23-Oct-2021 Srinagar

Amit Shah gives roadmap for restoration of democracy in J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that after the delimitation process, there will be elections in Jammu and Kashmir after which statehood would be restored.Giving the roadmap for the restoration of the democratic process in J&K, which was...

23-Oct-2021 Faridabad

Manohar Lal laid the foundation stone of Deendayal Upadhyaya Knowledge Resource Centre

Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal has called upon the alumni to come forward to contribute in making Universities of the State self-reliant. He said that the alumni should adopt their alma-mater and set a target to make it zero Government aid University.The...

23-Oct-2021 Pahalgam

Union MoS Education visits Pahalgam, meets PRI delegations, inaugurates school buildings

As a part of the Central Government’s public outreach program of J&K, Union Minister of State for Education, Annpurna Devi arrived on a two day visit to Pahalgam today.The Union Minister interacted with beneficiaries and took stock of ground level implementation...

22-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

‘Dramebaaz’ CM Channi did not even compensate farmer with whom he was photographed : Raghav Chadha

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national leader, Punjab affairs co-in-charge and MLA from Delhi Raghav Chadha said that Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi likes lights and cameras but he is a ‘no-action’ CM. Chief Minister Channi visited the area affected by...

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...

23-Oct-2021 Bengaluru

National swimming: Dhinidhi Desinghu, Nina Venkatesh set national records; Karnataka emerge champions

Two new national records and one narrow miss were the highlights on the final day of the 37th Sub Junior and 47th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2021 here on Saturday.Karnataka's Dhinidhi Desinghu in 100m freestyle for group III girls, and Nina Venkatesh,...

23-Oct-2021 Abu Dhabi

T20 World Cup: Australia clinch a tense win in low-scoring match against South Africa

Australia had some nervous moments but overcame them to beat South Africa by five wickets in a tense, low-scoring Group 1 match in the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Saturday. With this win, Australia got their...

23-Oct-2021 Coimbatore

Bengaluru drivers Sohil, Ruhaan shine on Day 1 of FMSCI National Racing C'ship

Bengaluru drivers Sohil Shah and Ruhaan Alva dominated the proceedings and won the LGB4 and JK Tyre Novice Cup categories respectively on Day 1 of the 24th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship, here on Saturday.In what turned out to be almost a final shoot-out,...

23-Oct-2021 Dubai

Very unfortunate to miss Sunil Narine but we are well-placed : Kieron Pollard

West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard does feel that Sunil Narine would have made a huge difference had he been in the side for the ICC T20 World Cup but added that despite it being a "very, very unfortunate" thing, the defending champions were well-placed with...

24-Oct-2021 Gharuan (Kharar)

Charanjit Singh Channi Announces Upgradation Of Historic Village Gharuan As Nagar Panchayat

In order to ensure the overall development of the villages, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday announced development grant of Rs. 68 crore for 35 villages of Block Kharar in Sri Chamkaur Sahib constituency. Besides, the Chief Minister...

24-Oct-2021 Gakhal (Jalandhar)

Chaudhary Santokh Singh Inaugurates park developed by NRI after transforming a pond

Lok Sabha MP Chaudhary Santokh Singh today exhorted the NRIs to play a proactive role in social and economic development of the state.The MP, accompanied by former MP and Chairman Punjab Technical Education Board Mr Mohinder Singh Kay Pee, MLAs Mr Sushil...

24-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Punjab Becomes Preferred Investment Destination For Foreign Players

Having strong ecosystem, business friendly policies and excellent factors of production, Punjab has become a preferred investment destination for the global firms in last few years.In the last four-and-a-half years, investors from across the globe as well as...

24-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Sukhbir Singh Badal speaking incomplete truth, himself is mastermind of nefarious alliance: Harpal Singh Cheema

Reacting to the revelation made by Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal regarding the formation of Capt Amarinder Singh’s government with the help of BJP-RSS during the 2017 Assembly elections, senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab and...

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...

23-Oct-2021 Srinagar

Amit Shah gives roadmap for restoration of democracy in J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that after the delimitation process, there will be elections in Jammu and Kashmir after which statehood would be restored.Giving the roadmap for the restoration of the democratic process in J&K, which was...

23-Oct-2021 Baramulla

Terrorist associate arrested in Kashmir's Baramulla

A terrorist associate was arrested from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday and incriminating materials, including grenades, were recovered from his possession, police said.The Baramulla police, along with the Army and the CRPF, arrested...

23-Oct-2021 New Delhi/Srinagar

'Kashmiri Pandits & Sikhs continuously targeted from across the border'

Kashmir is not only a majority Muslim province of India, it is also home to a distinct community called the Kashmiri Pandits & Sikhs who have been exiled from their land by forces from across the border, said Global Kashmiri Pandit diaspora in a statement...

23-Oct-2021 Udhampur

DC reviews arrangements for Iconic week festival events

Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, Indu Kanwal Chib today chaired a meeting of District and Sectoral Officers here at Conference Hall DC Complex to review the arrangements for the smooth celebration of Iconic week festival (Saadi Birasat) being organized by District...

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...

15-Oct-2021 Moscow

Russia invites US for upcoming talks on Afghanistan

Russia has invited a US delegation to participate in the talks on Afghanistan slated to take place in Moscow on october 20, a top official said here.Moscow is also currently considering a proposal by Iran on hosting in Tehran a meeting of foreign ministers...

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...

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....

23-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Akshay Kumar, Yami Gautam announce 'OMG' sequel with striking poster

Nine years after Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar brought the house down with the satirical comedy- drama film "OMG - Oh My God", and left with a socially relevant message for the insurance sector as well as the audiences to mull over, a sequel is going on floors.Akshay...

23-Oct-2021 Mumbai

For Aahana Kumra, 'Call My Agent: Bollywood' is about memorable experiences

Actress Aahana Kumra, who plays a talent agent in "Call My Agent: Bollywood", is happy with the response the Netflix series has received and said that the show will prove to be an absolutely "fun masala entertainer".Talking about the amazing response to the...

24-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Parineeti Chopra talks about her decade-long journey in Bollywood

Parineeti Chopra made her debut in Bollywood in 2011 with 'Ladies vs Ricky Bahl'. The actress has completed a decade in the Hindi film industry and says she did not want it to be any other way."I think I had a dream launch. I have had an amazing career. It's the...

24-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Paresh Rawal: Have never been in support of vulgar comedy

Paresh Rawal has always upped his own game when it comes to the genre of comedy. But there is one thing he is not in support of and that is vulgar comedy or running down someone for making others chuckle.While having a chat with IANS, the 66-year-old star also...

21-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Sonakshi Sinha, Sonu Nigam, Shaan to be special guests on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

The upcoming Saturday and Sunday episodes of 'The Kapil Sharma Show' will see the presence of Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha. Beside that on the sets of the show will be Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, Shaan, Talat Aziz, Sameer Khan, Ash King, Kumar Taurani, and...

21-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Pratik Gandhi's hilarious revelation about his days of struggle

Renowned actor Pratik Gandhi will be seen as a special guest on 'Zee Comedy Show' this Saturday. The actor made his appearance to promote his upcoming debut film 'Bhavai' and he also shared some interesting stories with everyone on set.Adding more to the entertainment...

21-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' introduces new generation of actors

The popular show 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' has been around for quite a few years now. And the famous 'jodi' of 'Naira' and 'Kartik' (Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khan) has a special place in the hearts of the audience. Now the duo are set to bid adieu to...

19-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Karwa Chauth Celebrations on the Sets of Hasseyan Da Halla 2 with our Reel life Daughter-in-Laws

Karwa Chauth is round the corner and our TV shows have always captured the essence of the festival and make us believe in true love. Not only this, it has been more glamorous and stylish nowadays. Regardless of whatever is happening in our lives, this kind...

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...

19-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Shoot of web series Bhayiya Ji smile in Chandigarh

Various actors from Bollywood are in Chandigarh for Short film shoot namely “Bhayiya ji Smile”. The Producer of the short Film is by Zeeba Khan owner of Company Krystal Cinemaz Pvt.Ltd. The Writer of the movie is Aloke Upadhyaya. The writer Aloke is been in...

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...

23-Oct-2021 New Delhi

'Bigg Boss 15': Donal Bisht says ex-housemates pulled her down

Actress-model Donal Bisht, who recently got evicted from 'Bigg Boss 15', says she is overwhelmed with the love coming her way and that she gave her hundred percent in the controversial reality show.Donal said: "I am just overwhelmed with the hashtags going around...

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...

24-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Candlelight vigils to be held in memory of 'Rust' cinematographer

Two candlelight vigils will be held in memory of the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed in an accident on the New Mexico set of the western 'Rust'.The Local 600 International Cinematographers Guild shared the events through its Facebook...

23-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Vin Diesel walks Paul Walker's daughter down the aisle

Action star Vin Diesel walked down his late 'Fast and Furious' co-star Paul Walker's daughter Meadow down the aisle.Meadow posted pictures from her beachside wedding on Instagram. In one image, Diesel, who is her godfather, is seen walking alongside Meadow.She...

23-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Salma Hayek : Very humbling landing superhero role in my 50s

Actress Salma Hayek had given up hope of landing a role as a superhero, but after nabbing the part in 'Eternals', she believes "everything is possible".The actress, who plays spiritual leader Ajak in the Marvel film, had dreamt her whole career of landing such...

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,...

22-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Gippy Grewal and Neeru Bajwa came together after 12 years to set the screen on fire

In 2010, the Rockstar of Punjabi Music industry debuted as a lead in Pollywood along with the queen Neeru Bajwa, again changing the dynamics of Punjabi films forever.After a decade, to recreate the magic, Gippy Grewal and Neeru Bajwa are all set to share...