20-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Delhi govt to pay Rs 50K to farmers for crop damage

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday ensured a compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare to the farmers whose crops have been damaged due to unseasonal rain."Revenue officials are conducting a survey of the damaged crops which will get completed within...

20-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Zero tolerance against corruption: PM to joint meet of CBI-CVC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to rededicate themselves to abolish corruption from all walks of life. He ask the officials to strengthen...

20-Oct-2021 Lucknow

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP for claiming credit for Kushinagar airport

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday slammed the BJP for claiming the work of his government as its own."They (BJP) have not placed even a brick in the foundation but now they have come to inaugurate the work initiated by the Samajwadi Party....

20-Oct-2021 Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh)

Narendra Modi inaugurates Kushinagar international airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport and said that this was a 'manifestation of decades of aspirations and efforts'.The first flight from Sri Lanka touched down at the Kushinagar airport on Wednesday morning,...

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...

16-Oct-2021 New York

Overhyped science behind fake stem cell treatments for Covid : Study

Amid the rush to find quick treatments for Covid-19 last year, the world saw a global race to find new stem cell-based treatments. Now, researchers report that such therapies were filled with violations of government regulations, inflated medical claims and...

14-Oct-2021 Srinagar

Bulletin on COVID-19 : 93 fresh cases reported, 325473 recovered so far across J&K

The Daily Bulletin on COVID today informs that 93 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 21 from Jammu division and 72 from Kashmir division, have been reported, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 330834.Moreover,...

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...

20-Oct-2021 New Delhi

These tournaments are a real source of motivation : Bala Devi on AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022

India women's football team striker Bala Devi believes that tournaments like the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 are real sources of motivation. She added that tournaments like this are a stepping stone for young players to progress in the game. The AFC Women's...

20-Oct-2021 Chatha (Batala)

Charanjit Singh Channi Announces Memorial Gate And Stadium In Memory Of Martyr Mandeep Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Mr Charanjit Singh Channi today announced construction of a memorial gate and a stadium in memory of martyr Naik Mandeep Singh who attained martyrdom at Jammu and Kashmir during an anti-insurgency operation.The Chief Minister, accompanied...

20-Oct-2021 Tarn Taran

Punjab Police Foil A Major Weapon & Drugs Smuggling Bid Via Indo-Pak Border

In an intelligence led operation, Punjab Police on Wednesday have recovered  huge arms and ammunition besides heroin during a search operation from near border fencing on Indo-Pak Border in district Tarn Taran. The operation was jointly conducted by...

20-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Unfortunate to keep Punjabi out of main subjects by CBSE : Pargat Singh

Punjab Education Minister Pargat Singh on Wednesday termed as unfortunate the decision to keep Punjabi out of the main subjects in the datesheet of Class 10 and 12 released by the CBSE.He appealed to the central board to reconsider its decision.In a statement,...

20-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Huge cache of arms seized close to Indo-Pak border in Punjab

In an intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police on Wednesday recovered huge arms and ammunition, besides heroin at a search operation close to the Indo-Pak border in Tarn Taran district of Punjab.The operation was jointly conducted by the Border Security...

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...

13-Oct-2021 Kangra

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar paid obeisance at Mata Brijeshwari Temple

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar arrived at Gaggal Airport today during his two day visit to Kangra district. During his visit, the Governor paid obeisance and offered prayers at Nagarkot Dham Mata Brijeshwari Temple. On the auspicious occasion of Navratri,...

20-Oct-2021 Srinagar

2 terrorists killed in J&K gunfight

Two terrorists were killed in an ongoing encounter with the security forces in the Dragad area of South Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said."Two unidentified terrorists killed. Search going on," police said.Earlier, the gunfight took...

19-Oct-2021 Kathua

Union MoS Shobha Karandlaje concludes two day Kathua tour

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shobha Karandlaje concluded her two day tour to district Kathua as part of Central Government’s Public outreach programme today.Smt. Shobha Karandlaje flagged off a rally from the premises of Chenab...

19-Oct-2021 Srinagar

Former Ministers, Political representatives of Ganderbal call on Lt Governor

Khemlata Wakhlu, Haji Nissar Ali, Former Ministers J&K, and representatives of different political parties from district Ganderbal today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan.Ms Khemlata Wakhlu presented her book titled “A Kashmiri Century”...

19-Oct-2021 Pahalgam

Two day J&K visit of Piyush Goyal concludes

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal concludes his two day visit to Pahalgam as part of the public outreach programme of the central government.The Union minister inaugurated...

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...

10-Oct-2021 Kabul

'Taliban ready to set up inclusive but not selective govt'

The Taliban is ready to set up an inclusive government in Afghanistan but not a selective one, said Suhail Shaheen, the Taliban spokesperson in Doha.In response to the western pressures for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, Shaheen said that they have...

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...

10-Oct-2021 Islamabad

4 terrorists killed in Pakistan

Four terrorists were killed in a clash with Pakistani security forces near Awaran district of Balochistan province, an army statement said.On Saturday, the paramilitary Frontier Corps troops "spotted and engaged terrorists move. During intense exchange of...

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....

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...

07-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Aryan Khan, 7 others sent to 14 days' judicial custody

A Mumbai magistrate's court on Thursday sent Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, besides 7 others accused in the rave party raids aboard a ship, carried out by the Narcotics Control Bureau, to 14 days judicial custody.Declining the NCB's...

07-Oct-2021 Patna

30 kg explosives seized from Maoist infested Jamui in Bihar

A day before voting in the Panchayat elections, security agencies seized 30 kg explosives from the Maoist hit Jamui district of Bihar on Thursday.The seizure was made in a joint operation by Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) and Jamui Police from the forest area...

21-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Aila Re Aillaa' song adds to hype around 'Sooryavanshi'

As the release of Rohit Shetty's 'Sooryavanshi' draws closer, the excitement for the film is soaring to new heights. And why not, it is the biggest film of the year and promises to light up theatres with the thorough entertainment that it has to offer....

21-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Shahid Kapoor to star in 'full-blown' actioner titled 'Bull'

Actor Shahid Kapoor will be starring in the upcoming high-octane actioner titled 'Bull'. The film marks the directorial debut of Aditya Nimbalkar, who has worked extensively with filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj.Shahid said: "'Bull' is a full-blown action film inspired...

21-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Tahir Raj Bhasin: Working non-stop has never been a problem

Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, who has a slew of projects lined up for release such as 'Looop Lapeta', 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein' and '83', has no problem with working non stop as he calls it a blessing for an artiste.Tahir said: "It has been an incredible last couple...

20-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Dybbuk: The Curse is Real' is not for the weak-hearted

Amazon Prime Video has released a riveting trailer of the highly anticipated horror thriller 'Dybbuk: The Curse is Real', starring Emraan Hashmi.The trailer offers a sneak peek into the life of a couple who are tied down by the twisted knots of supernatural...

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...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Nisha Rawal on playing an insecure woman in 'Meet'

Actress Nisha Rawal's character of 'Masum' in the show 'Meet' has managed to stir a sense of excitement amongst the audience.She revealed how she is enjoying learning how to portray the nuances of an insecure woman, who has had a lot to deal with in her life...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

I wish to play negative characters : Romil K. Sharma

Actor Romil K. Sharma who is known for featuring in television shows like 'Maddam Sir' and 'Nazar' wants to explore grey characters on screen.He says: "I want to play more grey or negative characters. As they allow you to challenge your acting capabilities....

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Tasneem Ali says she likes director Krishna Bhatt for her nonchalance

Actress Tasneem Ali is seen playing the character of 'Beena' in the web series 'Sanak: Ek Junoon'. The actress shares her experience of working with director Krishna Bhatt"Krishna Bhatt is amazing! What I like most about her...

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...

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...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss 15': Salman Khan tests friendships, Farah cautions Meisha, Ieshaan

The upcoming episode of 'Sunday Ka Vaar' will see host Salman Khan asking tricky questions from the 'Bigg Boss 15' contestants. Since it has been over two weeks since the contestants entered the jungle, Salman is prepared to interrogate them thoroughly to...

20-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Megan Fox thinks it's 'very difficult to be a woman'

Actress Megan Fox says it is hard to be a woman and has encouraged other women to wear whatever makes them "feel good" and not to worry about the opinions of other people.Fox said: "There are definitely some times where mentally, I'm not in a place where I want...

19-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Mel Brooks' classic, 'History of the World, Part I', to get a sequel

The Mel Brooks comedy classic, 'History of the World, Part I', which was released in 1981 to mixed reviews, will have a sequel in the form of an eight-part series titled 'History of the World, Part II', to be streamed on the OTT platform Hulu in the Spring...

18-Oct-2021 Seoul

South Korea girl group aespa debuts at No. 20 on Billboard 200

Eleven months after making its debut, emerging South Korean girl group aespa has hit the Billboard main albums chart for the first time. Its first EP 'Savage' debuted at No. 20, Billboard said on Sunday (U.S. time).'Savage' ranked No. 20 on the Billboard 200...

18-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

'The Battle at Lake Changjin' continues its victorious box-office march

Chinese patriotic war film 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' continues to rake it in, ending this past weekend with cumulative earnings of $769 million since it was released on September 30.As a result, it has become the fourth top-grossing film in Chinese history,...

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...

06-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Trailer of ZEE5’s ‘Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme’ released

ZEE5, in association with Baweja Studios are all set to present the first ever Punjabi film on OTT - ‘Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme’. The film is the story of Niranjan Singh and Satwant Kaur who are parents to four sons who have been brought up by them with immense...

04-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Binnu Dhillon on the social message of 'Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme'

Actor Binnu Dhillon talks about his Punjabi film 'Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme' and the relevance of family values that is conveyed through this movie."During the pandemic, we have realised the importance of family and relationships. This movie has a special...