The counting of votes for the 2025 assembly bypolls in five key constituencies across four Indian states began on Monday, June 23. The bypolls were conducted on June 19 in Gujarat’s Visavadar and Kadi seats, Punjab’s Ludhiana West, Kerala’s Nilambur, and West Bengal’s Kaliganj. Early trends show the BJP leading in both Gujarat seats, while the AAP is ahead in Punjab’s Ludhiana West and the Congress leads in Kerala’s Nilambur

Actor Karisma Kapoor paid her respects at the prayer meet of her ex-husband Sunjay Kapur, held in Delhi on June 22. The memorial ceremony took place at the Taj Palace Hotel and was attended by family members, including Karisma’s children Samaira and Kiaan, as well as her sister Kareena Kapoor and brother-in-law Saif Ali Khan. Karisma stood in solidarity with Priya Sachdev, Sunjay Kapur’s current wife, dur

Thalapathy Vijay’s political aspirations have been a topic of major discussion ever since he announced that Jana Nayagan would be his final film before stepping into public service full-time. However, a recent comment made by actor Mamitha Baiju during an event in Ireland has rekindled hopes among fans that Vijay may return to cinema after the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. Speaking at the Kerala Carnival

Salman Khan, one of Bollywood’s most enduring stars, has revealed that he is currently battling multiple serious health conditions, including a brain aneurysm, an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), and trigeminal neuralgia. Despite the gravity of these illnesses, the actor emphasized that he continues to work actively in films and public appearances. During his appearance on the newly launched season of The

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been officially named an accused in a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a man in Guntur district. The incident occurred on June 18, 2025, while Reddy was returning from a condolence visit to Rentapalla village in Palnadu district. The vehicle in question, part of the ex-CM’s convoy, reportedly ran over an elderly man named Singaiah on the Etuku

Pawan Kalyan, once known for his socialist views, has now emerged as a firm and unapologetic advocate of Sanathana Dharma. His recent spiritual tour across South India aimed at promoting traditional Hindu values has caught widespread attention and raised questions about his ideological transformation. Known for his strong public voice, Kalyan's new avatar reflects a deep-rooted connection to Hindu philosophy and his desire to protect and uphold the values h

Global star Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela, known for their love for animals, made their daughter’s second birthday one to remember not with grandeur, but with a heartwarming gesture rooted in compassion. As a special birthday surprise, the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad named a young tigress after their daughter, Klin Kaara Konidela. Charan revealed the touching story on social media, sharing how

India's Passport Seva Portal is facing a nationwide technical outage, severely impacting passport services across the country. Beginning on Thursday, the disruption has led to widespread cancellations of appointments at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs), with users reporting that both the website and the mobile app have become non-functional. The issue remains unresolved as of Friday evening, leaving thousands of applicants in limbo.

Rice prices in Japan have experienced a dramatic surge, more than doubling in May with a year-over-year increase of 101.7%, marking the steepest rise in over 50 years. This significant increase follows a 98.4% spike in April and a 92.1% year-over-year rise recorded in March, underscoring the growing concerns over staple food affordability in the country. The Japanese government has attempted to curb the rapid price rise by releasing emergency rice stockpiles, aiming to stabiliz

In a special meeting held on Monday night, the Santa Clara City Council confirmed two important appointments to its local commissions, signaling a continued effort to bring engaged community members into public service roles. The meeting focused on selecting candidates for the Historical and Landmarks Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, with each appointment lasting through June 30, 2029. Kaushal Varshney was appointed to serve a full five-year term on the Historic

On the eve of his debut as India’s Test captain, Shubman Gill met the press at Headingley, Leeds, ahead of the first of five Tests against England. Calm, composed, and quietly confident, the 25-year-old exuded a sense of readiness that belied his relative inexperience in red-ball captaincy. Gill, appointed as India's 37th Test captain, now leads a young squad without the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma,

A large fire erupted Thursday afternoon in the Albany Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side, damaging multiple homes and displacing several families. The blaze started at a wooden back porch of a three-story, eight-unit apartment building in the 5100-block of North Kimball Avenue. According to officials, flames quickly consumed the rear porches and began spreading to the roof, eventually reaching a neighboring structure. Fire crews were dispatched just after 4 p.m. a

Pleasanton residents looking to enjoy the summer season outdoors now have a unique opportunity to grow their own produce or flowers through the Pleasanton Community Garden. Located within Val Vista Community Park, the garden offers a welcoming space for individuals and families to cultivate their own plots even if they don’t have access to a backyard at home. The community garden features a total of 41 rentable

In Columbus, Ohio, the state legislature is once again at the center of a heated debate over abortion rights. Lawmakers are preparing to introduce a controversial bill known as the Prenatal Equal Protection Act, which seeks to grant full legal protections to unborn children from the moment of fertilization. If passed, Ohio would become the 23rd state to consider legislation of this nature, reigniting fierce debate over bodily autonomy, constitutional law, and reproductive health S

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy sparked controversy during a recent media interaction by defending the “Rappa Rappa” posters displayed at his Sattenapalli public meeting. The posters depicted Jagan in a violent avatar alongside the famous dialogue from the film Pushpa 2, suggesting a ruthless political comeback if he returns to power. Instead of distancing himself from the aggressive imagery, Jagan embraced the message,

The recent public meeting organized by YS Jagan in Sattenapalli turned tragic, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and sparking criticism from Andhra Pradesh’s Home Minister Taneti Vanitha. Despite clear advisories from the Andhra Pradesh Police Department advising against the event due to security concerns, the YCP-led tour proceeded as a “console tour” to meet the family of a deceased supporter.

In a historic move for the US tech sector, Texas Instruments (TI) has announced a massive investment of over $60 billion to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This investment, set to roll out across seven fabrication plants in Texas and Utah, marks the largest such commitment in foundational chipmaking on American soil. The company expects the expansion to generate over 60,000 jobs and strengthen the country’s ability to produce critical compone

The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly reprimanded the Karnataka government over its failure to ensure the release of actor Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life, which was pulled from cinemas amid threats by pro-Kannada groups. The film, originally scheduled to release in the state on June 5, became entangled in controversy after Haasan made a comment suggesting the Kannada language "was born out of Tamil" a statement that enraged several local

The United States has officially resumed its student visa application process for international students, but with a set of significantly tightened regulations. In a new move by the Trump-led administration, all student visa applicants must now make their social media accounts publicly accessible for government scrutiny. This announcement, made by the US State Department on Wednesday, June 18, has stirred global attention, especially among students preparing t

Voting for by-elections to five assembly seats across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala began on June 19, setting the stage for high-stakes political showdowns. Though the number of seats is limited, the contests are expected to reflect broader voter sentiment and alliance cohesion ahead of several key state elections in 2026. In Punjab, the Ludhiana West seat vacated after the death of AAP ML