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Singer Udit Narayan is in headlines after a viral video showed him kissing a female fan on her lips during a live concert. The video was shared on the Internet and the singer was slammed largely for his "indecent" behaviour. Abhijeet, who's a contemporary of Udit Narayan, talked to News 18 and shared his views on the ongoing debate. ...

DAMASCUS: At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Monday when a car bomb exploded in the outskirts of a northern Syrian city, local civil defense and a war monitor reported. The car on the outskirts of the city of Manbij detonated next to a vehicle carrying agricultural workers, killing 14 women and one man, the local Syrian civil defense reported. ...

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a PIL for specific guidelines to ensure safety of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh, where at least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a pre-dawn stampede at Sangam area in Prayagraj. ...

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Central Forensic Science Laboratory report on the examination of audio tapes allegedly belonging to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh that suggested his alleged involvement in the ethnic violence that rocked the state for several months, LiveLaw reported. The report has to be submitted in a sealed cover. ...

In a bizarre incident, a man demanded half of his father's dead body following a dispute with his brother over the last rites in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh district, prompting the police to intervene, an official said on Monday. ...

Delhi High Court has summoned Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in a defamation case filed by former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The court's decision comes after Chandrasekhar accused Tharoor of making defamatory remarks against him. ...

Congress MLA Shakeel Ahmed Khan’s 17-year-old son, Ayan Khan, died by suicide at their residence on Monday. Ayan, a class 12 student, had been introduced to Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, during his recent visit to Bihar. ...

Ayodhya police have detained three individuals in connection with the rape and murder of a Dalit woman, whose naked body was discovered near a canal over the weekend. While details about the accused remain undisclosed, authorities are expected to release information during a press conference later today. The 22-year-old woman had been missing since January 27. ...

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Gongadi Trisha, G Kamilini, Aayushi Shukla, and Vaishnavi Sharma, part of the Indian team that clinched the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, have been recognized for their outstanding performances by making it to the team of the tournament announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday. ...

Parliament Budget Session: As the Budget Session resumed on Monday morning in Lok Sabha, the Opposition raised slogans over the stampede that killed 30 people during Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj last week. The speaker has condemned the behaviour of the Opposition leaders. ...

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) As Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s upcoming movie ‘Loveyapa’ gears up for its release, Bollywood superstar and Junaid’s father Aamir Khan is set to host a special screening of the film for the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and his family. The film has kept the audience hooked with its trailer and trending songs. ...

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has sold her apartment in Bandra West, Mumbai, for Rs 22.50 crore, according to property registration documents. The property is located in 81 Aureate, a project by MJ Shah Group, spread across 4.48 acres and featuring 4 BHK apartments. ...

Police in Ayodhya have taken three people into custody in connection to the rape and murder of a Dalit woman, whose naked body was found near a canal over the weekend. Although there were no immediate details on the accused, authorities were expected to provide information during a press conference later in the day. ...

Singer Udit Narayan is facing a lot of backlash online after a video of him kissing female fans at a live concert went viral. The clips show Narayan performing "Tip Tip Barsa Paani" when several female fans gathered near the stage for selfies. After the photos, the singer kissed them on the lips, sparking outrage across social media. ...

Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Writer and actor Vishnu Manchu has now released the look of actor Prabhas, who plays the role of divine guardian Rudra in his upcoming historical magnum opus ‘Kannappa’, which is based on an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. ...

Singer-actress Lisa Mishra has described her upcoming performance with Ed Sheeran in Delhi on February 15 as a “defining career moment.” The singer, who has long admired Sheeran, expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to share the stage with the global music icon, calling it a ‘dream come true’ and a significant step in her artistic journey. ...

The Opposition raised an uproar in the Lok Sabha, demanding a discussion on the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh, which killed at least 30 people. They are asking for an official list of names of those who died, accusing the government of lack of transparency. Later, the leaders staged a walkout. ...

Former Australian cricketer Michael Bevan has been inducted to the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame after a tweak to the criteria governing selection. Bevan, one of Australia's greatest white-ball players, scored 6912 runs at 53.58 from 232 ODIs while routinely steering his side to victory in many chases. ...

In a significant development in the Unnao Rape case, the Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar for two days. Sengar, who was convicted for kidnapping and rape of a minor girl in 2017, is scheduled to undergo surgery at AIIMS on February 4. The high court division bench has directed him to surrender on February 5. ...

An eight-year-old girl has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by two boys inside the washroom of her school in Mandya district. The incident, which occurred on January 31, came to light when the girl's mother approached the police on Sunday. ...

The 2025 Grammy Awards took a heartfelt turn when Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin delivered a deeply emotional tribute to Liam Payne, the former One Direction star. The intimate moment left fans and fellow artists moved, as Martin honoured his longtime friend and fellow musician. Payne tragically passed away in October at the age of 31. ...

In a chilling case of murder, a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly allegedly choked a man to death while getting intimate with him. The woman has told police that Iqbal had been blackmailing her into sexual acts and she was left with no choice. The 32-year-old woman was arrested in the murder case yesterday, two days after Iqbal's body was found near his home. ...

The rupee depreciated 67 paise to hit record low of 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday after Trump Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China triggered fears of a broad trade war. ...

Chandrika Tandon, an Indian-American business leader and musician, won a Grammy at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for her album Triveni. The album, which blends ancient chants with world music, won in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category. At 71, Tandon was honored for the seven-track album. ...

Indian-American vocalist and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon has won the Grammy award for the album 'Triveni' in the ‘Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album’ category. The 67th edition of the biggest musical awards night, organised by the Recording Academy, was held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. ...