28-Sep-2021 Thiruvananthapuram

Extremely delighted to meet hockey star Sreejesh : Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed happiness to meet Indian hockey star and goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh.India won the Olympic Bronze medal at the last month's Tokyo Olympics."On Tuesday morning, Sreejesh came to my office and I was extremely delighted...

27-Sep-2021 Srinagar

Union MoRTH Nitin Gadkari, Lt Governor lay foundation for four National Highway Projects worth Rs 3612 Cr

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stones for four National Highway projects worth Rs 3612 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, including commencement of Srinagar Ring road project.General...

27-Sep-2021 Ganderbal

Two-day visit of Union Minister for I&B to Ganderbal concludes

Two-day visit of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur to Ganderbal concluded today.On day two, the minister reviewed developmental scenario of district, interacted with PRIs including DDCs, BDCs, ULBs,...

27-Sep-2021 Budgam

Rs 200 Cr. allotted for Development of sports infrastructure on modern pattern in U.T of J&K : Anurag Thakur

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, Sh Anurag Singh Thakur has said that the Centre has allocated Rs. 200 Cr. investment to develop sports infrastructure of U.T of J&K on modern patterns and that there will be...

27-Sep-2021 Srinagar

Bulletin on COVID-19 : JK reports 117 new positive cases, 323190 recovered so far

The  Government on Monday informed that 117 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 55 from Jammu division and 62 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 329125.Moreover,...

27-Sep-2021 London

Covid caused biggest decrease in life expectancy since WWII

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered life expectancy losses not seen since the World War II in Western Europe and exceeded those observed around the dissolution of the Eastern Bloc in central and Eastern European countries, according to a research published on...

27-Sep-2021 Washington

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 231.8 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 231.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.74 million and vaccinations soared to over 6.08 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Monday morning, the University's...

26-Sep-2021 Srinagar

Bulletin on COVID-19 M: JK reports 127 new positive cases, 323072 recovered so far

The  Government on Sunday informed that 127 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 23 from Jammu division and 104 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 329008....

27-Sep-2021 Dubai

IPL 2021: Roy, Williamson steer SRH to easy win; battle for playoffs gets complicated

Jason Roy and captain Kane Williamson displayed some brilliant cricketing shots as Sunrisers Hyderabad registered their second win of this season, beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the 40th match of the IPL 2021 here on Monday.Despite the win, Hyderabad...

27-Sep-2021 Sydney

Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav sign up for Sydney Sixers in WBBL

Two-time Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) champions Sydney Sixers have signed up Indian youngsters Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav ahead of seventh season of the tournament. The announcement of Shafali and Radha signing up with the Sixers comes a day after the duo...

27-Sep-2021 London

England cricketer Moeen Ali retires from Test cricket

England cricket stalwart, all-rounder Moeen Ali, has decided to call time on his Test match career.Ali, 34, who made his Test debut back in 2014 and went on to represent England in 64 Test matches, scored a total of 2,914 Test runs, with his highest being an...

27-Sep-2021 Dubai

Don't see that aggressiveness in this Mumbai Indians side : Zaheer Khan

Mumbai Indians' director of cricket operations Zaheer Khan said he is not seeing "that aggressive nature of cricket" so far in his players and warned his side that they were running out of time in their bid to make it to the IPL Play-offs this season.The five-time...

27-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Charanjit Singh Channi Calls Emergency Meeting On Farmers' Issues In Wake Of 'Bharat Bandh' Call Given By Samyukt Kisan Morcha

The Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday convened an emergency meeting of newly re-constituted Council of Ministers in view of the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha in protest against the three farm laws. The Council...

27-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Charanjit Singh Channi Curtails Security Of VVIPs

Underlining the need to curb the VIP culture, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday asked the Ministers to keep their security personnel at the barest minimum as per the guidelines as he had already curtailed his own security.Chairing a maiden meeting...

27-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Snehil Sharma elected as new President of Environment Society of Chandigarh

New Era of development- Mythologist and Eternal Science Book author Snehil Sharma elected as new President of Environment Society of Chandigarh, Meeting held in  Community Centre Sector-8 , Chandigarh  by Environment Society  of Chandigarh...

27-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Repeal farm laws: Punjab CM appeals to Centre

Retreating his Congress government commitment with the protesting farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday appealed to the Central government to repeal the three farm legislations. But he asked farmers to raise their voice in a peaceful manner."#IStandWithFarmers...

27-Sep-2021 Kullu/Shimla

Chief Minister presides over State Level Kullu Dussehra Committee meeting

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presided over meeting of State Level Kullu Dussehra Committee here today. A detailed discussion on various issues related to organisation of International Kullu Dussehra Utsav was held on this occasion. The International Kullu...

27-Sep-2021 Shimla

Delegation of Anni Assembly Constituency call on CM

A delegation led by Chairman, APMC Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti Amar Thakur called on Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at Oak Over, Shimla today. The delegation thanked the Chief Minister for various developmental works in the area.On this occasion, Chief Minister...

26-Sep-2021 Kullu (Himachal Pradesh)

Kullu to have weaver design resource centre : Piyush Goyal

A weaver services and design resource centre will be set up in Himachan Pradesh's Kullu town to provide a better platform for export of handicraft products in the international market, Union Commerce and Industry and Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal said...

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...

28-Sep-2021 Udhampur

Juhi kick starts work on Thalora to Pingla Mata road

Juhi Manhas Pathania, Vice Chairperson, DDC Udhampur today kickstarted work on Thalora Pinger road amid  thundering applause and appreciation of the local public. This road had been languishing for a long time and was included under languishing projects...

28-Sep-2021 Sonamarg

Extensive road network in the Himalayan region will help boost the tourism sector: Nitin Gadkari

During his visit to review progress of work on Zojila and Z Morh tunnels today, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari said that extensive road networks in the Himalayan Region will help boost the tourism sector in the area. The minister...

28-Sep-2021 Srinagar

Science & Tech Deptt to develop renewable sources of energy

The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, today chaired a meeting to review the development of renewable sources of energy in Jammu and Kashmir.Administrative Secretaries of departments of Power Development, Science & Technology, General Administration,...

28-Sep-2021 Srinagar

Deputations, individuals call on Advisor Baseer Ahmad Khan at Civil Secretariat

Several deputations and individuals today called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan at Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of their grievances and demands.The delegations raised various issues of public importance of their respective localities...

27-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Why India needs to rediscover Armenia to counter Turkey and Pakistan

Recently the Republic of Armenia celebrated 30 years of independence. This year too, the Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy celebrated the bicentennial - a seminal moment not just for the academy, or for the Armenian community of Kolkata or India but...

27-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Afghan airline flies out relatives, staff impersonating journos

A private Afghan airline flew out at least 155 family members of the company's leadership to Abu Dhabi instead of evacuees, including journalists, according to a media report on Monday.Citing the Bloomberg report, TOLO News said the Kam Air flight was...

27-Sep-2021 Kabul

Impossible for us to recognise Taliban: Italian FM

Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio has said that it was impossible for his country to recognise the caretaker Taliban government in Afghanistan, adding that at least 17 of the appointed ministers were "terrorists", the media reported on Monday.In a statement...

26-Sep-2021 Kabul

Afghanistan's Taliban govt welcomes US allowing assistance

The newly-formed Taliban administration in Afghanistan has welcomed the US' recent move to allow the flow of humanitarian assistance to the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday."The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of...

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...

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...

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...

28-Sep-2021 Mumbai

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' motion poster highlights film's eerie side

Actor Kartik Aaryan unveiled the first look and motion poster of his upcoming film "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" on Tuesday. The film will release on March 25, 2022.The actor uploaded it on his Instagram page, where he is seen in the get up similar to that of Akshay...

28-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Kanika Dhillon says given a choice, she can work 24x7

Writer Kanika Dhillon has an interesting line-up of upcoming films. But even with a packed schedule, Kanika says can very well work round the clock if she has to.The writer's works 'Manmarziyaan', 'Judgementall Hai Kya', 'Kedarnath' and 'Haseen Dillruba' have...

28-Sep-2021 Mumbai

I was, I am, I will remain an independent filmmaker : Madhur Bhandarkar

Back in 2001, on September 28, when the film 'Chandni Bar' hit the big screen, Madhur Bhandarkar, who was just two films old, could not imagine that this film would change his career. It went on to get four National Film Awards and eventually, Madhur found...

28-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria's 'Heropanti 2' locks Eid 2022 release

Actors Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria-starrer 'Heropanti 2' will be released on Eid 2022. It will be released on April 29.'Heropanti 2' was earlier scheduled to release on May 6, 2022. The movie will have a face off with the Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn-starrer...

27-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Aishwarya Khare on how Sriti Jha has become her inspiration

Television actress Aishwarya Khare, who is seen in the lead role of 'Lakshmi' in the show 'Bhagya Lakshmi', has been a fan of 'Kumkum Bhagya' actress Sriti Jha for quite some time now and also seeks inspiration from her performances.Revealing more, Aishwarya said:...

26-Sep-2021 Mumbai

If I become a mom in real life, I'll be just like 'Koel': Simple Kaul

Actress Simple Kaul, who is known for her role of 'Gulabo' in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah', is currently seen as 'Koel' in 'Ziddi Dil Maane Na'. The actress opens up about her on-screen personality. Moreover, she also wants to be like 'Koel' in her real...

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...

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

Salman Khan unveils new challenges for contestants in 'Bigg Boss 15'

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan said that he has had the longest association with 'Bigg Boss' and he is happy to return as the host of 'Bigg Boss 15'. He was interacting with the media during a recent press conference in Nagpur.While attending the media through...

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...

28-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

World's largest Imax screen to open in Germany ahead of 'No Time to Die'

The worlds biggest Imax screen is all set to open its gates on Thursday in Germany, kicking off with the premiere of the latest James Bond film 'No Time to Die'.The screen, located at the Traumaplast Multiplex in Leonberg, is wider than a Boeing 737 airliner...

28-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

Lea Seydoux: Don't think James Bond should be played by a woman

Actress Lea Seydoux, who reprised the role of Dr Madeleine Swann for the new Bond movie 'No Time To Die', has dismissed the idea of the franchise being helmed by a female character.Seydoux, who previously starred in the 2015 film 'Spectre', said: "James Bond...

28-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

Doja Cat calls for support in fighting 'devastating hunger crisis'

Rap star Doja Cat has called on world leaders to fight Africa's "devastating hunger crisis".The 25-year-old rap star took to the stage as part of the Global Citizen Live event, which is geared towards defeating global poverty. She took to Twitter to explain...

27-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

Doja Cat was called Amy Winehouse during her teens

Rapper Doja Cat has said that she was likened to late singer Amy Winehouse, who died of alcohol poisoning in 2011, during her teenage years because of her make-up style.Doja Cat said: "I used to do a giant cat-eye and the kids (in my high school) used to call...

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...