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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor opened up about the foundations of a strong relationship, especially of his own marriage with Alia Bhatt during the Diwali special episode of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. The actor highlighted the importance of love, trust and respect in sustaining meaningful bonds. Speaking about the values that keep relationships strong, Ranbir said, Hamaari rishte ki jo neev hai, jo jad hai, woh dosti hai. Main hamesha se y

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actor Gurmeet Choudhary recalled commencing the journey of his film, 'Tum Mere Ho' with the blessing of Neem Karoli Baba. On Sunday, Gurmeet took to his Insta handle and dropped a few photos of the entire team of the drama at Kainchi Dham posing with the clapboard of 'Tum Mere Ho'. Reflecting on his latest cinematic journey, the 'Punar Vivaah' actor wrote, Every new journey feels special when it begins with Baba ka aashirwad..Tum Mere Ho ka clap lekar Kainchi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Singer Shilpa Rao was extremely disappointed after she was not allowed to complete her performance during an event in Mumbai on Saturday. She could not even sign off as her mic was cut off in the middle of the performance. Now, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has released a statement on their official social media handle, condemning the disrespectful behaviour shown towards the singer. They shared on X (Earlier known as Twitter), Shilpa Rao wa

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Rohit Shetty questioned Lovepreet Gill about her relationship with fellow contestant Scout on the reality show Bigg Boss 20, pointing out that their physical closeness, including Scout massaging her legs, hands and neck, could be perceived differently by viewers outside the house. In a promo shared by the channel on Instagram, Rohit stepped in for hosting duties, and Salman Khan had prior commitments. The filmmaker asked Lovepreet about her bond wit

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Mumbai Police received information on Friday about a threatening email that allegedly named veteran actor Amitabh Bachchans residence and also mentioned singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. The police have launched an investigation into the matter, while further details are awaited. The message was reportedly sent to a school in the citys Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) area, following which the police began an investigation. The letter also mentioned Diljit Dosanjh, sugg

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) BJP MP Ravi Kishan has expressed concern over the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, calling it a matter of serious concern and expressing confidence in the Maharashtra Police investigation. He also prayed for the actors safety and well-being, urging the authorities to take strict action against those responsible. Reacting to the incident, Kishan said, This is a deeply concerning and tragic incident. It is currently under act

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday condemned the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, describing such attacks as completely unacceptable and urging people not to politicise the matter. Speaking to IANS, Athawale said Shroff, son of actor Jackie Shroff, was an actor and athlete who had gone to play football when three unidentified persons allegedly opened fire at his vehicle. He said the actor escaped unhurt, while his car

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday issued a stern warning to criminal syndicates following the shocking attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Dismissing the perpetrators as cowards hiding behind remote communication networks, the Chief Minister asserted that the Mumbai Police will completely dismantle the international tentacles of these criminal gangs. Emphasising the professional calibre of the city's law enforcement, CM Fadnavis state

Digital Desk | Mumbai, October 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met actor Tiger Shroff following the firing incident in Mumbais Juhu area on Sunday evening. Visuals show Tiger seated beside Eknath Shinde, with a dressing on his chest and his left arm wrapped in a bandage. The actor is reported to be safe, while his driver sustained injuries in the firing. Strongly condemning the incident, Shinde, earlier had described it as deeply concerning and assured that those respon

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff wished veteran actress Hema Malini on her birthday by sharing a series of photographs on his social media account. He celebrated the grace and charm of the Bollywood icon fondly known as the Dream Girl. Accompanied by the melody of Lata Mangeshkar's evergreen song O Ghata Sanwari, the pictures offered nostalgic glimpses into Hema Malini's journey as an actress and classical dancer. Jackie shared the pictures and wrote, Warm Wishes

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha extended warm birthday wishes to Bollywood superstar and fellow politician Hema Malini. He described her as a lovely, beautiful actress, star and an outstanding danseuse. The actor took to his social media account to share a heartfelt message for the veteran star. He highlighted that he fondly considers her as a dear family friend, along with photographs capturing their association over the years. Many many happy

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 16 (IANS) Hollywood actor James McAvoy has revealed the film, which has fetched him the most in residuals. The actor said that Split has been bringing in consistent paychecks and its largely because of director M. Night Shyamalan. The actor recently appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, and said that residual income is sporadic, with some checks only amounting to a couple hundred dollars or even as little as 25 cents. He said, The only one

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar, who is receiving a lot of good response to his quiz show Yess Chef, is quite comfortable with pressure, as he has been dealing with it since a long time. The celebrity chef and actor spoke with IANS in the Andheri West area of Mumbai during the promotions of his show, and said that being in a professional kitchen has made him immune to pressure as chefs have to work in a fast paced environment with chaos chasing them. He told IANS

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actress Zoya Hussain, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her recently released streaming series Hunkkaar The Roar, has shared that despite the shows heavy content, it was far easier for her to walk in and out of her character. The actress spoke with IANS along with Fatima Sana Shaikh and Raghubir Yadav at a 5-star property during the promotions in the city. She told IANS, For me, on this particular project, it was not difficult to switch on and o

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 16 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted in Rajasthan after a video of BJP State President Madan Rathores speech went viral on social media. In the clip, Rathore is heard saying, We are with Pakistan, while referring to a hypothetical war between the United States and Pakistan. He reportedly added that Pakistan is Indias neighbour. However, he clarified in the same speech that if a war broke out between India and Pakistan, we stand firmly with India. The remarks,

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for an early conclusion of the proposed India-United States Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and said its finalisation would be in the interest of both global trade and bilateral economic ties. Speaking with the Atlantic Council on the sidelines the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, FM Sitharaman noted that negotiations appeared to be nearing completion. A day or two ago, the Commerce Minister Pi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) As they complete 14 years of marital bliss, Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan penned an anniversary note for her husband Saif Ali Khan and said that the couple have forever to go. Kareena took to Instagram to share a string of pictures capturing different chapters of her journey with Saif, from their dating days and family moments to luxurious holidays and heartwarming glimpses of their sons. Another year around the sunForever to go, Kareena wrote as the cap

Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Oct 16 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Friday said that almost all construction work at the temple complex has been completed, with the remaining work scheduled to be finished by November 15. Speaking to reporters, Misra extended greetings on the upcoming festivals and provided an update on the temple's development, stating that 148 of the approximately 150 construction works within the complex had been completed and handed over to the

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Durga Puja celebrations officially began in several parts of the nation as Navratri reached its sixth day. The pandal doors were opened to the public, drawing thousands of devotees seeking blessings. The city of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand transformed into a vibrant hub of devotion, joy, and celebration as community-led festivities reached their peak on Friday. Major socio-cultural and religious organisations, including the Hindi Club, Ranikudar, Sri Sri Ranki

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actress Naomi Ackie has heaped praise on James Watkins for striking the right balance between horror, action, emotion and storytelling in Clayface, saying the filmmakers collaborative approach and leadership helped create an open, enthusiastic and fun atmosphere on set. Ackie said: I think the tone and finding it is really what James is so amazing - for you want to be on the same alignment. You want to be able to find each others rhythms and language when com

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Reliance Industries Ltd (REL) on Friday said that Indias rules apply equally to domestic and foreign companies in the field of satellite communications, amid Elon Musks criticism of the regulatory hurdles facing Starlink in the country. In a statement, the company said, we welcome competition in satellite communications, including Starlink. Every player, Jio included, must serve the people of India and abide by the laws and policies of the land, said REL in i

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 16 (IANS) Pop icon Britney Spears has said that singer-songwriter Janet Jackson is her girl crush for this month. On Friday, the Criminal hitmaker took to her Instagram, and shared a picture of Janet Jackson, who is also the sibling of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she heaped praise on Janet for her craft, and said that when she was young, Janet spoke to her heart and soul like nobody else could. She wrote, At 13

Digital Desk | Kanpur, Oct 16 (IANS) Two wanted accused who were absconding in connection with a cow slaughter incident in the Nawabganj police station area were injured in a police encounter in the Fazalganj police station area in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Friday. Police arrested both accused and admitted them to a hospital for treatment. They are being interrogated in connection with the case. According to police, the cow slaughter incident occurred during the intervening night of October 7 an

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) Three senior Republican lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to withdraw special privileges granted to vessels operated by a Chinese shipping giant, citing reports that its ships have been used to spy on American military communications and intelligence activities. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the lawmakers called for the removal of Chinese shipping, COSCO vessels from a US Coast Guard programme that allows qualify

Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 16 (IANS) India has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, which is facing a barrage of attacks by Houthis that have claimed the life of an Indian. India stands in complete solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, India's Permanent Representative P. Harish said on Thursday. The escalation in hostilities in the region is deeply worrying, he said during the Security Council's quarterly open debate on the situatio

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actor Sumeet Sachdev got emotional as he wrapped up the shoot of the television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. The actor, who returned as Gautam Gomzy Virani in the second season of the iconic family drama, shared a video from the set on his social media account where he was seen thanking viewers for their love and support throughout the journey. In the video, Sumeet addressed his fans while walking around the decorated set and revealed that the team

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the sixth day of Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Katyayani and expressing hope that her blessings would bring boundless strength, courage and positive energy into everyone's lives. On the sacred sixth day of Navratri, countless salutations at the holy feet of Maa Katyayani! My heartfelt wish is that through Her grace, boundless strength, courage, and positive energy infuse every life, PM Modi p

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 16 (IANS) Hollywood actor Ben Affleck has come out in support of Digger which stars Tom Cruise as the film struggles at the box-office. He appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, and said that the movie was a brave attempt, and warned moviegoers what exactly their trashing of the movie will result in. Mainly, publicly bashing Digger will only lead the major Hollywood studios to make s***** movies that dont stand out from each other. He said, Its a little bit l

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) American singer Mary Millben has named billionaire George Soros as the funder of protests in India, escalating her online clash with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke in a video message addressed to young Indians. Answering what she called the last question that Ive been asked a lot, whos funding these protests in India?, Millben said: Its the same person or same group of people, certainly coming from America thats funding a lot of these

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) Two Democratic US senators introduced a resolution seeking to block President Donald Trump's civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, warning that the deal lacks safeguards needed to prevent a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Senators Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Edward Markey of Massachusetts introduced the joint resolution of disapproval, setting the stage for a Senate vote after November 29, before the proposed agreement takes effec

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Oct 15 (IANS) Indians living in Saudi Arabia have been urged to remain calm and alert and stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh saying on Thursday that Saudi carriers continue to operate flights to India even as Air India and IndiGo have cancelled services from the Islamic Kingdom. In a video message to the Indian community in the wake of the recent attacks, India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, said India had condemned the attack

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 | Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he wanted the death penalty extended to people who murder firefighters in the line of duty, asking his Attorney General to examine whether such punishment could be imposed. Speaking at a White House gathering honouring first responders, Trump said firefighters faced extraordinary dangers, including attacks while trying to rescue people from burning buildings. He raised the proposal while discussing his administra

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) With declining water reserves and soaring demand for electricity, Telangana is heading for a potential crisis due to an unprecedented El Nino situation, warned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday. Stating that the next 9-10 months will be very difficult, he urged farmers to defer the Yasangi (Rabi) crop to secure the states drinking water supply and appealed to people to conserve water. He also warned that crops across 10 lakh acres are likely to s

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) A delegation from Indias College of Defence Management (CDM) has visited Brunei Darussalam as part of its International Strategic Management Tour, gaining insights into the countrys Vision 2035, energy security and maritime coordination, the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) said on Thursday. The tour included visits to Bruneis Prime Ministers Office, key ministries and military establishments. The delegation visited the Prime Ministers Office and gained valu

Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 15 (IANS) A middle-aged Kuki tribal woman was killed and two other civilians went missing after suspected militants ambushed two motorcycles in Manipur's Kamjong district on Thursday evening, officials said. A police official, quoting local villagers, said that four civilians travelling on two motorcycles to Phaikoh to purchase essential commodities were ambushed between Phaikoh and Molvailup. The woman, identified as Hatneimkim Haokip, died on the spot, while her husb

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) With the bottom-placed Chola Chiefs setting the tone, it turned out to be the day of the chasing teams in Season 2 of the Archery Premier League (APL) as top teams Mighty Marathas, Kakatiya Knights and Prithviraaj Yodhas all suffered defeats on Day 8 of the competition on Thursday. Mighty Marathas and Kakatiya Knights began the day on 10 points and within touching distance of a place in the playoffs but came up against a determined Rajputana Royals and C

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to construct an additional 2,91,666 houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana and extend the scheme by two years until 2029 from the earlier deadline of 2027. According to an official statement by the Chief Ministers Office (CMO), the crucial decision to construct more houses under the AGY scheme and its extension was taken by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Speaking on the occasion, CM Majhi said, The goal of pr

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday urged industry to become a cocreator in Indias technology journey, working with researchers from project conception through development, scaleup and commercialisation. Addressing the third edition of IITK Samanvay 2026, here, Dr. Singh called for greater domestic and international investment in deep technologies and a stronger culture of research philanthropy

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 15 (IANS) Pakistan has been ranked second-worst in South Asia on the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026 with a score of 25.5, trailing only Afghanistan, showcasing the country's deteriorating food insecurity and malnutrition challenges, local media reported. The report published on the GHI website stated, With a 2026 Global Hunger Index score of 25.5, Pakistan has a serious level of hunger, Pakistan's leading news network Geo News reported. Pakistan was only behind Afgh

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday said the market regulator has approached the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to include insurance-related information in consolidated account statements, a move aimed at giving investors a more comprehensive view of their financial holdings. Speaking on the sidelines of Sahamati's Annual Conference, Pandey said the initiative is part of effort

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 15 (IANS) Gujarat will open 101 new food distribution centres for construction workers across 28 districts on Friday, increasing the daily reach of the state government's 'Shramik Annapurna Yojana' to around 45,000 people, from the current average of more than 35,000. With the addition of the new centres, the total number of centres operating under the scheme will rise to 372. The initiative provides cooked meals to construction workers and their family members at R

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed all concerned government departments and MahaIT to work in close coordination to ensure citizens receive state government services seamlessly through digital channels. In a high-level meeting, he instructed officials to complete all pending tasks by December 31 to facilitate the official launch of the unified digital service platform for 'MahaDBT 2.0', 'Maitri 2.0', and 'Aaple Sarkar 2.0' on January 26. He

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration has launched a special inspection drive across the state from October 15 to 17 to ensure the availability of safe and quality sweets during the upcoming festive season. The drive, conducted on the directions of Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has covered 80 sweet manufacturing and sales establishments, with notices issued to 10 un

Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 15 (IANS) Indore is preparing for a possible drinking water shortage in the coming months after receiving nearly 40 per cent less rainfall than its annual average, prompting the municipal corporation to step up contingency measures. The state's Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya directed officials to make advance arrangements at a review meeting on Thursday, attended by Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava, public representatives and officials. The Mayor has also so

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) Lt Gen Girish Kalia, general officer commanding (GOC), Spear Corps, visited a forward post of the Assam Rifles in Manipur on Thursday and reviewed the prevailing security situation in the area. He was briefed by local commanders on the operational preparedness of the troops manning the porous India-Myanmar border. India shares a 1,643 km long border with Myanmar. Of this, 398 km are in Manipur. Fencing of the border has started, and nearly 55 km has been com

Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 15 (IANS) A massive explosion triggered the collapse of a two-storey building in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Thursday, leaving two people injured and a woman trapped under the debris, officials said. The incident took place in the Paigambarpur area under the Sarnath police station area of Varanasi. According to preliminary information, an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit was operating inside the house. The explosion is suspected to have occurred due to highly i

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) at Vanijya Bhawan here, aimed at strengthening the monitoring, analysis and governance of India's international trade ecosystem through integrated data analytics and evidence-based decision-making. The Command Centre has been conceptualised to provide senior policymakers and government officials with a consolidated view of India's trade perf

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) India's net direct tax collections grew 13.21 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 13.38 lakh crore as of October 14 in the current financial year (FY27), driven by higher corporate tax, non-corporate tax and securities transaction tax (STT) receipts, according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Thursday. Gross direct tax collections, before adjusting for refunds, increased 14.89 per cent to Rs 16.03 lakh crore during the period, compared with Rs 1

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Praveen Kumar has thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the state government for providing land for strengthening infrastructure along the India-Bangladesh border. The BSF DG expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister and the state government for providing land for border infrastructure, which will facilitate the strengthening of the border security grid and plugging of feasible gaps in border fen