Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh starrer Border 2 shooting has been going on currently. The film is one of the most anticipated ones. And to raise excitement among fans, Varun shared the first glimpse of Ahan Shetty's uniform look. In no time, it went viral. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 brings together a power-packed ensemble cast. The patriotic fervour intensifies as Border 2 resumes its shooting schedule in Pune. Varun Dhawan, who stars in the much-anticipated se...Read More
Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath govt has announced that it will sponsor pilgrimages for Buddhist and Sikh devotees. In a meeting chaired by CM Yogi on Saturday, it was decided to launch two new pilgrimage schemes -- the Baudh Teerth Darshan Yojana and the Panch Takht Yatra Yojana -- under which a minimum of Rs 10,000 will be provided as assistance to each pilgrim. The Baudh Teerth Darshan Yojana will help Buddhist and Hindu residents of Uttar Pradesh undertake pilgrimages to major sites across the ...Read More
JAMMU/SRINAGAR: At least 36 Amarnath pilgrims suffered minor injuries Saturday after a bus hit another in a Pahalgam-bound convoy that had stopped at Chanderkote in J&K's Ramban district for breakfast, triggering a chain collision among four buses.The accident occurred around 7.15am after the driver of the first bus reportedly lost control due to brake failure. The pilgrims in the buses were part of a larger group of 6,979 who had left for the cave shrine in Kashmir from a base camp in Jammu.The...Read More
Officials said the proposal will now be put up before the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). "The DJB is currently working on improving its billing system software, which will take about two to three months. Once done, the scheme will be implemented," said an official. The Delhi government has given in-principle approval to waive the entire late payment surcharge in water bills for domestic and government categories, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Thursday. Speaking to mediapersons, Singh said...Read More
Kolkata, Jul 5 (PTI) One person was killed and another was injured in a crude bomb explosion in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district, police said on Saturday. The incident took place around 8.30 pm in Rajoa village under Katwa sub-division triggering panic among residents. The blast was so intense that it blew off the tin roof of the house where bomb-making was going on, they said. Also Read | Bengaluru Shocker: Civil Engineer Dies in Sleep After Drunken Brawl at Home; Wife Says Years of Abu...Read More
Srinagar, Jul 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review and strategise the accelerated development of hydropower projects across various rivers in Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting underscored the administration's unwavering commitment to harnessing the region's immense hydroelectric potential as a cornerstone of sustainable growth and prosperity here. During this review meeting the Chief Secretary unequivocally remarked that the Hydropower is the mainstay of the economy of ...Read More
Jammu, Jul 5 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused, including Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen supremo Syed Mohammad Yusuf Shah alias Syed Salahuddin, in connection with a narco-terror case here, an official said. The case was initially lodged by SIA, Jammu in 2022 and a probe uncovered a well-organised network of terrorist associates and couriers aiding the proscribed outfit by facilitating smuggling of narcotics and raising fun...Read More
Eight people, including the groom, were killed after a speeding SUV crashed into a college wall on the Meerut-Badaun highway in UP's Sambhal district. The deceased include: Suraj Pal (20), the groom; Ravi (28), Asha (26), Sachin (22), Madhu (20), Komal (15), Aishwarya (3), and Ganesh (2). The accident occurred near Junawai town on Friday evening, when a Mahindra Bolero carrying 10 people from Hargovindpur village rammed into the boundary wall of Janata Inter College, purportedly after the driv...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi University's academic council on Friday approved a new general elective course on Sikh martyrdom, draft guidelines for undergraduate research, and several new skill-based courses, including one on radio jockeying. A proposal to allow students to earn a portion of their course credits online through the govt's SWAYAM platform drew objections from some teachers and was referred to a committee for further review.The new general elective, "Sikh Martyrdom in Indian History (c.1500-17...Read More
JAMMU: Security forces on Saturday busted a terrorist hideout and seized a cache of arms and ammunition in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir during a search operation ahead of the annual Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra beginning July 25.Officials said a joint team of J&K Police and Army launched the search operation in the Daer Dhok area on receiving a specific input. The ammunition and other items seized included three grenades, 14 rounds of AK rifle, six pistol rounds, five pencil cells, one wire...Read More
Guru Dutt was a man of many parts -- a consummate actor, a perceptive writer, a trailblazing director and an accomplished producer. A significant element of his oeuvre, worth a deep dive on his birth centenary this July 9, is his flair for conceiving and conjuring up musical set-pieces that haven't just stood the test of time but become touchstones for visualising a film song for generations of filmmakers. Take the most popular composition in Dutt's romantic noir, 'Jaal' (1952). It comes as a d...Read More
Bhubaneswar/Berhampur, Jul 5 (PTI) BJD chief Naveen Patnaik on Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali. Patnaik sought Jaishankar's intervention after the mother of 28-year-old P. Venkatraman lodged a complaint at a local police station in Hinjili, Ganjam district. Venkatraman is a resident of Patnaik's assembly constituency from ...Read More
Mann, who addressed the gathering along with senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, said that Punjab government has launched the Yudh Nasheyan Virudh campaign to combat the drug menace and to channel the boundless energy of the youth in a positive direction. Highlighting the grave loss of manpower Punjab suffered due to drugs, he said that the campaign was launched with the active support of people. "The government will not remain a mute spectator while smugglers flourish at the cost of victims," h...Read More
The Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Puri. Lord Balabhadra's chariot was pulled first. The Pahandi ceremony occurred early. Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingha Deb performed the Chhera Pahanra ritual. Security was increased after a stampede. Many police and central forces personnel were deployed. CCTV cameras and drones monitored the crowd.The Bahuda Yatra, or return car festival, of Lord Jagannath and his siblings formally commenced on Saturday in Puri, with devotees pulling the chariot of Lor...Read More
After much speculation, it's now confirmed -- Cocktail 2 is set to go on floors this August with a fresh trio leading the cast. Thirteen years after the original film's release, director Homi Adajania returns to helm the romantic drama with Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna stepping into the spotlight. The sequel is backed by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films and written by Luv Ranjan. While details about the plot are being kept under wraps, the makers are aiming for a theatrical rel...Read More
Despite sultry weather conditions, people in large numbers waited for famous Hindi poet Kumar Vishwas who later entertained them on the second day of the UP Mango Festival 2025 here on Saturday. More than 3,000 people clapped and cheered for Vishwas as soon as he entered the stage, waving and greeting the audience with folded hands. Even though the programme began with a delay of over two hours, once Vishwas rendered his first poem -- 'Muskurati Zindagi Chahiye, Shabd Ki Jagrat Kahani Chahiye',...Read More
According to CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts, the attackers -three unidentified men on a motorcycle - opened fire at Jugraj Singh at close range. The brother of a deceased gangster allegedly involved in the assassination of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead in public at Channan Ke village under Mehta police station limits in Amritsar district on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Jugraj Singh, 28. He was the younger brother of gangster Jagroop Singh alias Rupa. The lat...Read More
The man said that the new vehicle in the same segment now comes with a steep cost. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A Delhi man sold his luxury SUV due to the new end of life vehicle policyThe policy bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 yearsAutomatic number plate recognition cameras monitor compliance at over 350 fuel stations Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: A Delhi man was forced to sell his luxury SUV due to the ...Read More
BENGALURU, July 4 (Reuters) - Former Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra believes his eponymous javelin competition could be the catalyst that transforms India's athletics landscape, as the country prepares to host a world-class field event on Saturday. The inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic will feature an impressive lineup including 2016 Olympic gold medallist Thomas Rohler, 2015 World champion Julius Yego, and Chopra himself alongside domestic talent. "I never dreamt of this event as...Read More
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was killed in Bihar on Friday night. Gopal Khemka, who was also a prominent businessman, was tragically shot dead outside his residence in Patna, various news reports said. The incident occurred near the 'Panache' Hotel in the Gandhi Maidan police station area as he was heading home. Despite immediate medical assistance, Khemka succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The police have since launched an investigation, recovering a bullet and shell casing from ...Read More
Noida: A 38-year-old man was arrested after a gunfight for allegedly murdering his partner by slitting her throat in Nirman Vihar.The accused, Mukeem, allegedly killed the woman after deciding to end their eight-year-long relationship. Police said they received information around 6pm on Friday about a woman found dead inside a rented accommodation in the colony."Following the information, a team from Ecotech 3 police station, along with senior officials, rushed to the spot. The woman was found w...Read More
All buses, tourist and commercial vehicles entering Delhi to have cleaner fuel modes In a move to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) convened two pivotal high-level review meetings in Chandigarh which were attended by Chairperson and members of the Commission, senior officials, Chief Secretaries and officers from Haryana and Punjab. Both the meetings aimed to boost inter-departmental coordination and e...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) rejected a plea from New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to levy additional power purchase cost adjustment charges (PPAC) of over 50% on electricity tariffs in the second quarter, July to Sept.The council, in its plea before DERC, sought permission to levy and recover PPAC from its consumers for the period July-Sept 2024 quarter.The power regulator, in its order, observed that more than 80% of the total power purchased by NDMC was from sho...Read More
On the eve of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama urged followers to practice compassion towards all and promote human values and religious harmony. The Dalai Lama on Saturday appealed to his followers to be compassionate towards everyone and asserted that he will continue to focus on promoting human values and religious harmony. In a note issued by the Central Tibetan Administration on the eve of his 90th birth anniversary, Tenzin Gyatso praised his followers for using the occasion to engage in...Read More
Addressing party officials, Dotasra said the BJP is using tactics similar to those allegedly deployed in Maharashtra, Haryana and Bihar to manipulate voter lists and delay democratic processes. "The state government's intention is to postpone these elections further. This is why the government has constituted the OBC Commission after the completion of 18 months of its tenure. The Supreme Court has instructed not to hold elections to local bodies and panchayati raj institutions without the OBC C...Read More
India prioritizes mutual benefits and national interests over deadlines in trade agreements, according to Minister Piyush Goyal. He emphasized fairness and a win-win approach, especially with the US, amidst looming reciprocal tariffs. While negotiations continue with the US, EU, and other nations, India remains firm on securing favorable terms before finalizing any deals.Days ahead of the US' July 9 deadline for reciprocal tariffs, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India...Read More
T'puram/Kottayam The Congress-led opposition intensified the protests against health minister Veena George following the death of a woman in the building collapse at Kottayam Medical College Hospital. Youth Congress, KSU, Mahila Congress and Youth League organized protests across the state, including Palakkad, Kochi, Kollam, Kannur and Mananthavady, seeking the resignation of the health minister. In the state capital, Youth Congress organized a protest march to the official residence of the heal...Read More
Incantations ring out at Mongolia's largest monastery as worshippers pray alongside pictures of the Dalai Lama, whose 90th birthday on Sunday has raised fresh questions about the future of the 600-year-old Tibetan spiritual institution. Buddhism has been Mongolia's dominant religion for centuries, and the country's last king, Bogd Khan, was born in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa. The Gandantegchinlen Monastery has long been the heart of the faith in Mongolia, where more than half the population ...Read More
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre, Tamil Nadu Governor's office, and others regarding the TN government's plea. This plea challenges a Madras High Court order that suspended the state's authority to appoint vice-chancellors at state universities. The University Grants Commission has also been issued a notice concerning the high court's interim order.The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre, Tamil Nadu Governor's office, and others on a plea by the TN govern...Read More
When Shubman Gill achieved his historic double century in the second Test match against England, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was overjoyed. He was watching his "role model" in action from the Edgbaston stands. As a 14-year-old enjoying the chance to witness a Test match in England, he seemed to be acting his age for once. Vaibhav rarely acts like an awed teenager on most days when he is on or around a cricket pitch. Signs are that he is one in the making. However, Vaibhav's batting is not similar to th...Read More