PM calls on startups to show courage and make bold moves

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged India’s startup ecosystem to shift greater focus towards manufacturing and artificial intelligence, asserting that the country must emerge as a global leader in emerging technologies over the next decade. His remarks came as India marked a decade of the Startup India Initiative, which he launched on January 16, … Read more

Ransom threat from Bishnoi gang: Punjabi singer asked to warn B Praak of ₹10 crore demand

Punjabi singer Dilnoor has approached the Mohali police after allegedly receiving a ransom threat asking him to convey a demand of ₹10 crore to fellow singer B Praak, officials said. The caller reportedly warned of “serious consequences” within a week if the money was not paid. In his complaint to Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police … Read more

BJP dominates 2026 civic polls, wins 1,425 seats in 29 municipal corporations

The BJP registered a sweeping victory in the 2026 civic polls, winning 1,425 of the 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations and wresting control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) from Uddhav Thackeray, bringing an end to his family’s three-decade dominance over the cash-rich civic body. In the 227-member BMC, the BJP emerged as the … Read more