूर की शुरुआत की और सटीक वार कर पाकिस्तान के 9 आतंकी ठिकानों को तबाह कर दिया। ऑपरेशन सिंदूर से पाकिस्तान को साफ संदेश गया कि भारत आतंकवाद को बिल्कुल बर्दाश्त नहीं करेगा। इस ऑपरेशन के दौरान आतंकी ठिकानों और लॉन्च पैड्स को निशाना बनाया गया। जवाब में पाकिस्तान ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय सीमा और नियंत्रण रेखा के पास भारी गोलाबारी की। भारत में धार्मिक स्थलों, स्कूलों और रिहायशी इलाकों को भी निशाना बनाया गया। पाकिस्तानी हमलों के केंद्र में जम्मू का आर.एस. पुरा सेक्टर भी रहा। हालांकि, बीएसएफ ने पाकिस्तान के हर हमले का मुंहतोड़ जवाब दिया। बीएसएफ ने न सिर्फ पाकिस्तान की चौकियों और आतंकी लॉन्चिंग पैड्स को नष्ट किया, बल्कि पाकिस्तानी सेना और आतंकवादियों का मनोबल पूरी तरह तोड़ दिया। IANS की टीम आर.एस. पुरा में बीएसएफ जवानों के बीच पहुंची। जवान आज भी पाकिस्तान के हर मंसूबे को चकनाचूर करने के लिए कमर कसे हुए हैं। उनका कहना है कि 'ऑपरेशन सिंदूर' सिर्फ एक सैन्य कार्रवाई नहीं, बल्कि भारत की नीति और संकल्प का प्रतीक है।

IPL 25: Santner, Bumrah, Surya star as MI storm into playoffs with a 59-run win over DC (Ld)

May 21, 2025 11:56 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Mumbai Indians stormed into the Playoffs as Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets apiece after a brilliant unbeaten 73 by Suryakumar to guide their team to a commanding 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals in Match 63 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

  • Gill gears up like a warrior for England Test battle amid IPL storm, practices with red ball

    May 21, 2025 7:45 PM

    Ahmedabad, May 21 (IANS) Even as the IPL 2025 dazzles fans with its fireworks and glamour, Indian batting prodigy Shubman Gill is quietly laying the foundation for sterner tests ahead. In a move that caught the attention of both fans and cricket pundits, Gill was recently spotted practicing with the red ball during a net session, here on Wednesday.

  • Scotland’s Brandon McMullen breaks into top 10 of ICC ODI all-rounder rankings

    May 21, 2025 5:37 PM

    Dubai, May 21 (IANS) Scotland all-rounder Brandon McMullen has surged into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings for all-rounders following his sensational performances in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.

  • CT 2025 sets new broadcast records with 368bn global viewing minutes

    May 21, 2025 3:17 PM

    Dubai, May 21 (IANS) The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9, was the most viewed Champions Trophy ever, recording a growth over the 2017 edition, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday unveiled the staggering broadcast viewership figures noted across the globe.