The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has imposed a one-year stock market trading ban on Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi, his wife Maria Goretti, and his brother for their involvement in the manipulation of Sadhna Broadcast Ltd shares, now known as Crystal Business System Ltd. The regulatory body has fined the trio ₹5 lakh each and ordered the return of ₹1.05 crore in illegal gains. According to Sebi, the group was part of a “pump and dump” scheme that artif

Hyderabad is all set to host the glittering finale of the Miss World 2025 pageant, bringing the eyes of the globe to the Convention Centre at HITEX this Saturday, May 31. The grand event, which will begin at 6:00 PM, concludes three weeks of celebrations and competitive rounds that have drawn global attention to the city. Organisers have been working nonstop to perfect the venue and logistics, aiming to deliver one of the most memorable events in the history of the pageant. The main

Mumbai's financial sector has witnessed a significant recalibration as a once-popular deposit product—the Japanese yen (JPY)-linked special deposit—loses momentum following regulatory scrutiny and shifting bank strategies. These fancy financial instruments, heavily marketed to attract non-resident Indian (NRI) funds and appease analysts with attractive yield spreads, are now undergoing a correction. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reportedly advised certain banks to ensure

Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy recently took to social media to share a heartfelt message celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Apoorva. However, what should have been a touching tribute to their love story quickly turned into a target for online hate, as users posted a barrage of racist and anti-immigrant remarks, many of them telling the couple to “go back to India.” In his anniversary post on X , Ramaswamy shared tw

 In a striking admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that India’s BrahMos missile strikes, carried out under Operation Sindoor, hit several targets across Pakistan before Islamabad’s military could respond. The attacks, executed on the intervening night of May 9 and 10, were India’s retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Sharif, speaking during a visit to Azerbaijan, said Pakistan had

 Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment over Colombia's reaction to the recent Indian military operation against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Reacting to Colombia’s message of condolence for the lives lost in Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, Tharoor emphasized that there can be no moral equivalence between a nation dispatching terrorists and a nation defending itself from terror. Mr. Tharoor, currently visit

San Ramon residents and others in Contra Costa County are being asked to help shape the future of local mental health and behavioral services. As the county prepares to redesign its Behavioral Health system for the 2026–2029 cycle, officials are inviting the public to participate in a survey and virtual town hall forums to gather input. The initiative is led by Contra Costa Health Services, which is seeking input on topics such as access to mental health care, substance use tr

The majority of Livermore residents are satisfied with their quality of life, according to the results of the 2025 National Community Survey. The survey, conducted by the National Research Center at Polco, randomly selected 3,000 households in Livermore, with 374 responding. The results were carefully weighted to ensure diversity across age, gender, race, ethnicity, housing status, and geography. According to the findings, 95% of residents expressed satisfaction with living in Liver

For the first time, Emerald High School students are bringing their creativity to the public stage with a weekend art showcase at the Stoneridge Shopping Center. The exhibition will feature a variety of artwork by students enrolled in the school's drawing, sculpture, and ceramics programs. The showcase is scheduled for Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The community can visit the exhibit in the space between Sheikh Shoes and Swarovski inside the mall. I

As summer vacation begins and school cafeterias close, the Houston Food Bank is stepping in to ensure that children don’t go hungry during the break. Beginning June 2, the organization is launching its annual Summer Food Service Program, which provides free, nutritious meals to children across the Houston area. The program serves all children aged 18 and younger, as well as students with disabilities up to age 21. This initiative is vital for many families who rely on school m

The Austin Fire Department (AFD) was inundated with emergencies following a powerful storm that swept through the region on Wednesday. From rescuing people trapped in floodwaters to handling over 700 storm-related calls, AFD crews were on high alert as neighborhoods like Shoal Creek faced the brunt of the storm. As intense rain, gusty winds, and hail pounded the area, multiple swift water rescues were initiated across the city. Among the most serious incidents was a tragic rescue at

A 13-year-old student from Allen, Texas, has won national fame and a $50,000 cash prize after emerging victorious in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Faizan Zaki, a seventh-grade student at C.M. Rice Middle School in Plano ISD, correctly spelled the challenging word “éclaircissement” to take the top spot during the final round held Thursday night. The word, which means “a clearing up of something obscure,” perfectly summed up Zaki’s commanding clari

Kavitha, the younger daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), has set off a storm in the political sphere with her recent comments suggesting that there is an active plan to merge the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Her explosive statements have taken many by surprise and sparked wide speculation about the future of BRS and the internal challenges the party is facing. Speaking out for the first time in weeks, Kavitha

Mullanpur witnessed a one-sided affair in the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League 2025 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into their first final appearance since 2016 with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings. On a day when precision, control, and calculated aggression marked RCB’s approach, Punjab’s ultra-aggressive strategy backfired spectacularly, collapsing to a paltry 101 all out in just 14.1 overs. RCB chased the target down with ease in just 10 overs,

West Bengal's political climate intensified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a rally in Alipurduar. Accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government of corruption, cruelty, and complete failure on law and order, Modi said that Bengal is plagued by violence, despair among youth, and a collapsing education system. He specifically cited the communal unrest in Murshidabad and Malda following protests against the

Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has finally broken his silence albeit briefly on the controversy surrounding Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from the upcoming five-Test series against England, starting June 20 in Leeds. Despite Iyer’s impressive IPL 2025 season, where he led Punjab Kings to the playoffs, the batter was left out of the 18-member squad, raising eyebrows among fans and experts alike. When asked about Iyer’s omission during a media interaction on

A fresh controversy is brewing within the Congress party as senior leader Pawan Khera took a subtle but pointed dig at fellow party MP Shashi Tharoor. This came after Tharoor, while addressing an event in Panama City, praised India’s recent cross-border operations, including the 2016 surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot airstrikes, crediting them as unprecedented and forceful responses to terrorism. Pawan Khera posted a photo of a passage from Tharoor’s 2018 book Th

Social media was filled with admiration and emotion as the Telugu community celebrated Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao’s birth anniversary on May 28, marking the legendary actor and political leader’s contributions to Telugu culture and identity. While NTR Jayanti is typically a major occasion in Andhra Pradesh, this year’s spotlight included a noteworthy gesture from Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, whose tribute drew widespread attention and praise. Revanth Redd

The political future of Kalvakuntla Kavitha, daughter of BRS leader K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), has been the subject of growing speculation in Telangana’s political circles. Over the past few weeks, chatter around her potential divergence from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) gained momentum following her public letter to KCR and the launch of Singareni Jagruthi, hinting at an independent political path. Fueling the debate, a leading Telugu-language publication reported on Wed

In another significant gesture towards Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a major infrastructure project transforming the Badvel-Nellore road into a 4-lane national highway. The decision was taken during a recent Union Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi and has been hailed as a strategic development for the region. The announcement was formally made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and shortly after, PM Modi took to his social media accounts to share the ne