25-Oct-2021 Pulwama

Amit Shah addressed the Sainik Sammelan at CRPF Camp, Lethpora, Pulwama

Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today addressed the Sainik Sammelan at CRPF Camp, Lethpora, Pulwama, on the third day of his J&K visit.The Home Minister was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha during...

25-Oct-2021 Jammu

Union MoS Women, Child Development & AYUSH visits Ayurvedic Hospital; Directorate of AYUSH Jammu

Union Minister of State for Women & Child Development, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Monday visited Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital and Directorate of AYUSH J&K, Jammu on the concluding day of his 5 day tour to Jammu & Kashmir.At the outset, the Minister...

25-Oct-2021 Udhampur

Union MoS for Statistics, Programme Implementation conducts public outreach programme at KVS Chenani

As a part of public outreach programme launched by the Central Government for the Union Territory of J&K, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Statistics, Programme Implementation and Planning, Rao Inderjit Singh today conducted an exhaustive...

25-Oct-2021 Hyderabad

From bus conductor to Phalke Awardee, Rajinikanth's life is the stuff of movies

As the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the superstar of Tamil cinema Rajnikanth crosses yet another milestone in a career that spans 45 years and continues to go strong. Rajnikanth was presented the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the...

22-Oct-2021 Hyderabad

'Molnupiravir may be a game changer in fight against Covid-19'

Anti-viral drug Molnupiravir may emerge as the game changer in the fight against Covid-19 as studies suggest it can reduce the risk of hospitalisation or death in newly-diagnosed patients, an expert says.Distinguished cardiologist and health systems expert Dr Krishna...

21-Oct-2021 Washington

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 241.9 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 241.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.92 million and vaccinations soared to over 6.69 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Thursday morning, the University's...

20-Oct-2021 Johannesburg

Aerosols spread tuberculosis like Covid-19: Study

Much like Covid-19, tuberculosis (TB) is also spread primarily by inhalation of virus-laden aerosols more than coughing, as thought so far, according to study by South African researchers.Researchers from the University of Cape Town presented the study at...

20-Oct-2021 New Delhi

India adds 14,623 fresh Covid cases, 197 deaths in a day

India reported 14,623 fresh Covid cases on Wednesday, 12 per cent higher than Tuesday and registered 197 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry data.With the new 197 fatalities, the overall death toll has increased to 4,52,651.The recovery...

25-Oct-2021 Austin (Texas)

Red Bull was simply too fast for the day, concedes Hamilton

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, who came agonisingly close to catching race winner Max Verstappen in the final few laps of the United States Grand Prix late on Sunday but couldn't stop the Dutchman from winning the race, conceded that Red Bull...

25-Oct-2021 Dubai

Bangladesh, Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka secures spots in T20 World Cup 2022

Bangladesh, Namibia, Scotland and Sri Lanka have confirmed their place at the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 to be held in Australia, after the four teams progressed to the 'Super 12' stage of the T20 World Cup 2021 in Oman and the UAE.Namibia, the story of Round 1, have...

25-Oct-2021 Dubai

Team was jaded after hectic IPL; long break will help immensely : Virat Kohli

India skipper Virat Kohli did concede after the 10-wicket thrashing at the hands of Pakistan in an ICC T20 World Cup 'Super 12' game here that the "high-intensity" Indian Premier League 2021, which concluded here recently, did take a toll on the players and...

25-Oct-2021 Austin (Texas)

Max Verstappen holds off Hamilton to win F1 US GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen extended his lead in the 2021 Formula One World Championship by holding off Great Britain's Lewis Hamilton to win an absorbing United States Grand Prix at Austin.In yet another captivating duel between the title contenders on Sunday...

25-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

AAP roars in all-party meeting, says Centre should not divide Punjab apart

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab president and MP Bhagwant Mann blamed the Channi government, “The Channi government of the Congress has mortgaged Punjab to the Union government as only after Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi had a meeting with Prime...

25-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Hands Over Appointment Letters To Family Members Of Seven Farmers Lost Lives During Farmers' Agitation

Punjab Transport Minister Mr. Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, on Monday, handed over appointment letters to family members of the seven farmers of district Mansa, who have lost their lives during the ongoing farmers' agitation against the draconian agri-laws...

25-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Punjab to adopt Israel techniques for improving horticulture : Rana Gurjeet Singh

In a bid to further improve the horticulture sector, the Punjab government has decided to adopt the latest technology from Israel so as to get a good yield of crops and vegetables even with less water consumption.After a threadbare discussion with the horticultural...

25-Oct-2021 Mansa

Fortnightly Review Meetings To Ensure Overall Development Of Mansa District: Raja Warring

Punjab Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, on Monday, announced that review meetings to ensure overall development of district Mansa would be held fortnightly.Presiding over a maiden meeting as the Minister In-charge of Mansa with district officials...

21-Oct-2021 Shimla

The public knows who did corruption and who went to the court for the same : Vinod Thakur

State BJP has given a befitting reply to Congress MLA Vikramaditya Singh, who made a personal attack on BJP candidate Brigadier Khushal Thakur from Mandi parliamentary seat.  State BJP spokesperson Vinod Thakur has warned Vikramaditya Singh to desist...

19-Oct-2021 Shimla

Drug awareness campaign will be run in the state : J.C. Sharma

Additional Chief Secretary J.C. Sharma while presiding over the state level drug awareness campaign meeting here today, said that drug awareness campaign would be launched in the entire state in the month of November. He said that effective steps would be taken...

15-Oct-2021 Shimla

Congress is caught by Soilder phobia : Avinash Rai Khanna

State BJP incharge Avinash Rai Khanna Said that congress is caught with soilder phobia and the are scared that they will loose elections to a soilder. He said that first the congress candidate remaked about kargil , that kargil was no war and niw they are...

15-Oct-2021 Shimla

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurates Kullu Dussehra festival

The week-long international Kullu Dussehra festival commenced with traditional fervour at Dhalpur ground today. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated the festival by participating in the Rathyatra of Lord Raghunath. Justice Sandeep Sharma, Judge...

25-Oct-2021 Pulwama

Amit Shah addressed the Sainik Sammelan at CRPF Camp, Lethpora, Pulwama

Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today addressed the Sainik Sammelan at CRPF Camp, Lethpora, Pulwama, on the third day of his J&K visit.The Home Minister was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha during...

25-Oct-2021 Jammu

Union MoS Women, Child Development & AYUSH visits Ayurvedic Hospital; Directorate of AYUSH Jammu

Union Minister of State for Women & Child Development, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Monday visited Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital and Directorate of AYUSH J&K, Jammu on the concluding day of his 5 day tour to Jammu & Kashmir.At the outset, the Minister...

25-Oct-2021 Udhampur

Union MoS for Statistics, Programme Implementation conducts public outreach programme at KVS Chenani

As a part of public outreach programme launched by the Central Government for the Union Territory of J&K, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Statistics, Programme Implementation and Planning, Rao Inderjit Singh today conducted an exhaustive...

25-Oct-2021 Reasi

Tourism Directorate Jammu organises FAM Tour for Travel Trade Fraternity, Vloggers to Reasi

Directorate of Tourism Jammu today organised a FAM Tour for Travel Trade Fraternity and Vloggers to district Reasi here as part of the Iconic Week Festival celebration.The FAM TOUR is an attempt by the Directorate of Tourism Jammu and District Administration Reasi...

25-Oct-2021 Kabul

50 IS militants surrender in Afghan province: Taliban

Fifty members of the Islamic State (IS) terror group surrendered to Taliban authorities in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, an official confirmed."Following efforts by local elders and authorities of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, a total of 50 members of...

23-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Taliban forcibly evicting Hazaras from their land to reward their fighters

Taliban officials in several provinces across Afghanistan have forcibly displaced residents partly to distribute land to their own supporters, Human Rights Watch said.Many of these evictions have targeted Hazara Shia communities, as well as people associated...

22-Oct-2021 Islamabad

Taliban govt assures Pak of not supporting TTP, BLA

The Taliban-led interim government in Afghanistan has assured Pakistan that it will not support or allow its soil to be used by terror outfits, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), against Islamabad, expressing...

20-Oct-2021 Mumbai

NCB drugs case: Special Court rejects bail plea of Aryan Khan, 2 others

In a huge jolt, a Mumbai Special NDPS Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Aryan Khan the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and two others, in the rave party raid case aboard a cruise ship on October 2.The court also declined the bail applications...

23-Oct-2021 Dhaka

7 killed in attack on madrasa in Bangladesh

Seven persons have been killed and several others injured in an attack on a madrasa at a Rohingya camp in Bangladesh's Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar district, officials said.The deceased have been identified as Hafez Md. Idris, 32, Ibrahim Hossain, 24, Azizul...

22-Oct-2021 Dhaka

7 killed in clashes between rival Rohingya factions in Bangladesh

At least seven people were killed and seven others injured in clashes between two rival factions of Rohingya refugees at a camp in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district on Friday.Shihab Kaiser Khan, a senior Armed Police Battalion (APBn) official, told journalists...

20-Oct-2021 Damascus

13 killed in Damascus army bus explosion

At least 13 people were killed and three others wounded in a bomb attack on an army bus in central Damascus on Wednesday, state news agency SANA reported.People heard the sound of a powerful explosion early Wednesday, which appeared later to be roadside...

16-Oct-2021 Kabul

Kandahar mosque bombings toll reaches 47, IS claim responsibility

The Islamic State (IS) terror group on Saturday claimed responsibility for the bombings inside a mosque in Afghanistan's Kandahar city, which claimed the lives of 47 persons and injured 90 others, a local official has confirmed.The official from Kandahar's...

22-Oct-2021 Kochi

Kerala gold smuggling case: Customs submits 3,000-page charge sheet

After 15 long months, the Customs on Friday submitted a 3,000-page charge sheet in the infamous Kerala gold smuggling case at the economic offences court here.The Customs have arraigned 29 people as accused in the case which hogged the headlines ever since...

21-Oct-2021 Mumbai

NCB 'probes' SRK home, summons Ananya Panday, conducts raids in Andheri

In a major development, teams of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) paid a formal 'visit' to the residences of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan in Bandra west, and actress Ananya Panday in Khar west, and raided a location in Andheri on Thursday as part of...

20-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Security agencies probing larger conspiracy in Kashmir killings including Pak role

The security agencies probing the recent civilian killings in Kashmir have also been looking at the possible involvement of Pakistan's nefarious Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the sources in the intelligence grid said here on Wednesday.According to the...

20-Oct-2021 Mumbai

No bail for Aryan Khan, 2 others, to move Bombay HC on Thursday

In a massive jolt to Aryan Khan, a special NDPS court in Mumbai on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the case related to the raid on a rave party aboard a cruise ship on October 2.Special NDPS Judge V.V....

26-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Richa Chadha on 'Inside Edge' character: I'm just the polar opposite of 'Zarina'

Bollywood actress Richa Chadha, who is playing the character of Zarina in the web series 'Inside Edge' that is soon to be out with its third season, says her character is just the opposite of who she is in real life.'Inside Edge' is an Amazon original produced...

26-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Anandi Gopal' producers on cloud nine as film bags two National Awards

Marathi biographical film 'Anandi Gopal' has won two coveted National Film Awards: one for Best Film on Other Social Issues and the other for Production Design.The film which tells the inspiring tale of one of the first Indian female doctors of western medicine...

26-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Aleksandar Ilic on how friend Disha Patani helped him learn Hindi for 'Girgit'

Bollywood actress Disha Patani's friend and gym trainer Aleksandar Ilic is all set for his acting debut in the upcoming web series 'Girgit'. He will be seen as an Israeli guy 'Moshe' who is based in India and speaks Hindi.Aleksandar recently revealed how friend...

26-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Sunny Deol recalls working with dad Dharmendra as 'Indian' completes 20 yrs

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has recalled shooting for the 2001 movie 'Indian' in which he played the role of 'DCP Rajshekhar Azad'.He said: "'Indian' is a very dear project to me. I get really nostalgic looking back at the shooting days; such meaningful stories...

26-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Kapil Sharma to introduce new Augmented Reality character on his show

Popular comedian Kapil Sharma has joined hands with Snap Inc to revolutionise Indian television as 'The Kapil Sharma Show' is all set to introduce a new character 'Chedulal'. What's special is that this character will be brought to life using the innovative...

25-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Pranali Rathore shares how she relates with her on-screen character

Actress Pranali Rathore is portraying the role of 'Akshara' in 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'. The actress is quite excited to be part of the show that has been running since 2009. She shares about her role and the traits which are similar between Pranali and...

25-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'India's Best Dancer 2': Contestant Honey Singh on her struggles as a trans woman

For contestant Honey Singh, giving her performance on reality show 'India's Best Dancer 2' is like a dream come true. Honey is a trans woman and she recounted that it is not easy for her to reach this level.Honey performed on the song 'Man Mohini' and as...

24-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Anita Raj shares her experience of working in 'Choti Sarrdaarni'

Actress Anita Raj, who is playing the role of 'Kulwant Kaur Dhillon' in 'Choti Sarrdaarni', talks about her on-screen character and comeback in the show. She was shown as a bold and outspoken woman but due to a leap she was not there in the show for some time....

24-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Pratik Gandhi wants to be known by his characters, not his name

Actor Pratik Gandhi, who gained stardom overnight with his portrayal of Harshad Mehta in the web-series 'Scam 1992', says he has one wish and that is that he wants to be known by the character he plays and not by his own name.Pratik's latest release is 'Bhavai'....

23-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Sehnooor talks about working with Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh

Singer-turned-actress Sehnooor is all set for her OTT debut with Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh in the web series 'Prapanch'.She is excited about her project and said she had to go through a number of auditions before being selected for it."For me not everything has been served...

23-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Paramvir Singh Cheema reveals best tip he got in 'Tabbar'

Young actor Paramvir Singh Cheema, who plays a police officer in the latest released web series 'Tabbar', has shared how he has got one of the best acting tips from veteran actor Pavan Malhotra.Sharing the anecdote, Paramvir said: "I am playing police in the...

20-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Abhishek Bachchan, Amit Sadh to face off in new season of 'Breathe'

The new season of mystery thriller 'Breathe: Into The Shadows' will have actors Abhishek Bachchan and Amit Sadh locking horns. It is directed by Mayank Sharma.The principal photography of the Amazon Original series has begun.Created and Produced by Abundantia...

23-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss 15': Salman Khan says he respects his father, not scared of him

In the upcoming 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode of 'Bigg Boss 15', TV show host and standup comedian Maniesh Paul, who was last seen on 'India's Best Dancer Season 2', asks the superstar host of the popular reality show, Salman Khan, if he is still "afraid" of...

23-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss 15' to see Simba Nagpal, Umar Riaz slug it out in the 'Sultani Akhaada'

Invited by their superstar host, Salman Khan, to fight it out in the 'Sultani Akhada', Simba Nagpal and Umar Riaz, both 'Bigg Boss 15' contestants who seem to be getting on each other's nerves all the time, engaged in a verbal joust.And, sources say, Simba,...

23-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss 15': Hina Khan appears as special guest, Salman questions Karan, Pratik

The 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode of 'Bigg Boss 15' will have actress Hina Khan as a special guest having some fun with the contestants. Besides that, Ieshaan Sehgaal and Meisha Iyer will also be giving a romantic dance performance.Moreover, host Salman Khan...

24-Oct-2021 New Delhi

'Bigg Boss 15': Rajiv Adatia says he won't have any problem in making connections

Former model and social media influencer Rajiv Adatia has now entered the 'Bigg Boss 15' house as a wild card entry."I am quite excited about my entry and hope everything goes well inside the house," says Rajiv.Rajiv who is also a businessman and brand ambassador...

25-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Angelina Jolie on playing Thena in 'Eternals'

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who is all set to play the superhero Thena in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie 'Eternals', has talked about what makes her character so interesting.Talking about Thena in a global press conference, Angelina said:...

25-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Kristen Stewart 'tried to get taller' to play Princess Diana

Actress Kristen Stewart, who stars as the late royal in the new film 'Spencer', said that she wanted to alter her height to match Diana's physical stature.Kristen told The Sunday Times newspaper: "I tried to get taller. I'm 5ft 5in. She had such beautiful stature....

24-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Kate Beckinsale: Are we still requiring women to dumb themselves down?

Actress Kate Beckinsale shared that she had an IQ test as a child that confirmed she had a "very high" IQ of 152, but said it had "handicapped" her Hollywood career and hadn't been "helpful" to her at all.But after her comments, the actress was slammed online...

24-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Paris Hilton's wedding registry totals a whopping $60,000

Socialite-entrepreneur Paris Hilton's wedding registry totals a staggering $60,000, as she and her beau Carter Reum have added items including a $1,000 crystal caviar server with a spoon, and a $4,885 Baccarat vase.The 40-year-old businesswoman is set to tie the knot with...

23-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

The First Ever Punjabi Film On OTT ‘’Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme’ Sees Great Success On Zee5

In just 1 week after its release, Binnu Dhillon and Jaswinder Bhalla starrer ‘Jinne Jamme Saare Nikkamme’ has received a fantastic response on the platform across 190+ countries. The film has been gaining great reviews and positive word of mouth, making...

23-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

ZEE5 Becomes Platform Of Choice For Punjabi Content

The festive quarter is off to a promising start with blockbuster content releasing this month. ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown OTT platform recently announced its intention to strengthen its footprint in Punjab by foraying into Punjabi content. Through the...

23-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta-starrer 'Qismat 2' to digitally premiere on Oct 29

After a successful theatrical run, the Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta-starrer Punjabi film 'Qismat 2' is all set to release digitally on October 29.Directed by Jagdeep Sidhu, the film, which will release on ZEE5, also features actors Tania, Jaani, Amrit Amby,...

21-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Deep Money's notes on his upcoming track 'Raat Nu'

Singer Deep Money, who's known for songs like 'Dope Shope' and 'Heeriye', is back yet again with another song titled 'Raat Nu'. Deep has been famous for composing and rendering party numbers. His new song will be released on October 22.Talking about the project,...