Megastar Amitabh Bachchan acknowledges his work as a prayer and says he sometimes get scared of them. “Belief and prayer come so intrinsically close to each other… And the power of them both percolates all else… The strength driving millions to its existence and its marvels… The sincerity paving the[Read More…]
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Fourth instalment of ‘Housefull’ to release on Diwali 2019
The fourth instalment of multi-starrer film “Housefull” is set for a Diwali 2019 release with a few additions to the cast. The film will revolve around the theme of reincarnation, a statement said. “Houseful 4” will also mark the return of Sajid Khan as the director for the franchise. “Housefull[Read More…]
Case against Muslim youths for posting ‘objectionable photo’ of Adityanath
A case has been registered against seven Muslim youths in Maharajganj district for allegedly posting an objectionable picture of Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath on social media, police said on Friday. The complaint was filed by Narsingh Pandey of the Hindu Yuva Vahini, a youth group formed by Adityanath[Read More…]
Rajasthan high court issues notice to Centre, state on immunity ordinance
The Rajasthan High Court issued notice to the Centre and the state government on an ordinance that aims to protect public servants from being probed for on-duty action without prior government sanction. The Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Ordinance 2017, was promulgated in September. The high court gave the governments one[Read More…]
Ex-BBC journalist arrested for blackmailing BJP minister over sex CD
A former BBC journalist, Vinod Verma was arrested the Chhattisgarh Police from his Ghaziabad residence on Friday for allegedly trying to blackmail a minister from Chhattisgarh with a sex CD. Senior police officials in Ghaziabad have confirmed the arrest. However, they refused to reveal details of the case. Verma is[Read More…]
Ex-flame Selena Gomez – Justin Bieber are ‘on a good terms’ now
Former flames, singers Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber, who dated each other on and off between 2011 to 2014, are reportedly on good terms now following the formers kidney transplant. Gomez underwent a kidney transplant in summer, getting a kidney from her close friend, TV actress Francia Raisa. “Selena is[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi gives the sweetest reply to the question about his marriage!
Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi is probably the most eligible bachelor in the country right now. Thus, people are genuinely interested in knowing when the right time for the Congress VC is to get hitched. But when asked about his marriage, Gandhi played safe while invoking destiny. “Jab hogi, hogi (It[Read More…]
GST unleashes ‘tsunami of tax terrorism’ and ‘Jaitley say things are fine’: Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi once again slammed the government and described demonetisation and GST as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “double tap” fired to destroy the economy. He also hit out at finance minister, Arun Jaitley for his fiasco to offer a cure to tackle the misery that has led to[Read More…]
Underweight women at greater risk of early menopause: Study
Women who were underweight as teenagers or in their mid-30s are at greater risk of facing an early menopause compared to lean or normal weight women, researchers have warned. Early menopause, defined as naturally occurring menopause before age 45, is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and other[Read More…]
AAP govt may implement odd-even scheme again in Delhi
With the air quality in Delhi and NCR getting worse ahead of winter, the city government has said it may bring back the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme in the capital. Delhi Transport Minister, Kailash Gahlot directed the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to gear up for implementation of the odd-even scheme[Read More…]
Use these three new methods to link Aadhaar with mobile number at home
In a bid to ease the process of linking Aadhaar with a mobile number, the Department of Telecommunications launched three new methods – OTP based, App based and the IVRS facility. These new methods will aid subscribers to get their number linked to Aadhaar without facing any hassle to visit[Read More…]
BJP leaders seem to be obsessed with me and my family: Robert Vadra
Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law, Robert Vadra on Thursday alleged that senior BJP leaders were stalking him online and using his posts “as crutches” in their election campaigns in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. “Senior BJP leaders seem to be obsessed with me and my family. They are stalking me on[Read More…]
Watch: Hawa Hawai 2.0 from Tumhari Sulu out
After Tumhari Sulu’s first track, ‘Ban Ja Rani’ that won several hearts, the anticipated remake of Mr India’s iconic track, ‘Hawa Hawai’ is out. Starring the ever-charming, Vidya Balan in ‘Hawa Hawai 2.0,’ Kavita Krishnamurthy’s unique vocals have been retained in the new track. Notably, the original track featured Sridevi.[Read More…]
Balloons with ‘I love Pakistan’ written on it seized from Kanpur
In a shocking incident, air balloons with ‘I love Pakistan’ written on it were seized from Govind Nagar police station area in Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur. Notably, no arrests have been made in this case so far and police are investigating the matter. More details are awaited.
Government bringing stringent consumer protection law: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the government was in the process of enacting stringent legislation aimed at protecting consumers along with setting up a Consumer Protection Authority (CPA). “Consumers’ protection is this government’s priority. We are in the process to bring a new law on consumer protection keeping[Read More…]
Gujarat assembly election: Sharad Yadav to alliance with Congress
The separated faction of the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) will contest the Gujarat assembly election in coalition with the Congress, said its leader Sharad Yadav. He also urged for a “minimum division” among opposition parties as they take on the ruling BJP. Yadav told that he talked to Congress vice-president,[Read More…]
CM Adityanath launches cleanliness drive from Taj Mahal gate
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday visited the Taj Mahal and wielded a broom to launch the ‘swacchta abhiyaan’ (cleanliness drive) at the western gate of the monument. He spent about 30 minutes there. As he arrived amid tight security, BJP activists shouted slogans hailing him as well[Read More…]
Nearly 604,000 Rohingya refugees arrive in Bangladesh: UN
The total number of Rohingya refugees that have arrived Bangladesh from Myanmar since August 25 has reached 604,000, a UN spokesman said here on Wednesday. “Refugees have sought shelter in Bangladesh since the outbreak of violence in Myanmar on August 25,” UN deputy spokesman, Farhan Haq said on Wednesday. More[Read More…]
Sushma Swaraj seeks report on attack on Swiss couple
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday sought a report from the Uttar Pradesh government after a Swiss couple were allegedly attacked in Agra on Sunday. “I have just seen this. I have asked for a report from the state government,” she said in a tweet attaching a news report[Read More…]
European Union deploys team to observe elections in Nepal
The European Union has deployed a 10-member team in Nepal to observe the elections to the House of Representatives and State Assemblies scheduled for November 26 and December 7. “In response to an invitation by the Nepal authorities, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Nepal[Read More…]
Andhra teacher breaks UKG student’s arm for not doing homework
In a shocking incident, a teacher in a private school in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam district broke the arm of an upper KG student for not doing her homework, officials said on Wednesday. According to reports, a woman teacher at National Talent School at Vaddadi in Bucchaiahpet ‘mandal’ (block) mercilessly beat[Read More…]
I will always stand up for National Anthem: Arbaaz Khan
Celebrated filmmaker and actor Arbaaz Khan has said although the Supreme Court in its new rule has not mandated a citizen to stand up while the National Anthem is played at public places, he will always get up to pay his respect to it. During the trailer launch of his[Read More…]
CID arrests GJM’s Delhi unit chief for clashes in Darjeeling
The West Bengal CID has arrested Gorkha Janamukti Morcha’s Delhi unit president, Manoj Shankar from the national capital, a CID officer said. Shankar, who was allegedly involved in the clash between West Bengal police and the GJM supporters near Darjeeling’s Bhanu Bhaban during the Gorkhaland agitation on June 9, was[Read More…]
Rajdhani Express to begin its service from another northeastern state Tripura
After Assam, the Rajdhani Express will begin its service from another northeastern state, Tripura, from Saturday, officials said on Wednesday. Minister of State for Railways, Rajen Gohain will flag off the much expected Rajdhani Express train between Tripura capital Agartala and Delhi’s Anand Vihar station. “The Rajdhani Express with some[Read More…]
Odisha government announce drought package for farmers
The Odisha government on Wednesday announced a drought package for the Kharif season for farmers. Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik said agriculture input subsidy will be provided to small and marginal farmers who have sustained crop loss of 33 per cent and above. He added that Rs 6,800 per hectare of[Read More…]