ED chief Rahul Navin gets one-year extension in service till Aug 2027
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Union government has given a one-year extension in service to Rahul Navin, Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director, starting August 13, an official said on Sunday. A circular issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance…
Kusha missile test brings India closer to self-reliance and multilayered defence umbrella: Report
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The first test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is set to bring India closer to self-reliance and be a key part of Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-phase Mission for a multilayered national…
India plans PLI scheme for polysilicon manufacturing to reduce solar import dependence
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India is preparing a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of polysilicon, a key raw material used in solar photovoltaic panels, as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s clean…
When Anees Bazmee made Raj Kapoor really upset
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Anees Bazmee recalled the time he made Raj Kapoor really upset during his appearance on “The Kapil Sharma Show”. Bazmee revealed that once Raj Kapoor, who usually took only 3 to 4 shots during a day, ended up…
Preity Zinta recalls how she got to share screen with Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Armaan’
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta, who was a part of the premiere episode of the 18th season of the reality game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati,’ recalled a fond memory from her 2003 film ‘Armaan’. Talking about her love for…
Siddharth recollects his experience of working with real Indian Air Force pilots on ‘Operation Safed Sagar’
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actor Siddharth, who essays the role of a fighter pilot in the recently released streaming series ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, has shared his experience of working with “pilots from the Indian Air Force” on the series. The actor spoke…
Madonna pays tribute to William Orbit: You pressed a magic button inside of me
Los Angeles, Aug 9 (IANS) The queen of pop Madonna has paid a tribute to the late music producer William Orbit after he passed away at the age of 69. Madonna took to her Instagram, and shared a video featuring a collection of throwback clips and pictures…
Britney Spears left eye droops down because of botched up botox procedure
Los Angeles, Aug 9 (IANS) Pop icon Britney Spears is recovering from a botched up botox procedure. The singer-songwriter recently took to her Instagram, and shared a video of herself in which she explained the effect of a botox procedure gone wrong. She…
Amid donation theft row, Ram temple attendant’s honest act wins hearts
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Amidst raging controversy over alleged theft of donations and valuables in the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex, a heartwarming story of honesty and uprightness has become the talk of the town, with the locals and pilgrims both…
CM Adhikari orders fresh probe by Bengal Police into RG Kar rape-murder case
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday ordered a re-investigation by the state police behind the hurried cremation of the R.G. Kar rape and murder victim in August 2024 at crematorium in Panhati of North 24 Parganas…