16-Oct-2021 New Delhi

15 Dalit outfits meet NCSC president, demand action

More than 15 Dalit organisations on Saturday met National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) President, Vijay Sampla over the brutal lynching of a Dalit man at the farmers' protest site along the Singhu border. They demanded strict punishment to the accused...

16-Oct-2021 New Delhi

India to touch 100 cr Covid vaccination mark next week : Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday that India will achieve the target of 100 crore Covid vaccinations in the coming week."We have administered over 37 lakh vaccines by this time today. We will achieve the target of 100 crore vaccinations...

16-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Sonia Gandhi slams Congress leaders for speaking to media

Addressing the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, interim President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday slammed party leaders for speaking to the media.In her opening remarks, she said: "I have always appreciated frankness. There is no need to speak to me through the...

15-Oct-2021 Delhi/Chandigarh

Chief Minister Channi himself responsible for BJP's takeover of half of Punjab through BSF : Raghav Chadha

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national spokesperson, Punjab Affairs co-in-charge and MLA from Delhi, Raghav Chadha vehemently opposing the additional powers given to the Border Security Force (BSF) by the Narendra Modi-led central government; has termed it as...

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,...

10-Oct-2021 New York

CO2 monitors can track indoor Covid risk

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a way of using carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors to help estimate the risk of catching Covid-19 and other airborne diseases in near real time.The researchers said that it could help track...

10-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Indians prioritised wellness & mental health during Covid : Survey

Nearly 85 per cent Indians spent more on wellness items during Covid-19 pandemic compared to previous years, according to a survey.Titled 'Amex Trendex', the trend report from American Express, surveyed a sample of 2,000 general population travellers in the...

10-Oct-2021 New York

Why Covid vaccines did not win science Nobel this year

Despite high hopes that one of the Nobel committees would recognise vaccination research that has saved countless lives by being delivered to billions of people, this year's science Nobels instead went to fundamental advances that had been tipped to win for...

18-Oct-2021 Al Amerat

Played just two games as a group and we beat Bangladesh : Kyle Coetzer

Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer has said that the six-run upset win over Bangladesh came about because of a "lot of planning behind the scenes", given that the side had barely played any competitive games coming into the ICC T20 World Cup and the pandemic leaving...

18-Oct-2021 Abu Dhabi

Namibia game could show if Sri Lanka's transition is complete

Sri Lanka would hope their transition from the old generation to the new is complete when they begin their ICC T20 World Cup campaign against Namibia here later on Monday.The former champions, who are seeking to qualify for the 'Super 12', will get a perfect...

18-Oct-2021 Berlin

Nagelsmann follows Cristiano Ronaldo's example as Bayern seek to win Champions League

Julian Nagelsmann's admiration of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is common knowledge. Since Bayern Munich pulverised Bayern Leverkusen 5-1 on Sunday (October 17), fans might know the coach's admiration for the five-time Champions League winner seems...

18-Oct-2021 Abu Dhabi

Ireland, Netherlands aim for 'Super 12', hope to spoil Sri Lanka's chances

Ireland and the Netherlands would be aiming to go all out in their opening campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup here, as a win later on Monday would be crucial to their aspirations of securing a 'Super 12' berth in the tournament.Both Group A teams now boast of...

18-Oct-2021 Sri Chamkaur Sahib (Rupnagar)

Charanjit Singh Channi Announces Rs.1000 Crore For Holistic Development Of Sri Chamkaur Sahib Constituency

On the first day for distributing cheques to the villages and holding public meetings in the Sri Chamkaur Sahib Constituency, Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday announced a slew of development projects worth Rs. 1000 crore for the...

18-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

No injustice with private bus operators, rather waived off their taxes of corona period: Amarinder Singh Raja Warring

Clearing the air on the allegations of injustice by private bus operators, Punjab Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today clarified that the state government was recovering taxes only for the year 2021 from the private bus operators and no injustice...

18-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Sports Minister Pargat Singh Approves Cash Prizes For Over 3000 Players And Coaches For 2018-19 And 2019-20

The Sports Minister Pargat Singh today approved the cash prizes, in limbo since 2 years, to the players and Coaches hailing from State who performed exceedingly well at the State, National and International level. A total of over 3000 players would be given...

18-Oct-2021 Chandigarh

Dr. Raj kumar Verka instructs to expedite ongoing development projects of Government Medical College Amritsar

Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Dr. Raj kumar Verka, on Monday, directed the department authorities to expedite the work of ongoing development projects in Government Medical College, Amritsar. The minister said that the state government is incurring...

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,...

13-Oct-2021 Dharamshala

Governor appreciates the efforts made by HP Central University in taking forward National Education Policy

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said that the National Education Policy (NEP) was focused on Indian thoughts, culture, history and values, in which we all have to contribute so that the nation can re-establish itself as the leader of the World.The Governor...

17-Oct-2021 Ganderbal

Overwhelming Progress Made in Social Sector Schemes : Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Ganderbal and reviewed the developmental scenario in the district. He took detailed assessment of the status of implementation of various central and UT government schemes, besides assessing the performance metrics...

17-Oct-2021 Reasi

Union MoS Chemical, Fertilizers, New and Renewable Energy visits Reasi District

Union Minister of State for Chemicals, Fertilizers, New and Renewable Energy Bhagwanth Khuba today visited sub-division Mahore of Reasi district as a part of public outreach initiative launched by the Central government for UT J&K.Addressing the public,...

17-Oct-2021 Srinagar

Mushroom Cultivation, a potential entrepreneurship for youth : Advisor Farooq Khan

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, emphasized all the stakeholders for encouraging and promoting Mushroom Cultivation, a potential entrepreneurship for youth in Jammu and Kashmir, in a big way.Advisor stated this during his recent visit to Sher-e-Kashmir...

17-Oct-2021 Srinagar

Lt Governor shares valuable suggestions, insights received from Citizens from across the UT

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today connected with the people and shared the valuable insights and suggestions received from across the UT during the 7th episode of the monthly “Awaam ki Awaaz” programme.The Lt Governor dedicated today’s programme to the civilians...

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...

09-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Taliban, US kick off first talks after military withdrawal

Senior Taliban officials and US representatives have discussed "opening a new page" in their countries relationship, as they kicked off talks in Qatar, according to Afghanistans acting Foreign Minister, Al Jazeera reported.The in-person meetings that began...

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...

27-Sep-2021 Sanaa

44 killed in heavy fighting in Yemen's Marib

At least 44 people were killed as heavy fighting continued between Yemeni security forces and the Houthi militia in the oil-rich rovince of Marib amid intensified airstrikes, a military official said."Tweenty-eight members of the Houthi rebel group and...

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...

07-Oct-2021 Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)

Steps taken to prevent lone wolf attacks in J&K, situation under control : CRPF DG

Central Reserve Police Force Director General Kuldeep Singh on Thursday said that three incidents of lone wolf attacks happened in Jammu and Kashmir recently but steps have been taken to prevent such attacks and the security situation in the valley is under...

07-Oct-2021 Cyberabad (Telangana)

Inter-state gang cheating customers at petrol pumps busted by Cyberabad police

Cyberabad police on Thursday said that they have busted a gang indulging in irregularities at several petrol pumps across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka with the connivance of bunk operators and staff, and arrested of eight persons include owners/leasers...

04-Oct-2021 Mumbai

No drugs found, Aryan sent to 3-day NCB custody with 2 others

Spelling a setback, a Mumbai Magistrate Court on Monday extended the NCB custody of Aryan Khan - son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan and producer Gauri Khan till October 7, though no drugs were found from him during the rave party bust aboard a luxury cruise...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Priyanka Chopra gets wet in scuba diving pics

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been busy with the filming of the American spy series 'Citadel' since the past few weeks.It's a known fact that when Priyanka takes up a project, she puts her heart and soul into it, from sleeping on airplanes in order to make way for...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Trupti Khamkar on her first on-screen romance in 'Girgit'

The rise of the digital space has given us stellar artistes.One such name is Trupti Khamkar, who has impressed the audience with her work. The talented actress made her foray in the world of entertainment with the sketches of the comedy collective AIB which...

18-Oct-2021 New Delhi

Ajay Devgn on his Indian Ocean adventure with Bear Grylls

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn opens up on his trip to the Indian Ocean with Bear Grylls for the survival skill-based reality show 'Into The Wild'. He says it was an adventure-packed journey and entirely a different experience from what he has done in his film career....

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...

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...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Sandeep Kumaar is enjoying his bad boy image on TV

Actor Sandeep Kumaar who is currently seen as VJ (Vivan Joshi) in television show 'Tera Mera Saath Rahe', enjoys playing a bad boy for the first time on screen but fears being typecast.He says: "Since this is the first time, I am playing a negative role on...

18-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Communicating with the eyes is a beautiful skill : Kunal Jaisingh

Actor Kunal Jaisingh, who was last seen in television show 'Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye', reveals about how he enjoys communicating with his eyes.He says: "Our eyes let us stare with them, wink with them and roll them. I always love to use my eyes to communicate...

17-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Hina Khan questions 'Bigg Boss' on behaviour of housemates

Television actress and ex-Bigg Boss contestant Hina Khan recently posted several tweets questioning 'Bigg Boss' about the behaviour of contestants.She asked if the rules of 'Bigg Boss' have changed for this season as she feels the reality show gives a feeling of...

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...

14-Oct-2021 Mumbai

YouTuber Bhuvan Bam worked on 'Dhindora' for three years

Celebrated YouTuber and actor Bhuvan Bam is all set to release his first web show 'Dhindora' and he says he has been working on the project for the last three years.The show is releasing on his own YouTube channel 'BB Ki Vines'.The show, directed by Himank Gaur,...

14-Oct-2021 Toronto

SonyLIV launches in Canada with Indian family saga 'Tabbar'

Indian streaming service SonyLIV will be launched in Canada on October 15 with the web show 'Tabbar'.According to Variety, the streamer had revealed wide rollout plans from October, backed by a 40-strong new originals slate.Available at launch in Canada will...

10-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Vivian D'Sena, Eisha Singh on their characters in upcoming show 'Sirf Tum'

Actors Vivian D'Sena and Eisha Singh have been roped in for upcoming show 'Sirf Tum'. It is a love story of 'Ranveer' and 'Suhani' who are completely opposite personalities.Eisha Singh has been cast to play 'Suhani', whereas Vivian D'Sena has been selected...

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...

17-Oct-2021 Mumbai

Devoleena returns from hols, speaks up on 'Bigg Boss'

Popular face of television industry Devoleena Bhattacharjee who went back to her hometown Assam for Durga Puja celebration with her family, finally returns back to Mumbai. She is all happy to resume work and also talks about the ongoing season of 'Bigg Boss'.She...

17-Oct-2021 Mumbai

'Bigg Boss 15': Bappi Lahiri, Farah Khan, Bhuvan Bam to appear as special guests

This week of 'Bigg Boss 15' has witnessed many moments of conflicts, verbal wars and contestants have tried to demonstrate their power in the 'Bigg Boss' jungle.However Jay Bhanushali, Akasa Singh, Tejasswi Prakash, and Vishal Kotian became the first four...

16-Oct-2021 Hyderabad

'Bigg Boss Telugu 5': Nagarjuna plans sudden elimination

Telugu's biggest reality show, 'Bigg Boss Telugu 5', has gained much hype with the season's contestants giving a tough fight. After five weeks, this week witnessed most of the contestants in the nominations, excluding Anne Master, actor Maanas, actress Priya...

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,...

18-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

'Halloween Kills' proves to be a box-office killer in North America

'Halloween Kills', David Gordon Green's slasher film starring Jamie Lee Curtis, is headed for the biggest pandemic-era earnings figure recorded by a horror flick or a movie opening simultaneously on the big screen and a streaming service.Besting competition from...

17-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Superman to now fight for 'Truth, Justice, and a Better Tomorrow'

On a Saturday crowded with announcements at the DC FanDome virtual event, DC's Chief Creative Officer and publisher Jim Lee announced that Superman will have a better, and more neutral, motto.So, from 'Truth, Justice, and the American Way', the more politically...

17-Oct-2021 Los Angeles

Michael Caine, 88, squashes speculation, says he hasn't retired

Scotching speculation that he was retiring, 88-year-old Michael Caine, who's best known to a generation of 'Batman' fans for playing the reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred, tweeted on Saturday, "I havent retired and not a lot of people know that."The...

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...

21-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Prreit Kamal goes 'Balle Balle' on her upcoming Punjabi films

Actress Prreit Kamal is a known name in the Punjabi film industry and she has been part of several music videos like 'Beat Crazy' and more. Prreit made her acting debut alongside Ammy Virk in the film 'Saab Bahadar' and she is on cloud nine as she has two Punjabi...