NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has fully utilised its capital outlay of Rs 1.86 lakh crore (revised estimate) for FY2025-26. In FY2024-25 too, the ministry had utilised its capital budget fully. The overall use of the defence budget, including MoD (civil) and pension, during FY2025-26 stood at 99.62%.The original appropriation for capital expenditure in the…
During a recent interview, Gina Gershon shared a hilarious memory from her time on the set of ‘Cocktail.’ She revealed that a lighthearted tickling incident from Tom Cruise almost ended with him sporting a broken nose! As they filmed a close-up scene, Gershon’s instinctive response to Cruise’s antics led to an accidental kick that surprised…
Priyadarshan, prepping Bhooth Bangla, recalls Bhool Bhulaiyaa’s ‘Mere Dholna’. Vidya Balan overcame Farah Khan’s dance doubts after 35-40 days’ practice, earning praise. She matched Vineeth’s energy, cherishing the validation. The iconic track and her Manjulika role made the film a horror hit. Ahead of Bhooth Bangla’s release, Priyadarshan revisited his blockbuster ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ in a…
Madalsa Sharma, who is best known for playing Kavya in the hit TV show Anupamaa, recently opened up about an unsettling experience from the early days of her film career. The actress, who is married to Mahaakshay Chakraborty, son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, recalled how a ‘renowned filmmaker’ once made an inappropriate request during…
Vishal Uppal (R) during a practice session for Team India ahead of the 2026 BJK Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie. (Instagram) NEW DELHI: When the Indian team steps up to the court on April 7 at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup’s Asia/Oceania Group 1, they…
Senior New Zealand minister Shane Jones has defended his controversial remarks on immigration, saying he uses “hyperbole” to gain “cut through” in public debates, even as criticism mounts over his “butter chicken tsunami” comment.The New Zealand First deputy leader on Wednesday said colleagues in Parliament had urged him to tone down his language, but he…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly celebrates his half-century. (ANI Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: He woke up in the morning with nerves on Tuesday. “Which I was really happy about,” Cooper Connolly said after leading Punjab Kings to a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.For Connolly, it wasn’t the nerves, but the “happiness” about having them. That small detail…
Shruti Haasan and Sai Abhyankkar’s unplugged rendition of ‘Pavazha Malli’ is captivating audiences online, following the original track’s massive success with over 69 million YouTube views. Their raw, emotional performance on Instagram is drawing widespread praise for its simplicity and chemistry, highlighting the song’s romantic theme and the artists’ vocal talents. Sai Abhyankkar and Shruthi…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday issued a statement after the death of British broadcast engineer Ian Williams Langford, who was working on IPL 2026 matches in Mumbai.Langford, 76, was found unconscious in his hotel room in south Mumbai on Monday morning and was taken to Bombay Hospital,…
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