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Geri Halliwell-Horner celebrated her mum Ana's 80th birthday by dancing to ABBA songs in the garden during a wholesome girls' night. The former Spice Girl and her loved ones saw in another year for Ana by having a well-needed girly get together on Sunday. Geri shared a heartfelt post on Instagram where she thanked her Spanish mum for the music in a nod to the iconic ABBA ballad. A group of nine women were all laughing and cheering in the sunset as they sang to two different ABBA hits - includi
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly met with Bollywood stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan in Kolkata on Thursday. The actors, who visited the city of Joy to promote their film 'Metro...In Dino', had a homely visit at Dada's residence, where they were treated to some scrumptious meals. Also Read | 'Bepanaah' Teaser Out: Tiger Shroff Gives Fans a Sneak Peek of Upcoming Song With Captivating Instagram Teaser. Several pictures from their warm meeting surfaced online. Have a look at them Ganguly also watched the trailer of 'Metro...In Dino', a ...Read More >
Max has recalled one particular argument that he had with his dad in 2012 Max Verstappen has recalled a major bust-up with his father that led to him being left at a petrol station. Verstappen sealed his fourth F1 world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix over the weekend, and has dominated the sport in recent years. His dad, Jos, a former F1 driver in his own right, has been with him every step of the way, but their relationship has not always been a perfect one. Max, 27, has now opened up on the time Jos drove off without him after he blew his chance to win the Karting World Championship w ...Read More >
LONDON - The Rank Group (LON:RNK) Plc, a British gambling company, announced today the appointment of Mr. Christian Nothhaft as a non-executive director, effective immediately. This change comes as Mr. Chew Seong Aun retires from the board, also effective today. Mr. Nothhaft brings a broad range of experience to the Rank board, including expertise in digital transformation. Alex Thursby, Rank's chairman, expressed confidence in Nothhaft's abilities, stating that his international and strategic experience will be valuable to the company. Nothhaft has a notable background in business managemen ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) R D Burman had already made four films, all forgotten and with them their music, when he came up with "Teesri Manzil", the 1966 Shammi Kapoor starrer that broke all traditions of Hindi cinema music and is testament to the talent of the ever-experimenting genius. Burman, one of India's most versatile composers, would have been 86 on Friday. Also Read | 'Bepanaah' Teaser Out: Tiger Shroff Gives Fans a Sneak Peek of Upcoming Song With Captivating Instagram Teaser. With songs that ranged from romantic to rock, the "Teesri Manzil" album was an instrumentalist's dream, a s ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29 (ANI): In a heartwarming display of family bonding, actor Saif Ali Khan was recently seen enjoying a sunny day at the park with his children, son Ibrahim Ali Khan and younger kids Taimur and Jeh Ali Khan. The outing, shared by Ibrahim on his social media, has quickly captured the hearts of fans, showcasing an intimate and playful side of the Pataudi family. Also Read | Oscar Winner Marion Cotillard, Guillaume Canet Announce Separation After 18 Years, Ask Public to Respect Their Privacy. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLc73t1owfX/?img_index=1 The pictures, ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday arrested Aaryan Singh alias Aaryan Singh Chhabra, a key accused in the Falcon invoice discounting scam, which defrauded 4,065 victims of over Rs 792 crore. CID chief Charu Sinha said Aaryan, the COO of Falcon Invoicing, was closely involved with the company's MD, Amar Deep Kumar, and other accused in luring depositors and issuing fake receipts. He is believed to have collected Rs 14.35 lakh in "strategic deposits" and diverted Rs 1.62 crore from Falcon's funds into his personal account. After the scam came to light, Aaryan fled to ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following the news of Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner being let go by Red Bull Racing, four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen took to social media to bid him farewell. Recent reports suggest that Verstappen is in talks with Mercedes over a potential switch next season after what can only be described as a poor ongoing year, given the standards set by the Dutchman. It is speculated that Red Bull's decision may have to do with Horner's departure. "From my first race win to four world championships, we have shared incredible successes. Winning memorable races and breaking ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Realme has partnered with the Aston Martin Formula One team to launch the co-branded Realme GT 7 Dream Edition on May 27. 'Realme has been committed to providing young users with tech experiences that exceed expectations,' the smartphone said in a statement Tuesday. By partnering with Aston Martin Formula One, Realme said it is taking "bold strides to deliver an unparalleled tech experience to the next generation". 'Collaborating with a legendary racing team like Aston Martin Aramco is a crucial step for us to push the boundaries of innovation...we are excited to use our new plat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former head of Air India and chairman of the Railway Board Ashwani Lohani is the new Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director. The official order for his appointment was issued on Wednesday. A 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Lohani is known for turning around various organisations during his illustrious career. Following his retirement from IRSME service, he joined the GMR Group as the CEO. According to the order dated June 4, his appointment to the post of director, Prime Ministers Museum and Library in the rank and pa ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 30 (ANI): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 15,000 megawatts (MW) of operational capacity, specifically reaching 15,539.9 MW. According to the Adani group, this accomplishment marks the fastest and largest capacity addition in India to date. The operational portfolio includes ~11,005.5 MW of solar, ~1,977.8 MW of wind, and ~2,556.6 MW of wind-solar hybrid capacity. Also Read | TikTok Deal To Be Announced Soon in US? Donald Trump Says He Has Found a Group of 'Very Wealthy People' To Buy ByteDance-Owned App, I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Radhika Yadav, a 25-year-old who played in the junior international tennis circuit, was shot dead, allegedly by her father, at her family home here on Thursday morning.Radhika, according to police, was in the kitchen on the first floor of their Sector 57 house when Deepak Yadav walked in and pumped three bullets into her around 10.30am. One bullet was lodged in her neck and two hit her on the back.The sound of gunshots brought Radhika's younger brother Kuldeep, who lives on the ground floor with his family, rushing upstairs. He found a bleeding Radhika slumped on the ground. Neighbour ...Read More >
IMAGE: McLaren could clinch their first constructors' crown since 1998 on Sunday if they outscore Ferrari by 21 points at the Qatar F1 Grand Prix. Photograph: Henry Romero/Reuters Ferrari and McLaren, Formula One's oldest rivals, take their constructors' title fight into a penultimate round in Qatar this weekend with both battling to end years of waiting to be champions again. After Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrated his fourth successive drivers' title in Las Vegas last Saturday, the focus switches to a different desert and the hopes of Maranello and Woking. McLaren -- the team of past c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 5 (ANI): The Indian stock indices revived during the day on Thursday after a slow start at the opening, as investors anticipate a rate cut in the ongoing MPC meeting says market experts. The Nifty 50 index surged 165 points or 0.67 per cent to 24,628.80 points at the time of filing this report, while the BSE Sensex gained 600 points or 0.74 per cent to 81,560.61 points. Also Read | 'Animal' Actress Triptii Dimri is IMDb's Most Popular Indian Star of 2024, Beats Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan and Others - Check Out the Top 10!. Experts noted that the ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into the garbage vehicle. Joint Commissioner of Police, C Vamsi Krishna, confirmed that the body has been ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 8: BMW Group India has announced a change in personnel at the helm with Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar being appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer effective 1 September 2025. Also Read | Dau Lal Vaishnaw Dies: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's Father Passes Away in Jodhpur. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar succeeds Mr. Vikram Pawah who is taking charge as Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Jean-Philippe Parain, Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, BMW Group said, "India is among t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh, among others, extended their wishes to billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, as they celebrated their first wedding anniversary. The duo tied the knot on July 12, 2024, in Mumbai. The ceremony was attended by several celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Tiger Shroff, and Varun Dhawan. It also had reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her sister Khloe, Nigerian rapper Rema, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and global business ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Tuesday urged parents and guardians to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics who have reached age seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU exercise. This is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and paren ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >