Mumbai Police booked Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Awasthi and husband Vivek Kumar for allegedly defrauding customs agent Hitesh Ajmera of Rs 11.50 crore. They lured him with film industry ties, a Bihar warehouse of Rs 300 crore, and Rs 200 crore returns. After payments from March-July 2024, Vivek vanished in Bettiah. FIR filed January 28. Bhojpuri…
NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought to reassure the public over India’s latest Nipah virus outbreak, saying the risk of spread remains “low” and that there is no need for travel or trade restrictions following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal.The cases were reported from North 24 Parganas district, an…
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced to provide a strong remedy against the institutionalized social vice of dowry harassment. (AI imge) In a significant judgement delivered on 22.07.2025, the Supreme Court pointed out that though laws protecting women against cruelty and dowry harassment cannot be eliminated, misuse of the same has to…
Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As the cricketing world awaits final confirmation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the team’s participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, captain Salman Ali Agha has removed at least one uncertainty by firmly locking in his batting position for the global event.Go Beyond…
The official teaser for ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ was unveiled by the makers today. It features leads Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha declaring, “Ab sahenge nahin…ladenge” (We won’t tolerate… we’ll fight). Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, this sequel follows the premise as its predecessor, the 2023 blockbuster ‘The Kerala Story’ starring…
DMK leader Kanimozhi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu’s ruling party, the DMK, once again raised objections to the use of Hindi in non-Hindi regions. DMK leader and MP Kanimozhi flagged what she termed the “imposition” of Hindi after responding to a post that showed Hindi being prominently used on Chennai Park railway station signboard.Taking…
Donald Trump (File photo) Cuba dismissed US President Donald’s Trump’s tariff threat on Friday, calling it a “brutal act of aggression”. Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries selling oil to the Caribbean island.“We denounce to the world this brutal act of aggression against Cuba and its people, who for more than 65…
Manpreet Singh (Image credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: Hockey India’s decision to omit senior players, including veteran midfielder and former captain Manpreet Singh, from the list of probables for the upcoming FIH Pro League season was triggered by disciplinary issues during the national team’s tour of South Africa in December, sources told news agency PTI.Go…
Hudson Williams, the star of the breakout Canadian drama series ‘Heated Rivalry’ had all eyes on him as he got cheeky in the company of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The actor joined the cast and creators of the hit show at a gala in Ottawa, held to promote the country’s film and television industry.The…
NEW DELHI: The US State Department released a compilation of gifts presented by PM Modi and other Indian government officials to US leaders. The Office of the Chief of Protocol, Department of State, submitted this comprehensive listing of “gifts received from foreign government sources” for the calendar year 2024. Under law, federal employees must file…
