14-Oct-2021 Kishtwar

Union Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy Raj Kumar Singh inspects Dul Hasti HE Project

Union Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh who was on a visit to Kishtwar today inspected Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power Project besides took stock of the construction of other power projects with a total generation capacity of 2554...

14-Oct-2021 Srinagar

R K Singh chairs review meeting on power issues in Jammu and Kashmir

Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy Sh R K Singh today chaired a meeting on power issues in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister is on a two day visit to the Union Territory as part of the Central Government’s Public Outreach Initiative.Shri Singh...

14-Oct-2021 Jammu

Metro Rail Project in J&K to be approved by next week; LPG Gas Pipeline for J&K to be given a top priority : Hardeep Singh Puri

As part of ongoing ‘Public Outreach Programme’ in J&K, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Development, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri today said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Development Model emphasises that...

13-Oct-2021 Samba

Union MoS Sanjeev Balyan concludes two day visit of district Samba

Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan today concluded his two day visit of district Samba with inauguration of Primary Health Centre at Utterbehni, interaction with sheep/goat rearers, local public delegations...

10-Oct-2021 New York

CO2 monitors can track indoor Covid risk

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a way of using carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors to help estimate the risk of catching Covid-19 and other airborne diseases in near real time.The researchers said that it could help track...

10-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Indians prioritised wellness & mental health during Covid : Survey

Nearly 85 per cent Indians spent more on wellness items during Covid-19 pandemic compared to previous years, according to a survey.Titled 'Amex Trendex', the trend report from American Express, surveyed a sample of 2,000 general population travellers in the...

10-Oct-2021 New York

Why Covid vaccines did not win science Nobel this year

Despite high hopes that one of the Nobel committees would recognise vaccination research that has saved countless lives by being delivered to billions of people, this year's science Nobels instead went to fundamental advances that had been tipped to win for...

09-Oct-2021 New York

Most Americans resumed risky behaviour before Covid vaccines arrived: Study

Despite repeated warnings during the pandemic, the majority of Americans resumed risky social and travel activity before vaccines became available, new research has revealed.After months of lockdowns and quarantines, many Americans were eager to get life back...

15-Oct-2021 Indian Wells

Rohan Bopanna-Denis Shapovalov lose in quarters at Indian Wells

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov have crashed out of the men's doubles competition in the ATP event at the BNP Paribas Open.In the quarter-final match played on Thursday night, Bopanna and Shapovalov, the unseeded pair, lost to...

15-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Ace cueist Advani leads elite field in World snooker qualifiers

India's best cueist Pankaj Advani, the recent winner of the Asian Snooker Championship and World 6-Red Snooker crowns, will be the star attraction in the World Snooker Qualifiers, a National Selection Tournament, to be held here from October 17 to 27, 2021.The...

15-Oct-2021 Indian Wells (USA)

Dimitrov overcomes Hurkacz, storms into semis at Indian Wells

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov's grand comeback continued at the BNP Paribas Open as he rallied from a set down to defeat Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in three sets to back up his stunning victory over top seed Daniil Medvedev in the previous round.The Bulgarian fought...

15-Oct-2021 Indian Wells (USA)

Paula Badosa, Ons Jabeur to clash in semis at Indian Wells WTA event

Paula Badosa became the first Spanish woman since 2003 to advance to the semi-finals of the WTA event at the BNP Paribas Open, defeating 2019 finalist Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-3 in the quarter-finals here. Badosa, seeded 21 here, will face Tunisia's Ons Jabeur...

15-Oct-2021 Patiala

Transport Minister Raja Warring Visits Patiala Bus Stand & Prtc Workshop In Wee Hours To Boost Morale Of Employees

Punjab Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today paid surprise visit at Patiala bus stand and PRTC workshop in the wee hours to boost the morale of employees and to know about problems of drivers, conductors and other staff besides getting direct...

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 Delhi/Chandigarh

Chief Minister Channi himself responsible for BJP's takeover of half of Punjab through BSF : Raghav Chadha

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national spokesperson, Punjab Affairs co-in-charge and MLA from Delhi, Raghav Chadha vehemently opposing the additional powers given to the Border Security Force (BSF) by the Narendra Modi-led central government; has termed it as...

15-Oct-2021 Bathinda

Charanjit Singh Channi Lays Foundation Stone Of Slew Of Development Projects Worth Nearly Rs. 60 Crore

Emphasizing upon the planned development of the cities as the key to ensure overall progress of the urban infrastructure, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday announced that Parks would come up across the entire State as sound health is of...

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...

13-Oct-2021 Mcleodganj (Kangra)

Governor attends cultural programme of Tibetan Youth Congress

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar attended the Golden Jubilee cultural function organized by the Tibetan Youth Congress at Mcleodganj in Kangra district late last evening. The function was organized to mark the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress.On...

13-Oct-2021 Kangra

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar paid obeisance at Mata Brijeshwari Temple

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar arrived at Gaggal Airport today during his two day visit to Kangra district. During his visit, the Governor paid obeisance and offered prayers at Nagarkot Dham Mata Brijeshwari Temple. On the auspicious occasion of Navratri,...

13-Oct-2021 Dharamshala

Governor appreciates the efforts made by HP Central University in taking forward National Education Policy

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said that the National Education Policy (NEP) was focused on Indian thoughts, culture, history and values, in which we all have to contribute so that the nation can re-establish itself as the leader of the World.The Governor...

16-Oct-2021 Poonch, Rajouri

Poonch-Rajouri anti-terror operation enters 5th day

A counter insurgency operation entered the fifth day on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts as the Army deployed para commandos to eliminate terrorists whose exact number is still not known.Police sources said traffic on the Poonch-Rajouri...

15-Oct-2021 Poonch

2 soldiers killed in ongoing operation in J&K's Poonch

Two soldiers were killed on Friday in an ongoing counter terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.Lt Colonel Devender Anand, defence ministry spokesman said, "A counter terrorist operation by the army is in progress in the area of Nar Khas...

14-Oct-2021 Kishtwar

Union Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy Raj Kumar Singh inspects Dul Hasti HE Project

Union Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh who was on a visit to Kishtwar today inspected Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power Project besides took stock of the construction of other power projects with a total generation capacity of 2554...

14-Oct-2021 Srinagar

R K Singh chairs review meeting on power issues in Jammu and Kashmir

Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy Sh R K Singh today chaired a meeting on power issues in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister is on a two day visit to the Union Territory as part of the Central Government’s Public Outreach Initiative.Shri Singh...

15-Oct-2021 Kabul

Taliban welcomes Turkey's proposal for visits by FMs to Afghanistan

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has welcomed Turkey's proposal for Foreign Ministers of Islamic nations to visit Kabul "as a way to discuss the situation in the country", the media reported.Calling the proposal "important", Zabihullah Mujahid, the...

11-Oct-2021 Kabul

Unicef urges Taliban govt to resume kids' vaccination drives

The Unicef has urged the Taliban caretaker government in Afghanistan to resume children's vaccination amid concerns of the spread of polio and measles in the war-torn country."The health system is about to collapse, we have weeks, not months or years. We...

10-Oct-2021 Kabul

'Taliban ready to set up inclusive but not selective govt'

The Taliban is ready to set up an inclusive government in Afghanistan but not a selective one, said Suhail Shaheen, the Taliban spokesperson in Doha.In response to the western pressures for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, Shaheen said that they have...

09-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Taliban, US kick off first talks after military withdrawal

Senior Taliban officials and US representatives have discussed "opening a new page" in their countries relationship, as they kicked off talks in Qatar, according to Afghanistans acting Foreign Minister, Al Jazeera reported.The in-person meetings that began...

11-Oct-2021 Adeb

Blast targeting Yemeni govt officials in Aden kills 5

A massive explosion struck a convoy of high-ranking Yemeni government officials in the country's southern port city of Aden, a security official has confirmed."A booby-trapped vehicle exploded in Aden's district of Tawahi on Sunday, targeting a travelling...

10-Oct-2021 Islamabad

4 terrorists killed in Pakistan

Four terrorists were killed in a clash with Pakistani security forces near Awaran district of Balochistan province, an army statement said.On Saturday, the paramilitary Frontier Corps troops "spotted and engaged terrorists move. During intense exchange of...

27-Sep-2021 Sanaa

44 killed in heavy fighting in Yemen's Marib

At least 44 people were killed as heavy fighting continued between Yemeni security forces and the Houthi militia in the oil-rich rovince of Marib amid intensified airstrikes, a military official said."Tweenty-eight members of the Houthi rebel group and...

26-Sep-2021 Mogadishu

7 dead, 9 injured in Mogadishu suicide bombing

Seven people were killed and nine others injured in a suicide bombings at the El-Gab junction near the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, the police in the Somalian capital said.Abdifatah Aden Hassan, the Somali police spokesman said a car laden with explosives...

07-Oct-2021 Patna

30 kg explosives seized from Maoist infested Jamui in Bihar

A day before voting in the Panchayat elections, security agencies seized 30 kg explosives from the Maoist hit Jamui district of Bihar on Thursday.The seizure was made in a joint operation by Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) and Jamui Police from the forest area...

07-Oct-2021 Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)

Steps taken to prevent lone wolf attacks in J&K, situation under control : CRPF DG

Central Reserve Police Force Director General Kuldeep Singh on Thursday said that three incidents of lone wolf attacks happened in Jammu and Kashmir recently but steps have been taken to prevent such attacks and the security situation in the valley is under...

07-Oct-2021 Cyberabad (Telangana)

Inter-state gang cheating customers at petrol pumps busted by Cyberabad police

Cyberabad police on Thursday said that they have busted a gang indulging in irregularities at several petrol pumps across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka with the connivance of bunk operators and staff, and arrested of eight persons include owners/leasers...

04-Oct-2021 Mumbai

No drugs found, Aryan sent to 3-day NCB custody with 2 others

Spelling a setback, a Mumbai Magistrate Court on Monday extended the NCB custody of Aryan Khan - son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan and producer Gauri Khan till October 7, though no drugs were found from him during the rave party bust aboard a luxury cruise...

15-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Dia Mirza champions sustainable fashion

Actor and environmental activist, Dia Mirza, who is also the National Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) was showstopper for Indian designers Abraham & Thakore at the recently held LFW X FDCI event. The designer duo who...

15-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Ranveer sings praises of Ajay-Atul for 'The Big Picture' music

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who is hosting a visual-based game show 'The Big Picture', has praised music director duo Ajay-Atul for composing the soundtrack of the show, saying, "Feel aa gaya".During the shooting of one of the episodes, when Ranveer heard the...

15-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Gadar' sequel with Sunny, Ameesha all set to go on the floors

Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel will return together to the big screen after 20 years in the sequel to 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', the top-grossing blockbuster that was released in 2001, competing head-to-head with another modern classic, Ashutosh Gowarikar's Aamir...

15-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Nov 5 release for 'Sooryavanshi' starring Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif

Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh and Katrina Kaif-starrer 'Sooryavanshi' is all set to release in theatres on November 5.The movie will see Akshay as Anti-Terrorism Squad chief DCP 'Veer Sooryavanshi'. It also features Jackie Shroff, Gulshan Grover,...

09-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Shilpa Shetty on how her experience of dance, acting helped her as a judge on 'Super Dancer 4'

As the dance reality show 'Super Dancer 4' is coming to its finale 'Nachpan ka Maha Mahotsav', Shilpa Shetty Kundra shares in detail about nurturing the talents and how her experience as an actor and a dancer blend into the decisions she made as a judge...

09-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Devoleena Bhattacharjee shares joy of Durga Puja pandal-hopping in Assam

Popular television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee has visited her hometown in Assam to celebrate Durga Puja with her family and she reveals her love for 'pandal-hopping'.She says: "On the occasion of Durga Puja the city of Assam erupts in festivity and joy....

09-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Show judges promise 'tadka of entertainment' in 'India's Best Dancer 2'

Television's 'Dancing Trio' -- Malaika Arora, Terence Lewis and Geeta Kapur -- are back with a new season of the reality show 'India's Best Dancer'.Oozing energy, the judges took the centrestage here on Friday evening and announced the second season, and also highlighted...

09-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Vivana Singh on Durga Puja celebrations at her place

'Navratri' is the festival of worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga and is celebrated for nine days with great passion and delight. This festival is full of dance, energy, celebration, and getting dressed up.The festival and merriment this year will be relatively...

15-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'7th Sense' has been revived with bigger, better ensemble : Gaurang Doshi

Producer Gaurang Doshi's multi-starrer crime thriller web series '7th Sense', which made headlines when its cast members walked out, has said the project has not been shelved. Instead, a new cast has been "locked" and the shooting will start in the "next three...

14-Oct-2021 Mumbai

YouTuber Bhuvan Bam worked on 'Dhindora' for three years

Celebrated YouTuber and actor Bhuvan Bam is all set to release his first web show 'Dhindora' and he says he has been working on the project for the last three years.The show is releasing on his own YouTube channel 'BB Ki Vines'.The show, directed by Himank Gaur,...

14-Oct-2021 Toronto

SonyLIV launches in Canada with Indian family saga 'Tabbar'

Indian streaming service SonyLIV will be launched in Canada on October 15 with the web show 'Tabbar'.According to Variety, the streamer had revealed wide rollout plans from October, backed by a 40-strong new originals slate.Available at launch in Canada will...

10-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Vivian D'Sena, Eisha Singh on their characters in upcoming show 'Sirf Tum'

Actors Vivian D'Sena and Eisha Singh have been roped in for upcoming show 'Sirf Tum'. It is a love story of 'Ranveer' and 'Suhani' who are completely opposite personalities.Eisha Singh has been cast to play 'Suhani', whereas Vivian D'Sena has been selected...

15-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Vidhi Pandya's elder brother shares his early fears about her entering 'Bigg Boss 15'

'Bigg Boss 15' contestant Vidhi Pandya can be seen taking a stand for herself on and off. She came across as one of the sorted contestants of the show. But it is interesting to know that her elder brother Urmil Pandya initially did not want her to participate...

11-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi dresses up for her 'baby' aka Bigg Boss

The upcoming episode of 'Bigg Boss 15' will see contestants making efforts and strategies to survive in the jungle.The 'junglewasis' aim to develop some unique way to get back to the main house. Jay Bhanushali, Vishal, Kotian, Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash...

11-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss' seems easy from outside, but it is not so : Sahil Shroff

Actor Sahil Shroff has become the first evicted contestant of 'Bigg Boss 15'. Though he has no regrets about it.As he says: "I am feeling very good. I was missing my life and now I am back to my place. Taking a good sleep and relaxing. I entered 'Bigg Boss'...

10-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss 15': Contestants do the garba to celebrate Navratri with guests

The upcoming "Weekend Ka Vaar" episode of "Bigg Boss 15" promises to be full of festive vibes. Contestants will be seen celebrating Navratri with the special guests, even as the threat of elimination dangles on their heads.Salman summons Nishant Bhat, Umar...

15-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Season 4 of 'Jack Ryan' green-flagged by Amazon

Michael Pena of 'Narcos: Mexico' fame will join the cast of Tom Clancy's 'Jack Ryan' in its fourth season, which will be streamed on Amazon.The thriller series led by John Krasinski recently wrapped production for its third season, which does not yet have a...

14-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Emma Kenney says 'Shameless' set was 'positive' after Emmy Rossum left

Actress Emma Kenney says it was "weird at first" when her 'Shameless' co-actor Emmy Rossum quit her role as Fiona Gallagher in 2019 after nine seasons, but also found it a relief because the 35-year-old star's bad moods had had a negative impact on everyone...

14-Oct-2021 London

Adele's eagerly awaited album '30' out on Nov 19

English singer-songwriter Adele has announced in a lengthy Instagram post that her long-awaited album titled '30' will be released on November 19.According to Variety, in the post, Adele wrote on Wednesday: "I was certainly nowhere near where I'd hoped to be...

11-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

China's 'Battle of Lake Changjin' already 2021's global 4th top earner

Chinese war film 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' became the fourth most successful film in the world this year as it maintained its grip on the China box office for a second weekend.The film has raked in $109 million over the weekend according to data from Artisan...

09-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Finally! The first look poster of Gippy Grewal and Neeru Bajwa’s film ‘Paani Ch Madhaani’ released

Prior to the release of any film, basically, trailer and posters are the ones which attract the audiences and provide the gist of the film and the looks of the characters. Due to this reason, the makers particularly pay special attention to make them more...

06-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Trailer of ZEE5’s ‘Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme’ released

ZEE5, in association with Baweja Studios are all set to present the first ever Punjabi film on OTT - ‘Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme’. The film is the story of Niranjan Singh and Satwant Kaur who are parents to four sons who have been brought up by them with immense...

04-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Binnu Dhillon on the social message of 'Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme'

Actor Binnu Dhillon talks about his Punjabi film 'Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme' and the relevance of family values that is conveyed through this movie."During the pandemic, we have realised the importance of family and relationships. This movie has a special...

21-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Prreit Kamal goes 'Balle Balle' on her upcoming Punjabi films

Actress Prreit Kamal is a known name in the Punjabi film industry and she has been part of several music videos like 'Beat Crazy' and more. Prreit made her acting debut alongside Ammy Virk in the film 'Saab Bahadar' and she is on cloud nine as she has two Punjabi...