Lucknow Circle Rate News: The draft for increasing circle rates in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has been released. Under this, the circle rate in Lucknow will increase by up to 25 per cent. While in rural areas, an increase of up to 15 per cent has been proposed for agricultural land. Along with this, rates for roadside and newly developed colonies have been proposed separately in the new category. This change in circle rates will be made in Lucknow after ten years. Giving information...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of defence-related issues and bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Defence said in a release. During the call, Singh highlighted Pakistan's long track record of cross-border terrorism and said that it has become a safe haven for internationally banned terrorists from around the world, enjoying immunity. The Ministry of Defe...Read More
New Delhi: Actor Kajol says she isn't a fan of horror films and will be watching "Maa", her own entry in the genre, solely for professional reasons. "Maa", directed by Vishal Furia, is the first horror project of Kajol's career of over 30 years. The movie shares the same universe with the 2023 movie "Shaitaan", which featured her actor-husband Ajay Devgn. "I don't watch horror films. I have watched a lot of big films. I'm not a horror film aficionado at all. "I haven't watched 'Maa' yet. Only...Read More
New Delhi: After a rollercoaster ride of rumours, legal spats and unexpected exits, 'Hera Pheri 3' finally has some good news in store for fans. Actor Paresh Rawal, who had previously stepped away from the much-awaited sequel, has officially confirmed his return to the franchise alongside co-stars Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. The reunion of the iconic trio has put the movie back on track, and this time, with all major issues resolved. The controversy around Paresh Rawal's exit had sparked ma...Read More
Telangana Chemical Factory Blast: The death toll in the Sigachi Pharma Industries explosion in Sangareddy has risen to 34, said Paritosh Pankaj, Sangareddy Superintendent of Police. Rescue teams have now pulled out more bodies from beneath the debris. The tragedy unfolded at Sigachi Industries in Pashamylaram when a reactor purportedly exploded on Monday morning. The explosion resulted in a massive fire. The initial death count stood at 12, but with ongoing search efforts, officials confirmed t...Read More
New Delhi: In the wake of actress Shefali Jariwala's sudden and tragic passing, Mallika Sherawat has taken to social media with a powerful message promoting natural living. The actress shared a candid no-makeup video, calling on her followers to embrace wellness over artificial enhancements such as Botox and fillers. Mallika, in her video, appeared fresh-faced and unfiltered. "Good morning, you all. I just woke up and thought, I'll make a selfie video and share it with you all. There's no filte...Read More
India a Strategic Ally, Major US Trade Deal Soon: White HouseSource : X/@PressSec The White House on Monday underscored India's growing importance as a strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific, reaffirming the close personal rapport between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks come amid heightened global attention on regional alliances and escalating tensions with China. Speaking at a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt describe...Read More
Kolkata: BJP's fact-finding team leaves after a visit to the premises of a law college where an alleged gang rape of a student took place last week, in Kolkata, Monday, June 30, 2025.Source : PTI The South Calcutta Law College has been shut for an indefinite period following the alleged gang rape of a first-year law student, with college authorities announcing a suspension of all BA LLB and LLM classes, according to a notification issued on Monday. The decision, taken by the college's governing...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 30 (ANI): Amid speculation of a potential change in Karnataka Congress leadership, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday took a jibe at the Congress High Command, calling it a "ghost" that is never seen or heard but always felt. In a post on X, Surya said, "The Congress High Command is like a ghost. It is unseen, unheard, but always felt. Even the Congress President, whom people thought was the high command, whispers his name and says it's n...Read More
Bareilly, Jun 30 (PTI) -- President Droupadi Murmu on Monday addressed the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly, where she shared her views on the importance of animals in human life and expressed concern over the commonly used term 'pashu' for animals. Speaking at the prestigious event, President Murmu said that she finds the use of the word 'pashu'-- a Hindi word for animal, somewhat inappropriate. Instead, she suggested referring to animals...Read More
Kolkata: The accused who were arrested in connection with the alleged 'gang-rape' of a first-year student of a law college in south Kolkata, being produced at a city court, in Kolkata, Friday, June 27, 2025.Source : PTI Three of the four individuals arrested over the alleged gangrape of a female student at a prominent law college in Kolkata had meticulously planned the assault in advance, a senior police officer revealed on Monday. A nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating t...Read More
Tumakuru (Karnataka), Jun 30 (PTI) -- Four members of a family, including a 13-year-old boy, lost their lives in a tragic road accident when their car collided head-on with a speeding mini truck near Kunigal bypass in Tumakuru district, police said on Monday. The deceased were identified as Seebe Gowda (50), his wife Shobha (45), their daughter Dumbishree (23), and son Bhanukiran (13), according to officials. The accident occurred around 8 PM on Sunday. The family was travelling from Magadi to...Read More
Bareilly (UP), Jun 30 (PTI) - President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Bareilly on Monday to participate in the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), a premier institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The event is being held at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium located on the institute's campus in Izatnagar, Bareilly. According to officials, President Murmu is attending the ceremony as the chief guest. The convocation marks a signific...Read More
Hyderabad, Jun 29 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday ruled out any talks with Maoists and said the cadre of the proscribed outfit should give up arms, surrender before police, and join the mainstream. Addressing a rally after inaugurating the National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad in Telangana, Shah also said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is still raising questions on Operation Sindoor, should see the weak appearance of Pakistan to understand the effectiveness o...Read More
IMAGE: India were relying heavily on Bumrah for wickets and cutting the flow of runs in the first Test against England. Photograph: BCCI Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin said India should play left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the Edgbaston Test against England to add more experience to their bowling attack and reduce the burden on pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah. Across the first Test at Leeds, which India lost by five wickets, the visitors were relying heavily on Bumrah for wickets and ...Read More
Patna, Jun 29 (PTI) RJD leader and former cricketer Tejashwi Yadav showcased his quick reflexes when he ducked to avoid being hit by a drone which crashed into his podium during a rally at Patna on Sunday. The incident took place when the former deputy chief minister was addressing the 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution' rally at the historical Gandhi Maidan here. Speaking to PTI, Patna SP (Central), Diksha said, "We are looking into the incident. It was a restricted area and such an object should ...Read More
Jharkhand Weather Alert: IMD Predicts Heavy Rain Till July 1, Ranchi Sees 207% SurplusSource : તસવીર સોશિયલ મીડિયા Ranchi, Jun 29 (PTI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'orange' alert, predicting heavy rain in parts of Jharkhand, including the state capital Ranchi, till July 1, an official said. Ranchi has been experiencing light to moderate rainfall since Sunday morning, and its intensity is likely to increase as the day progresses, the IMD official added. The 'orange' ale...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced a financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri. According to a press note by the Odisha CMO, the incident occurred during the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, as overcrowding led to the unfortunate demise of three devotees. Expressing deep sorrow, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi anno...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday played remarks of leading anti-Emergency politicians in his monthly radio broadcast to slam the then Congress government for atrocities on people, and said they should always be remembered as it inspires people to stay alert to keep the Constitution strong. Speaking in his Mann Ki Baat programme, Modi said those who imposed the Emergency not only murdered the Constitution but also made judiciary their puppet. His condemnation of the Congress fo...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 28 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on his visit to the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Saturday shared the development project aimed towards making the trip to the temple more accessible and time-efficient He said, "A ropeway will be constructed from Kamakhya station to Kamakhya temple and another ropeway will be constructed from Sonaram field to Kamakhya temple. Work on both ropeways is going on. The process of floating a tender has already been d...Read More
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], June 28 (ANI): A man, identified as Kuldeep Singh Mundia, was murdered on Dhandra Road near the Missing Link 2 Highway. The deceased was the former PA of Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former MP Jagdev Singh Talwandi. The reason behind the murder is yet unknown, and police are investigating the matter. Station House Officer (SHO) Avneet Kaur, Sadar Police Station, said that the man was travelling in a car on the highway and Police teams are conducting raids in search ...Read More
Kerala Lottery Result Saturday (June 21, 2025): The Government of Kerala oversees the Kerala State Lotteries program, established in 1967 as the first government-run lottery in India. Operating under the Kerala government's lottery department, it was launched after banning all private lotteries. The initiative aimed to generate employment opportunities and increase government revenue without causing financial strain on the public. As of 2025, the Kerala State Lotteries department employs over 5...Read More
Nagaland Lottery Sambad Saturday (June 28, 2025): The conducting and playing of lottery games is completely prohibited in all other states of India, except for 13 states where these activities are permitted. Lottery games and operations have been permitted in 13 Indian states since 1967, including Nagaland. These twelve states are Assam, Mizoram, Kerala, Meghalaya, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Under the direction of the Finance Department, the Nagaland Sta...Read More
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station Nearly a year after the horrific RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case that jolted Kolkata, another gang rape of a student at a law college in South Kolkata has once again raised concern over safety of women in the City of Joy. The father of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder victim spoke out against the alleged gangrape case in Kolkata's law c...Read More
Varanasi (UP), Jun 28 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said "there is no need for socialism in India", adding "secularism is not the core of our culture". Chouhan's remarks assume significance as the RSS on Thursday called for reviewing the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the preamble of the Constitution, saying they were included during the Emergency and were never part of the Constitution drafted by B R Ambedkar. Addressing an event organised at New Delhi on...Read More
New Delhi: The pan-India mythological drama 'Kannappa', starring Vishnu Manchu and featuring cameos by Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Kajal Aggarwal, hit cinemas on June 27, 2025. Despite its star-studded cast and grand production, the film has seen a slow start at the box office. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, 'Kannappa' earned ₹9 crore net in India on its first day of release. Although this marks Vishnu Manchu's biggest opener, it falls short of expectations considering the ...Read More
Mumbai: Popular actress and dancer Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her appearance in the iconic music video 'Kanta Laga', has passed away at the age of 42. The shocking news has sent a wave of grief through the entertainment industry. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Hospital after she reportedly collapsed at home. Unfortunately, doctors declared her dead on arrival.The body has been moved to Cooper Hospital for a postmortem examination. Initial reports suggest that Shef...Read More
New Delhi: The entertainment industry woke up to devastating news as actress and model Shefali Jariwala, fondly remembered as the 'Kaanta Laga' girl, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 42. While many know her for her hit music videos and stint on 'Bigg Boss 13', Shefali had also carved a brief but memorable path in the South Indian film industry, sharing screen space with Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar. In 2011, Shefali appeared in the hit Kannada film 'Hudugaru', directed by K. Madesh....Read More
New Delhi: The sudden death of actress and model Shefali Jariwala at the age of 42 has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. While fans continue to mourn the 'Kaanta Laga' sensation, an old interview of hers has now gone viral, one in which she openly shared her health battles and the real reason behind her time away from the limelight. Known for her breakout appearance in the early 2000s hit song 'Kaanta Laga', Shefali quickly became a household name and even went on to become a rea...Read More
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen ...Read More