Shehbaz Sharif’s party leader out on bail in UK grooming case wins PoK polls: Report
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Former Pakistani state minister Rukhsar Ahmed, who was arrested in the United Kingdom in July 2024 on suspicion of raping vulnerable young girls in Manchester in the 1990s and trafficking children in care as part of a grooming gang,…
India’s office segment records over 40 pc of APAC’s total real estate investments: Report
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) As real estate investment in the Asia-Pacific region rose to $105 billion in the first half of 2026 which is the strongest first-half performance since 2022, India accounted for more than 40 per cent of total investments, a report…
Kerala favours CM-level talks to resolve Mullaperiyar dam issue after TN Budget mention
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 6 (IANS) The long-simmering Mullaperiyar dam dispute has once again moved to the centre of Kerala-Tamil Nadu relations after the Tamil Nadu government announced in its Budget that it would pursue raising the dam’s water…
Griekspoor stuns World No. 3 Zverev in Montreal
Montreal, Aug 6 (IANS) Tallon Griekspoor recorded the biggest win of his season at the Canadian Open as he stunned top seed Alexander Zverev 6-7(3), 6-2, 6-4 to earn his third Top-5 victory. The Dutchman arrived in Canada having triumphed in just one of…
Smuggler dies in police encounter in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara; one arrested
Jaipur, Aug 6 (IANS) A narcotics smuggler was killed in a police encounter in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district after he and his associates allegedly opened fire while attempting to evade a police checkpoint, officials said on Thursday. One suspect was…
Raj Kundra remembers mother’s sacrifices on her birthday: ‘Everything I am today is because of you’
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Businessman turned actor Raj Kundra penned an emotional birthday note for his mother as she turned 75. In his heartfelt tribute, he expressed gratitude for her sacrifices, love, and unwavering support throughout his life. Taking to…
Padma Lakshmi shares 1977 Chennai summer photo: Can feel mosquitoes, hot Coromandel sun
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) India-born supermodel, TV host, producer, cookbook author and actor Padma Lakshmi took a trip down memory lane by sharing an old childhood photograph from 1977, reminiscing about summers spent in Chennai with her family. Lakshmi took…
Babar ecstatic as Pakistan jump to eighth spot in WTC standings with win over WI
Port of Spain, Aug 6 (IANS) Pakistan captain Babar Azam was very delighted after leading his team to a resounding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Trinidad, a win that ended a three-year away Test drought and helped them jump to the eighth…
Adah Sharma helps calm tantrum-throwing child next door with spooky ‘witch’ act at night
Mumbai, August 6 (IANS) Actress Adah Sharma left her fans amused after sharing a hilarious late-night video where she revealed how she calmed down a notorious child. She highlighted how she jokingly tried to calm down a hyperactive child throwing…
Amitabh Bachchan opens up on doing Bhojpuri films, reacts to being called ‘KBC Uncle’ by kids
Mumbai, August 6 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan opened up about working in Bhojpuri movies while in a fun conversation with a contestant on the quiz reality show, ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. The host channel of the show, shared a promo from…