‘Touched with sexual intent’, Sreelekha Mitra files police complaint against Malayalam director Ranjith
Kochi, Aug 26 – A day after prominent Malayalam director Ranjith stepped down as the Chairman of the state-run Kerala State Chalachitra Academy (KSCA) facing allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ levelled against him by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra, the latter has now filed an
Hrithik Roshan or Mahesh Babu would be ideal to play Lord Krishna: Rakul Preet Singh
Mumbai, Aug 27 – Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who was recently seen in ‘Indian 2’, has shared her opinion on the ideal hero to essay the role of Lord Krishna if ever the Indian epic of Mahabharata is adapted into a movie. The
KL Rahul to be retained by Lucknow Super Giants, but not as a captain: Sources
Lucknow, Aug 27 – Star wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul is set to be retained by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025, but not as a captain. IANS understands that the captaincy pressure is the main reason
Rohan Jaitley says not moving from DDCA to BCCI if Jay Shah joins ICC
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has rubbished reports suggesting that he might become the next BCCI secretary if Jay Shah is elected chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). There have been reports that
Maharaja Trophy T20: Bengaluru Blasters seal a two-run win against Gulbarga Mystics
Bengaluru, Aug 27 – The Bengaluru Blasters emerged victorious by two runs against the Gulbarga Mystics in a dramatic encounter at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday night. = Despite the Gulbarga Mystics being firmly entrenched
US Open: Defending champion Gauff, Keys advance to second round
New York, Aug 27 – Defending champion Coco Gauff got off to a winning start at the US Open with a 6-2, 6-0 win over France’s Varvara Gracheva on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The victory marks Gauff’s eighth straight match-win at the US Open.
US Open: Zverev, Ruud prevail; Fritz & Berrettini set second round clash
New York, Aug 27 – Fourth seed German player Alexander Zverev made a solid start to his US Open campaign with a 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-2 win over compatriot Maximilian Marterer. With a 53-minute victory over fellow German, Zverev set a second-round clash
Smriti Mandhana joins Adelaide Strikers for WBBL 10
Adelaide, Aug 27 – Smriti Mandhana, one of the leading stars in women’s cricket, has joined the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season 10, becoming the first Indian to sign a league’s pre-draft overseas contract. Strikers will be
PLI booster: Apple ecosystem to create 5-6 lakh jobs in India
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Riding on robust local production as iPhone manufacturing plants in India continue to create new export records each month, Apple is all set to create 5-6 lakh jobs (direct and indirect) in the coming 1-2 years. As iPhone
AJSU chief confirms alliance with BJP for Jharkhand Assembly polls
New Delhi, Aug 27 – After meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the All Jharkhand Students Union President Sudesh Mahto has confirmed an alliance with the BJP for the upcoming Jharkhand elections. He also criticised the state government’s handling of Jharkhand’s current political
Stampede-like situation at Patna’s ISKCON Temple on Janmashtami; no injuries reported
Patna, Aug 27 – Heavy rush of devotees at the ISKCON temple in Patna on the occasion of the Janmashtami festival created a stampede-like situation on Monday evening, a police officer said, adding that no casualties were reported. A few devotees might have
Indian Navy deputes team to probe collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji statue in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg
New Delhi, Aug 27 – The Indian Navy has ordered an investigation into the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg that was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Navy Day last year. In a late-night statement,
Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard endorses Trump for 2024 presidential race
Michigan, Aug 27 – Former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party in 2022, officially announced her endorsement of former President Donald Trump on Monday in the upcoming presidential polls in November, media reported. Gabbard, who has become a regular presence
Biden, PM Modi back UN charter-based end to Ukraine conflict, says White House
Washington, Aug 27 – US President Joe Biden and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi have affirmed their support for a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war “in accordance with international law and on the basis of the UN charter,” the White House said
Champai Soren meets Amit Shah, to join BJP on Aug 30, says Assam CM Sarma
New Delhi, Aug 27 – JMM leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, who had publicly shared his anguish at his treatment by the party and his unceremonious removal from the top post, will join the BJP on August 30, Assam Chief
PM Modi speaks to Biden, discusses Ukraine, Bangladesh
New Delhi, Aug 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed the situation in war-torn Ukraine and volatile Bangladesh with US President Joe Biden. “Spoke to @POTUS@JoeBiden on phone today. We had a detailed exchange of views on various regional and global
Yemeni govt says intercepts Houthi drones targeting oil facility
Aden (Yemen), Aug 24 – The Yemeni army intercepted three Houthi drones carrying explosives targeting the Safer oil facility in Marib Governorate, according to a statement from the defence ministry. The ministry called the attack, which occurred on Friday morning, a “cowardly terrorist
‘Perfect’ PSG put on ‘spectacle’ against Montpellier, says Luis Enrique after thumping 6-0 win
Paris, Aug 24 – Paris Saint Germain delivered a brilliant outing against Montpellier on Friday as Luis Enrique’s men slotted six goals past their opponents on what was a lethal night for the attackers. Following the game, Enrique stated that for PSG football
Zaheer Iqbal to Sonakshi Sinha: Lifetime more of you annoying me
Mumbai, Aug 24 – Actor Zaheer Iqbal had the sweetest message for his wife Sonakshi Sinha on their two-months anniversary. Taking to Instagram stories, Zaheer shared a video of the two walking the streets of New York. The two are seen walking hand-in-hand,
Denzel Washington hints at retirement after ‘Gladiator II’
Los Angeles, Aug 24 – Hollywood star and award-winner Denzel Washington has hinted at retiring from the world of cinema after Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” and said that there are very few films left for him to make that he is interested in.