People have to choose between terrorism & peace: Union Minister on J&K polls
Jammu, Aug 30 – Union Minister and BJP’s J&K in charge for elections G. Kishan Reddy said on Friday that the people of union territory have to choose between terrorism and peace during the upcoming Assembly polls. Criticising the National Conference (NC), Congress
Nabanna Abhijan: NHRC issues notice to Kolkata Police
Kolkata, Aug 30 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to Kolkata Police seeking an explanation on the alleged police excesses on the protestors participating in the ‘Nabanna Abhijan (march to Bengal secretariat)’ on August 27. The march
Assam Assembly to discontinue break for offering Friday Namaz
Guwahati, Aug 30 – The Assam Assembly on Friday decided to end a British-era rule of giving a break for offering Friday Namaz. From now on, there will be no break on Friday for Namaz prayers for Muslim MLAs. Biswajit Phukan, a BJP
In far-reaching development, Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal indicted by Akal Takht
Amritsar, Aug 30 – In a far-reaching development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Badal was on Friday indicted by Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs. The Five Sikh High Priests, led by Giani Raghubir Singh, declared Sukhbir Badal ‘Tankhiya’ (guilty
India’s tyre exports bounce back in April-June quarter
New Delhi, Aug 30 – India’s tyre exports have bounced back in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year with a 17 per cent jump to Rs 6,219 crore, according to a statement issued by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA).
Tension in Mahayuti: NCP slams Sena minister over his ‘vomit after Cabinet meetings’ remark
Mumbai, Aug 30 – The Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Friday reacted sharply against Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant’s statement that although he sits next to the NCP in the Cabinet, but when he comes out he vomits. The NCP’s Chief Spokesman Umesh Patil
Mrunal Thakur shares a throwback video of her ‘Pippa’ family
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Actress Mrunal Thakur has shared a throwback behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the shoot of the 2023 biographical war film ‘Pippa’, wishing her co-star Priyanshu Painyuli, ‘happy janam diwas’. Priyanshu turned 36 on August 29. Taking to Instagram Stories, Mrunal,
Kangana Ranaut: Being a parliamentarian is daunting, need to up my game
New Delhi, Aug 30 – Actress Kangana Ranaut, who was elected as the Lok Sabha MP from Mandi constituency in June 2024, minces no words when she says she finds being a parliamentarian as daunting and that she needs to up her game.
Nifty likely to reach 26,820 in next 12 months: Report
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Nifty is likely to meet a 12-month target of 26,820, revised higher from earlier target of 26,398, market analysts said on Friday, amid high expectations for a festival season revival, supported by favourable monsoon conditions, and a strong infrastructure
‘Goals and trophies are like ketchup’: Ronaldo on receiving special UEFA award
Monaco, Aug 30 – Portugal captain and one of the most decorated strikers in world football Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured with a special award from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in recognition of his remarkable legacy in the Champions League. Ronaldo’s achievements in Europe’s
Emma Roberts says ‘my true dream’ to Britney Spears biopic casting rumours
Los Angeles, Aug 30 – Actress Emma Roberts has reacted to the rumours about being cast in pop star Britney Spears biopic. After Spears’ assistant suggested the actress play her in a feature adaptation of the singer’s memoir “The Woman In Me”, Roberts
Over 200 pc surge in property registrations among Mumbai’s elderly post-Covid
Mumbai, Aug 30 – The share of overall property registrations by buyers of aged 61 and above surged 204 per cent in Mumbai, increasing from 7,554 in 2020 to 15,276 in 2024, as elderly buyers sought better properties for a stable lifestyle, a
Renowned seer Raghavacharya passes away
Jaipur, Aug 30 – Raiwasa Peethadheeshwar Raghavacharya, who was part of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, died of cardiac arrest on Friday morning. He was rushed to hospital where he was declared dead. A pall of gloom descended not only in Sikar but among
Vaibhav Tatwawadi on ‘A Wedding Story’: Was a no-brainer for me to accept
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Actor Vaibhav Tatwawadi, who will be seen next in the supernatural thriller ‘A Wedding Story’ has called it a ‘deeply rooted’ story, sharing how it was a no-brainer for him to accept. Throwing more light on the film, the
Raghav Juyal: With ‘Kill’, got a chance to tell the world that I can act too
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Actor Raghav Juyal said that with “Kill”, he got a chance to tell the world that he can act too, and that playing a negative role was a big responsibility. “From auditioning for ‘Kill’ to shooting it with Lakshya,
Australia name squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Sydney, Aug 30 – Australia announced a 24-player squad for the Socceroos’ third round qualifying games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday. Coach Graham Arnold named an extended squad for September’s World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Indonesia, with several key
K’taka BJP attacks MB Patil for criticism of its Dalit leader for raising voice against Kharge
Bengaluru, Aug 30 – Karnataka BJP on Friday slammed Minister for Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil, for allegedly targeting Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, for raising his voice against AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge’s family in connection with a
I have highest regard for judiciary: Telangana CM
Hyderabad, Aug 30 – A day after the Supreme Court slammed Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over his reported remarks on bail to BRS leader K. Kavitha, he stated on Friday that he has highest regard for the judiciary. He claimed that
Uorfi Javed reflects on her journey: There was never a Plan B for me
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Social media sensation, Uorfi Javed has reminisced about her journey, revealing how there were many moments where she wanted to give up, sharing that there was never a plan B for her. Uorfi appeared on the stage of the
Vinesh Phogat prays for strength, courage at Golden Temple
Amritsar, Aug 30 – Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50-kg final match in the Paris games, on Friday visited the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, saying she prayed for strength and courage.