India

07 Feb

Car accident kills nine in Andhra Pradesh; PM Modi announces ex-gratia

editor0 CommentsIndiaandhra pradesh, India, Narendra Modi

Nine people were killed in a collision between a lorry and a car in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. The accident was reported from Anantapuram district in Budagavi village of the state. Venkata Swamy, Sub Inspector of police, Uravakonda Police Station commented that the car was carrying a total of nine passengers including the driver. "The victims were returning to Nimmagallu. The police have registered a case and further investigation is underway," said Venkata Swamy. The police said the truck was travelling at a high speed when it lost control and rammed into the car coming from the opposite direction. Prime…

07 Feb

প্রধানমন্ত্রীর রাষ্ট্রীয় শোকের ঘোষণা লতাজির প্রয়াণে

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaIndia

সুরলোকে বিলীন হয়ে গেলেন সুরের সম্রাজ্ঞী। পৃথিবীর মায়া ত্যাগ করে চলে গিয়েছেন সুর সম্রাজ্ঞী লতা মঙ্গেশকর। গতকাল ৮টা ১২ মিনিট নাগাদ প্রয়াত হন তিনি। মৃত্যুকালে তাঁর বয়স হয়েছিল ৯২ বছর। প্রায় চার সপ্তাহ ধরে হাসপাতালে ভর্তি ছিলেন তিনি। মাঝে কিছুটা সুস্থ হলেও আবার শারীরিক অবস্থার অবনতি হয় তাঁর। সুরসম্রাজ্ঞীর প্রয়াণের খবরে ব্যথিত প্রধানমন্ত্রী নরেন্দ্র মোদী থেকে শুরু করে সকল কেন্দ্রীয় মন্ত্রী, বাংলার মুখ্যমন্ত্রী মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়। ইতিমধ্যেই কেন্দ্রের তরফে দুই দিনের রাষ্ট্রীয় শোক পালনের ঘোষণা করা হয়েছে এবং মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় আগামীকাল অর্ধ দিবস ছুটি ঘোষণা করেছেন রাজ্যে। এদিন টুইট করে প্রধানমন্ত্রী নরেন্দ্র মোদী লেখেন, তিনি এই খবর শুনে কার্যত নির্বাক। দয়ালু…

03 Feb

On this day in 2018: India lifted record 4th U19 WC title

editor0 CommentsSportscricket, India

It was on this day 3rd February 2018, three years ago, when India's young brigade defeated Australia by eight wickets at Bay Oval in Tauranga to lift the ICC U19 World Cup for the record fourth time. The Prithvi Shaw-led side remained unbeaten in the tournament, winning all six matches.The side stormed into the summit clash after a thumping victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinal. India defeated Pakistan by 203 runs to set up a clash against Australia in the final. Chasing a total of 217, India was powered by opener Manjot Kalra's unbeaten 101 and wicketkeeper Harvik Desai's unbeaten…

28 Jan

Philippines confirms move to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles in $375 mn deal

editor0 CommentsIndiaBrahMos, India

India got its first-ever export order for BrahMos missiles on Friday when the Philippines' Defence Ministry signed USD 374 million contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited to supply an undisclosed number of missiles, military officials said. The BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited, an India-Russian joint venture, produces the cruise missile BrahMos that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from land platforms. The USD 374 million contract is to supply shore-based anti-ship BrahMos missiles to the Philippines' Navy. In a statement, the defence ministry said, "The BAPL signed a contract with the Department of National Defence of the Republic of…

28 Jan

Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal have finished the shoot of their untitled film

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaBollywood, Entertainment, India

Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal have finished the shoot of their untitled film. The two were shooting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh for the film. Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal shared the first poster of the film and thanked the entire team and cast. Sharing the poster, Sara Alia Khan wrote, "It's a film wrap. Can't believe it's already over! Thank you @laxman.utekar sir for giving me Somya. Thank you for all the guidance, patience and support. Thank you for always being so understanding and always pushing me to do better and better. @vickykaushal09 every day with you on set…

27 Jan

Jahnvi Kapoor shares glimpses from the sets of “Mr and Mrs Mahi”

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaBollywood, Entertainment, India

On Wednesday, Janhvi Kapoor shared a series of pictures, where she can be seen training at a cricket camp for her upcoming movie Mr and Mrs Mahi, on her Instagram. Sharing the post, Janhvi wrote: "Cricket camp #MrandMrsMahi." The picture gives us a glimpse of Janhvi's look from her upcoming film Mr and Mrs Mahi. Mr and Mrs Mahi will feature Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. Janhvi Kapoor was last seen in the horror-comedy movie Roohi along with Rajkummar Rao and Varun Sharma. This film will mark her second debut opposite Rajkummar Rao in Roohi. Check out the instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZLiVXvIvvt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

24 Jan

Son meets Mukhtar Ansari, lodged in Banda jail, fears threat to his father’s life

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Gangster who turned politician Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar has threat to the life of his father at the Banda jail where he was brought by the police in April 2021 from Rupnagar jail in Punjab. After meeting Mukhtar at Banda jail, Umar told that a conspiracy is being hatched to kill his father. According to Umar's claim, the district administration and the local police are hand-in-glove with criminals lodged at the jail. "They are hatching a conspiracy to kill my father. I will approach the court," he said. Ansari in September told a court that the Uttar Pradesh government may…

18 Jan

Siddhant Chaturvedi Gifted Himself A new luxurious V-Rod Harley Davidson

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CY1iH28FSkD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Siddhant Chaturvedi who is currently gearing up for his next film 'Gehraiyaan', has got himself a new luxurious Harley Davidson. The actor took to his social media, to share a string of pictures of the same with his fans. In the photographs, he can be seen posing with his new swanky bike. Sharing it, he announced, "Harley Le Li”. The 'Gully Boy' actor also dropped two more pictures flaunting his new edition, and wrote, "and it’s finger Lickin’ good!” On the third picture of the series, Siddhant said, “Kick maarke chappal kitne toote…Aaj boots mein, aur Button ungli ke…

17 Jan

Navdeep Kaur Wins The Best National Costume Award at Mrs World 2022

editor0 CommentsFashion, India, InternationalEntertainment, Fashion, India, international

Mrs India Navdeep Kaur won the round for Best National Costume at the Mrs World 2022 pageant in Las Vegas, USA. Navdeep Kaur represented India at the international stage after winning the title of Mrs India World in 2021. For the National Costume round of Mrs World 2022. The dress was designed and created by Eggie Jasmin. The outfit was inspired by Kundalini Chakra, which "symbolises the movement of energy in chakras of the body from the base to the spine up through the crown". Cobra embellishments on the shoulder were added to represent the "mystical serpent native to India",…

17 Jan

আচমকাই সকলকে বিদায় জানালেন বিরজু মহারাজ

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaIndia

শোকের ছায়া নৃত্য জগতে৷ তিনি ছিলেন নৃত্য জগতের ভগবান৷ প্রয়াত কত্থকের ‘মহারাজা’৷ রবিবার রাতে হৃদরোগে আক্রান্ত হয়ে মারা যান কিংবদন্তি নৃত্যশিল্পী পণ্ডিত বিরজু মহারাজ। তাঁর বয়স হয়েছিল ৮৩ বছর৷ সংবাদ সংস্থা এএনআইকে তাঁর মৃত্যুর খবর নিশ্চিত করেছেন এক নিকট আত্মীয়। একাধারে নাচ, তবলা এবং কণ্ঠসঙ্গীত, তিন ক্ষেত্রে সমান পারদর্শী ছিলেন বিরজু মহারাজ। ছবিও আঁকতেন দক্ষতার সঙ্গে। রবিশঙ্কর তাঁর নাচ দেখে বলেছিলেন, ‘তুমি লয়ের পুতুল’! রবিবার রাতে দিল্লির বাড়িতে নাতির সঙ্গে খেলছিলেন তিনি৷ সেই সময় অকস্মাৎ অসুস্থ বোধ করেন৷ তড়িঘড়ি দিল্লির সকেত হাসপাতালে ভর্তি করা হয় তাঁকে৷ সেখানেই হৃদরোগে আক্রান্ত হয়ে মৃত্যু হয় তাঁর৷ বেশ কিছুদিন ধরে কিডনির সমস্যাতেও ভুগছিলেন…