Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, was attacked by an armed intruder in his Bandra apartment early Thursday morning. The attacker inflicted six stab wounds, including a critical injury near Khan’s spine. The assailant entered the residence, reportedly targeting Khan’s younger son Jeh’s room, and demanded ₹1 crore before fleeing via the building’s fire escape. Despite the severity of his injuries, Khan is now stable after undergoing emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital.The attack has raised questions about the security measures in one of Mumbai's most upscale residential areas. CCTV footage revealed the suspect wearing a red scarf and carrying a
A dense fog blanketed Delhi-NCR this morning, reducing visibility to zero and causing significant disruptions to air, rail, and road travel. At least 184 flights were delayed, and seven were canceled due to the weather conditions. Additionally, 26 trains bound for Delhi are running late, and schedules for six trains have been altered.Delhi Airport issued alerts urging passengers to stay updated on their flight status. Flights that are not CAT III compliant are more likely to face delays. Budget airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet also advised passengers to monitor their flight information due to low visibility. Despite the adverse conditions, landings
The Indian stock market opened higher on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex gaining 449 points to reach 76,779 and the Nifty 50 climbing 141 points to 23,227 in early trade. The positive opening came amid easing inflation and recovering domestic equity markets, despite ongoing risks of foreign fund outflows.The Indian rupee also rebounded, appreciating by 21 paise to 86.49 against the US dollar in early trading. This recovery followed the rupee’s steepest single-day fall in two years on Monday, when it plunged 66 paise to hit an all-time low of 86.70 against the greenback. Support for the rupee came from
Indian cricketer R Ashwin recently stirred discussions by stating that Hindi is not India's national language but an official language. Speaking at a college convocation near Chennai, Ashwin asked students to choose their preferred language for his speech. While Tamil and English received cheers, Hindi was met with silence. Ashwin then clarified in Tamil, emphasizing that Hindi is an official, not a national language.BJP Tamil Nadu President Annamalai supported Ashwin's statement, calling Hindi a "language of convenience" and a "link language." Annamalai reiterated that no language in India holds national language status, aligning with Ashwin's remark.The issue of "Hindi imposition"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Express,' a special tourist train dedicated to the Indian diaspora. This state-of-the-art train, flagged off remotely from New Delhi’s Safdarjung railway station, is designed for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) aged between 45 and 65. It aims to connect the diaspora to India’s cultural and spiritual heritage through an immersive travel experience.The train's maiden journey begins on January 9, commemorating the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa in 1915. Over three weeks, it will cover iconic tourist and pilgrimage destinations, including Ayodhya, Patna, Gaya, Varanasi, Mahabalipuram, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kochi,
In a significant counterinsurgency operation, four Maoists, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Abujhmad region of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday. A head constable of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Sonu Koram, also lost his life in the fierce gunfight. The operation marks the first major clash between Maoists and security forces in Abujhmad this year, a 4,000 sq. km. un-surveyed terrain spanning Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.The encounter occurred in the Maoist stronghold near the Narayanpur-Dantewada border. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of DRG and Special Task Force (STF) personnel from four
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 13km stretch of the Rapid Regional Transit System (RRTS) connecting Sahibabad in Ghaziabad to New Ashok Nagar in East Delhi, enhancing Delhi-Meerut connectivity. Named Namo Bharat, the RRTS trains will operate at a frequency of 15 minutes, offering fares between ₹20 and ₹225. The new segment reduces travel time from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South to under 40 minutes. This launch marks Delhi's first RRTS connectivity and opens a 55km operational corridor. Facilities include accessible ramps, tactile paths, dedicated areas for women, elderly, and Divyaangjans, and panic buttons for emergencies. Additionally, PM Modi
Student enrolment in 40 PM-SHRI schools across five states has witnessed a remarkable surge of 75.8% in just three years, showcasing the impact of the PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) initiative. According to data from the Ministry of Education, these schools, spread across Manipur, Tripura, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, and Madhya Pradesh, saw their enrolment rise from 14,258 in 2020-21 to 25,065 in 2023-24.The PM-SHRI scheme, launched in 2022, aims to revamp 14,500 schools nationwide into "exemplar schools" under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These schools are envisioned to serve as models for academic excellence while mentoring nearby institutions. The
The Union Sports Ministry announced the recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, honoring exceptional contributions to Indian sports. This year’s awardees include Paris Olympics double medallist shooter Manu Bhaker, world chess champion D Gukesh, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar.Manu Bhaker’s recognition came after significant controversy, as her name was initially excluded from the awards committee's recommendations despite her historic achievement of winning two medals at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker later acknowledged a lapse in filing her nomination, which led to her exclusion. Once rectified, her inclusion in the final list became inevitable,
