20-Sep-2021 Ganderbal

Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, MoS, Ministry of Finance, GoI chairs J&K Union Territory Level Bankers’ Committee Meeting

Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Union Minister of State for Finance appreciated the banks for their performance in higher credit delivery under various government sponsored/self-employment schemes and urged them to exert more to enable ushering in of digital...

20-Sep-2021 Pulwama

Development ladder of Nation: Nishit Pramanik

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sh Nishit Pramanik today inaugurated a Youth Conclave in Pulwama in which thousands of youth participated.The Minister appealed the youth of Pulwama to come forward and be the participants in the developmental ladder....

20-Sep-2021 Rajouri

Centre's public outreach initiative to JK: Union MoS Power visits Rajouri

Union Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries Sh Krishan Pal Gurjar has said that ensuring prompt, smooth and hassle-free services at the doorsteps of the common masses is the priority of the Central Government. The Minister is on a two day tour of...

20-Sep-2021 Ananatnag

Union MoS for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar visits PHC Mattan

As part of the Central Government’s public outreach programme, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar today visited PHC Mattan, Anantnag to review facilities available in the hospital. She was briefed about the implementation...

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,...

20-Sep-2021 New York

Covid virus evolving 'to become better at spreading in air'

People infected with Covid Alpha variant exhaled 100 times more virus into the air than people infected with the original strains of the virus, finds a study.The University of Maryland researchers suggested the need for better ventilation and tight-fitting...

20-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on PIL seeking door-to-door vaccination for disabled persons

The Supreme Court on Monday sought Centre's response on a PIL seeking door-to-door vaccination of persons with disability.A bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud issued notice to the Union of India while hearing a plea by Evara Foundation, a disability...

20-Sep-2021 Washington

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 228.4 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 228.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.69 million and vaccinations soared to over 5.90 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Monday morning, the University's...

20-Sep-2021 Antigua

West Indies Women win Super Over thriller against South Africa

A fighting West Indies Women took out the fifth and final One-day International against South Africa Women via Super Over, fighting back with bat and ball in a match of fluctuating fortunes at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua on...

20-Sep-2021 London

Cristiano Ronaldo, Jesse Lingard score as Man Utd get past West Ham, but Chelsea go top

David de Gea saved a 95th minute penalty from West Ham's veteran midfielder Mark Noble to give Manchester United a dramatic 2-1 win in the London Stadium. Manchester United had fought back from a goal down after Said Benrahma had put West Ham ahead after 30...

20-Sep-2021 Dubai

We did not finish well with ball and bat : Kieron Pollard

Mumbai India's stand-in skipper Kieron Pollard said his team failed to grab its chances both with the bat and ball after putting Chennai Super Kings under pressure during their 20-run defeat in the first match of the UAE leg of the IPL 2021 here on Sunday.Pollard's...

19-Sep-2021 Dubai

Chennai bowlers put up strong show to beat Mumbai by 20 runs

Chennai Super Kings rode on a strong show by the bowlers to hand a 20-run defeat to defending champions Mumbai Indians in the first match of UAE leg of IPL 2021. The win now puts Chennai on top of the points table with 12 points from eight matches. This is just...

20-Sep-2021 Chamkaur Sahib (Roopnagar)

Every common man of the state is the Chief Minister of Punjab : Charanjit Singh Channi

With an aim to bring government at the doorsteps of common man and provide justice to poor, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday visited his constituency and paid rich tributes to elder Sahibzadas of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Gurudwara...

20-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

This government is of Aam Aadmi : Charanjit Singh Channi

Chief Minister and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi, the first Dalit who is at the helm in Punjab now, on Monday said his government is of Aam Aadmi (the common man), honest, free from sand mafias and a representative of the poor as he himself pulled...

20-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Charanjit Singh Channi Sworn In As Chief Minister Of Punjab

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Banwarilal Purohit on Monday administered the oath of office and secrecy to Charanjit Singh Channi as new Chief Minister of Punjab.  On the occasion, Sukhjinder Randhawa and O.P. Soni were sworn...

20-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Dalit Sikh Channi takes oath as Punjab CM with a Jat Sikh & a Hindu deputy

Newly-appointed Dalit-Sikh Chief Minister and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi took oath of office along with his two deputies  one a Jat Sikh and another belonging to the Hindu community  at a simple ceremony here in the Punjab capital that was delayed...

18-Sep-2021 Shimla

State Single Window Clearance and Monitoring Authority approves proposals worth Rs. 947.47 crore

19th meeting of State Single Window Clearance and Monitoring Authority (SSWC&MA) was held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and it approved eight project proposals for setting up new industrial enterprises and expansion...

18-Sep-2021 Shimla

President Ram Nath Kovind felicitates IA &AS trainee officers

President of India Ram Nath Kovind was the chief guest on the occasion of valedictory ceremony of National Academy of Audit and Accounts for the  Indian Audit and Accounts Services (IA&AS) trainee officers  of 2018 and 2019 batches at Shimla today.President...

18-Sep-2021 Shimla

Politics of development has replaced politics of casteism and appeasement under PM Modi's leadership : Suresh Kashyap

BJP State President and MP Suresh Kashyap distributed blankets and fruits to the patients as part of the seva aur samarpan abhiyan at Deendayal Hospital, Shimla.The BJP state president and MP also listened to the problems of the people on this occasion.On...

17-Sep-2021 Shimla

President of India Addresses Special Session of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

All Indians are proud of the development story written by the people of Himachal Pradesh in the past 50 years, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was addressing the special session of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Shimla today...

20-Sep-2021 Ganderbal

Union MoS Finance, Dr. Bhagwat Rao Kard arrives on two-day visit to Ganderbal

Union Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Bhagwat Rao Kard today arrived on two day visit to Ganderbal district under the Union Government's public outreach programme.During the first day of visit, the Minister chaired a meeting of senior officers to review...

20-Sep-2021 Ganderbal

Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, MoS, Ministry of Finance, GoI chairs J&K Union Territory Level Bankers’ Committee Meeting

Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Union Minister of State for Finance appreciated the banks for their performance in higher credit delivery under various government sponsored/self-employment schemes and urged them to exert more to enable ushering in of digital...

20-Sep-2021 Pulwama

Development ladder of Nation: Nishit Pramanik

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sh Nishit Pramanik today inaugurated a Youth Conclave in Pulwama in which thousands of youth participated.The Minister appealed the youth of Pulwama to come forward and be the participants in the developmental ladder....

20-Sep-2021 Rajouri

Centre's public outreach initiative to JK: Union MoS Power visits Rajouri

Union Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries Sh Krishan Pal Gurjar has said that ensuring prompt, smooth and hassle-free services at the doorsteps of the common masses is the priority of the Central Government. The Minister is on a two day tour of...

20-Sep-2021 Kabul

Karzai says Taliban have not fulfilled their commitments

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said that the taliban have not fulfilled their commitments on various issues like the education of girls, women's rights, as well as a decision on the national flag, since they took over the country late last month.A...

19-Sep-2021 New Delhi

TTP is already intensifying attacks against Pak govt

The leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or Pakistan Taliban has rejected the idea that the power-shift in Afghanistan would affect TTP strategies and added that TTP is already intensifying attacks against the government of Pakistan.The head of the...

16-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Is the Taliban thinking of creating a regular army for Afghanistan?

The Taliban's acting Army Chief, Qari Fasihuddin said that the militant group is holding consultations over creating a regular army for Afghanistan.Afghan broadcaster TOLO News reported that Fasihuddin made the announcement at a press conference in Kabul...

16-Sep-2021 Kabul

Taliban hands over seized cash, gold to Afghan central bank

The Taliban has handed over about $12.3 million cash and some gold to Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), the country's central bank, a statement said on Thursday.The cash and gold bars found from the houses of former administration's officials and local offices...

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,...

17-Sep-2021 Aden (Yemen)

45 killed as fighting intensifies in central Yemen

Fighting has intensified in Yemen's central province of al-Bayda as the Houthi militia continued in gaining on-ground military progress on Thursday, a military official has said."The Houthis expanded their military campaign after seizing key areas from the government...

16-Sep-2021 Islamabad

7 soldiers, 5 terrorists killed in Pakistan

Seven soldiers and five terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire in South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an army statement said.The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Asman Manza area of the district,...

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...

16-Sep-2021 Bengaluru

Drug factory discovered in Bengaluru, narcotics worth Rs 2 cr seized

Karnataka Police department has detected a narcotics factory here in the capital and seized Rs 2 crore worth 4 kilograms of MDMA synthetic drugs on Thursday. A Nigerian national was taken into custody.The investigations revealed a well-established network operating...

16-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Pan-India raids to nab suspected terror module mastermind Humaid

Pan-India raids are being carried out by anti-terror units of the states and Delhi Special Cell sleuths on Thursday to nab suspected mastermind of the terror module Humaid.It is alleged that Humaid, a relative of arrested accused Osama, who is a resident of Delhi's...

13-Sep-2021 Yadgir (Karnataka)

Karnataka sexual assault victim lodges complaint, says she was gangraped

The victim of sexual assault in Yadgir district of Karnataka on Monday came forward to lodge a complaint with the police. In her complaint, she has said that she was kidnapped in a car by the accused while she waited for the bus.The victim has stated that...

20-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Indie artiste Shai's 'Read Your Mind' to release on Sep 21

Singer-songwriter Shai's (Shayaan Oshidaar) pop song 'Read Your Mind' is all set to be released on September 21 by Onstage Records Label.The peppy Hinglish song is written by Shai, Rupinn Pahwa, Ryan Bickley and produced by Fridolin Walcher. Young Independent artiste...

20-Sep-2021 Mumbai

After IT raids, Sonu Sood defends himself, albeit vaguely

Days after the Income Tax Department swooped down on Sonu Sood and his business associates, the Bollywood actor came out with a reaction here on Monday, devoid of any reference to the action against him."You don't always have to tell your side of the story....

20-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Ali Fazal looking forward to work in sci-fi genre for first time

Actor Ali Fazal has shot for an upcoming short film, an untitled science fiction movie which was recently filmed in Mumbai for four days.The film is written and directed by 'Cargo' director Arati Kadav. Her previous short was '55 km/sec', which starred Richa...

20-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Bhumi Pednekar advocates holistic beauty, collaborates with Boddess.com

For Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar, time spent in front of the mirror is nothing short of therapeutic. An advocate of holistic beauty, Bhumi says she is a huge beauty enthusiast and is big on taking care of herself.Bhumi has come on board with Boddess.com,...

16-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Honey Singh, Govinda, Chunky Pandey on 'Super Dancer 4' this week

While singers Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar will be special guests for one episode, the other episode will see the presence of Govinda and Chunky Pandey on the weekend episodes of 'Super Dancer: Chapter 4'.If one episode promises to be a musical...

16-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Honey Singh, Govinda, Chunky Pandey on 'Super Dancer 4' this week

While singers Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar will be special guests for one episode, the other episode will see the presence of Govinda and Chunky Pandey on the weekend episodes of 'Super Dancer: Chapter 4'.If one episode promises to be a musical...

16-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Untold stories of popular daily soaps to find a life on 'Ankahee Dastaan'

Iconic television characters aren't just any characters; they are a craze, they are phenomenal! Watching them back on-screen will always be a delight for any TV aficionado. And this is what the audience will see in 'Ankahee Dastaan'. It will bring one movie...

15-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Anuradha Paudwal 'exposes' Udit Narayan's antics on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

Renowned singers Anuradha Paudwal, Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan will be the guests for the evening this Sunday on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. Known for their melodious voices and some unforgettable chartbusters, Paudwal, Sanu and Narayan will be seen engaging in...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Amika Shail of 'Hai Taubba 3' talks about playing a bisexual character

Singer and actress Amika Shail is seen in the series 'Hai Taubba 3'. The actress, who has been part of shows like 'Mirzapur 2' and shared screen space with Akshay Kumar in 'Laxmii', plays a bisexual character in the series.This is the first time Amika is playing...

15-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Intriguing posters of Leander-Mahesh web series 'Break Point' released

The posters of web series 'Break Point' have been released by its host OTT platform. The series which talks about the famous partnership of tennis champs Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi is directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tewari.Uploading the...

14-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Hindi cinema has given me more than I expected : Shikha Talsania

Theatre and film actress Shikha Talsania, the daughter of veteran actor Tiku Talsania, says that even though she feels alive while performing on stage, she has a lot of gratitude for the opportunity she has got in cinema and web series.Recently, Shikha has appeared...

12-Sep-2021 Mumbai

TV serials and web series have distinct audiences, say Ravi Dubey, Ankita Lokhande

At the beginning of the year, one of the earlier popular television series 'Jamai Raja' reappeared for its new season as 'Jamai 2.0', starring Ravi Dubey and Nia Sharma. The web series was well-received.Now that another popular television series 'Pavitra...

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,...

14-Sep-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss OTT': Raqesh Bapat's niece Isha likes Divya more than Shamita

After a long wait for the contestants in the 'Bigg Boss OTT' house to meet their family members, the day has finally arrived and the housemates got a chance to meet them ahead of the finale.Bigg Boss announced the 'Freeze' task and later surprised the contestants...

13-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Divya Agarwal breaks down on seeing boyfriend Varun Sood in 'Bigg Boss OTT' house

The recent episode of 'Bigg Boss OTT' was a mix of drama. While there was a wonderful performance by the contestants on Ganesh Chaturthi, they also saw host Karan Johar lashing out at Raqesh Bapat for his comment on women and called him "sexist".Later, Karan...

19-Sep-2021 New York

Olivia Rodrigo plays at her 'first show' at 'iHeartRadio music' fest

Olivia Rodrigo played her first real concert on Saturday, an experience that she described from a Las Vegas stage as "surreal," reports Billboard.com.Rodrigo reached many milestones very early in her career with a No. 1 debut album and a smash hit in her breakthrough...

19-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

Reese Witherspoon is such a great source of parenting advice : Mindy Kaling

Actress Mindy Kaling, who is a mother of two children -- Katherine and Spencer -- has praised her close friend and actress Reese Witherspoon for teaching her the importance of "making time" for herself so she can be a better parent to her kids.She said: "Reese...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Vengaboys: 'You could call us the Bharat Boys'

The Vengaboys are coming to 'Boom' once again with their party anthem taking their fans back to the '90s.Europe's pop band released their new track '1999 (I Wanna Go Back)' on Thursday. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, band members Captain Kim, Sailor...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

IANS Review: 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie': Exuberant musical with unconventional plot

This exuberant, coming-of-age musical with an unconventional story set in the small British town of Sheffield, is a feel-good film that touches your heart. With 19 songs embedded in a formulaic plot, the film focuses on the triumphs and difficulties a drag...

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...

01-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Glad to be working with 'terrific' Gippy Grewal, Neeru Bajwa : Himanshi Khurana

Actress Himanshi Khurana will be seen sharing screen space with actor-singer Gippy Grewal and Neeru Bajwa in the upcoming Punjabi film 'Shava Ni Girdhari Lal'. She tags her co-stars as "terrific" and is glad to star alongside them.Himanshi said: "I am so glad...