Kashmir film festival can soon compete with Cannes, says filmmaker Akbar Khan
Srinagar, Sep 09: Renowned Bollywood actor and filmmaker Akbar Khan has hailed the first-ever film festival in Srinagar, saying the event has the potential to grow into an international cultural landmark and eventually compete with the Cannes Film Festival. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Khan congratulated Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the organisers for what he described as a spectacular opening festival. The show was mesmerising, soulful and captured the rhythm and the purpose of this first-ever film festival in Srinagar, Khan said, praising the musical performances at the opening ceremony. He particularly recalled the performances of Dr Janas-e-R Akhtar, Rani and Falak, saying they captured the mood of the festival and the heart of the beginning of such a beautiful initiative. Khan also praised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's speech at the inaugural event, describing it as very heart-rendering. He was so prolific, recollecting the nostalgia of the Indian film industry, the Bollywood film industry, capturing chapter by chapter, moment by moment, how the people of Jammu and Kashmir love the units and the film stars and the directors and the producers who come and make the films here, he said. Recalling Bollywood's long association with Kashmir, Khan referred to films that helped establish the Valley as one of Indian cinema's most evocative locations. He specifically mentioned Junglee, saying the famous Yahoo call by Shammi Kapoor had become a kind of a call of the Valley for every filmmaker to come and shoot. Khan said the festival had been organised in a location uniquely suited to bringing filmmakers and cultures together. I would say that there could not have been a better place than Srinagar to be the chosen city for such a grand first-ever film festival, he said. He predicted that the event would rapidly acquire an international profile. I feel from year to year this festival will grow from strength to strength and very soon would be in competition with the Cannes Film Festival and maybe even get better, Khan said. He argued that Kashmir's landscape itself could become one of the festival's greatest attractions. Because Cannes does not offer such an environment. Such a beautiful landscape, he said. It becomes a source of all filmmakers when they visit such a place. According to Khan, filmmakers attending the festival would not merely watch films from different countries but would also be inspired by Kashmir itself. Besides watching films of each other countries and different great directors, they also get inspired by the soul of Kashmir, he said. Cinema is the most powerful medium Khan placed particular emphasis on cinema's ability to build bridges across communities and countries. I would like to mention that cinema is the most powerful medium that makes bridges between nations and civilisations, he said. It carries across borders, stories, civilisations, culture, people from different parts of the world who interact and meet and bring out, above all, their souls to understand each other. He said film festivals should therefore be judged primarily on artistic and cinematic merit. The greatest part of a film festival is that it should be judged on merits, Khan said. Every film that is being chosen should be judged on merits, on its cinematic excellence, free of prejudice, free from the changing winds of ideology. He said filmmakers, actors, producers and singers should be allowed to present their artistic work without ideological interference. Actors, directors, producers, singers come on to a platform and present their artistic cinema, music, art, culture, he said. Khan also spoke at length about the responsibility of filmmakers when dealing with India's history and communal relations. I am very vocal. I respect every filmmaker. Every filmmaker has the right to present his film, his ideas, but never distort history. Never distort history to serve a purpose of creating disturbance, hatred [against] one another, he said. He added: Cinema which spreads hatred should be discouraged in every nook and corner of the world, especially when it is designed for a specific propaganda. Khan said filmmakers could portray historical figures as heroes or villains, but should not manipulate history for a predetermined narrative. There are people who make films on villains and heroes and give the correct perspective as it is without dabbling it, without the historians and filmmakers diverting [it], he said. Kashmir has a very distinctive identity Khan also spoke about Kashmir's cultural identity, describing it as deeply rooted in Sufi traditions and communal coexistence. Jammu Kashmir is a very, very beautiful concept and identity. Kashmir has a very distinctive identity, he said. Like every state has its lovely identity in different ways. But Kashmir has the Sufism involvement where people of all caste and creed are one. Describing Kashmir as a secular centre which is mixed with warmth, love, affection, Khan referred to Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs living together through its history. He said India's civilisational diversity should be preserved and reflected responsibly through cinema. India is one of the greatest countries, a 5,000-year-old civilisation, he said, before invoking the historical reigns of Ashoka and Akbar. Khan recalled his own work on historical television productions, including The Sword of Tipu Sultan and Akbar the Great, saying his intention had always been nation-building. I first directed the first 22 episodes of The Sword of Tipu Sultan when my brother was struck by an unfortunate hand of destiny, he said, adding that he later made Akbar the Great. At that time, Sulh-e-Kul was the religion of Emperor Akbar, where every religion comes under one umbrella. Peace for all, submission to all, Khan said. I made that serial Akbar the Great again for nation-building. It brought harmony amongst the Hindus, the Muslims. Plans to bring Taj Mahal to Kashmir Khan also announced plans to bring his film Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story to Kashmir for a premiere. My film Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story, inshallah, I will bring it to Kashmir to have a premiere of the film shortly and release it all over India again, he said. He said the film had already begun its international journey and recalled its screening in Malaysia. My film Taj Mahal has already started to take its first international journey on 6th February, 2006, where the Prime Minister of Malaysia had watched the film and he wrote a review, the same with the Minister of Culture, Khan said. He described the Taj Mahal as a symbol of love and said he wanted that message to reach audiences across the world. I want that this symbol of love, Taj Mahal, should sink into the minds and heart and soul of the people of the world, he said. It is the greatest message and Taj Mahal is one of our greatest monuments of pride before all the country. Khan concluded by thanking the organisers and praising Omar Abdullah and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah for what he described as their commitment to an inclusive society. I have enjoyed every moment of my stay here with the warm hospitality of every officer, bureaucrat, he said. He described Farooq Abdullah as one of the tallest leaders of a country who believes in the inclusive society, the love and harmony of a Brahman, of a Muslim, of a Christian, and a Jain. Khan said the presence of both father and son in Jammu and Kashmir's political leadership offered hope for the future. It is an amazing combination of a father and son and I am sure there will be great amount of peace, harmony, success and the people of Jammu Kashmir will soon be seeing a golden period, he said.
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Maharashtra: NCB secures conviction of two drug traffickers in 1,127-Kg Ganja seizure case
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Cricket great Wasim Akram has urged authorities to give Imran Khan, his jailed former captain and ex-prime minister of Pakistan, fair treatment. Khan, 73, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years on corruption charges they both deny. During lunch on the first day of the recent second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, Sky Sports broadcast an interview conducted by former England captain Michael Atherton with Khan's sons Kasim and Sulaiman. During the interview, they criticised their father's treatment by Pakistani authorities in stark terms. Some reports suggested the Pakistan Cricket Board were so angered by the broadcast they considered refusing to let their team take the field after the interval. No boycott ensued, however, and the match -- which Pakistan eventually lost by 194 runs to go 2-0 down in a three-match series -- continued as scheduled. In August, Atherton was one of a group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, pleading for Khan to be treated humanely and with basic human consideration by Pakistani authorities. Akram, told the 'Old Boys, New Balls' podcast co-hosted by another ex-England captain in Ian Botham: We would like to thank all the captains that recently signed a petition for Imran. I feel for skipper, I miss him as a friend, I miss him as a mentor, we miss him as a leader. We haven't seen his picture for three years, added outstanding left-arm fast bowler Akram, a key member of the Pakistan team led by Khan that won the 1992 World Cup. What we want from this government is to give him the fair treatment, like other politicians had before. Fingers are crossed, inshallah (God willing) the whole nation is behind him and he'll be out (soon). Following his retirement from cricket, Khan went into politics and was prime minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022. But he was removed in a no-confidence vote during a political crisis over tensions between his government and Pakistan's powerful military establishment. He has since faced multiple legal cases on corruption and other charges. Khan and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, maintain the cases against him are politically motivated. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories His arrest triggered nationwide protests in May 2023, some of which turned violent and led to hundreds of arrests.
CM Revanth Reddy, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla Pay Tributes to Kaloji Narayana Rao
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Two criminals injured, juvenile apprehended after gunfight with Delhi Police in Rohini
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Two criminals were injured and arrested, while a juvenile was apprehended following a gunfight with the Delhi Police in Rohini Sector 24, officials said on Wednesday. Two of the accused sustained gunshot injuries to their legs during the exchange of fire and were subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. The encounter took place between the Special Staff team of Rohini and a group of alleged criminals in Sector 24, Rohini. According to officials, the police team had received information about three criminals travelling on a motorcycle and suspected to be heading towards the Rohini Sector 24 area. Acting on the information, the Special Staff Rohini team laid a trap and positioned itself at the location to intercept the suspects. As soon as the three men arrived on the motorcycle, the police personnel asked them to surrender and attempted to apprehend them. However, instead of complying with the police instructions, the suspects allegedly opened fire at the police party. The police team retaliated in self-defence, during which two of the criminals were shot in the legs. The injured suspects were overpowered and apprehended before being shifted to a hospital for medical treatment. DCP Rohini Shashank Jaiswal, speaking to the reporters, said the police had received prior information about the accused as two of them were wanted criminals, and each carried a bounty of Rs 50,000. We had prior information because both of them were wanted criminals, each carrying a reward of Rs 50,000. We received information that they were going to pass through here to commit a crime. So, we set a trap and challenged them, but they started firing at us. We retaliated in self-defence, Jaiswal said. The DCP said the suspects fired multiple rounds at the police team during the encounter, forcing the personnel to respond to the firing. He said the exchange of fire involved around 11 to 12 rounds fired by the accused, while the police team fired six rounds in retaliation. They fired approximately 11 to 12 rounds. Six rounds were fired from our side. They sustained gunshot injuries. Bullets hit our bulletproof jackets, which protected our officers, Jaiswal said. He further said that the police team successfully apprehended all three suspects, including one juvenile and two adults identified as Deepak and Nitik. Inspector Sandeep Godara, Manjeet, and the rest of the team apprehended three individuals, including one juvenile and two others named Deepak and Nitik, he added. According to an NDTV report, police said all three apprehended shooters are associated with the Himanshu Bhau gang. The accused are also suspected to be involved in the killing of a property dealer Pramod, who was shot dead outside a gym earlier this month. An investigation is underway, and further details are awaited.
Delhi musicians death: Seven arrested, juvenile detained after alleged assault
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How Tim Cook pushed Apple into a new era set for John Ternus CEO debut
Apple is expected to launch its foldable iPhone, possibly named iPhone Ultra, soon. Tim Cook's vision, inspired by Asian market trends, drove this new design. Engineers have researched flexible screens and hinges for years, with early prototypes focusing on tablets. The V68 project, internally codenamed, faced significant engineering complexity and rising costs. Despite potential consumer pushback, Apple sees market potential in premium foldable devices.
Shilpa Shetty to darling cookie Raj Kundra on bday: Life is simply sweeter with you
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty celebrated her husband Raj Kundras birthday with a heartfelt note, calling him her darling Cookie and wishing him a life filled with happiness, love, laughter and abundance. Shilpa took to Instagram, where she shared a video montage featuring pictures of her with Raj along with their children Viaan and Samisha. My darling Cookie, We celebrate you every day, but today is extra special because its your birthday! May you always be blessed, protected, happy, and surrounded by abundance, love, and laughter, Shilpa wrote in the caption. She added: Heres to another year of you being my favourite person to annoy, laugh with, and do life alongside. Happy Birthday, my Cookie. Life is simply sweeter with you. Shilpa is married to actor-businessman Raj Kundra. They welcomed their son in 2012 and daughter in 2020 via surrogacy. Talking about Shilpa, she was last seen in Sukhee, directed by Sonal Joshi in her directorial debut. It stars Shilpa in the lead role with Amit Sadh, Dilnaz Irani, Kusha Kapila and Pavleen Gujral. The film is about a 38-year-old Punjabi housewife, Sukhpreet Sukhee Kalra, who, sick of her routine existence, travels to Delhi to attend her high school reunion. Sukhee relives her teenage years while experiencing a variety of things over just seven days, emerging reignited and reborn, making the hardest shift of her lifefrom being a wife and mother to being a woman once more. Shilpa also appeared in KD: The Devil, directed by Prem. The film stars Dhruva Sarja in the titular role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Reeshma Nanaiah, Jisshu Sengupta and Nora Fatehi. Meanwhile, Raj was last seen on screen in the Punjabi film Mehar with Geeta Basra. The film follows a father's silent struggle for dignity as Karamjit navigates life's challenges in his Punjab village to reunite his family.
Indian hockey teams revert to blue jerseys for Asian Games
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IPS Officers Posted Earlier in Jammu Kashmir Get New Assignments in Chandigarh
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Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Casts His Vote in Bikaner Municipal Elections
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal votes in Bikaner, emphasizing democracy and targeting opposition during municipal elections. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Casts His Vote in Bikaner Municipal Elections
LIC New Jeevan Anand: Can Saving 45 a Day Really Produce 25 Lakh?
Small daily savings can accumulate into a meaningful amount over several decades. This idea is frequently used to promote traditional insurance plans, including LICs New Jeevan Anand. One widely circulated claim suggests that setting aside approximately 45 per day could eventually produce a maturi...
Adani Airports to raise Rs 9,825 crore from Temasek, BlackRock, Premji Invest and Alpha Wave
Adani Enterprises will raise around $1 billion by issuing fresh shares in its airport unit, Adani Airport Holdings, to investors including Temasek, BlackRock, Premji Invest and Alpha Wave. The transaction will result in the consortium holding up to 5.54% in the business, while Adani Enterprises will retain control. The fresh capital will be used to fund the airport business.
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TN CM Vijay to chair crucial TVK alliance meeting in Chennai today; Left parties to skip
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 9 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will hold the second round of consultations with parties supporting its government on Wednesday, as efforts gather pace to formally establish a new political alliance under the partys leadership. The meeting will be chaired by Chief Minister and TVK President Vijay at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, near Chennai, at 4 p.m. Representatives of the Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) are expected to attend. Senior TVK functionaries and ministers Anand, Aadhav Arjuna and Nirmal Kumar had invited the participating parties to the consultations. The Communist Party of India and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), which have extended support to the government from outside, have also been invited. However, both parties are expected to stay away from the meeting because they are not formal constituents of the proposed coalition. TVK initiated the process of building the new alliance with a preliminary consultation on July 1 at a hotel in Kovalam, Chennai. The Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML took part in that meeting and discussed the broad framework for political coordination. The two Left parties did not attend that round either, citing their position as parties offering only external support. Wednesdays meeting is expected to move the process beyond preliminary discussions and give the proposed coalition a formal identity. Leaders are likely to finalise a name for the alliance and consider an organisational arrangement intended to coordinate its political and administrative activities. Chief Minister Vijay is expected to be chosen as the leader of the alliance. The participating parties are also likely to discuss the creation of several posts, including those of coordinator and deputy coordinator, and identify leaders for the positions. The consultations are viewed as an important step towards bringing the parties supporting the TVK government onto a common political platform. While the Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML are likely to become formal partners, the stand adopted by the CPI and CPI(M) indicates that the Left parties may continue to maintain a degree of organisational independence while supporting the government from outside. A formal announcement on the alliances name, leadership structure and office-bearers is expected after the meeting. The outcome could shape future coordination among the parties inside and outside the government.
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Wasim Akram urges 'fair treatment' for jailed Imran Khan
Khan, 73, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years on corruption charges they both deny.
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Arpit Jai lost his life in Delhi PG collapse; what his parents did next moved many
In a tragic incident in Delhi, a PG building collapsed, resulting in the death of seven students, including Arpit Jai. His family, having identified him at AIIMS, chose to donate his corneas. Remarkably, Arpit had just returned home to celebrate Rakshabandhan hours prior to the disaster. Following the collapse, authorities arrested the building owner and initiated a magisterial inquiry, highlighting pressing issues surrounding student accommodation safety in the area.
Masik Shivratri September 2026: Know The Sacred Night, Puja Timings, Fasting Rules And Shiva Rituals
Masik Shivratri is observed every lunar month on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. For devotees, the monthly observance is a time for prayer, fasting, meditation and night-long worship. In September 2026, Masik Shivratri will
Rajasthan civic polls 2026: Voting begins in first phase across 162 bodies
Rajasthan witnessed the launch of its urban local body elections on Wednesday, spanning 162 civic bodies. More than 20,000 candidates are contesting for the 5,393 available councillor posts in this key first phase. Voting commenced at 7 am and progresses until 6 pm today. Yet, technical issues with electronic voting machines led to delays and lengthy lines in certain areas.
Might go to a bar: Zverev jokes on early win vs Darderi
The brisk victory came as a welcome change for Zverev, whose marathon first and second round matches had finished in the early hours of the morning.
Jacob Coxon Resigns From Anthropic, Warns AI Race Is Entering
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Mumbai: FDA suspends licences of 3 Juhu ISKCON eateries over hygiene violations
FDA shuts down three eateries in Juhus ISKCON complex due to choked drains, insect activity, cross-contamination, poor food handling practices
JPMorgan, Jane Street probes show India scrutinizing Wall Street traders
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Apoorva Mukhija locks lips with rumoured BF Amin Jaz at Turkey club; kiss video breaks the internet
A clip of Apoorva Mukhija aka Rebel Kid, kissing her rumoured boyfriend, Amin Jaz, has been doing the rounds on the internet. The clip surfaced shortly after Apoorva revealed that she had travelled to Turkey to spend the long weekend with her boyfriend.
UP leopard attacks: Nine-year-old killed, toddler injured amid floods
According to the forest department, incidents of wild animals straying into populated areas have increased in different parts of the district due to flooding
ED raids premises linked to Karnataka PWD min Satish Jarkiholi, MP daughter
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on Wednesday at multiple locations. These searches targeted premises linked to Karnataka PWD minister Satish Jarkiholi. His daughter, MP Priyanka Jarkiholi, also had her properties covered by the investigation. Approximately eighteen locations were being searched by officials as part of the ongoing probe. Further details regarding the investigation are still awaited by authorities.
Houthi strikes hit four Saudi cities, 73 injured in major escalation
Saudi authorities reported that oil installations were set ablaze and 73 people, including women and children, were injured
FDA suspends licence of ISKCON's Govinda's Restaurant, 2 others in Juhu over hygiene violations
Anjali Anand faces backlash over pap spat: Mocked Shiv Thakares height
Anjali Anand's recent clash with a photographer has sparked a lively discussion online. She firmly addressed a remark she found offensive and body-shaming. This incident has split opinions on her views about body positivity, with some netizens questioning her reaction given her previous jokes regarding Shiv Thakare's height. The exchange not only reflected Anjali and Shiv's friendly bond but also their history of supporting one another.
US military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers; Tehran hits back at American targets in Jordan
Washington, Sep 09: The US military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and Tehran hit back at American targets in Jordan, the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched the sides back toward open hostilities in a more than six-month-old war. Following the American strikes, Iran launched missiles toward US targets in Jordan, Iranian state-run media said. Jordan's military said its air defence systems intercepted 18 ballistic missiles launched toward its territory and two others fell in places where no one lives. It said it has no reports of casualties. Jordan is a staunch US ally that hosts American forces, making the kingdom's military bases a target of repeated Iranian strikes. US Central Command said it had no information to offer. The latest strikes are part of a dual economic and military approach by President Donald Trump as he struggles to bring an end to the war. The Trump administration on Tuesday also imposed sanctions on additional elements of Iran's aviation industry, targeting more than two dozen commercial and private airlines as well as foreign cargo service providers, in its new push to isolate Tehran from its remaining trading partners. Both the US and Iran are seeking to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz, where about one-fifth of the world's oil passed before the war began. Rising energy prices are posing political problems for Trump and his Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. A barrel of international standard Brent crude briefly climbed as high as $99.46 on Tuesday. The US forces also destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards tried to attack a US aircraft carrier and destroyer with ballistic missiles, warning that it would, if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet. Iran later said it planned to announce a new exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz aimed at vessels intending to transit. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US will not allow Iran's attacks to go unanswered. Iran continues to try to hit US naval ships. And for every time they do that or try to do that, they're going to lose tankers. And I think you'll see that again today, Rubio told reporters on Tuesday when asked about the latest attacks in Iran while on a trip to Colombia. Danny Citrinowicz, an Iran expert at Israel's Institute for National Security Studies, warned that such back-and-forth strikes can only risk more retaliation and further impact on the global economy. There is no kinetic solution to the Strait of Hormuz problem, he said on social media. Every attempt to impose one only brings Washington and Tehran closer to an escalation that may become increasingly difficult to control. US Central Command said the military struck the tankers on Tuesday after the Revolutionary Guards targeted a Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over the past two days. The US warship successfully evaded the attempted Iranian attacks and continued to patrol regional waters. No American personnel were harmed, it said in a statement. It said the Iranian tankers destroyed on Tuesday were the Kivik, Charminar, Horizon 1 and the Riesco in the Gulf of Oman. The US military also destroyed the vessel Derya, which was located near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement said the crews of the five vessels were told to abandon ship before the attacks. Iranian state television also reported the US strikes, saying US forces attacked Iranian oil tankers near the southern port of Jask and near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. It said the crews were evacuated. An Iranian state TV reporter in Jask said an Iranian tanker was struck near the coast of Yekbeni. State TV later reported that the US military attacked a second tanker near waters off Jask. Separately, state television reported that another Iranian tanker was attacked in the Kharg Island anchorage area. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy on Tuesday had warned crews of oil tankers near ports in Kuwait and Bahrain to immediately leave their vessels, saying the ships could be targeted in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian tankers. It accused Kuwait and Bahrain of hosting US forces and assisting in the attacks. A US blockade of Iranian ports has squeezed the country's economy by limiting its oil exports, while the American military has been helping a limited number of ships transit on a route through the Strait of Hormuz off Oman. Tehran wants ships to follow a route that it chooses through the strait, which was considered an international waterway before the war.
UGC NET June 2026 re-examination: English, Commerce papers to be held Wednesday
The English paper will be held in the first shift from 9 am to 12 noon, while the Commerce paper will be conducted in the second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. The Sociology paper will be conducted on Thursday, September 10, in the first shift from 9 am to 12 noon
ED raids premises linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, MP daughter Priyanka Jarkiholi
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday (September 9) conducted raids at premises linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, his MP daughter Priyanka Jarkiholi, and some others as part of an investigation in a money laundering case, officials said. Officials said about 18 premises are being searched, including those of the 64-year-old minister in the Dollars Colony area of Bengaluru.
ED raids premises linked to Karnataka PWD minister Satish Jarkiholi, others - Deccan Herald
Japan to field Asian Games squad in one-off T20I vs India
Dubai, Sep 8: Japans leading run-scorer Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming will lead his country in the historic one-off T20 International against India on September 22 in Sano with the hosts opting to field the same squad that will play in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Ibrahim Takahashi and Declan Suzuki-McComb are the other two players with the []
Delhi's Satya Niketan sees major MCD action, 27 of 51 dilapidated buildings to be demolished today
Following the tragic building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan that claimed seven lives on September 6, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has stepped up its crackdown on dilapidated and non-compliant buildings.The civic body has...
Park Medi World sets up subsidiary for Prayagraj hospital
Park Medi World announced that it has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Park Medicity Prayagraj to develop and operate a 550-bed multi-super-speciality hospital in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Traffic Restrictions Imposed in Srinagar Ahead of Chief Justice
SRINAGAR: Traffic Police City Srinagar has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, scheduled at 11am on Wednesday at the Shalimar Convention Centre, SKUAST Kashmir. The restrictions will remain in force from 10am to noon on []
How row over blocking tourist vehicles at Jaipur's Amer Fort ended in guide's murder
