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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) CPI(M), the lead party in the West Bengal Left Front, has issued a social media message seeking online donations for the forthcoming bypolls in Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district. CPI(M) Politburo member and state secretary Md Salim shared the appeal on social media, attaching a QR code through which people can contribute online to the partys election fund. The bypolls for Na

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 20 (IANS) India launched their Asian Games mens hockey title defence in emphatic fashion, decimating Indonesia 13-1 in their opening Pool A encounter on Sunday. Eight different goal-scorers were on target for the Indian team, headlined by Dilpreet Singh's four-goal haul, as India put on a clinical display from the first whistle to the last. With a comprehensive win to start their campaign, India will next take on Sri Lanka in their second Pool A fixture on September 22

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who is now directing Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's next film 'Dharman', on Wednesday shared that he was back with Superstar Rajinikanth for the third schedule of the film. Taking to his X timeline to share a BTS clip of Rajinikanth and Raashi Khanna shooting for the film, director Ashwath Marimuthu wrote, Back with Thalaivar for Dharman 3rd schedule #superstar @RKFI. The video clip he posted showed Rajinikanth, seated with his bac

Digital Desk | Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 16 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday alleged that it was in the blood of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to treat Hindus as inferior, and accused Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of functioning as a puppet of the Congress leadership. Addressing reporters in Maddur while participating in a Ganesh immersion procession, Ashoka said the BJP had no expectations from the Chief Ministe

Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Sep 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday accused the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government of taking bribes for issuing medical licenses in the state. The Chief Minister was in Gorakhpur for the inauguration of the IMA Charitable Blood Centre. Urging citizens to donate blood, Chief Minister Adityanath said: Medical facilities, equipments and medicines can be made to suit modern standards but blood cannot be made. It is a symbol of compa

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 16 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a national initiative to identify, incubate, mentor and finance startups and enterprises led by Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs, with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) among 10 institutions selected to implement the programme. Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram said the initiative was aimed at harnessing the potential of tribal youth and creating both job creators and job seekers by expanding o

Digital Desk | Shimla, Sep 16 (IANS) Indias diplomatic dining experience at Rashtrapati Bhavan is set to acquire a distinct Himachali touch, with traditional cuisines from the Himalayan state -- with a touch of nature's earthiness and the unmistakable aroma of guchhi, one of the worlds most prized morel mushrooms grown in high mountains -- being introduced to the menu for visiting dignitaries and elite guests after a special culinary training programme conducted by a government chef from Himacha

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Television actress Mahhi Vij revealed that she was originally selected by filmmaker Mani Ratnam for the role that Kareena Kapoor eventually played in the 2004 film Yuva, opposite Vivek Oberoi. During a conversation with fellow Bigg Boss 20 contestant Kanika Mann, Mahhi opened up about her early days in the entertainment industry and recalled how she moved from music videos and South Indian films to what could have been her Bollywood debut. Mahhi said that aft

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Ashok Karade, a progressive farmer from Korchi tehsil in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, has witnessed significant transformation in his farming operations -- he is growing two crops a year and his agricultural yield has seen a sharp increase, as compared to earlier. Explaining the reasons behind the change in fate, Karade said that he previously relied on rainfall and could harvest only one crop a year. Despite having a proper electricity connection, irrigating hi

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 10 (IANS) The makers of director Karthik Dandu's highly anticipated mythological thriller 'Vrushakarma', featuring actor Naga Chaitanya in the lead, have now announced that the film will hit screens on December 4 this year, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Naga Chaitanya took to his X timeline to make the announcement. He wrote, A mythic spectacle unfolds #VrushaKarma on 04.12.26. It may be recalled that the makers of the film have already disclosed that

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A veteran police officer, foreign expert and leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday criticised the new map issued by the United Nations after it depicted Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as separate regions positioned between the respective claim lines of India and China, warning that such things won't be tolerated. While appealing the Centre to lodge a protest at the UN against the incident, they also asked the global organisation o take note

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Ludhiana Lions wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora has called the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League an opportunity for the young players to catch the attention of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises and play in the cash-rich league. Speaking to IANS, Arora emphasised that the players who do well in this tournament can have a bright future, as the Indian national selectors also pay a visit to watch matches. This is a very good league. It's an opportunity for youn

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) Gujarat Congress Legislative Party leader Tushar Chaudhary said on Thursday that Congress had no instruction or official position asking MLA Imran Khedawala to sit during the rendition of 'Vande Mataram' in the State Assembly, calling the incident a result of some misunderstanding on the part of the legislator. Speaking to IANS, Chaudhary said the fact that no other Congress MLA sat during the rendition made it clear that Khedawala's action was not the p

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 10 (IANS) The convoy of Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon was allegedly attacked by workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday, but he and other senior party leaders escaped unhurt. The attack took place when Dhillon was on his way to Toor Banjara village in Dirba in Sangrur district to offer condolences to the family of Gulzar Singh, who had allegedly died by suicide after being allegedly distressed by the state government. He

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) The makers of director Tej Uppalapati's upcoming Telugu film 'Vaddi Kaasula Vaada' on Thursday welcomed Tamil actor Ravi Mohan on board the unit of the film and disclosed that he played the role of Lord Govinda in their film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. The announcement came on a day actor Ravi Mohan celebrated his birthday. Taking to its social media timelines to wish actor Ravi Mohan a happy birthday, production house A K Entertainments, wh

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Salil Arora is looking ahead to the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Indian Premier League as he looks to fulfil his dream of playing for India in the future. The 23-year-old, who is currently playing for Ludhiana Lions in the ongoing Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, had a stellar Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign in 2025-26 and also impressed many with his exploits in the IPL 2026. Arora was Punjab's leading run-score

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday declined an out-of-turn hearing on a bail plea filed by self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody in connection with the alleged assault of the father of a minor activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Bhardwajs counsel had sought an immediate hearing on the bail application before the District Judge. However, the Patiala House court declined to entertain the plea for an out-of-turn hearing and said

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 10 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, the unit of director Srikanth Odela's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'The Paradise', featuring Telugu star Nani in the lead, has now wrapped up the film's shooting. Sources in the know say that the unit of the film has wrapped up the entire production part and add that post-production work was also in full swing. For the unaware, the film, which has been produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of S

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sept 10 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday defended the National Conference (NC) spokesperson and MLA, Tanvir Sadiq's controversial 'Pajama remark' by calling it a historical fact. Tanvir Sadiq had recently stirred the hornet's nest by saying that it was the NC founder late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah during whose leadership it became possible for Kashmiris to wear Pajamas. Speaking to reporters on the 44th death anniversary of Sheikh Mohammad

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum, particularly the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), on Thursday urged the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government to ensure strict punishment for those raising slogans like Kashmir Mange Azadi within the prestigious Jadavpur University (JU) campus. This comes a day after CM Adhikari said that anti-national forces and those insulting saffron will be uprooted from the soil of the state, after leading

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Lyricist Jayashree Mathimaran, who is also the wife of director Mathimaran Pugazhendi whose sports action drama 'Mandaadi' hit screens on Thursday, has now penned an emotional note in the wake of the film emerging a hit. Taking to her X timeline to post a picture of their family, Jayashree wrote, Im still shivering, trying to understand and process what this day has been. The love you all showed for 'Mandaadi' in the theatre was overwhelming. Every moment to

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Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated PepsiCo India's Rs 787-crore food manufacturing facility at Banekuchi in Nalbari, describing the plant as a major step in the state's industrialisation and a boost for local farmers and employment. Chief Minister Sarma recalled that he had laid the foundation stone of the facility on September 3, 2023, along with the then Industries Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary. In 2023, I laid the foundati

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 10 (IANS) Defence officials of South Korea and the United States held talks to discuss ways to respond to North Korea's weapons of mass destruction (WMD), Seoul's defence ministry said Thursday. Woo Kyung-suk, director general of the ministry's policy planning bureau, and Jason Hamm, the deputy US assistant secretary of war for nuclear deterrence and countering WMD policy, led the session in Seoul, according to the ministry. The talks come as North Korea continues to ad

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 9 (IANS) All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed Madhu Goud Yaskhi as the Chairperson of the All India Professionals' Congress. AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal said on Wednesday in a press statement that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Yaskhi the chairperson of the All India Professionals' Congress. The party appreciates the contributions of outgoing chairperson, Praveen Chakravarty, the statement said. A prominent

Digital Desk | Tehran, Sep 10 (IANS) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that if any vessel enters the estricted zone to be announced by Iran in regional waters without coordination, it will be subject to the country's sanction measures. If a vessel enters this zone without coordination (with Iran), it will be subject to our sanction measures; meaning that if it seeks to use the Strait of Hormuz in the future, it will not be able to do so, and we will also refuse t

Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Sep 9 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops inside Syria on Wednesday and said Israel had absolute control over a swathe of territory stretching from Mount Hermon to the Yarmouk River, while pledging to bring down Iran's government. We control the entire area from the summit of Mount Hermon to the Yarmouk, and from here to the Mediterranean Sea -- absolute control unlike anything we have had before, Netanyahu said in a video released by

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Central government has approved the Delhi governments proposal to create an independent engineering cadre for the Public Works Department (PWD), a long-pending reform expected to give the capital greater control over its engineering workforce and accelerate infrastructure projects. Under the decision, 3,214 sanctioned engineering posts across 36 categories in the Delhi PWD will be separated from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) cadre and broug

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Legendary actor Kamal Haasan's production banner, Raajkamal Films International, issued a statement on Tuesday, alerting netizens to an ongoing casting fraud. They informed that they have not hired any casting agents for any of their projects. The banner further urged all to not trust any emails, messages, and social media posts shared by any agent on their behalf. The statement published on the official X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle of the production ba

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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the situation in the state before 2017 was marked by poor law and order, widespread criminal activities, and the dominance of mafia elements, with 'One District, One Mafia' becoming its identity. Addressing the two-day 'UP Textile Conclave-2026', the Chief Minister welcomed entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, traditional weavers, handloom operators, industry representatives, and young people associ

Digital Desk | Mohali, Sep 8 (IANS) Amritsar Soormas captain Abhishek Sharma has set his sights on winning the Sher-e-Punjab T20 league trophy and hoped the team would continue their winning momentum after guiding his side to their second win of the season against the Fazilka Falcons. The contest at the I.S. Bindra Stadium carried an added edge with the much-awaited battle between India teammates Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, leading Fazilka and Amritsar, respectively, drawing plenty of atte

Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 8 (IANS) The CPI-M, increasingly wary of confidential discussions finding their way outside the party, appears to have taken an unusual step to plug information leaks ahead of its crucial three-day extended Kerala state Committee meeting beginning in Kozhikode on Saturday. According to party sources, members of the Thiruvananthapuram district leadership have been asked to sign consent forms authorising the disclosure of their telephone call details to the party, in

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Sep 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh interacted with a large cross-section of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia, appreciating their role in deepening the bilateral ties across key sectors. Singh also urged the community to play an active role in advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047. In a post on X on Tuesday, the MoS said, Pleased to interact with a large cross-section of the vibrant India

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Sep 8 (IANS) The Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognised government in Yemen said on Tuesday that recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi group targeting Saudi Arabia constitute a dangerous escalation. In a post on social media platform X, coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki said the escalation by the Houthi group and its attempts to target the kingdom, its national assets, citizens and residents reflect what he described as a hostile and irresponsible ap

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday commemorated Dr Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary, praising the legendary Assamese singer-composer for voicing Assam and Northeast India's spirit nationwide through his music. Hazarika, born on September 8, 1926 and known as 'Sudhakantha' (nectar-voiced) and the Bard of the Brahmaputra, left a profound musical legacy that blended Assamese folk traditions with universal themes of humanity, justice, unity, and s

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The number of honey-trap cases reported in India over the last few years has been growing, despite advisories and warnings, as several officials continue to fall prey to these networks. An official said that Pakistan's ISI, which runs these networks, has appointed scores of psychologists to identify officials who have access to sensitive information. The idea is to study such individuals, tap into their personal problems, and then elicit information from th

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Social media star Abhishek Malhans journey to becoming a gang leader on MTV Roadies is a classic case of life coming full circle as he recalled how, during the days of Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshmans auditions, he had decided he would do anything in life but never Roadies. Asked if he has ever seen an old version of Roadies, Abhishek, who will be seen serving as a Gang Leader in Roadies, told IANS: Honestly, I haven't seen Roadies and like, a complete season I'v

Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Popular television actress Mahhi Vij, who has entered Bigg Boss 20, has clarified that her exit from her previous show Seher Hone Ko Hai was not linked to her participation in the Salman Khan-hosted reality show, saying she had decided to quit in January itself. I had quit the show long back, and this show came to me just 20 days back. So, it's not related at all. That exit wasn't sudden. I wanted to quit the show in January, but it was taking time, and I'm sure the creative

Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui once spoke about how he struggled to stay afloat before stardom hit him with unimaginable force. An old video from one of Kapil Sharmas shows has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actor recollecting his experience of shooting for an advertisement. He said, I have played many small roles. I must have played 20-25 roles. But no one knows about half of those films. There were many C-grade films that were made at that time. I used to work in

Los Angeles, Sep 6 (IANS) Hollywood actress Courteney Cox, who is known for her work in the iconic sitcom Friends, once shared her tricks for remembering her dialogues on the show. An old clip from The Graham Norton Show has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actress recollecting how she managed to get her dialogues right. She said, The writers would sometimes give you new scripts right on the spot or right before and sometimes I also didn't prepare as much as I should have so I would

Kabul, Sep 6 (IANS) Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representative in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, discussing the return of Afghan refugees and measures taken to provide them support and assistance after they arrive in the Islamic nation, local media reported on Sunday. During the meeting, Muttaqi and Jamal discussed strengthening cooperation and coordination between the Taliban-led government and the UN

Cairo, Sep 6 (IANS) The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will display its famous Dolphin Leap manoeuvre and also present a new manoeuvre called the Spot Stall Turn at the 2nd edition of the EI Alamein International Airshow at EI Alamein International Airport in Egypt, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday. The team reached Egypt to participate in the airshow, which is scheduled to be held from September 8 to 10. The IAF Sarang team is the world's only five-helicopter

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) Vice President Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday planted trees in collaboration with the Central Government Employees Residential Welfare Association in Raja Bazaar area, marking the 40th successive Sunday under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. Taking inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, local residents planted trees in honour of their mothers at Multi-Storey Flats Type-4 in DIZ Area's Sector-4 at R

Rishikesh, Sep 6 (IANS) Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, took a dip in the river Ganga in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and described it as a ruly unforgettable moment. Sharing the experience of taking a dip in the Ganga on social media platform X, Keiichi said that he felt a profound spiritual connection, along with awe, humility, and gratitude. He also lit an earthen lamp (diya) at the banks of the river Ganga. While sharing pictures and a video of himself immersed in the sacred water, th

Riyadh, Sep 6 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh on Sunday met with Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and reviewed the 'excellent' state of bilateral relations. Had a warm and productive meeting with Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy of Saudi Arabia. Reviewed the excellent state of India-Saudi bilateral relations and discussed cooperation on climate action, MoS Singh said on soci

Shenzhen, Sep 6 (IANS) India's star shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reflected on their impressive victory in the China Masters doubles, calling it an end to a jinx and a huge boost before the Asian Games 2026. Satwik and Chirag, who missed a BWF World Championship medal in New Delhi last month, defeated the Chinese pair of He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in a thrilling three-game outing 11-21, 21-13 and 21-17. The Indian duo came close to winning the Chinese title twice previousl

Beijing, Sep 6 (IANS) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit held in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek from August 31-September 1 has showcased China's delicate diplomatic choreography and its preference for ambiguity over confrontation. Chinese President Xi Jinping's decision to avoid meeting with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian at the SCO Summit showcases how China is supporting Iran to preserve strategic ties but not so visibly to protect its interests in the Gulf and beyond, a report ha