Pankaj Tripathi recalls judging female NSD batchmate for smoking, admits he didn’t think the same about a man: ‘I was doing something wrong’ |

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to cigarette smoking.Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who made his Bollywood debut in the 2004 film ‘Run’ and rose to fame with ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ in 2012, has delivered memorable performances in films and web series such as ‘Mirzapur’, ‘Stree’, ‘OMG 2’, ‘Masaan’, and ‘Criminal Justice’. Known for his acting prowess,…

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Installation of 13L rooftop solar systems okayed under ULA model for 10 states/UTs

Representational Image (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: To accelerate adoption of renewable energy among low-income and vulnerable households, govt has approved installation of over 13 lakh rooftop solar systems under the utility-led aggregation (ULA) model across 10 states/Union territories (UTs).The push is part of Centre’s broader focus on expanding solar energy capacity as a cleaner…

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‘Progress is being made’: Piyush Goyal says ‘first tranche’ of India-US trade deal likely by November; Trump-Modi signal thaw in ties

India-US trade deal talks India-US trade deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday exhibited confidence that India and the US will be able finalise the first tranche of a trade deal by November this year.During a press briefing in Patna, Piyush Goyal said, “In February 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump together instructed…

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Asia Cup 2025: Another walk in the park for India against Pakistan | Cricket News

India’s Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Pakistan’s Mohammad Haris (AP09_14_2025_000470B) Dubai: In the lead-up to the match, Pakistan had promised to play ‘fearless cricket’ regardless of the opposition. But under the blazing Dubai ring of fire, that fearlessness melted away. What followed was a familiar tale of tentativeness, as India’s arch-rivals…

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‘Incorrect and speculative’: AAIB rejects Italian report blaming pilot for Air India 171 crash | India News

NEW DELHI: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday clarified that the investigation into the June 2025 crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad is still ongoing, dismissing reports that the probe has concluded and pinned the blame for the incident on pilot.“The investigation is still in progress. No final conclusions have been…

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