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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) The ongoing tensions between Bigg Boss 20 contestants Mahhi Vij and Aamrapali Dubey seemed escalated into a heated showdown over food, after which Mahhi made a sharp remark about Aamrapalis Bhojpuri identity after their major argument. The latest confrontation began in the Bigg Boss kitchen during a discussion around the preparation of chicken. Aamrapali, who was part of the cooking team, objected to Mahhi interfering with the cooking process. The disagreemen

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 16 (IANS) UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has released 9 million US dollars in urgent funds to provide assistance to displaced Yemeni families and their host communities, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The United Nations and its humanitarian partners continue to support displaced families and others caught up in the hostilities. But humanitarian supplies and resources are running low, said OCHA on Tuesday (l

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 15 (IANS) India's Ambassador to South Korea, Gourangalal Das, held a meeting with members of the South Korea-India Parliamentary Friendship Group in the National Assembly on Tuesday, with discussions held on ways to further strengthen parliamentary, cultural and people-to-people ties. Following the meeting, the Indian Embassy in South Korea on X wrote, Strengthening IndiaROK Parliamentary Ties. Ambassador met with members of the ROK-India Parliamentary Friendship Group

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Popular television and film actress Indira Krishna has slammed Rohit Roys comment over the small screen medium and its actors as she said that forgotten people use such stunts. Slamming Rohit, Indira told IANS, The word 'dustbin' is terrible to use for a veteran actor who himself comes from this medium. Television has given many skilled actors work and a stage to perform so well. The actress, who made a mark in Hindi television with shows like Krishnaben Khak

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 14 (IANS)Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the Gowri-Ganesha festival and wished for happiness, peace and prosperity across Karnataka. He also appealed for maintaining peace and harmony while celebrating the festival. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswmay, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra and other dignitaries also conveyed their wishes on the occasion. In his message, Shivaku

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 13 (IANS) Slamming the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, the main Opposition Congress on Sunday alleged that the ruling party is misleading the people on the issue of drugs, systematically persecuting weaker sections and shielding influential figures involved in serious crimes. Welcoming Rajendra Pal Gautam, Chairman of the Central Scheduled Castes Department, state party President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring thanked Rajkumar Verka and Gurpreet Singh Lucky Pak

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, saying the people there want development, employment, security for industries and solutions to their problems, not jokes, publicity and advertisements. There has never been any shortage of ability or hard work among the people of Punjab, but the policies, intentions and leadership of governments that have failed to provide the state with the right directio

Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Sep 12 (IANS) A Bisrakh police team in Greater Noida on Saturday busted a gang allegedly involved in cheating people of lakhs of rupees by showing them fake gold ornaments and arrested three persons, including a woman. The police have recovered Rs 1.20 lakh in cash and a gold-chain ornament allegedly linked to the cheating incident from the accused. Two fixed deposits (FDs) of Rs 2 lakh each belonging to the accused have also been frozen. According to the police, th

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Since 1997, the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) has sanctioned and disbursed concessional loans amounting to Rs 3,365.93 crore to its channelising agencies, covering 6.10 lakh people from its target group, an official said on Friday. The NSKFDC, wholly owned Indian government Undertaking under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, continues to promote sustainable livelihoods and socio-economic empowerment a

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has completed DNA sample collection from relatives of 29 of the 30 people from the state, including Non-Resident Gujaratis (NRGs), who remain missing or uncontactable following the August 26 flash floods in Nepal, particularly along the Nepal-Tibet border and Bhote Koshi River corridor. The samples are being processed for DNA profiling to help identify bodies and human remains recovered in the disaster. The process for the remainin

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday urged people to stay cautious of misleading and fabricated videos allegedly featuring her and asked them not to fall prey to fraudulent and deceitful calls for investment in real estate projects or any other futuristic ventures. Priyanka Gandhis office flagged the issue after her deepfake videos surfaced and were seen in circulation on multiple social media platforms. It has urged the Congress leaders followers and o

Digital Desk | Shillong, Sep 8 (IANS) The Khasi Students Union (KSU) in Meghalaya said on Tuesday that it will not oppose any government initiative aimed at benefiting people through cooperation with local communities, but warned that it would intervene if government actions undermine the rights and interests of the people. KSU Central Executive Committee (CEC) Environment Secretary Shiningstar Kharbihkhiew said the organisations opposition was not directed at governments as such, but at actions

Mumbai, September 7 (IANS) Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar has opened up about her father, veteran actor-filmmaker Sachin Pilgaonkar, being at the receiving end of social media. The actress said that the negativity on the internet does not reflect the love they experience in real life. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Shriya said people often fail to understand the depth of experience Sachin brings with more than six decades in the film industry. He has more than 60 years of experience in the f

Patna, Sep 7 (IANS) The monsoon remains active across Bihar, with the Meteorological Department issuing a Yellow Alert for rain in 13 districts on Monday. The alert covers West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Vaishali, Samastipur and Supaul. Heavy rainfall has been forecast in four districtsSupaul, Samastipur, Sitamarhi and Darbhanga. Strong winds reaching speeds of up to 30 kmph are also expected in some areas, along wit

Mumbai, September 7 (IANS) Actress Sonam Khan took a trip down memory lane on Monday, as she shared a rare black-and-white picture from the 1970s, featuring her maternal uncle and veteran actor Raza Murad. The actress shared the childhood picture on her social media, giving fans a glimpse into her family memories from her growing-up years in Bhopal. In the picture, little Sonam can be seen standing between her family members, with Raza Murad posing alongside with them all. Sharing the picture, S

Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Aamrapali Dubey, who has entered the 'Bigg Boss 20' house, says the reality show is less about expanding her stardom and more about allowing people to see the person behind the characters. The Bhojpuri star went on to say that she has faced only one controversy in her life and added that she does not care if fellow contestants bring it up inside the show. Asked what Bigg Boss 20 gives her that her established career in Bhojpuri cinema couldnt, Aamrapali told IANS: I think Bi

Agartala, Sep 6 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday accused the opposition parties of having no basic understanding of politics and alleged that they were engaged in politics only to confuse the people. Addressing a large public meeting organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Barjala, on the outskirts of Agartala, CM Saha said that the people of the state had witnessed a very difficult and dangerous situation during the CPI-M's long tenure in power in the state. We have s

Patna, Sep 6 (IANS) The flood situation in Bihar remained serious on Sunday as rising water levels in several rivers affected nearly 16.85 lakh people (1.685 million) across 11 districts of the state, even as relief and rescue operations are being carried out continuously by the administration in the affected areas. According to official figures, the flooding has affected 61 blocks and 300 gram panchayats across 11 districts. Authorities have intensified relief measures to provide food, shelter

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Ministers on Monday credited the hard work and resilience of the people of India, along with economic reforms and policy measures undertaken by the NDA government, for the countrys robust economic performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indias real GDP is estimated []

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticised comedian Samay Raina over his alleged derogatory remarks about Kashmiri Pandits and people of Bihar, saying that certain forces deliberately make controversial statements to gain publicity and become famous. The remarks came after a roast exchange between Samay Raina and comedian Sharon []

Amritsar, Aug 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that the people of Punjab are fed up with the Aam Aadmi Party government and have made up their minds for a change. He said the AAP government has ruined Punjab and has even surpassed the previous Congress government in corruption. The []

Gandhinagar, Aug 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government is continuously monitoring 18 people from the state who have been reported missing or uncontactable in flood-hit Nepal, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in touch with the Centre and state officials coordinating efforts to establish their whereabouts and ensure their safety. A State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) compilation []

Kolkata, Aug 25 (IANS) With nearly all major hurdles cleared, people in Kolkatas northern suburbs are now hoping for timely completion of the Metro Railways Pink Line from Baranagar to Barrackpore. We have been waiting for over 10 years now. However, no progress has been made till now. Hopefully, work will start soon. This will []

Karachi, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 10 people were forcibly disappeared in Pakistan from Maripur, Karachi, local media reported. Online news network The Balochistan Post said, citing sources, that Khalid Baloch, brother of former Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) chairman Shabbir Baloch, have allegedly been forcibly disappeared from Maripur, Karachi, over the past week. Over []

Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating Indias Independence Day at St. Anthonys Church in Jaffa, the Indian Embassy in Israel said. Embassy of India joins 80th Independence Day celebrations at St. Anthonys Church. Ambassador J.P. Singh joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at []

Nagpur, Aug 15 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mohan Bhagwat, on Saturday asserted that many people and internal/external forces are actively working against Indias goal of becoming a global leader and are creating hurdles. He urged citizens to confront these challenges head-on and gave a call to strengthen Indias independence by making the nation []

Guwahati, Aug 12 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and the people of the state have contributed Rs 1 crore to the Assam Chief Ministers Relief Fund to support relief and response efforts following the devastating floods in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Taking to social media platform X on Tuesday, Chief []

Guwahati, Aug 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the resumption of the state governments subsidised food scheme under which pulses and sugar will be made available to beneficiaries at Rs 100, benefiting around 70 lakh people across the state. The scheme was relaunched from Raha in Nagaon district after remaining []

Indore, Aug 8 (IANS) The Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, on Saturday called for a more inclusive and people-centric justice delivery system, saying access to justice begins with dialogue and requires the legal system to understand the concerns of communities in their own languages and dialects. Inaugurating the two-day West Zone Regional Conference []