NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday appointed Chanchal Kumar, an IAS officer of Bihar cadre, as the new information and broadcasting (I&B) secretary, while designating Sanjay Lohiya as the secretary of department of financial services (DFS). In the bureaucratic reshuffle, Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed director general of civil aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.Kidwai,…
Indian equity benchmark indices extended losses for the fourth straight session on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty plunging nearly 2 per cent amid rising crude oil prices, continued foreign fund outflows and growing uncertainty over the escalating West Asia conflict.The BSE Sensex tumbled 1,456.04 points, or 1.92 per cent, to close at 74,559.24, while…
The Madras High Court has placed a hold on the release of Karthi’s ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’, prohibiting its exhibition on any platform until outstanding dues of ₹21.78 crore are cleared. The court denied the producer’s request for a Pongal release, citing insufficient repayment and directing the auction of the film’s rights due to a decade-old investment…
Actor Govinda has been hospitalised after reportedly collapsing at his Juhu residence late last night. The 61-year-old actor, was rushed to CritiCare Hospital in suburban Mumbai, his longtime legal advisor and close friend Lalit Bindal confirmed.“He fainted in the evening and called me. I brought him CritiCare hospital. He is under observation and undergoing tests,”…
Shikhar Dhawan (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case linked to the online betting platform 1xBet. Officials confirmed that the 39-year-old cricketer has been asked to appear before the agency on Thursday for…
‘Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros’, starring Hashir, has turned into a historic blockbuster. The Malayalam coming-of-age comedy drama is rewriting box office records in Kerala and has surpassed the previous benchmark set by ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra’ starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead.Record-breaking run in KeralaThe film’s performance in Kerala has been…
Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s ‘Animal’ left people shocked and it was a topic of discussion for the longest time. While the movie crossed Rs 500 crore at the box office, it also received flak and was accused of being misogynistic. The Ranbir Kapoor, Triptii Dimri starrer was loved by many and hated by many. But now,…
India’s score of 202 against Sri Lanka on Friday meant that they became the first to achieve a unique record in this Asia Cup India’s batting once again fired on all cylinders in the Asia Cup Super Fours as the side posted a strong total against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on…
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe laid the foundation stone for India’s first bullet train project in Ahmedabad in September 2017, the event was presented as more than just the launch of a railway corridor.It was pitched as India’s first major step into the world of high-speed rail —…
At just 22, Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence became a beacon for body positivity, boldly declaring she’d prefer to appear ‘chubby’ on screen than conform to unrealistic beauty standards. By choosing not to diet for her renowned role as Katniss Everdeen, she stood firm for authentic and empowered portrayals, resonating with countless young admirers. At just…
