Shiv Sena(UBT) calls BJP’s push for Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s ‘Akhand Hindustan’ futile in ‘Saamana’
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Launching a blistering attack on its former ally, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has termed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) efforts to project Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee as the architect of ‘Akhand…
Gold, silver trade lower amid fresh US strikes on Iran
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East after the US military launched fresh strikes on Iran. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the August 5…
US says Bishnoi ran global gang from jail
Washington, July 8 (IANS) US prosecutors have alleged that jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi directed a sprawling international criminal enterprise from an Indian prison, using contraband mobile phones and internet-based communications to oversee murders,…
Lokesh Kanakaraj suggested the title of ‘Mr. Bhaarath’, says actor Bhaarath
Chennai, July 8 (IANS) Actor Bhaarath, who plays the lead in director Niranjan’s upcoming rom-com entertainer ‘Mr Bhaarath’, has now disclosed that the film’s title was suggested by none other than ace director Lokesh Kanakaraj.…
Rights groups demand release of journalist Ahmad Farhad, condemn repression in PoK
Dublin, July 8 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation called on the Pakistani authorities to immediately release journalist and human rights defender Ahmad Farhad and withdraw all charges against him, alleging that he is being targeted…
Anne Hathaway: I’m a little bit of a mama bear
Los Angeles, July 8 (IANS) Actress Anne Hathaway has talked about playing Penelope, the wife of Matt Damon’s Odysseus in “The Odyssey” and said that the “protective” moments were inspired by her own life as a pregnant mum. The 43-year-old actress is on…
Bengal girl murder case: Police arrest fourth accused in Basirhat
Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) The members of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case of the death of a 12-year-old minor girl, allegedly raped and murdered, at Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district last week, have arrested one more person. The…
India cooperated in US-led transnational crime probe: Canadian official
Washington, July 8 (IANS) Indian authorities cooperated with the United States and other international law enforcement agencies during the multinational investigation that led to sweeping racketeering charges against three organised crime groups, a…
‘Not good enough, we let you down: Balogun offers apology for USA’s FIFA WC failure
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) USA striker Folarin Balogun issued an apology to fans after his team’s humiliating FIFA World Cup exit, saying the team was not at its best when it mattered the most. Balogun into the international spotlight when set to…
Gautami Kapoor says ‘Love & Respect’ for Ram Kapoor amid ‘Lock Upp’ trolling
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actress Gautami Kapoor has once again extended her support to husband Ram Kapoor amid the online backlash surrounding his stints and antics on the reality show ‘Lock Upp Season 2’. Taking to her social media account on…