22-Oct-2021 Ganderbal

Union MoS for W&CD and AYUSH presides over one–day capacity building program for potential farmers at GUMC&H Ganderbal

As part of the Union Government’s public outreach programme, Union Minister of State for Ayush, Women and Child Development, Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai today visited Government Unani Medical College and Hospital (GUMC&H) Nawabagh Ganderbal.During his...

22-Oct-2021 Lucknow

95% people do not need BJP : Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday took a swipe at Uttar Pradesh Minister Upendra Tiwari for saying that 95 per cent people do not need petrol, and said 'the truth is that those people do not need the BJP'.Upendra Tiwari had said that prices of...

22-Oct-2021 Amaravati

TDP workers troop in to support Chandrababu's protest

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders and workers from different parts of Andhra Pradesh were pouring at the Mangalagiri party headquarters where party president N. Chandrababu Naidu continued his sit-in on Friday to protest Tuesday's attacks allegedly by the workers...

22-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Income of 97% household has decreased : Priyanka Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Centre over the issue of inflation, saying the income of 97 per cent household has declined.Taking to Twitter, she said: "When you buy petrol and diesel, remember that Modi...

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...

21-Oct-2021 Abu Dhabi

Promoting Wanindu Hasaranga was a plan, says Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka after Ireland win

With his top-order batsmen failing to fire in their ICC T20 World Cup match Ireland, Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka had to do something drastic as the islanders had slumped to a disastrous 8 for 3 and were looking like they may struggle to put even 100 on...

20-Oct-2021 Abu Dhabi

T20 World Cup : Wanindu Hasaranga, Pethum Nissanka and bowlers secure dominant win for Sri Lanka

A wonderful counter-attack by Wanindu Hasaranga (71 off 47 balls) and Pethum Nissanka (61 off 47 balls) followed by a clinical bowling performance propelled Sri Lanka to secure a dominant 70-run win over Ireland in in a Group A match of Round 1 in the...

20-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Win against Itsuki Hirata can put an Indian woman on global MMA stage : Ritu Phogat

Wrestler-turned-Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Ritu Phogat on Wednesday said that win against Japanese judoka - Itsuki Hirata at the ONE Women's Atomweight World Grand Prix semi-finals is important because it can place an Indian woman on the global MMA stage.After winning...

20-Oct-2021 Abu Dhabi

T20 World Cup : Wiese's fifty powers Namibia to 6-wicket win over Netherlands

All-rounder David Wiese's unbeaten fifty (66 not out off 40 balls) led Namibia to a comprehensive six-wicket win over Netherlands in the 7th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, here on Wednesday.This was the first win of the tournament...

22-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Capt. Amarinder Singh has not fulfilled his promises to the people of Punjab during his tenure : Karnail Singh Peermohammad

Panth  And for the betterment of Punjab, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukat) has always given priority and will continue to do so.  There can never be an election agreement.  Replying to a question, he said that the peasant movement would give a new...

21-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Make All Efforts For Instilling Confidence Of General Public In Law And Order Machinery- Cm To Punjab Police

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday asked the Police force to ensure effective, efficient and transparent policing across the state to instil confidence of the general public in the law and order machinery.Prioritising the challenges being...

21-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Youth To Be Deciding Factor In Vidhan Sabha Polls : Charanjit Singh Channi

Emphasizing the need to harness the immense potential of the State youth in a constructive manner, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday said that the youth would be the deciding factor in the forthcoming Punjab Vidhan Sabha polls next year.Addressing...

21-Oct-2021 Pathankot

Massive protest against Cong MLA Joginderpal at Pathankot

Youth along with members of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Youth Akali Dal (YAD) held a massive protest here to demand the immediate arrest of Bhoa legislator Joginderpal for attacking and thrashing a scheduled caste youth who had asked him about his...

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...

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...

22-Oct-2021 Srinagar

Lt Governor pays homage to brave soldiers, civilians martyred in the October 1947 terror attack by Pakistan army

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid homage to all the brave soldiers and civilians who were martyred in the October 1947 terror attack by Pakistan army which disguised as Pashtun Tribals.Speaking during a seminar on “Memories of 22 October, 1947” at SKICC,...

22-Oct-2021 Jammu

Chairperson FSSAI reviews functioning of J&K Drug & Food Control Department

As part of three day official visit to the UT of J&K, Chairperson Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Rita Teaotia, in presence of CEO, FSSAI Arun Singhal, today chaired a meeting of Officers of Drug & Food Control Department,...

22-Oct-2021 Shopian

DC Shopian chairs meeting on implementation of Forest Rights Act

Giving a push for the implementation of Forest Rights Act and setting out guidelines regarding its implementation, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, today chaired a meeting with the concerned officers, here.After taking a thorough...

22-Oct-2021 Shopian

DC Shopian reviews Winter preparedness in the district

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today chaired a meeting to review winter preparedness of different departments of the district, here. The DC on the occasion took stock of department-wise initiatives and works to be undertaken by...

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...

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...

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...

15-Oct-2021 Sanaa

Pro-govt Yemeni forces kill 40 Houthis in ambush

Forces loyal to the Yemen government announced the killing of 40 Houthi fighters during an ambush in the country's northeastern oil-rich province of Marib."The army units backed by local tribesmen set up a well-planned ambush and targeted the Houthi militia...

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...

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....

22-Oct-2021 Mumbai

No drug chats between Aryan Khan-Ananya Panday: NCB sources

Despite the brouhaha over Ananya Panday's grilling by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), official sources hinted on Friday that there is apparently no evidence of any 'drug-related exchanges' in her alleged WhatsApp chats with Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood...

22-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Romantic comedies attract me : Sanya Malhotra

Actress Sanya Malhotra says she is organically attracted to light-hearted romantic comedies, and that's probably the biggest reason for her to do the film 'Meenakshi Sundareshwar'.Sanya Malhotra along with co-star Abhimany Dassani, filmmaker Vivek Soni and entire...

22-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Being an athlete played a big role in shaping my personality : Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone pridefully announces to the world her recent association with the 3-stripes family. She exultantly feels that this alliance helps her connect back with the athlete and fitness enthusiast in her.Adidas joined forces with the global star as her...

22-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Sanya Malhotra-Abhimanyu Dassani chemistry stands out in 'Meenakshi Sundareshwar' teaser

The audience has been going gaga over Sanya Malhotra and Abhimanyu Dassani-starrer 'Meenakshi Sundareshwar' ever since it teased them with its superbly cut trailer. Sanya and Abhimanyu's chemistry in the teaser hooked the audience from the word go and left...

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...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Hemant Pandey talks about upcoming track, role in 'Mere Sai : Shraddha aur Saburi'

Television actor Hemant Pandey will be seen essaying the role of 'Prasad' in 'Mere Sai: Shraddha aur Saburi'. The upcoming track will focus upon the plight of children and parents entrapped in bonded labour. Hemant Pandey who essays the role of 'Prasad', will come...

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...

19-Oct-2021 New Delhi

'Special Ops' sequel takes viewers into Agent Himmat's life

The popular Disney+ Hotstar espionage thriller 'Special Ops' is making its comeback with an extension to its universe. Titled as 'Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story', whose trailer was released on Tuesday, the series will be a prequel to unravel the formative...

15-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Trailer of comedy series 'One Mic Stand' Season 2 out

The trailer of celebrity comedy series 'One Mic Stand' Season 2 featuring Sunny Leone, Karan Johar, Chetan Bhagat among others, is out.After the success of the first season, collaborating with Only Much Louder (OML), the Season 2 of Amazon Original Series...

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...

20-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss 15': Contestants to face prize money deduction to re-enter house

In the last episode of 'Bigg Boss 15', contestants got a straightforward lesson from 'Bigg Boss' for not taking the game seriously. They were sent to the jungle and two eviction slots were opened. However, there is no end to the agony of 'Junglewasis' as...

19-Oct-2021 Hyderabad

'Bigg Boss Telugu 5': VJ Sunny catches Nagarjuna's eye, riles housemates

After the weekend eliminations, Swetaa Varma was sent home, leaving 13 competitors in fray for the 'Bigg Boss Telugu 5' trophy. Every day that goes by, Bigg Boss delivers more content from competitors.VJ Sunny, who appeared to be a marginal player in the reality...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss 15': Is friendship of Jay Bhanushali and Tejasswi Prakash on the rocks?

The previous episode of 'Bigg Boss 15' already saw rivalries and competition among the contestants becoming more fierce.As Shamita Shetty's tenure as the house captain comes to an end, the house is looking for a new commander who will lead them. Jay Bhanushali...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Abhishek Bajaj calls Donal Bisht's character most complex yet simple in 'Bigg Boss 15'

'Bigg Boss 15' contestant and actress Donal Bisht is trying to play the game nicely. Donal is known for playing 'Sharanya' in 'Ek Deewaana Tha' and 'Ishika Patel' in 'Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop'. She also appeared in a music video 'Kinni Vaari' along with...

22-Oct-2021 Hyderabad

'Love Story' ends theatrical run on a high prior to OTT release

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi-starrer 'Love Story' is one of the biggest hits from the Telugu film industry in recent times. With huge collections at the box-office, the movie has been one of the most-watched films at the theatres post Covid.Now the...

22-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Beyonce teases new song in 'King Richard' trailer

Popstar Beyonce has shared a glimpse of her new song titled 'Be Alive' featured in the new trailer for 'King Richard', starring Will Smith.The biopic is based on the rise of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams from the perspective of their father, Richard...

22-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

'The Hardy Boys' international rights bought by Disney Plus

Streaming platform Disney Plus has acquired the international rights for 'The Hardy Boys'.The mystery series, which airs on Hulu in the US and YTV and StackTV in Canada, was sold by Corus Entertainment-backed producer-distributor Nelvana to Disney Plus in select...

21-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Gal Gadot 'happy' to have Catwoman Zoe Kravitz as female 'comrade'

'Wonder Woman' star Gal Gadot has given a thumbs up to actor Robert Pattinson as the new Batman and ZoA Kravitz as Catwoman."Rob looks amazing," Gal Gadot said at Elle's Women in Hollywood event at the Academy Museum when she was asked if she had seen the new...

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...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

First look of Punjabi film 'Fuffad Ji' out ahead of Nov 11 premiere

After the overwhelming response to recent back-to-back hits "Puaada" and "Qismat 2", another Punjabi film, "Fuffad Ji" is all set to premiere on November 11.Starring Binnu Dhillon and Gurnam Bhullar, "Fuffad Ji", a comedy of errors, is a Zee Studios-K. Kumar...

14-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

IANS Review: 'Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme': A light version of 1960s melodramas

This is the kind of film that inevitably touches your heart. It is about mean children leading their own lives, leaving their old, lonely parents to defend themselves. The film makes a case for traditional values even in modern times.The storyline is somewhat...

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...