Kathmandu: An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hit Dhading district of central Nepal Thursday morning, a government agency said here. There was no immediate report about any damage caused by the quake, tremors of which were also felt in capital Kathmandu. The epicentre was situated 90 kms west of Kathmandu. "An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude with its epicentre...

Mumbai: The recently released streaming series Matka King, which stars Vijay Varma in the lead, is set to return with its 2nd season. The makers of the series took to their social media Thursday, and shared that the 2nd season of the series is in development following the massive success of season 1. The series is set...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday appointed former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to act as a mediator in the dispute between late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's mother Rani Kapur and his wife Priya Kapur, over the family trust. Asking the parties to participate in the mediation proceedings with an open mind, the apex court said...

Hamirpur (UP): Five people, including four children, drowned after a boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district, while an 11-year-old boy remains missing, police said Thursday. They said the incident took place Wednesday evening in Kutubpur Patiya hamlet under Bhauli gram panchayat in the Kurara police station area when nine people, not including...

Melbourne: Cricket Australia Thursday confirmed that its players, including skipper Pat Cummins, will be allowed to fulfil their IPL 2026 commitments, granting them exemption from the three-match ODI series against Pakistan which begins May 30. The league phase of the IPL concludes May 24, while the tournament's final will be played May 31. The Australian players are...

Patna: The cabinet expansion in Bihar witnessed a striking blend of political legacy and generational transition, as Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inducted the sons of three former Chief Ministers into his newly expanded cabinet. The inclusion of Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar; Nitish Mishra, son of former Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra; and Santosh...

New Delhi: Meta-backed WhatsApp Thursday announced the launch of ‘Business AI’ in India, bringing AI-powered customer support directly to the WhatsApp Business app to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage customer engagement round the clock. The feature is designed to enable eligible businesses to respond to customer queries 24/7, capture leads, book appointments and drive sales...

Bargarh: Odisha police have busted an inter-state ganja smuggling racket by making a seizure of 1,914 kilograms of cannabis in Odisha's Bargarh district Thursday, along with a banned drug substance, valued at Rs 10 crore. The seizure was made in the Jharbandh police station area along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border after a goods carriage carrying contraband was intercepted....

Guwahati: Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia Thursday said the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held May 12 at Khanapara in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders. Addressing reporters, Saikia said the oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to begin at...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India's strength and gave a clear message that any threat to the country's security would meet with decisive force. On the first anniversary of the operation, Majhi conveyed his deepest respect and gratitude to the brave personnel of the Indian armed forces...