Actor Pankaj Dheer, who was highly loved for the portrayal of Karna in B.R. Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat,’ passed away at the age of 68 on Wednesday. The news of his demise left everyone heartbroken, and as his mortal remains were brought for the final rites, the industry gathered to pay their respects. Bollywood actor Salman Khan…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the government is “not ready to evolve” after the Centre said it may not be “very feasible” to give death row convicts the option to choose lethal injection as a mode of execution.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea seeking…
Silver rate today: Silver prices retreated sharply on Wednesday, dropping Rs 3,000 to close at Rs 1,82,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) after surging Rs 6,000 to a record Rs 1,85,000 per kg on Tuesday. In the overseas market, spot silver was trading 2.81 per cent higher at $52.84 per ounce, down from a…
NEW DELHI: Ahmedabad was on Wednesday recommended as the proposed host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games by the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport, with a final decision scheduled for November 26 at the body’s General Assembly.India had been competing with Nigeria for the hosting rights, but Commonwealth Sport stated it would “develop a strategy…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was among the many members of the film industry, who made it a point to attend the funeral ceremony of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer on Wednesday. Joined by his security team, the actor was seen among several film and television stars, gathering to bid a final farewell to Dheer. Rocking his…
NEW DELHI: Days after criticising chief minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on women’s safety, the father of the Durgapur gang rape victim on Wednesday described her as a “mother-like figure” and sought forgiveness, urging her to help secure justice for his daughter.“Mamata Banerjee is like a mother-like figure to me. If I have said…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that policy space exists for a further rate cut, but the timing needs to be right to ensure the move has the desired impact, according to minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting released on Wednesday.Malhotra, along with five other MPC members, voted to maintain the…
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, and teammates congratulate each others after winning the first test cricket match against South Africa, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan secured a decisive 93-run victory against world test cricket champion South Africa in the first Test on Wednesday, ending South Africa’s impressive 10-match winning…
Bollywood’s legendary star Amitabh Bachchan recently celebrated his 83rd birthday. Every year, irrespective of getting swamped by messages and greetings on his birthday, the actor takes time out to reply. This year, because his mobile phone malfunctioned, the actor couldn’t reply to every fan, and for the same reason, he issued an apology at 2…
Tanks roll on streets (lefts), Ashely Tellis NEW DELHI: Fierce clashes continue along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, resulting in significant civilian casualties and damage to military assets. Meanwhile, in the US, an Indian-origin scholar has been arrested for unlawfully possessing classified defense documents and allegedly meeting with Chinese officials. Back in India, Bihar’s JD(U) has unveiled…
