Once, he washed dishes for a living. Today, he is a Padma Shri winner and entered world records for cooking 617 dishes in a day. Who is Chef Damu?From washing dishes to earning a Padma Shri, Chef Damodharan's journey is an inspiration. This culinary maestro, a PhD holder in culinary a...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Over 63,000 bank accounts linked to cyber frauds worth Rs 540 cr frozen over past one year: Punjab DGPPunjab Police has taken decisive action against cyber fraud, freezing over 63,000 bank accounts linked to transactions worth ₹540.34 crore ...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Over 150 Nihangs camping at Paonta Sahib gurdwara, say won't leave until arrested members releasedOver 150 Nihangs are camped in Himachal Pradesh, refusing to return to Punjab until four sect members arrested in Uttarakhand are freed. A ...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Nihang-police standoff in Uttarakhand ends, group returns to Himachal after talksTension at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border eased as a group of Nihangs, who had pushed through barricades en route to Hemkund Sahib...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
He made cooking safe for all Indian, gave away his business patent for free: Meet Padma awardee Prestige cooker owner TT Jagannathan who turned a near-bankrupt firm into one of most recognised cookwareLate industrialist T. T. Jagannathan, the visionary behind the Gasket Release System that revolutionized pressure cooker safety, will be ho...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Tensions at Uttarakhand border as Nihang Sikhs breach barricades, head towards Hemkund SahibTension flared at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border as Nihang Sikhs clashed with police, breaching barricades at Kulhal to proceed to...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
NC govt in J-K has made 25,000 backdoor appointments, alleges Mehbooba MuftiJammu and Kashmir PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has accused the National Conference government of making 25,000 "backdoor appointments" in just ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma conferred Padma ShriRohit Sharma has been honored with the Padma Shri for his significant contributions to Indian cricket. President Droupadi Murmu presented t...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Malayalam cinema veteran Mammootty receives Padma Bhushan from President MurmuVeteran actor Mammootty was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu. This prestig...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Nagrasu gurdwara crisis enters 4th day: Army deployed, drones monitoring; here's what's happeningA tense standoff at Uttarakhand's Nagrasu Gurdwara entered its fourth day as Nihang Sikhs, armed with traditional weapons, continue to dema...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
J&K DGP reviews measures ahead of Amarnath yatraJammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat convened a crucial security meeting to bolster counter-insurgency efforts and finalize arrangements for...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Nihang-admin standoff continues at Uttarakhand gurudwara; Army deployedA tense 40-hour standoff persists in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, where armed Nihangs are holding a Sikh devotee hostage at a gurudwara. Army ...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental rightThe Congress is advocating for the right to vote to be declared a fundamental right, citing concerns over voter suppression and arbitrary d...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Uttarakhand government rejects "communal angle" in Hemkund Sahib Yatra incidentThe Uttarakhand Government on Saturday clarified that a recently reported controversial incident during the Hemkund Sahib Yatra should not ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib yatra temporarily halted due to heavy rainfallPilgrims heading to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib are temporarily halted in Srinagar Garhwal as heavy rainfall in upper Himalayan...
31 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST