15-Aug-2022 Chennai

M.K. Stalin announces hike in DA for govt staff, pensioners

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday announced a 3 per cent hike in Dearness Allowances (DA), from 31 per cent to 34 per cent, for government employees and pensioners.The announcement of the Chief Minister will lead to a burden of Rs 1947.6 crore...

15-Aug-2022 Hyderabad

'Politics of hate to hide failures': K. Chandrasekhar Rao hits out at Centre

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday targeted the Narendra Modi government at the Centre saying it is pursuing politics of hate to divide people to hide its failures.During his speech at Independence Day celebrations at the historic Golconda...

15-Aug-2022 Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announces govt job for a member of martyr's family

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday announced a government job for the member of a martyr's family during his Independence Day address."Soldiers pledge their lives to protect the country. In case of death of soldiers hailing from the state while...

15-Aug-2022 Patna

20 lakh jobs for Bihar youth : Nitish Kumar's Independence-Day announcement

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced 20 lakh jobs to the youths of the state during his Independence Day speech here on Monday.After hoisting the national flag at the historic Gandhi Maidan here, Kumar addressed the gathering and said that he was 'wishing...

14-Aug-2022 New Delhi

India's Covid tally declines to 14,092 cases, 41 deaths

India reported 14,092 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, a marginal decline from the previous day's count of 15,815 Covid, said the Union Health Ministry on Sunday.In the same period, the country has reported 41 more Covid deaths, taking the nationwide...

13-Aug-2022 New Delhi

India logs 15,815 new Covid cases, 68 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India reported 15,815 new Covid-19 cases and 68 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.With the new fatalities, the nationwide death toll now stands at 5,26,996.The active caseload marginally declined to 1,19,264, accounting...

12-Aug-2022 New Delhi

At 16,561, India reports minor surge in Covid cases

India on Friday reported a marginal rise in Covid cases with 16,561 fresh infections reported in the past 24 hours against previous day's 16,299 count, as per Union Health Ministry data.In the same period, 49 more Covid deaths took the nationwide death toll...

11-Aug-2022 New Delhi

India reports 16,299 new Covid cases, 53 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India reported 16,299 new Covid-19 cases and 53 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.With the latest fatalities, the nationwide death toll now stands at 5,26,879.The active caseload has declined to 1,25,076, accounting...

15-Aug-2022 Sydney

ICC need to put more time in ensuring survival of ODI, Test cricket : Kapil Dev

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels that the International Cricket Council (ICC) needs to put more time into ensuring the survival of One-day as well as Test match cricket.The growth of franchise T20 leagues has raised a serious question marks over the future...

15-Aug-2022 New Delhi

India is still the ultimate challenge for Australia : Glenn McGrath

Legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath feels that playing a Test series in India, scheduled to be held next year, is going to be the ultimate challenge for Pat Cummins & Co. McGrath was also appreciative of Australia's recent performances in Test trips to...

15-Aug-2022 Hove (England)

Cheteshwar Pujara smashes Sussex's highest-ever List A score with 174 against Surrey

India's top-order Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara's scintillating run in the Royal London One-Day Cup extended when he smashed a fantastic 174 off 131 balls for his side Sussex against Surrey at the County Ground in Hove.With his astonishing knock laced with 20...

15-Aug-2022 London

Marcus Stoinis faces flak for accusing Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain of chucking

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has faced huge flak on social media after seeming to accuse Pakistan pacer Muhammad Hasnain of chucking during his team Southern Brave's seven-wicket loss to the Oval Invincibles in The Hundred Men's competition.Stoinis top-scored...

15-Aug-2022 Ludhiana

Independence Day bonanza for 3600 Safai Karamcharis/Safai Mitras of Ludhiana as CM hands over regularisation letters

An Independence day gift for 3600 Safai Karamcharis/Safai Mitras was given  by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday when he announced that their services will be regularised. He handed over regularisation letters to two safai sewaks Deepal...

15-Aug-2022 Chandigarh

Information & Public Relations Minister Aman Arora Hoists Tricolour At Fatehgarh Sahib On I-Day

Punjab Information and Public Relations, New & Renewable Energy Sources and Housing & Urban Development Minister Aman Arora, on Monday, hoisted the National Flag and inspected the parade on Independence Day at Fatehgarh Sahib.Greeting the people of...

15-Aug-2022 Ludhiana

Bhagwant Mann Honours Seven Renowned Personalities With State Award On Independence Day

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday conferred state award to seven eminent personalities for their outstanding contribution in various fields on Independence Day today.The awardees are social activists, theatre, sports personalities, a businessman...

15-Aug-2022 Ludhiana

Bhagwant Mann Fulfils Another Much Awaited Poll Promise, Dedicates To The People Aam Aadmi Clinic At Ludhiana

Fulfilling a much awaited poll promise to provide free and quality health services to people of Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today dedicated an 'Aam Aadmi Clinic' near the Chand cinema in Ludhiana.  A total of 75 such clinics were simultaneously inaugurated...

15-Aug-2022 Sirmour

Jai Ram Thakur presides over State Level Independence Day function at Sarahan in Sirmour district

76th Independence Day was celebrated throughout the State with great enthusiasm, fervor and gaiety today. Functions were held at State, District and Sub-Division levels to mark this historic occasion. Unfurling of Tri-colour, impressive march past by contingents...

14-Aug-2022 Shimla

BJP District Shimla took our a silent jaloos on the vibhajan vibhishika smriti diwas

BJP District Shimla took our a silent jaloos on the vibhajan vibhishika smriti diwas.The Jaloos started from CTO went through Mall road and ended at Oak over where Chief minister Jairam Thakur received the Jaloos. Minister Suresh bhardwaj, Chairman Roopa...

14-Aug-2022 Nalagarh

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar urges people to adopt Swadeshi during Amrit period

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said that every person has become a witness of Amrit Kaal.  We have to decide in which direction we have to go in the coming 25 years and what would be our contribution in the development of the nation.The Governor was...

14-Aug-2022 Shimla

Jai Ram Thakur presides over Abhivadan Samaroh of Himachal Pradesh University Teachers and College Teachers association

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the Abhivadan Samaroh, felicitation programme of Himachal Pradesh University Teachers and College Teachers association in HP University Auditorium here today said that the teachers were the real architects of...

14-Aug-2022 (Mudasir Maqbool) Pulwama

BJP takes out Tiranga rally in Pulwama to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

In connection with celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav BJP took out Tiranga rally in South Kashmir's Pulwama Town on Sunday. Former Minister Sunil Sharma while addressing the gathering at Clock Tower Pulwama said that "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign will...

14-Aug-2022 Srinagar

Ashraya Hastha Trust Along With Suriya Foundation & Indian Army Celebrates Independence Day At Loc.

The 75th Independence Day is being called as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & it is an initiative by the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of it's people, culture and achievements.As a part of...

14-Aug-2022 Srinagar

Delegation of SPIC MACAY calls on Lt Governor

A delegation of Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here.The delegation led by Dr Kiran Seth, Founder SPIC MACAY; Mrs Rashmi Malik, Chairperson;...

14-Aug-2022 Jammu

DIPR organises cultural programme at Jammu Railway Station

Cultural Wing of Department of Information and Public Relations today organized a cultural program on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, here at Railway Station, Jammu.Director, Railways, Uchit Singhal was the Chief Guest, while Station Master, Jugal Kishore Sharma was...

12-Jul-2022 Kiev

34 killed in Ukraine's Chasiv Yar in Russian strike

On July 12 morning, 34 people were found dead under the rubble of a five-storey residential building in Ukraine's Chasiv Yar which suffered a Russian attack on July 9.Nine civilians sustained injuries in the attack, said Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk...

11-Jul-2022 Kiev

Russian missile hits six-storey apartment building in Kharkiv

A Russian missile has hit a six-storey apartment building in Ukraine's central Kharkiv, said State Emergency Service in Kharkiv Oblast on Facebook.The building has been partially destroyed. As of 4:30 a.m., rescuers were able to rescue one elderly woman...

07-Jul-2022 Kiev

346 kids killed in Ukraine since beginning of war

Since Russia began its ongoing invasion of Kiev on February 24, at least 346 children have been killed in Ukraine.In its latest update on Thursday, the Office of the Prosecutor General said 645 children have also been injured, reports Ukrayinska Pravda.The...

07-Jul-2022 Kiev

Ukraine probing over 21,000 alleged Russian war crimes

Ukrainian Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said that over 21,000 war crimes and crimes of aggression allegedly committed by Russia since it began its invasion of Kiev on February 24 is being investigated.Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday, Venediktova claimed...

13-Aug-2022 Islamabad

Three killed in bomb blast in Pakistan's Waziristan

Three motorcyclists were killed in Pakistan's North Waziristan following a bomb explosion in the district, a report said on Saturday.The district administration said the bomb was installed in a motorcycle by the roadside, which resulted in killing three and...

12-Aug-2022 Freetown

4 police officers killed, 113 arrested in Sierra Leone protest

A statement issued by the Sierra Leone police said that four police officers were killed in the nationwide protest, while 113 protesters were arrested by the police.The statement on Thursday added that four police officers were severely injured and scores...

06-Aug-2022 Kabul

Eight killed in bomb blast in Kabul's Shia neighbourhood

At least eight civilians were killed in an explosion in a predominantly Shia neighbourhood in western Kabul, Taliban authorities have said.Another 18 people were injured after explosive devices placed inside a cart were detonated on Friday, dpa news agency...

04-Aug-2022 Brisbane

3 shot dead in Australia

Police in the Australian state of Queensland said on Thursday that three people had died following a gun shooting on a rural property.At 9 a.m., police were called to the scene in Bogie, a small town about 1,200 km north of state capital Brisbane and home to...

13-Aug-2022 Noida

Noida: Woman Brutally Slaps E-Rickshaw Driver For 17 Times After Her Car Hit From The Side. Watch Viral Video

A video has been viral all over the internet. In the clip, you will witness a woman who has slapped an E-Rickshaw driver. The incident took place in a market of Sector 110 of Noida's Phase 2 when an angry lady stopped the e-rickshaw operator, grabbed his...

12-Aug-2022 Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)

Headless body of young woman found in drain in UP district

A headless body of a young woman was found in the Lakkhipura area of Meerut district on Friday.The body of the woman, which police believe was in her twenties, was first spotted by locals in a drain near lane number 28 in the Lakkhipura area.The police...

11-Aug-2022 New Delhi

Action initiated, says SpiceJet on smoking video inside aircraft

Referring to a video making rounds on social media of a passenger smoking onboard a SpiceJet aircraft, the airline on Thursday said that the issue was probed, and necessary action was taken into the matter.The passenger was put on a No Flying list by the airline...

11-Aug-2022 Koppala (Karnataka)

Karnataka dist tense after 2 killed over interfaith marriage

Two persons were killed and another injured in violence that stemmed from an inter-faith marriage in this district of the state on Thursday.The deceased have been identified as Pashawali Mohammad Saaba (27) and Yankappa Shamappa Talawara (44), both residents...

15-Aug-2022

Salaar Vs Fighter: Hrithik Roshan & Prabhas' Upcoming Films To Lock Horns At The Box Office

Salaar, starring all-India sensation Prabhas, is scheduled to premiere on September 28 of next year. The movie is an action comedy directed in a mainstream style by KGF director Prashanth Neel. The film's creators shared the new Prabhas-starring poster and the...

15-Aug-2022 Jammu

Ayushmann Khurrana spends day with BSF jawans in Jammu

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana spent an entire day with BSF soldiers in Jammu and shared a video detailing his experience.Ayushmann took to Instagram where he shared a reel showcasing what all he did during the day with the soldiers.The clips show Ayushmann...

15-Aug-2022 Mumbai

Taapsee Pannu tells what Ashok Chakra's spokes stand for

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu, who is currently awaiting the release of her upcoming film 'Dobaaraa' took to her social media to share a powerful message on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day.She posted a picture of the Indian flag in the story section...

15-Aug-2022

Tere Bajjon: Simi Chahal & Prateik Babbar To Feature In Shreya Ghoshal’s Upcoming Song

Punjabi actress Simi Chahal, who has featured in several hit Punjabi films like Daani Pani, Chal Mera Putt, and others, has been tasting success. The actress has widened her horizons as she will soon be starring in Shreya Ghoshal's upcoming song.Yes, you read...

14-Aug-2022 Chandigarh

Watch Punjabi blockbuster OTT film "Baapu Bahar Bhejde" at 1 PM on your television screens today

This Sunday, watch the World Television Premiere of the comedy-drama family film "Baapu Bahar Bhejde," a brand-new OTT release from Punjab, that grabbed a huge success on the OTT platform and now will be premiered on your television screens. "Bapu Bahaar...

14-Aug-2022 Mumbai

Saumya Tandon urges fans to help late 'Bhabiji' star Deepesh Bhan's family repay loan

Television actress Saumya Tandon, who plays Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the popular show 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!', has been raising funds for her late co-actor Deepesh Bhan's family, after he passed away recently.The actress took to her Instagram to share a...

14-Aug-2022 Mumbai

Kailash Kher joins celebs calling for an end to rumours about Raju Srivastava

Popular singer Kailash Kher has shared a video on his Instagram handle requesting his fans and everyone to pray for Raju Srivastava's early recovery and stop spreading rumours. The famous comedian suffered a heart attack on August 10 and was taken to AIIMS,...

13-Aug-2022 Los Angeles

Why Mindy Kaling says she could never write 'Euphoria'

Actress Mindy Kaling's 'Never Have I Ever' is a very specific look at high school, one quite different from 'Euphoria'.The former star of The Office is a co-creator of Netflix's Never Have I Ever, which just dropped its third season August 12. The show...

11-Aug-2022 Mumbai

Ali Fazal changes fitness regime, trainer for 'Mirzapur 3'

Bollywood actor Ali Fazal, who plays Guddu Pandit in the webseries 'Mirzapur', is currently busy with the shoot of season 3 of the show. In a new development, the actor has hired a new trainer to work towards his character's physicality.Fitness trainer Rohit Nayyar,...

09-Aug-2022 Los Angeles

'Fargo 5' expands its cast with new additions

Black comedy crime drama series 'Fargo' has added new members to its cast for its 5th season. Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris and Richa Moorjani are the latest additions to the cast, reports 'Variety'.They join the previously announced season leads Jon Hamm, Juno...

08-Aug-2022

Delhi Crime Season 2: Trailer of Shefali Shah’s Upcoming Crime Thriller Series Has Out

On Monday, the official trailer for the second season of the Netflix drama Delhi Crime hit the light of the day. Shefali Shah reprises her role as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in the almost two-minute film, and she and her Delhi Police team are pursuing a group...

05-Aug-2022 Mumbai

Annu Kapoor talks about playing a megalomaniac, toxic in 'Crash Course'

Veteran actor Annu Kapoor, who is playing the main antagonist in the recently released web series 'Crash Course', says playing such a megalomaniac was quite an exciting point for him.Megalomania is a mental condition in which a person has an exaggerated belief...

08-Jun-2022

BB Lovebirds Shamita Shetty & Raqesh Bapat Quit Their Relationship? Details Inside

Love birds Shamita Shetty and Raqesh Bapat fell in love with Bigg Boss OTT. Their relationship began on the reality show and it continued even after 

16-Apr-2022 Mumbai

From SidNaaz To AsiManshi: Top 5 Most Popular Jodi Of Bigg Boss

One of the biggest reality shows in India, Bigg Boss which has been hosted by popular Bollywood star Salman Khan has become a massive hit among audiences. Moreover, in 2021, the show widened its horizon...

01-Feb-2022 New Delhi

I don't care about Tejasswi winning as I wanted to win the show : Pratik Sehajpal

'Bigg Boss 15' contestant Pratik Sehajpal, the first runner-up of the show, is over-the-moon with the love that he is receiving after coming out even though he did not lift the trophy.Pratik said he doesn't really care about actress Tejasswi Prakash winning...

01-Feb-2022 New Delhi

'Bigg Boss 15': Nishant Bhat says he wanted Pratik Sehajpal to win

'Bigg Boss 15' contestant Nishant Bhat, who made it to the top five in the grand finale and walked out of the reality show with Rs 10 lakh, says even though he is fond of the winner Tejasswi Prakash, he wanted co-contestant Pratik Sehajpal to win.In a conversation...

13-Aug-2022 Los Angeles

Idris Elba shares moment when a bat interrupted steamy shower with wife

Hollywood star Idris Elba has opened up about the horrific time he had during an intimate shower with his wife Sabrina, when he was interrupted by a bat.The 49-year-old actor, who plays the lead in upcoming movie 'Beast', dished on the startling moment that took...

13-Aug-2022 Mumbai

Priyanka Chopra pays tribute to Anne Heche: You will always have a special place in my heart

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has paid a heartfelt tribute to actress Anne Heche, who passed away following a fiery car crash.Priyanka took to Instagram, where she wrote an emotional note for her Heche, with whom she worked with in the series 'Quantico'."My...

13-Aug-2022 Los Angeles

Matthew McConaughey finds it thrilling to do 'bad stuff' on screen

Doing "bad stuff" and acting "depraved" on screen is thrilling for Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey. He says that playing characters that are evil or up to no-good is exhilarating for him.The 52-year-old actor starred as deceiver and sorcerer Walter Padick...

13-Aug-2022 Los Angeles

Anne Heche dies at 53, family says 'we have lost a bright light'

US actress Anne Heche is dead but will remain on life support to allow for a possible organ donation, her representative has said.The 53-year-old had been in a coma for a week after crashing her car into a house in Los Angeles, reports the BBC."Today we...

15-Aug-2022

Batch 2013: Hardeep Grewal Shares Another Poster Of His Upcoming Inspiring Film

After the film Tunka Tunka, Hardeep Grewal, another word of motivation, recently announced his second film ‘Batch 2013’. The film, which is scheduled to be released on September 9, features 

13-Aug-2022

Nawa Nawa Pyaar: Gippy Grewal Announces Another Song For His Upcoming Film Yaar Mera Titliaan Warga

Gippy Grewal is turning heads with his new posts on social media. The actor knows how to entertain his fans with new projects. And now, after the first song ‘Iko Ik Dil’, the artist announced another song from his movie Yaar Mera Titliaan Warga. The makers...

13-Aug-2022

Lover Actor Guri Amazed The Audience With His Unimaginable Transformation For Upcoming Project. Pics Inside

A couple of actors have gone through impressive body transformations in the last few months, and the latest to join the list is ‘Lover’ boy Guri. The actor, who has already marked his name in the hearts of the audience with his latest release, Lover, has...

12-Aug-2022

Gudti: New Song Of Laung Laachi 2 Is Set To Be Added To Your Romance Playlist

Sequel of the upcoming punjabi movie Laung Laachi which is scheduled to release on August 19 stars Neeru Bajwa, Ammy Vik, Amberdeep Singh. Now, after the title song, the makers have dropped its second song, titled Gudti. And the song has all the power to make...