After 5-Year Hiatus, China Eastern Airlines to Resume Direct Shanghai-Delhi Flights from November 9

State-owned China Eastern Airlines is set to resume round-trip flights between Shanghai and New Delhi starting November 9, marking a significant step towards the normalisation of India-China relations. This resumption follows an agreement made...

Bank Holiday on Diwali 2025: Will Banks Be Open or Closed on Monday and Tuesday? Check State-Wise List of Bank Closures

Bank Holiday List on Diwali 2025: Diwali is celebrated on dates in different parts of the country as they follow the lunar calendar in their own way. Most states will celebrate it on Monday, October 20. Some regions will observe it a day later, on...

Belgian Court Clears Extradition of Fugitive Diamond Trader Mehul Choksi to India in ₹13,000 Crore PNB Fraud Case: All You Need to Know

A Belgian court in Antwerp has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India, marking a pivotal step in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. Choksi, arrested in April 2025, remains in Belgian custody...

Polling day to be paid holiday for employees in Bihar

The Election Commission on Saturday said that the date of polling in the assembly election in Bihar will be a paid holiday for the residents of the area employed in any business, trade, industrial undertaking, or establishment. This will also be...

‘Don’t detain international travellers in haste’, SC tells enforcement agencies; quashes FIR against NRI

Cautioning enforcement agencies against hasty detention/arrest of international travellers, the Supreme Court has quashed the arrest and subsequent criminal proceedings against an Italy-based NRI who was arrested at the IGI Airport here in January...

Ryder Cup Stars Attend DP World Diwali Party At India Championship

The inaugural DP World India Championship is providing the opportunity for some of the world’s best players to enjoy a rare visit to the subcontinent. The likes of Ryder Cup stars Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland, Team...

Delhi gears up for rapper Travis Scott’s two-day concerts, extensive traffic restrictions and diversions

Delhi is preparing for a major influx of music fans as American rapper Travis Scott’s two-day concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) is set to kick off on October 18 and 19. Part of Scott’s global Circus Maximus World Tour, the high-profile...

No Kings protest today: Road closures and parking restrictions you need to track if you are travelling

No Kings protest is taking over city centers across America today, with thousands of demonstrators filling the streets of Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New Jersey. The marches, described as one of the largest political movements of the year,...

Bihar elections 2025: Polling day to be paid holiday? EC makes BIG announcement for employees, says 'fine to be imposed on any...'

Ahead of Bihar elections, the Election Commission made big announcement for employees. In an official release, EC declared that the dates of polling, ie. Novemebr 6 and 11, will be a paid holiday for the the employees. Ahead of Bihar elections,...

SA fast-tracking repatriation of the deceased pilot to India

The bodies of the two pilots who tragically died in separate crashes in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Wednesday have been autopsied, and their postmortem reports have been completed. This was confirmed by the MEC for Transport and Human...

Temporal Compression in the Himalayas: Managing Tourism and Monsoon Hazards

Image Source: Getty Images The snow-capped peaks and glaciers of the Himalayas feed mighty rivers. Its valleys have nurtured civilisations in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and the Tibetan Plateau. Today, the Himalayan region has evolved into a hotspot...

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

IMAGE: Australia captain Mitch Marsh and India captain Shubhman Gill on Saturday, the eve of their opening ODI in Perth, on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI/X Even amid the emotional theme of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's return to India fold, Shubman...

Adam Gilchrist hails “freak of nature” Jasprit Bumrah ahead of India’s T20I series in Australia

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Former explosive wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist was all in praise of the current world's best Jasprit Bumrah ahead of his return to Australia after his famous exploits in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last year. The...

Travel Diaries | Udaipur – Venice of the East: City of Lakes, Royal Palaces, Heritage and Cultural Wonders

Discover Udaipur – the Venice of the East, with its serene lakes, majestic palaces, and rich heritage. Experience vibrant culture and unforgettable moments in this Rajasthan city, a must-visit destination for travellers.Often referred to as the...

Fishing disputes a rough wave in India-Lanka ties. Requires sensitive handling, says PM Amarasuriya

New Delhi: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya highlighted Colombo’s concern over Indian fishermen venturing into the island nation’s waters, even as she pitched her country as a “complimentary” partner for India’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’...

India Post Will Offer 24-Hours Delivery From January, 2026

In a major step towards transforming India’s postal ecosystem, India Post will soon offer time-guaranteed delivery for mails and parcels. Customers will have access to 24-hour and 48-hour delivery timelines for letters and next-day delivery for...

Brickfields Little India bustling with Deepavali shoppers ahead of festival

KUALA LUMPUR: Little India in Brickfields remains the primary destination for Deepavali shoppers due to its extensive range of festive goods. A Bernama survey this evening revealed continuous visitor traffic at various shops preparing for the...

China Eastern Airlines to restart Shanghai-Delhi flights from November 9

The announcements comes a little over a fortnight after the Indian government issued a press statement on the decision taken by the two sides to resume air connectivity after five years | Photo Credit: AFP State-backed China Eastern Airlines will...

‘Colours of Nagaland’ autumn festival to be held in Delhi ahead of 26th Hornbill Festival

Kohima, October 18 (IANS) The 4th edition of Nagaland’s ‘Autumn Festival’ will be held in New Delhi on October 24-25 as a curtain-raiser to the 26th edition of the state’s iconic Hornbill Festival, officials said here on Saturday. A senior...

Diwali 2025 Bank Holidays: Banks To Remain Closed on These Dates in Fourth Week of October Amid Festive Celebrations, Check City-Wise Closures To Avoid Inconvenience

New Delhi, October 18: As the festive week of Diwali 2025 draws near, banks across several states in India will remain closed on different dates due to Diwali bank holidays and other regional festivals. However, there will not be a nationwide bank...