26-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Narendra Modi govt committed to development of Maoist affected areas : Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India is committed to the development of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected states.Shah was chairing a review meeting on the LWE situation...

26-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Centre-states review situation in Left-wing extremism affected areas

The Centre on Sunday held a high-level meeting with the states affected by Left-wing extremism (LWE) to review the situation.Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the review meeting with the chief ministers and police chiefs of these states in the national...

26-Sep-2021 Shimla

Weaver Service and Design Resource Center to be set up in Kullu : Piyush Goyal

A Weaver Services and Design Resource Center will be set up in Kullu to encourage attractive handicraft products of the state besides providing a better platform for export of these products in the international market.Union Minister of Commerce and Industry...

26-Sep-2021 Mumbai

India needs 4-5 more SBI sized banks : Nirmala Sitharaman

India needs a lot more banks and a lot more large sized ones to meet the growing needs of the country needs in the path of making a smart recovery post pandemic disruptions, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday.Speaking at 74th Annual General...

22-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Liver abscesses most common in India -- and Covid-19 has pushed up the numbers

If you are experiencing recurrent fever, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, coupled with a dull, throbbing sensation in the upper right abdomen (liver), you might be suffering from liver abscesses -- one of the most common gastro-intestinal conditions in India.The...

22-Sep-2021 Patna

3 Covid deaths reported from Bihar's Gopalganj in 3 days

Bihar is returning to the clutches of Covid-19 as its Gopalganj district reported three deaths last 3 days, an official said.All three deceased were Covid positive and died due to low oxygen levels.Two of the deceased, who were residents of Gopalganj Sadar...

20-Sep-2021 Srinagar

Bulletin on COVID-19 : JK reports 128 new positive cases, 322191 recovered so far

The  Government on Monday informed that 128 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 19 from Jammu division and 109 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 328069....

20-Sep-2021 New Delhi

India logs over 30K Covid cases, 295 deaths in a day

India's daily Covid cases continued to cross 30,000 mark for the last few days with 30,256 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, data released on Monday showed.With 295 deaths registered in the same time span, the total Covid fatality has risen to 4,45,133,...

25-Sep-2021 Sharjah

IPL 2021: Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi help Punjab Kings overcome Sunrisers Hyderabad in a low-scoring thriller

Mohammed Shami (2/14) and Ravi Bishnoi (3/24) helped Punjab Kings overcome Sunrisers Hyderabad by five runs in a low-scoring thriller here on Saturday. With this win, Punjab are now at fifth place in the points table. With 126 successfully defended by Punjab,...

25-Sep-2021 Abu Dhabi

IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals overcome Rajasthan Royals in low-scoring encounter

Superb bowling on a slow pitch where batting was difficult helped Delhi Capitals outplay Rajasthan Royals by 33 runs in a low-scoring match and move to the top of the points table in IPL 2021 at the Shaikh Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.It was the first...

24-Sep-2021 Abu Dhabi

IPL 2021: Time running out for Mumbai Indians to qualify for play-offs

In IPL 2020, Mumbai Indians were a force to reckon with on their way to grabbing their fifth IPL title in the UAE. A year later, Rohit Sharma and Co find themselves on a tricky pitch. Mumbai were fourth on the points table of IPL 2021 when the season was...

23-Sep-2021 Abu Dhabi

IPL 2021: Iyer, Tripathi and bowlers help Kolkata thrash Mumbai by seven wickets

An emphatic batting performance by Venkatesh Iyer and Rahul Tripathi coupled with a comeback effort from bowlers helped Kolkata Knight Riders thrash Mumbai Indians by seven wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. Chasing 156, Kolkata...

26-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Dr Br Ambedkar State Institute Of Medical Sciences, Mohali To Be Operational Soon- Cm

In a major milestone towards imparting quality medical education to students across the state, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Mr Charanjit Singh Channi will soon operationalise the Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali.Divulging...

26-Sep-2021 Bathinda (Punjab)

Charanjit Singh Channi gives job letters to families of farm stir victims

Expressing solidarity with families of farmers who lost their lives during agitation against the farm laws, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday handed over appointment letters to government jobs to their next of kin.Accompanied by Deputy Chief...

26-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

New Punjab 'Captain' has six new faces in Cabinet

Ahead of Assembly elections slated in February-March 2022, new Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, expanded his council of ministers on Sunday with induction of 15 ministers, including six first-timers.Several ministers from the previous Amarinder...

26-Sep-2021 Bathinda

CM Takes Whirlwind Tour Of Cotton Belt For Assessing Damage Due To Pink Bollworm Attack

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi today announced that every cotton cultivator who has suffered loss due to attack of Pink Bollworm attack will be duly compensated by the government.The Chief Minister, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Mr Sukhjinder...

26-Sep-2021 Shimla

Weaver Service and Design Resource Center to be set up in Kullu : Piyush Goyal

A Weaver Services and Design Resource Center will be set up in Kullu to encourage attractive handicraft products of the state besides providing a better platform for export of these products in the international market.Union Minister of Commerce and Industry...

25-Sep-2021 Shimla

BJP State office bearer meet to be held on 27th September

BJP State General Secretary Trilok Jamwal said that the BJP State office bearer, Morcha Presidents, District Presidents, district incharges ans co incharges meeting is to be held on the 27th September, Monday.The meeting will be attented by Zonal Incharge...

25-Sep-2021 Shimla

Himachal Pradesh made progress in all spheres of development : Piyush Goyal

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Piyush Goyal presided over the State Level Function of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna here today. While interacting with beneficiaries of this Yojana virtually from Shimla he said that...

25-Sep-2021 Shimla

Union Minister Piyush Goyal appreciates State government's initiatives to make Himachal an investor's paradise

Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal while addressing an interaction session with the stakeholders/investors/captains of industry on Economic Development of Himachal Pradesh here today, said that this week was being celebrated as Vanijya Saptah...

25-Sep-2021 Srinagar

JKEDI, Startup India organizes a startup reboot festival

As a part of the nationwide celebration of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade...

25-Sep-2021 Rajouri

Rajouri administration to promote Agribusiness through SHGs

District administration Rajouri has worked out a plan to promote Agribusiness by roping in Self Help Groups.The District has immense potential for the dairy and Poultry sector and has also been selected as a Dairy district under the One District One Product scheme.In...

25-Sep-2021 Doda

DDC Doda reviews progress of work on GMC Campus

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda,Vikas Sharma today reviewed the physical progress of the works of building the Government Medical College Campus.The meeting held threadbare discussion with regard to creation of dedicated sub-station, separate water...

25-Sep-2021 Doda

1421 works proposed under Capex plan in Doda

A whopping 1421 works have been proposed for execution under current year Capex Plan in this mountainous district.Of 1421 works, 867 have been accorded Administrative approval and 808 stand tendered, while 107 more works are being allotted in next few...

26-Sep-2021 New Delhi

US maintains sanctions pressure on Taliban, restrictions to finances

The US administration said it has maintained sanctions pressure on the Taliban and its leaders, as well as the significant restrictions on their access to the international financial system."And this gets back to the core point that even as we maintain pressure...

25-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Taliban hang dead bodies in city squares of Herat

The Taliban reportedly hung the dead bodies of four alleged kidnappers in public in the western city of Herat in an apparent warning, the BBC reported.The gruesome display came a day after a notorious Taliban official warned that extreme punishments such...

24-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Imran Khan is also a puppet : Taliban spokesman

A Taliban spokesperson has lashed out at Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, describing him as a 'puppet' who was 'not elected by the people of Pakistan'.The spokesperson in an interview urged Pakistan not to interfere in Afghanistan's affairs, the Friday...

22-Sep-2021 Kabul

Why is Taliban's push to voice its agenda in UN likely to fail?

The annual meeting of the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) this year is discussing the legitimacy of the new ruler of Afghanistan - the Taliban.But now the bigger question has emerged - who would represent Afghanistan at the UNGA after the Taliban took...

26-Sep-2021 Sanaa

6 killed in Houthi attack in Yemen

At least six people were killed and more than 20 others injured when crowds celebrating a public holiday in the northwestern Yemeni province of Hajjah were hit by a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels, a government official said on Sunday.When the...

20-Sep-2021 Mowscow

8 killed in Russia university shooting

At least eight people were confirmed dead, with several others injured after a gunman opened fire in one of the buildings of Russia's Perm State University, authorities said, adding that the perpetrator is a student and has been apprehended."Eight people...

19-Sep-2021 Kabul

2 killed, 21 injured in serial blasts in Afghanistan

At least two people were killed and 21 others injured in four separate explosions in Afghanistan, multiple sources have confirmed.In Jalalabad city, capital of eastern Nangarhar province, two people were killed and 19 others wounded in three blasts targeting...

18-Sep-2021 Kabul

US military admits Aug drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians

The US military has admitted that an American drone strike in Kabul last last month killed as many as 10 civilians, including seven children."Having thoroughly reviewed the findings of the investigation and the supporting analysis by inter-agency partners,...

24-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Jitender Maan 'Gogi': Gangster who got killed in a witness box

Jitender Maan alias 'Gogi' who was shot dead in a witness box in a courtroom of Delhi's Rohini Court, was a most wanted gangster involved in umpteen number of kidnappings and murders.Gogi, who was arrested by the Special Cell in April, was involved in the killing...

22-Sep-2021 Hyderabad

Telangana man held for brutally assaulting 3-yr-old daughter

The Telangana police on Tuesday arrested a man for brutally assaulting his three-year-old daughter.The Medak district police swung into action after a video of the man thrashing his daughter went viral on social media.District Superintendent of Police, Chandana...

20-Sep-2021 New Delhi

The Islamic State (IS) says bomb attacks killed 35 Taliban militia

The Islamic State (IS) has clamimed responsibility for a series of bomb attacks in Afghanistan which targeted the Taliban, the terror groups Amaaq News Agency said on its Telegram channel."More than 35 Taliban militia members were killed or wounded in a...

18-Sep-2021 Bengaluru

Karnataka suicide horror : Minor girl lived with 5 dead bodies for 5 days

More horrific details have surfaced from the shocking suicide case of four members of a family and the death of a nine-month-old baby in Bengaluru. The police rescued a minor girl who lived with the five dead bodies for five days in the house.The five bodies...

26-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Priyanka Chopra's Global Citizen Live look makes her trend

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas took the internet by storm on Saturday when she hosted the Global Citizen Live concert in Paris. Her dress, with an Earth theme got a fantastic response from fans, which made her trend on Twitter.Priyanka wore a beautiful ensemble...

26-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' release pushed to February 2022

The release date of Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' has been pushed back once again due to delays amid the Covid-19 pandemic.The Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan-starrer, which was expected to release around Christmas this year, will now be releasing...

25-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Language of Love: Mohit Raina learnt French for 'Shiddat' role

Actor Mohit Raina pushed himself for his character and even took French lessons for his role in 'Shiddat'. He says as an artiste, his job is to take the audience on a convincing journey.Mohit said: "What we do for a character, the character does for us. For...

25-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Actress Ihana Dhillon recuperating well after serious accident

Actress Ihana Dhillon, who met with a serious accident last month and suffered seven fractures, says she is recuperating well and that post her recovery she will be back to work.Ihana met with a very serious accident in August and was in the intensive care unit...

26-Sep-2021 Mumbai

I got insecure during the pandemic, learnt to face my fears : Reyhnaa Pandit

Television actress Reyhnaa Pandit has got candid on the insecurity she faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.However, Reyhnaa says she has learnt how to face her fears and is 'pretty comfortable' with her life now.Opening up on the same, Reyhnaa said: "The pandemic...

25-Sep-2021 Mumbai

'KKK 11' contestants and their daring fashion statements

Action-based show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11' is known for its adventurous stunts with host Rohit Shetty's quirky and witty attitude. Besides this the ladies on the show have also been giving some fashion goals to viewers.Be it Shweta Tiwari, Divyanka Tripathi or Nikki...

25-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Juhi Chawla recalls nearly getting a 'thappad' from Farah Khan!

Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla has recalled memories of times when she along with others on the set would 'nearly get a slap' from choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan and how everyone used to be scared of her.Juhi said this on the sets of 'Zee Comedy Show' where...

25-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Hema Malini recalls picturisation of 'Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana' with Rajesh Khanna

Bollywood star Hema Malini will be on dance reality show 'Super Dancer: Chapter 4' as a special guest for a special episode dedicated to her this weekend. The contestants and their gurus will be seen performing on some of her hit tracks.Among all those performances,...

24-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Shefali Jariwala enrolls in 'Class of 2020' Season 2

Actress Shefali Jariwala has joined the cast of the upcoming second season of web series 'Class of 2020'.Shefali will be seen playing a character named Jannat in the show which is currently on the floors.Talking about the same, the actress said: "It was a great...

23-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Anuja Sathe on playing a woman mafia don in 'Ek Thi Begum 2'

Actress Anuja Sathe started her career as a theatre artiste and later become a known face in entertainment, and she was seen playing the role of 'Ashraf' in Season 1 of web show 'Ek Thi Begum' and now the second season is also going to start in which she will...

22-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Joyita Chatterjee set to enter 'Class of 2020' Season 2

Actress Joyita Chatterjee, who featured in the first season of the ALTBalaji web series 'Class of 2020', is all geared up for season 2.Talking about the same, Joyita said: "I'm super excited with the response that I got for Class of 2020 season 1. So much love...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Wamiqa Gabbi on how her father introduced her to performing arts

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who played a pivotal role in the web series 'Grahan', recalls how her father encouraged her and her brother to explore performing arts that eventually drew Wamiqa to acting.Wamiqa said, "My father is a writer and he always made sure that...

24-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Shamita Shetty, Nishant Bhat, Donal Bisht, Umar Riaz set to enter 'Bigg Boss 15' house

The controversial reality show 'Bigg Boss 15' hosted by Salman Khan is going to start from October 2. Recently the launch of the show took place at Pench resort, Nagpur.Ex-Bigg Boss contestants Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Arti Singh hosted the launch. Television...

18-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Diya Agarwal, famous for her fights with Shamita Shetty, wins 'Bigg Boss OTT'

Serial reality show star Divya Agarwal was declared the winner of 'Bigg Boss OTT' on Friday, marking a victorious end to her stay at the 'house' hosted by Karan Johar.Agarwal's name was announced by Gauahar Khan, actress and 'Bigg Boss 7' winner, leading Johar...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Ahead of finale, comedian Bharti Singh to give away 'Bigg Boss OTT' awards

Comedian Bharti Singh and screenwriter Haarsh Limbachiyaa are entering the 'Bigg Boss OTT' house on Friday to host an awards evening for the contestants.The names of the awardees will be decided by Bigg Boss, that is, Karan Johar. What would be interesting to...

16-Sep-2021 Mumbai

'Raqesh not my sidekick': Shamita on 'Bigg Boss OTT'

Shamita and Raqesh's connection in the 'Bigg Boss OTT' house is matured, well-behaved and the most adored connection in the house. During a recent episode, Shamita Shetty responded to an accusation that she treats her 'connection' in the Bigg Boss OTT house,...

25-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

Ellie Goulding feared she'd die during severe panic attack

Singer Ellie Goulding feared it was the end of her life when she suffered a terrible panic attack while travelling on a train, as she recalled how her mind just "completely crashed".Goulding said: "I was on a train, going to my friend's dad's funeral, sadly,...

24-Sep-2021 New York

Mickey Guyton to receive 'Breakout Artist' award at CMT Artists of the Year

Singer-songwriter Mickey Guyton will receive a special 'Breakout Artist of the Year' award as part of the CMT Artists of the Year to be telecast live on October 13, reports Variety.com.The only times the network has given out the plaudit previously is when the title was...

24-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

Vanessa Hudgens had online pole dance classes

Actress Vanessa Hudgens says she had Zoom pole dancing lessons during the lockdown, which were "tough" and left her bruised.Hudgens said: "I've had multiple hobbies, I've definitely leaned into multiple things. At one point I got a pole and I was taking Zoom...

23-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

Meghan Trainor suffered her first panic attack on live TV

'All About That Bass' hitmaker Meghan Trainor has opened up about her mental health struggles, saying that she suffered her first panic attack live on television.The singer was on 'CBS This Morning' with Gayle King ahead of announcing the 2017 Grammy nominees...

18-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Padma Shri Vikramjit Singh Sahney released his melody ‘Tu Hi Ik Tu' with Jyoti Nooran

18th September 2021. While the Corona virus has caused a global crisis, it has also revealed the superheroes present amidst us. The ones trying to make the world feel brighter even during the pandemic. With such efforts that are undefined with words we have...

07-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Jassie Gill inspired by old songs for 'Leke pehla pehla pyaar' recreation

Jassie Gill has recreated the 1956 iconic track 'Leke pehla pehla pyaar' for his upcoming film 'Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?'. The actor-singer said he watched a lot of old numbers which were a part of mainstream pop culture to recreate a retro vibe.The...

03-Sep-2021 Mumbai

I'm honoured, blessed to have worked with Surekha Sikri : Jassie Gill

Punjabi actor and singer Jassie Gill, who is playing the male protagonist in the upcoming film 'Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai', says he feels fortunate to be part of the film and work with late actress Surekha Sikri."I am truly honoured and blessed to have...

03-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Punjabi singer-rapper Sidhu Moose Wala releases new song 'Jailaan'

Celebrated Punjabi singer-rapper-lyricist Sidhu Moose Wala is all set to make his debut in film titled 'Moosa Jatt'. The first song of the film 'Jailaan' is released now.The song is written, composed, and sung by Sidhu Moose Wala, and the music is given by The...