NEW DELHI: Congress hit out at the BJP-led central government on Monday over Pakistan holding US-Iran talks, terming it a “substantial setback for Mr Modi’s foreign policy”. Citing foreign minister S Jaishankar’s “dalal (broker or middleman)” remark for Pakistan, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh pointed out that the same nation was set to host the…
Sanjiv Goenka with Priyansh Arya, Preity Zinta with Rishabh Pant Sanjiv Goenka of Lucknow Super Giants and Preity Zinta of Punjab Kings remain two of the most visible franchise owners in the IPL, regularly spotted following their teams closely from the stands. Their latest appearance came during the clash at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur…
Vidya Balan expressed immense pride and excitement about joining the Marathi film ‘Raja Shivaji,’ focusing on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s life. Born and raised in Mumbai, she considered it a significant cultural moment. Balan eagerly accepted Riteish Deshmukh’s offer, calling it a matter of great pride and a treat to be part of such a grand…
NEW DELHI: In a setback to actor-turned-politician Vijay, who is leading TVK’s political debut in the Tamil Nadu elections, the Madras high court on Monday admitted a plea seeking an Income Tax probe into his asset declarations.While hearing the matter, the court orally observed a discrepancy of over Rs 100 crore in the affidavit and…
A dog belonging to music composer Harris Jayaraj attacked a local resident in Valasaravakkam. The victim, Adithya, sustained hand injuries and was hospitalized. Police are investigating the incident, focusing on how the dog escaped and owner responsibility. This event highlights the importance of pet control and safety measures in urban areas. The incident has prompted…
MYSORE: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday hit back at BJP over its accusations against Congress and said the Modi government should have immediately implemented the Women’s Reservation Act after it was enacted in 2023. Talking to reporters here, he said Congress has always been in favour of women getting more representation in elected bodies…
Director Imtiaz Ali reveals ‘Safar’ from ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ evolved from a blues track to a ‘country meets blues’ feel, capturing modern life’s restlessness. He highlights Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, ‘idhar ka hi hoon na, udhar ka raha, safar ka hi tha main safar ka raha’, as embodying the contemporary human’s state of flux. Imtiaz…
In this image posted on April 19, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tries ‘jhalmuri’, street snack made of puffed rice, on the sidelines of public meetings ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Jhargram. (@narendramodi/X via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Blessing Muzarabani during a practice session. (PTI Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board has acknowledged that no formal contract was ever sent to Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani for the Pakistan Super League, but has defended its decision to impose a two-year ban, insisting that a “clear verbal agreement” had been reached — a…
Iran foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei Just two days before the ceasefire deadline ends, Iran hardened its stance on talks with the United States, saying that keeping the door open for dialogue “does not mean to negotiate at any cost.“The announcement, reported by state media Tasnim news agency, comes as US President Donald Trump on…