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Debutant Minakshi Hooda continued her sparkling run to become the third Indian woman boxer to storm into the final of the World Championships, outclassing Mongolia's Lutsaikhany Altantsetseg in commanding fashion here on Saturday.

The situation on the India-Nepal border appears to be returning to normal with the formation of a new government in Nepal.

Seven new properties, including Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, and Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh, have been added to the Tentative List of UNESCO's World Heritage for India, according to officials.

A 27-year-old tuition teacher was arrested in Odisha’s Jajpur district for allegedly molesting a Class 10 student at his private tuition centre. Police booked him under POCSO Act and BNS, recorded the minor’s statement, and remanded him to judicial custody.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi urges people to join the ‘Ek Peed Maa Ke Naam’-2 campaign to plant 75 lakh saplings on PM Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, September 17, as part of the state’s target of 7.5 crore trees in 2025.

Aamir Khan appeared in a special cameo as Dahaa in Rajinikanth’s Coolie, which was expected to be a highlight. Well, his cameo has unexpectedly landed in the middle of controversy after a viral image circulating on social media claimed Aamir had dismissed his role as having 'no real purpose'. Well, Aamir's team has cleared the air on it.

Forest officials in Odisha’s Ganjam district rescued a two-month-old barking deer from a house in Gunakhala village and seized guns, a knife, and explosives. The fawn is under treatment and will be released later. A case has been registered under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Marvel fans are buzzing after the first official look at Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom in Avengers: Doomsday was revealed. The unveiling took place at Disney’s Marketing Expo in Shanghai, where promotional art and a striking light show gave audiences a detailed glimpse of the MCU’s newest big bad.

The Bachchan household has always been more than a dynasty of cinema. It is also a story of sacrifice, values and witty anecdotes. On one hand, Amitabh Bachchan has openly credited his wife Jaya Bachchan for giving up a flourishing career to raise their children. On the other, Abhishek Bachchan, with his trademark humour, revealed why he never goes shopping with his mother.

India’s fielding coach Ryan ten Doeschate echoed head coach Gautam Gambhir’s call to “focus on cricket” amid boycott calls over the Asia Cup match against Pakistan. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the team said it will abide by BCCI and government directives on Indo-Pak cricket ties.

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel dissolved Parliament and announced fresh elections on March 5 after violent protests forced PM K P Sharma Oli’s resignation. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal’s first woman prime minister amid unrest that left at least 51 dead.

The Odisha State Information Commission has barred a Puri man from filing RTI applications for one year, citing abuse of the RTI process after 61 repetitive filings. The panel also capped RTI filings at 12 per year and ordered verification of his BPL card.

In recent years, the global rise of K-pop has not only captured millions of fans but has also seeped into unexpected corners of the entertainment world-including Bollywood. While Indian cinema has long embraced musical experimentation, several Hindi film songs have come under scrutiny for bearing uncanny similarities to popular Korean tracks.

The ever-growing demands of Bollywood stars’ entourages and extravagant vanity setups are giving filmmakers sleepless nights. Director Sanjay Gupta recently revealed that some celebrity couples ask for as many as 11 vanity vans on set, each serving a specific purpose, from makeup and gym sessions to kitchens and even one 'just to sit naked in'.

PM Narendra Modi congratulated Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the country’s first woman PM, calling her appointment a symbol of women empowerment. Speaking in Imphal, he affirmed India’s support for Nepal’s democratic journey, peace, and stability.