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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Actress Payal Rohatagi, who has been away from the screen, has made a scathing attack against actor Imran Khan, who joined the protests demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. She called him a jobless actor, who is not aware of politics. The actor attended the protests at the August Kranti Maidan on October 10, where he was detained by the cops. Later, it was found out that the actor is not an Indian citizen, and holds Ove

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Manoj Bajpayees headline creating film Ghooskor Pandat has been re-christened Gajab Raat. The National Award-winning actor's upcoming film allowed him to inhabit a world filled with suspense, moral dilemmas and questions of accountability. Manoj said in statement: My association with Netflix has been an exciting journey, and Gajab Raat is another project Im delighted to be a part of. I have always been drawn to characters who are not easy to define, and this

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor has shared that superstar Salman Khan has a sweet tooth. The actress and the superstar appeared in the recent episode of the chat show Koffee With Karan, where she shared that the actor loves to eat sugar. The actress also opened up about the origins of their friendship, as she said, Firstly, I want to tell you how we became friends. The lifelong bond. I mean, it's been 36 years. Maine Pyaar Kiya released in 1989. Craze of the

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Actress Gauahar Khan has criticised Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi for his behaviour towards fellow contestant Scout. The actress stated that according to her, Salman Khans support for him may have gone to his head. The actress took to social media to call out Qazi for spitting in Scouts ear and making unnecessary remarks, expressing hope that Salman would address his behaviour during the upcoming weekend episode. Sharing her views, Gauahar said, What happens i

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) The makers of the upcoming epic film Ramayana: Part 1 have locked the films release on November 5 ahead of Diwali. On Sunday, the makers took their Instagram, and unveiled a new ensemble poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, while announcing that Part 1 of the two-part epic will release worldwide on November 5, 2026. They wrote in the caption, On the auspicious occasion of Na

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) The final post-mortem report in the death case of veteran actor Nana Patekar has clarified the cause of death to be natural. A team of doctors at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bambolim, in its report, has clarified that his death was a natural death, caused by a massive heart attack. It was confirmed by the Goa Police to IANS. As per the police, the family has also been informed about the report and the family has also agreed to the medical rep

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) Actress Bharati Achrekar has penned an emotional tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar. She remembered their 48-year-long friendship and recalled his warmth, humility, and deep sense of humanity. In a heartfelt note addressed to Nana, Bharati said she was struggling to find words to express her grief, adding that it was difficult to accept that he was no longer around to listen to her. Dear Nana, we shared a friendship that lasted 48 years. And today, as I si

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Veteran actor Raza Murad remembered Nana Patekar as a generous and compassionate individual. He recalled how Patekar supported underprivileged farmers and underpaid Marathi theatre artists while remaining grounded despite his success. Paying tribute to the late actor, Murad spoke about his personal association with Patekar and recalled how he would visit the latters Matunga residence every year during Ganesh Chaturthi. Remembering Patekars personality both on

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Actress Mamta Kulkarni recalled her fond memories of veteran actor Nana Patekar. She remembered their collaborations in Tiranga and Krantiveer and the warmth he showed her when they lived in the same building in Mumbais Lokhandwala. In an interaction with IANS, Mamta spoke about Patekars caring nature and recalled how he would often ask her to dry her wet hair before leaving for early-morning film shoots, concerned that she might fall ill. It is very sad that

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur recalled how veteran actor Nana Patekars performance in Parinda left him astounded. He described him as a rare performer who could effortlessly transition from intense roles to comedy. Speaking to IANS, Roy said, I would just like to say that he was an incredible performer. There are very few actors who can range from Parinda to Welcome. From that kind of intense performance to that kind of comedy. And Nana Patekar was one of

Digital Desk | Mumbai, October 9 (IANS) Actor Sandhya Mridul has come out in support of Tanushree Dutta following the latters controversial remarks about late actor Nana Patekar after his demise. Without taking any names, and backing the survivors perspective, Sandhya shared posts on her social media account emphasising that a persons death does not erase the harm they may have caused and that the experiences of survivors should not be forgotten amid public tributes. In one of her social media p

Digital Desk | Panaji, Oct 9 (IANS) Goa Police have registered a medico-legal Unnatural Death (UD) case in connection with the death of Bollywood actor Nana Patekar. The case has been registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and is being investigated by Police Sub-Inspector Nitin Naik. According to reports, Nana Patekar was brought from his residence in Dona Paula to Manipal Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. As part of the investigation, t

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has strongly condemned actress Tanushree Duttas Evil Dead remark about late actor Nana Patekar following his demise on Thursday. In a statement, the association described her comments as insensitive, objectionable and shameful, urging her to exercise restraint while speaking about the deceased. In its statement, AICWA said, AICWA strongly condemns Tanushree Dutta's Evil Dead remark on the passing of legend Nana P

Digital Desk | None Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Actress Tanushree Dutta, who once accused legendary actor Nana Patekar of sexually harassingher has reacted on his demise. In an exclusive interview with IANS, she referred to him as a 'Shaitaan'. Following his demise on Thursday, Tanushree uploaded the video calling it evil dead.' When asked what made her react like this during an exclusive conversation with IANS, Tanushree said only she knows what she has been through during the 5 years after the 'MeToo

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Actor Makarand Anaspure, who shared a close bond with veteran actor Nana Patekar and worked alongside him for years on their social initiative NAAM Foundation, paid an emotional farewell to the late actor in Pune on Thursday. Makarand Anaspure said that he had known Nana Patekar for 11 years and that doing more to help Maharashtra deal with the drought situation would be the best tribute to the actor. The news is heartbreaking. Whatever is happening is heartbr

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) The late actor Nana Patekars son Malhar Patekar has shared the reason behind the final rites of the actor being held after the sunset. As per the traditions, the cremation isnt done after sunset. Malhar Patekar spoke with the media after the cremation, and explained that the family and his mortal remains were in Goa, and bringing them to his farmhouse took some time considering the long travel. He also shared that the actor passed away early in the morning, an

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Bollywood actors Suniel Shetty, Arjun Rampal and Boman Irani, among many others, have expressed their shock after veteran star Nana Patekar passed away in Goa aged 75. The actors remembered the legendary actor as an exceptional artiste and a rare human being whose presence and impact went far beyond the screen. Taking to Instagram, Suniel Shetty expressed his shock and wrote: Absolutely shocking!!! They dont make men like you anymore. So deeply rooted no matte

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinema's most powerful and distinctive performers, passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, Nana Patekar went on to become one of the most respected actors in Hindi and Marathi cinema. The legendary actor was known for his intense screen presence, distinctive voice, powerpack dialogue delivery and ability to bring raw emotional

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) As Nana Patekar passed away aged 75 on Thursday, actress Raveena Tandon remembered the veteran actor as a gentleman while recalling a touching incident from the sets of their 1997 film Ghulam-E-Musthafa, when she was diagnosed with meningitis. Raveena took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images featuring her alongside Nana Patekar from the film and also added the song Tera Gham Mera Gham. She revealed in the caption section that the late star, who p

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) The sudden demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar at the age of 75 has left the Indian film industry mourning and in a state of shock. Among those remembering the late actor is Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who shared an emotional note recalling his association with Patekar across two memorable films, Welcome and Housefull 5. Taking to his social media account, Akshay wrote, Really saddened by the news of Nana jis passing. He was one of those rare actors who neve

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinemas most celebrated performers, has passed away at the age of 75 in Goa. An official confirmation from the Manipal hospital, Goa, confirmed that the actor was found unconscious at his Dona Paula - Goa residence and was rushed to the hospital. Doctors declared him brought dead. The acclaimed actor, known for his powerful performances across Hindi and Marathi cinema, leaves behind a remarkable body of work spanning o

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi has urged everyone to show greater compassion towards animals, stressing that while they may not speak the same language, they experience emotions such as love, fear and pain. Wamiqa took to Instagram to share a string of videos featuring her with hens, puppies and goats, before wrapping up the post with a childhood picture of herself surrounded by pigeons. They may not speak our language, but they feel everything we do love, fear, pain, a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) A joint team of the SWAT team and Garhmukteshwar Police in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district on Saturday arrested five members of a gang following an encounter in connection with the robbery of a canter loaded with clothes worth approximately Rs 55 lakh, police said. One of the accused sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and was taken into custody for treatment. Police said the looted canter, along with clothes worth around Rs 55 lakh, illegal firea

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Efforts by Tamil Nadus ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to strengthen its alliance ahead of the January local body elections have encountered resistance from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), amid speculation that the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) could join the coalition. The proposed expansion has exposed differences within the ruling alliance, with VCK leaders opposing the inclusion of the PMK and warning that such a move could prompt their with

Digital Desk | Sydney, Oct 3 (IANS) A driver has been arrested after a car crashed into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle, north of Sydney, on Saturday morning, injuring nine people, including children. A police statement said that emergency services were called to reports that a vehicle had struck people in a crowd in Newcastle, 110 km north of Sydney, around 9:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, with multiple people injured and a large emergency response underway. According to local medi

Digital Desk | Chicago, Oct 3 (IANS) India offers low-cost clean energy, a nationwide power grid, inexpensive data, and a vast technology talent pool that make it an attractive destination for global data centres, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has told Indian-Americans in Chicago. Addressing a community gathering organised by the US Indian Community Foundation, Goyal made a strong pitch for US companies and Indian-American entrepreneurs to invest in India, particularly in emerging

Digital Desk | Nisshin, Oct 3 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer-led Team India opted to bat first against Pakistan in the men's cricket final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Karogi Sports Park here on Saturday. The Men in Blue went with an unchanged team for the gold medal clash as Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam remained on the bench. Eyes will turn towards the likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah among others as India look to defend their title. Pakistan ca

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said he highlighted India's growing strengths as a global hub for talent, innovation and business services, and the potential for deeper India-US business partnerships. During his US visit, the minister met several global leaders and CEOs. Met Greg Case, CEO of Aon, and discussed the company's operations in India and the opportunities for further expansion, Goyal posted on social media platform X. He a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) A US ban on diesel exports could push British inflation to nearly 5 per cent, economists warned, after average pump prices topped 2 pounds per litre ($2.7) for the first time. Forecasters said a prolonged ban could push prices to 3 pounds and add as much as one percentage point to UK inflation, strengthening the case for Bank of England interest-rate hikes, according to multiple reports. The warnings followed reports that Group of Seven countries (G7) plan

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) The flydubai co-pilot, identified as Hamam Al Hamami, accused of attempting to sabotage a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and attacking Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, had reportedly been barred from flying in his country Oman over concerns that he had adopted extremist views, according to media reports. Al Hamami is an Omani citizen who was born in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to an Omani father and a Syrian mother. According to reports, Al Hamami spent

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Ishita Dixit, who has been playing Pari for two years in Anupamaa, has celebrated the moment and said that it is a very big achievement and moment for her. For Ishita, completing two years on a show as popular as Anupamaa is more than just a professional milestone. Ishita said: Completing two years with a huge show like Anupamaa is a very, very big achievement and a big milestone for me. She credits the opportunity for bringing a major change in her li

Digital Desk | Sao Paulo, Oct 3 (IANS) Brazilian federal police carried out searches in Sao Paulo and near Brasilia as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting US diplomatic facilities in the country. The two searches targeted two suspects and were authorised by a lower-court judge in the Federal District, according to local media reports. Officers seized computers and cellphones for forensic examination. Police said they had so far found no evidence corroborating the reported ri

Digital Desk | Kinshasa, Oct 3 (IANS) Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said that the Ebola outbreak has eased in some areas, with no new cases reported in more health zones for weeks, despite the total death toll having surpassed 4,000. We are no longer talking about outbreaks at the provincial level, but outbreaks concentrated in individual health zones, Health Minister Roger Kamba told a press briefing in Kinshasa on Friday (local time). Data released Friday sho

Digital Desk | Sydney, Oct 3 (IANS) Nine people have been injured after a car crashed into a crowd north of Sydney on Saturday morning, triggering a major emergency response. A police statement said that emergency services were called to reports that a vehicle had struck people in a crowd in the city of Newcastle, 110 km north of Sydney, around 9:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, with multiple people injured and a large emergency response underway. Sydney newspaper The Daily Telegraph reported tha

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Hollywood actress Kate Hudson celebrated her daughter Rani Roses 8th birthday with a tribute, calling her little girl a dancing, avid reading, skincare obsessed, horse loving Harry Potter fan and a cuddle bug whom the family loves so much. Hudson took to Instagram, where she shared a video featuring her daughter Rani along with her husband and sons. Our birthday girl! Rani Rose, our baby, is 8! Our little dancing, avid reading, skincare obsessed, horse loving,

Digital Desk | Havana, Oct 3 (IANS) The Cuban government has expanded foreign companies' access to its wholesale market and allowed their local commercial offices to hire workers directly, outlining new rules aimed at boosting foreign investment and trade. The rules, published on Friday (local time) in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba, are part of government reforms intended to increase supplies of materials and other inputs for domestic production. Under the new provisions, branches

Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 3 (IANS) The United Nations has released 160 million US dollars in emergency funding to support life-saving assistance in 12 countries and regions facing severe humanitarian needs, UN humanitarian officials said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday (local time) said the Central Emergency Response Fund designated 150 million dollars of the allocation for Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cuba, Mali, Niger, the occ

Digital Desk | Johannesburg, Oct 3 (IANS) South Africa is stepping up efforts to root out corruption and fraud at its borders and ports of entry, with officials implicated in misconduct facing disciplinary action, dismissal and criminal charges, an official said. The Border Management Authority (BMA) handled 57 labour and disciplinary cases involving breaches of internal controls, fraud, corruption and other misconduct in the last quarter, while 33 cases remain under disciplinary proceedings, BM

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has threatened to charge South Korea more if it does not agree to invest in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, which he has claimed the Asian country will participate in. Trump made the remarks during a press availability at the White House, two days after he unveiled the first package of Korea's U.S. investment projects under last year's bilateral trade deal, which he said consists of the LNG project, the constructi

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Remarks allegedly made by DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, about TVK candidate Sathyabama during campaigning for the Dharapuram Assembly bypoll have drawn criticism from ministers Sengottaiyan and Arun Raj, who accused him of insulting women. Stalin campaigned in the constituency on Friday in support of DMK candidate Sukanya. During his address, he reportedly referred to derogatory nicknames used against Sathyabama, prompting o

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Nearly 8.12 lakh micro entrepreneurs have been assisted with margin money (MM) subsidy to the tune of Rs 24,398.61 crore since FY2014-15 under the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for creating sustainable employment opportunities to 73.08 lakh people, according to the government. PMEGP, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KV

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Pop icon Nick Jonas gave fans a glimpse into his life lately, further sharing a series of candid pictures featuring his wife and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas, daughter Malti Marie and moments from his Jonas Brothers tour. The singer shared a carousel on his social media account simply captioned, Lately. The pictures offer a peek into his life both on and off stage. One of the pictures features Nick posing with Priyanka and Malti, with the little one stand

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Moderate rain accompanied by strong winds is likely across Tamil Nadus Western Ghats districts and several southern and central districts on Saturday and Sunday, the Meteorological Department has forecast. The weather conditions are being influenced by a cyclonic circulation over the southeastern Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. The department said the system could bring rainfall to parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days. Besides districts along the West

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 3 (IANS) Assam Police on Saturday said they have launched a probe into the horrifying incident where a woman was allegedly stripped and beaten by the bouncers of a nightclub in the Khanapara area in Guwahati, with investigators examining what led to the confrontation and how the situation escalated into an alleged assault. Officials said that the manager of the nightclub where the shocking incident took place has been detained and other staff members are being questi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Emma Roberts has finally shared glimpses from her wedding with husband Cody John. The actress, who got married on July 25 with her son walking her down the aisle, shared a string of images. The first was the couple sharing a kiss. She also included shots of them exchanging vows and walking down the aisle hand-in-hand, celebrating their new nuptials. Emma captioned the post Hitched, giving fans a peek into the couples wedding celebrations. Roberts began

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The weather is changing across several parts of the country, including Delhi-NCR, as conditions have become favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from North India. With rainfall coming to a halt, the weather has started clearing. However, there is a slight chill in the air. Mornings and evenings are witnessing a mild chill, although the Sun remains bright during the day. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon has complete

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended birthday greetings to Union Culture and Tourism Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and lauded his efforts to popularise Indian culture and drive growth in the tourism sector. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was born on October 3, 1967, in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer. He has served as Minister of Culture and Tourism since 2024. He is a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Jodhpur. Taking to X, PM Modi said, Best wi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who was seriously injured after being attacked by his co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight, has been receiving an outpour of love and praises from across the country. Bollywood celebrities including Vicky Kaushal, Sunny Deol and Tamannaah Bhatia have taken to their respective social media accounts to salute the pilots courage and wish him a speedy recovery. Vicky Kaushal shared a picture of Captain Smit Machchhar in the co

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Madhya Pradeshs capital Bhopal on Saturday, with the state-level 'Gopalak Sammelan (Cattle Rearers Conference)', dairy sector initiatives, and narcotics-related issues high on his agenda. More than 35,000 cattle rearers and members of dairy cooperative societies from across Madhya Pradesh are expected to attend the state-level 'Gopalak Sammelan'. During the programme, HM Shah will distribute bonuses to cattle rearers as

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has spoken about filming a challenging 10-minute monologue in his upcoming film Digger, describing the one-take sequence as his favourite scene and calling the experience a dance between the actor, camera and director Alejandro Inarritu. Cruise was talking to Indian actress Avneet Kaur, who shared a glimpse of her chat with the action icon on Instagram. In the video, Cruise was heard saying: That's a 10-minute model. That's one shot.