Love affair turns deadly: Navi Mumbai Police solves 11-month-old murder case; arrests woman, paramour
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Navi Mumbai Police solved a nearly 11-month-old blind murder case in Airoli’s Yadav Nagar, arresting a woman and her alleged lover in connection with the killing of her husband. The accused have been identified as Sunita Kushwah…
‘Gadar’ director Anil Sharma recalls his first directorial shot with Rakhee in ‘Shradhanjali’
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Filmmaker Anil Sharma, known for helming the blockbuster “Gadar” franchise, has described July 14 as the “best day” of his life as he took his first shot as a director 46 years ago for his debut film “Shradhanjali” starring Rakhee…
S. Korea uncovers forex crimes worth $1.61 billion through May
Seoul, July 14 (IANS) South Korea detected 2.4 trillion won ($1.61 billion) worth of illegal foreign exchange transactions through May as the country stepped up surveillance against related crimes amid the volatility in the currency market, the finance…
Kerala Police chief returns SIT report, seeks more answers in 2023 Alappuzha assault case
Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 (IANS) Kerala State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar has returned the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report on the alleged 2023 assault on Youth Congress workers by the gunmen of the then Chief Minister in Alappuzha,…
‘Top players make opponent change their strategy’: Nayar backs Rohit’s ODI return
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Rohit Sharma’s return for the three-match ODI series against England will strengthen India’s batting unit. With India welcoming back several senior players after…
‘Empowered or Oppressed?’: Tracing the feminine fate across the ancient Indian ethos (IANS Book Review)
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The feminine, leaving aside the sacred feminine motif present in several religions, is not just a concept of the human condition but rather a facet of creation itself, given its role in gestation and nurturing. Even if it is…
India-UK FTA to make British goods cheaper and boost Indian exports from July 15
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force on Wednesday, paving the way for cheaper British goods in India while granting Indian exporters near-total duty-free access to the UK market.…
Bangladesh rights groups condemn arrest of Hindu man over proposed Lord Ram statue
Dhaka, July 14 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations have strongly condemned the arrest of Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, who proposed the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram within the premises of the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and…
Vijay Sethupathi-starrer ‘Train’ to hit screens in August this year
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) The makers of director Mysskin’s upcoming film ‘Train’, featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, have now confirmed that the film will release in August this year. At the teaser launch event of the film, which was held…
I back France to win, but I’d be happy if Spain become champions: Fernandez
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Former French defender Luis Fernandez has backed France to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 title but stressed that if Spain knocks the Les Blues out, “he’d be happy for them too.” Spain and France will lock horns…