27-Sep-2021 New Delhi

RSS statement on Amazon irrelevant : Randeep Singh Surjewala

After Panchjanya, a journal with RSS leanings, launched an attack on Jeff Bezos founded Amazon, with a cover story calling it the second generation of the East India Company that entered India with business interests but ended up colonising the country for...

27-Sep-2021 New Delhi

India-US enhanced ties to boost research, health management : Bharati Pravin Pawar

Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, on Monday commended the way in which India and the U.S. have enhanced collaboration in research and development which will advance scientific discoveries and the management of global...

27-Sep-2021 Jaipur

Mohan Bhagwat meets Padma Shri Anwar Khan Baeeya in Barmer

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat visited folk artiste Padma Shri Anwar Khan Baeeya of Jaisalmer, who now resides in Barmer, in keeping with his promise after Khan invited him in the most unusual manner, singing "Padharoo Mhare Des adding Bhagwat's...

26-Sep-2021 Ganderbal

Union I&B Minister, Anurag Thakur lays foundation stone of ZPEO, playfield; Inaugurates PMGSY road

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur today laid foundation stone of ZPEO and Zonal Play Field and inaugurated PMGSY road at Kichpora Kangan.The Minister visited Kichpora Kangan where he laid foundation...

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....

26-Sep-2021 London

New potential factor contributing to severity of Covid identified

A team of researchers has identified a protein that may critically contribute to severe forms of Covid-19.The research, published in the journal Current Issues in Molecular Biology, found that the infection of cells with SARS-CoV-2 results in increased...

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...

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...

26-Sep-2021 Dubai

IPL 2021: Maxwell's all-round show, Harshal's hat-trick power RCB to 54-run win

An all-round show by Glenn Maxwell and a brilliant hat-trick by Harshal Patel helped Royal Challengers Bangalore register an emphatic 54-run win over Mumbai Indians in the 39th match of the IPL 2021 here on Sunday.Maxwell finished his spell with impressive...

25-Sep-2021 Yankton

Jyothi Surekha Vennam loses final, wins silver in World Archery Championship

Another final in the World Archery Championships and another Indian had to settle for the silver medal as Jyothi Surekha Vennam lost to Sara Lopez of Colombia in the Compound Women Individual final here on Saturday. No Indian has ever won a gold medal in the...

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 Chandigarh

Hundreds of farmers block highways in Punjab, Haryana

Hundreds of farmers on Monday blocked major highways, including National Highway 1 linking Delhi with parts of Haryana and Punjab, following a nationwide call by farmers' unions to demand scrapping of three Central farm laws.Traffic across Punjab and Haryana...

26-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Punjab Governor Administers Oath Of Office And Secrecy To 15 Cabinet Ministers

The Governor of Punjab, Shri Banwarilal Purohit on Sunday administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 15 Cabinet Ministers including seven newly inducted ones.Meanwhile, the Punjab Chief Minister, Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi accompanied by Deputy Chief...

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...

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...

27-Sep-2021 Srinagar

Parliamentarian Delegation arriving to interact with common people in Kashmir

Parliamentarian delegation is visiting Kashmir to honour the ‘excellent people’ during a mega award event here, and will also interact with common people in different districts.Sources said that Member Parliaments, who will honour the people during a mega award event...

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....

26-Sep-2021 Srinagar

Tourism Deptt. organises Musical Evening at Srinagar

Tourism Department today organized a Musical Evening at SKICC here to commemorate the World Tourism Day being celebrated tomorrow under the theme ‘Tourism for Inclusive Growth'.The Evening was graced by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar; Chief...

26-Sep-2021 Katra

Div Com, Dr Raghav Langer conducts spot inspection of venues in Katra proposed for holding different Navratra events

Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today visited Katra and conducted spot inspection of the venues proposed for conducting different activities during the 9 day long annual Navratra festival 2021.He was accompanied by Director Tourism Jammu, Vivekanand...

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 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...

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...

27-Sep-2021 Mumbai

It's housefull: Bollywood biggies queue up for theatrical releases

As soon as Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced that all cinema halls and drama theatres in the state will reopen from October 22, a slew of Bollywood filmmakers declared the release dates of their upcoming films.The reopening comes after...

27-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Prabhas-starrer 'Adipurush' to clash with Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan'

Actor Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' and Prabhas-starrer 'Adipurush' will face-off at the box-office as they are set to release on August 11, 2022.The news was shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh on Twitter.He wrote: "PRABHAS: 'ADIPURUSH' LOCKS 11 AUG 2022......

27-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Kangana Ranaut shares 'permanent stretch marks' after 'Thalaivii'

Actress Kangana Ranaut has talked about how her weight adjustments for her latest 'Thalaivii' that "messed up many things" in her body and left her with "permanent stretch marks".For her role in the film, based on the life of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and...

26-Sep-2021 Mumbai

'Bunty Aur Babli 2', 'Prithviraj', 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar', 'Shamshera' release dates out

Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Sunday announced the theatrical release dates of its four upcoming films - 'Bunty Aur Babli 2', 'Prithviraj', 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' and 'Shamshera'.Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji-starrer and family entertainer 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' will...

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...

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...

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,...

27-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

Katherine Heigl voices support for behind-the-scenes workers in industry

star Katherine Heigl has pledged to support behind-the-scenes workers in the entertainment industry. She credits the crew she has worked with over the years for making her who she is today.Heigl has spoken out about the reported working conditions on 'Grey's...

26-Sep-2021 New York

'Bridgerton' Season 2 first look introduces new character Kate Sharma

'Bridgerton' fans may not have Regé-Jean Page (aka Simon, the Duke of Hastings) to drool over, but Netflix is promising that they'll be swept off their feet in Season 2, this time, by a romance between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone...

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...

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...