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Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 7 (IANS) A 39-year-old man was arrested by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Ahmedabad Police after allegedly honey-trapping an older man through Facebook and extorting Rs 24 lakh from him in instalments by threatening to implicate him in false cases, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Alpesh Solanki, a resident of Thikvadi village in Botad district, was arrested with Rs 1 lakh in cash allegedly collected from the complainant during the latest extort

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Music composer and singer Anurag Saikia, who is known for recreating the viral song Hind Ke Sitara from Panchayat 3, has said that his new album Pardesi is an outcome of his fascination with the stories, sounds and emotions that exist within Rajasthan. The album consists of 5 songs that explore love, longing, folklore, community and the contradictions of modern life, all through a distinctly Rajasthani lens. Talking about the album, Anurag Saikia said in a sta

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Veteran actress Simi Garewal has remembered late actor Vinod Khanna, recalling the close bond they shared as co-stars, neighbors, and friends. Speaking about the actor, Simi said she continues to miss him and fondly remembered the special connection they shared over the years. Recently, on Vinod Khannas birth anniversary, a netizen shared the romantic song Wada Kar Le Sajna, featuring Simi Garewal and Vinod Khanna from their film Haath Ki Safai,' on X. The pos

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) The Assam government has constituted the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), strengthening the institutional framework for evaluating projects requiring environmental clearance in the state. The constitution of the two statutory bodies follows a notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on October 6. Both bodies will have a tenure of fo

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) National Award winning actor, director and producer Dhanush has now met Tamil Nadu athlete Vithya Ramaraj and wholeheartedly congratulated her for doing the country proud by winning three medals -- a gold, silver and bronze == at the recently concluded Asian Games in Nagoya in Japan. Sources close to the actor shared pictures of the star meeting the ace athelete and disclosed that the actor had congratulated the star athlete for her outstanding performances i

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that eagerness to learn became a part of his life; he always considers himself a student, adding that the more he learns, he greater the ability to do something for the country will become. Addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', PM Modi said, I remember that when I used to go to school in Vadnagar, our teachers used to teach us various lessons in different ways. And my name was always among the students

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) A series of attacks on teams taking action against illegal sand and gravel mining in Rajasthan show no signs of abating, as a few days after the alleged killing of a forest ranger in Pratapgarh, another incident has been reported from Sawai Madhopur, where a tractor-trolley allegedly carrying illegally mined gravel struck a police constable attempting to stop it. A police constable was seriously injured after being struck by a tractor-trolley allegedly carryin

Digital Desk | Accra, Oct 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar addressed a distinguished gathering at the Foreign Service Institute of Ghana on India, Africa and the Global South, affirming that India carries Africa in its heart and will build a partnership not just for today but for generations to come. Speaking on the evolving global landscape, EAM Jaishankar said, In todays turbulent times, the challenge before diplomacy is to manage competition without allowing it to become

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Bollywood star couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are set to embrace parenthood for the second time. They announced that they blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Sharing the joyous news on Instagram, the couple in a joint post shared the news about welcoming another precious addition to their family. They also shared an adorable picture of their first born Saraayah handing over a pair of ivory knitted booties to her parents. Blessed once a

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Television actor Arjun Bijlani celebrated his mothers 75th birthday with an intimate gathering. He shared a series of heartfelt moments from the special occasion on social media. The Naagin actor posted pictures from the celebration, offering a glimpse of his mother surrounded by family and her friends. The joyous moments captured smiles and warmth as the family came together to mark the milestone birthday. Alongside the pictures, Arjun penned an emotional not

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis completion of 25 years in public service as a historic journey from a small village in Gujarat to the global stage, saying the milestone was a matter of pride for every Indian. Addressing the Seva Jyoti Yatra - Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Sabha at Patel Park in Hazratganj, Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, Today is a day of pride for every Indian, as Prime

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor Sudheer Babu penned a birthday note for his wife Priyadarshini, calling her his beautiful wife, best friend and forever person. Sudheer took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of himself with his wife. In the picture, the two are seen sitting together looking at the camera and smiling. Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, my best friend, and my forever person @with_priyadharshini, he wrote as the caption. It was in 2006, when Sudheer got married to

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the trust of the countrymen and their hard work have always been his greatest strength, while adding that every citizen of the country has the greatest right over him. He expressed gratitude to the people of the country for choosing him as their leader for 25 consecutive years and said that his responsibility towards the country is the greatest, as the public has placed their trust in him. As PM Modi arriv

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday projected consumer price inflation at 5.2 per cent for FY27, saying price pressures were no longer as benign as they were last year, citing higher food and energy prices and supply-side risks. The RBI with inflation seen at 4.9 per cent in the second quarter, 6 per cent in the third quarter and 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter. In addition, inflation was projected at 5.6 per cent for the first quarter of 2027-28, whi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the people of the country for choosing him as their leader for 25 consecutive years and said that his responsibility towards the country is the greatest, as the public has placed their trust in him. As PM Modi arrived to attend the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', people welcomed him by showering flowers, holding BJP flags and chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', 'Swagat hai, bhai swagat hai; Modi ji

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Singer Shania Twain revealed that she spent part of her summer back in the studio recording the audiobook version of her memoir From This Moment On. Calling her life story a real rollercoaster of emotions, the Queen of Country Pop said revisiting her memories while narrating the memoir was an emotional experience. Twain took to Instagram, where she shared a few glimpses of herself from the studio. She wrote in the caption: I spent some of my summer back in the

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) A Bengaluru court has remanded suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Sahukar Shivashankarappa and Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) member Geetha to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till Wednesday noon and also directed the agency to produce them before the open court by 3 p.m. The two accused were arrested by ED sleuths around midnight in connection with the alleged KPSC recruitment scam and were produced bef

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher mourned the sad demise of celebrated British writer Jeffrey Archer. He remembered their brief but memorable meeting at the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai. Taking to Instagram, the Special 26 actor shared a photograph from their meeting and recalled how he had presented Archer with his first book, The Best Thing About You Is You.' Describing the encounter as one of the highlights of his life, Kher said he remains a great admirer

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a grand welcome as he arrived at the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark 25 years of his public service, first as the Gujarat Chief Minister and subsequently as the country's Prime Minister. As PM Modi arrived to attend the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', people welcomed him by showering flowers, holding BJP flags and chant

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that the central bank has retained its real GDP growth forecast at 7.1 per cent for the current financial year. Moreover, Malhotra projected quarterly growth of 7.2 per cent in Q2, 6.9 per cent in Q3 and 6.8 per cent in Q4. The GDP growth of 7.1 per cent for Q1 of the next financial year indicates confidence in the economys resilience despite an uncertain global backdrop. Domestic economic act

Digital Desk | London, Oct 7 (IANS) Harry Kane scored twice on his record-equalling 125th cap as England swept past Czechia to take a huge step towards qualification for the summers Nations League Finals. Kane has reached 125 England caps in the space of just 11 years and 193 days, 8 years and 31 days quicker than it took Shilton (19 years, 224 days). He scored twice - the 90th and 91st goals of his international career - and forced Vladimir Coufal to steer the ball into his own net as Tuchels m

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 7 (IANS) Actress Leslie Bibb is mourning the loss of her beloved dog Gus, saying she and her partner Sammy are heartbroken after having to say goodbye to their pet far too soon. Leslie took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images featuring moments with her four-legged friend. Our baby gusour hearts are brokenwe had to say goodbye far too soon to our beloved, beautiful boywe kind of still cant make heads or tails of the events of last week...he was the be

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that given the current conditions, rate cuts are off the table in the near term, changing policy stance to 'Calibrated Tightening'. Policy action ahead can only be a repo rate hike or a pause, depending on the evolving conditions and the outlook, he said after the three-day MPC meeting. The duration and extent of the rate hike cycle, therefore, would be contingent on the actual growth inflation development and

Digital Desk | Mathura, Oct 7 (IANS) At least four students died, and another was critically injured after they entered a 12-foot-deep water tank at Vrindavan Gurukulam in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district, with toxic gas suspected to have caused the deaths. The incident took place at Vrindavan Gurukulam, a residential institution where children stay and study. According to the information available, five students entered the tank and were subsequently pulled out after they failed to come back. A

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan recently embraced the vibrant Punjabi spirit during their time in Chandigarh. The Bala actor, who hails from Chandigarh, appeared to be enjoying a quintessential Punjabi experience as he savoured a glass of traditional lassi. The actors love for his hometown and its culture was evident as he took in the familiar flavors of Punjab. Sara, meanwhile, soaked up the local charm and explored the Punjabi way of life. Taking

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 25 years as head of government, marking a political journey that began with his appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and continued with three consecutive terms as PM since 2014, BJP leaders on Wednesday hailed the milestone, terming it a matter of pride for every Indian. Speaking to IANS, BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served Gujarat and the country for

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming 57th GST Council meeting -- that was rescheduled for Thursday -- IT industry body Nasscom has flagged two issues concerning the treatment of services exports that are supplied through overseas branches and R&D, engineering and testing work carried out in India on prototypes provided by overseas customers. Nasscom Vice President and Head of Public Policy Ashish Aggarwal said the way a company organises its overseas presence should not d

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting -- led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra -- on Wednesday announced to raise key policy rate by 25 basis-points (bps), taking it to 5.50 amid a challenging global environment. SDF rate stands adjusted at 5.25 per cent, and the marginal standing facility range and the bank rate to 5.75 per cent, said the RBI. After the three-day brainstorming, Malhotra said that global inflation is projected to incr

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday launched a major search operation at Cooperative Banks and the residences of their officers and governing body members across three districts of Kerala as part of its investigation into alleged financial irregularities and money laundering. The searches are being conducted simultaneously at multiple locations in Thrissur, Ernakulam and Kozhikode in connection with cases registered under the Prevention o

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Wishes poured in as Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years as head of government on Wednesday, as leaders hailed his leadership and the transformation India has witnessed under his leadership. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, taking to X, extended greetings to the Prime Minister and said, This journey, which began on 7 October 2001 as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, continues today with the unwavering resolve to build a Viksit and Atm

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actress and former Bigg Boss winner Gauahar Khan has come out in strong support of Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi Touqeer after watching him break down inside the house. Reacting to the episode, Gauahar praised Qazi for standing his ground despite being targeted by several housemates and even got emotional while watching him cry. Taking to her social media, Gauahar said, Qazi, what a man, yaar. What a man. He is being targeted by the whole house, except Mahi. Ma

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) West Indies skipper Shai Hope admitted his sides failure to execute in the middle overs and a cluster of wickets allowed India to wrest control of the first T20I as Shreyas Iyers unbeaten 102 powered the hosts to an eight-wicket win here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. West Indies were well placed at 82/3 after 10 overs, with Hope and Sherfane Rutherford having put together a 38-run stand after the visitors lost three wick

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday targeted Congress over its allegations of vote chori, saying that senior advocate and former Union Minister Kapil Sibal had himself explained in Parliament how names are deleted from electoral rolls. Rijiju made the remarks in a post on X and shared a video of Sibal addressing the House when he was the Union Law Minister. Calling Sibal's old remarks significant, Rijiju said that they had exposed

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Farah Khan took a trip down memory lane as she shared glimpses from some of the films including 'Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega', 'Dil Se' and 'Om Shanti Om' to name a few. Farah took to Instagram, where she shared some behind-the-scenes moments from the 1994 iconic film 1942: A Love Story, the song Chaiyya Chaiyya 1998 blockbuster Dil Se, 2000s Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega and the money-minting Om Shanti Om, which released in 2007. Turning the throwback post into

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 25 years in executive office on Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has termed his journey of leadership sustained by public trust remarkable. In an article published in The Hindu, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo heaped praise on the Prime Minister, saying such stable leadership cannot sustain itself for 25 years merely through politics. It requires trust. Mr. Modi has earned that trus

Digital Desk | Split (Croatia), Oct 7 (IANS) Mikel Merino scored twice in the second half as world champion Spain fought back from a goal down to beat Croatia 2-1. The win extended Spain's unbeaten run to 42 matches and secured its place in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals with four wins from four group games. Merino provided the goals, while goalkeeper Unai Simon made several crucial saves to keep Spain in the contest. Croatia coach Slaven Bilic, responding to his team's humiliating 7-0 de

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) The Trump administration is pursuing a new Golden Fleet designed to restore American maritime dominance for the next century, linking an expansion of naval power with a broader effort to rebuild the country's diminished shipbuilding industrial base. The strategy was outlined Tuesday as President Donald Trump visited Sparrows Point, Maryland, where his administration announced a new high-tech shipyard to expand production for the US Navy. This facility will

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor-filmmaker Kunal Kemmu shared a glimpse of his fitness level, revealing that he completed 33 pull-ups as his personal best after the previous video cut off midway at 31.5 reps. Kunal took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself and his trainer. In the clip, his trainer challenges him to do 25 pull-ups. Talking about the progress, Kunal said he too started with just 5 to 8 reps and opened up about the importance of consistency. He wrote

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Mira Rajput recently took a trip down memory lane as she shared a series of cherished moments with her children on social media. Sharing a heartfelt note alongside the pictures, Mira reflected on how quickly life changes and how dreams evolve with time. Some days you forget how far youve come. There was once a day you never thought that today would be this day. Dont stop dreaming. Let your dreams change. Let them find new meaning and resolve, she wrote on Inst

Digital Desk | Buenos Aires, Oct 7 (IANS) Lionel Messi closed his last appearance for the Argentine national team with a win, a goal and the recognition of a Monumental Stadium that accompanied the Argentine captain until the end. Messi's farewell to Argentina was celebrated in grand style, befitting a historic night, with live music, tributes, lights, drones, and a spectacular artistic display before, during, and after the match against Benin. After a goalless first half, Argentina found a way

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Delhi Police has received a complaint against Lok Sabha Leader of Oppositon Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and the INDIA bloc MPs accompanying them, for forcibly entering the Akashvani Bhawan, officials said on Wednesday, adding that an FIR has been registered in the matter. Earlier on Tuesday, the Gandhi siblings and other INDIA bloc leaders were detained by the Delhi Police during the Opposition's protest against the Chief Election C

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks traded lower in early deals on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision with global cues also mixed. Sensex declined by as much as 462.44 points or 0.63 per cent to 72,605.37, while Nifty fell 175.65 points or 0.77 per cent to 22,600. Earlier in the day, the headline indices, the BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50, opened at 72,965.38 and 22,690.45, respectively. Among sectoral i

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Farmers across Tamil Nadu can purchase seeds, fertilisers and other agricultural inputs against cash payments through primary agricultural cooperative credit societies, with prices capped at the maximum retail price, the Cooperation Department said. The department said arrangements had been made through all such societies in the state to help farmers obtain the inputs required for crop cultivation. The provision is intended to extend the benefit of the cooper

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actress Joey King gave a glimpse into the love and revelry surrounding filmmaker Destry Allyn and actor Jake Bongiovis wedding, sharing a series of candid moments with her husband Steven Piet. King took to Instagram, where she shared a string of happy moments from the wedding. Calling the celebrations a renaissance painting, she quipped about their habit of crying through wedding ceremonies and dancing so hard at receptions that they end up with torn clothes a

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The popular men of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah had a memorable reunion with Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit. The moment became even more special for actor Balvinder Singh Suri aka Roshan Singh Suri, who shares a 30-year-old connection with the actress through Yash Chopra's iconic romantic musical Dil To Pagal Hai. Balvinder Singh Suri, who currently plays Roshan Singh Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, took to social media to share a picture with Madhu

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years as the head of government, Union Ministers on Wednesday hailed his leadership, saying he has transformed the very definition of governance through people-centric policies, effective implementation, firm decision-making, transparency and a focus on results, while establishing the ideal of the 'politics of performance'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years as head of government, marking a political

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) -- led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra -- is set to announce its bi-monthly interest rate decision on Wednesday amid challenging factors, including rising inflation and crude oil prices above $100 a barrel driven by Middle East tensions. The six-member committee will conclude its three-day review against a backdrop of escalating domestic inflation and shifting global macroeconomic pressures. Moreover, e

Digital Desk | Tenkasi, Oct 7 (IANS) Tourists have been barred from entering the Main Falls at Courtallam in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi district after authorities resumed repair work that remained unfinished when the previous tourist season began. The reduced water flow has enabled workers to restart construction at the popular bathing spot. Officials said the work was aimed at strengthening the bathing area and protecting it against damage during floods. Large stones are being installed at the base o

Digital Desk | Seoul, Oct 7 (IANS) Foreign direct investment (FDI) notifications in South Korea rose 10.8 per cent in the third quarter from a year earlier, driven by strong global demand for Korean semiconductors and equipment for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, government data showed on Wednesday. FDI notifications reached US$22.9 billion in the July-September period, while FDI arrivals jumped 30.6 percent to $14.87 billion, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said in a

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States and international agencies are monitoring a suspected plague case in Russia hour by hour, while urging Moscow to provide more information to the world. Rubio declined to speculate on whether the case could be linked to an accidental release of an intentionally modified strain, saying available information remained limited. Any time you hear that there's some disease that infected someone in a lab any