As Pradhan resigns, Ranvir Shorey calls it ‘master stroke’ by govt

Spread the love       While several celebrities welcomed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on July 25, actors Ranvir Shorey and Tara Deshpande stood out for having an opinion different from the popular one. As many public figures praised the student movement led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Sonam Wangchuk and protesters across the country, the two actors questioned the...

Pradhan resigns: Govt took exit call after Wangchuk breakthrough failed to end protests

Spread the love       Union ministers Jitendra Singh and J P Nadda, along with CJP’s Saurav Das, addressed press conference NEW DELHI: BJP has fended off numerous opposition campaigns built around allegations, contentious laws or policies, and suspected wrongdoings of a senior Union minister or a chief minister since PM Modi took office in 2014 without making any appearance of bowing...

Three-year-old dies after falling into open septic tank

Spread the love       According to officials and locals, the child ran ahead of the others and, in the darkness, fell into the open septic tank INDORE: A three-year-old boy from Maharashtra, who had travelled with his family to offer prayers at Omkareshwar temple in Khandwa district, died after falling into an uncovered septic tank near Brahmpuri parking area.The child, Tanush...

‘Youth & students more important than any post’: Amit Shah on Pradhan’s resignation

Spread the love       Amit Shah reacts to Pradhan’s exit NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday reacted to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, saying the BJP considers the country, youth and students more important than any position while reaffirming the Modi government’s commitment to reforms against paper leaks.In a post on X, Shah said, “For BJP workers, the country, our...

‘Rajesh Khanna wanted divorce from Dimple, but she refused,’ says his partner

Spread the love       Rajesh Khanna was 31 when he married a much younger, 16-year old Dimple Kapadia in 1973. She left acting after marriage despite a huge hit like ‘Bobby’ as her debut. After having two daughters, Twinkle and Rinke Khanna, the duo separated. Though, they never officially got divorced. She moved out of his house in 1982 and they...

Indian defence forces fully prepared to face any challenge: Rajnath on eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas

Spread the love       Rajnathpaid tribute to the bravehearts who secured India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that defence forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge even as the enemy’s intentions remain unchanged and it continues to employ nefarious tactics such as proxy wars and infiltration.Speaking during a commemorative event...

Assam flood toll rises to 62 as central team arrives to assess damage

Spread the love       Sivasagar: Cars lie partially submerged in mud and silt washed along floodwater of the swollen Dikhow River GUWAHATI: The death toll from Assam’s deluge rose to 62, with over 7.05 lakh people still affected across 12 districts, as floodwaters began receding across the state on Saturday. The Centre has dispatched an inter-ministerial team to assess damage in...

Anahat Singh scripts history, becomes 1st Indian to win world junior squash title

Spread the love       Anahat Singh India’s Anahat Singh created history by becoming the country’s first World Junior Squash champion after defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in the girls’ singles final of the World Squash Junior Championships 2026 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, on Saturday.Top seed Anahat beat second seed Salem 3-0 (11-3, 11-7, 11-9) to claim the title and end Egypt’s long run...

CWG Day 3: No medals for India, but Sachin Siwach advances and Rupa-Pinki stay unbeaten

Spread the love       India’s Sachin Siwach, in blue, competes against Canada’s Keoma Al-Ahmadieh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed another productive day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Saturday, with boxer Sachin Siwach advancing to the pre-quarterfinals and the women’s lawn bowls pair of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh extending their unbeaten run to stay firmly on course for...

Amarnath yatra resumes via Batal after rain-forced halt

Spread the love       The pilgrimage resumed Saturday JAMMU: The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed Saturday from Jammu after a six-day suspension forced by rain-caused disruptions, with a fresh batch of over 6,269 pilgrims leaving for the Kashmir cave shrine.The batch, 18th since the yatra started July 3, was flagged off in a convoy of 223 vehicles. “In view of inclement weather,...

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