ew Delhi, November 22 Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday slammed the Enforcement Directorate for attaching assets of the Congress-promoted National Herald newspaper and described it as a “new low in politics”. Sibal, a former Congress leader, also alleged that the probe agency has been acting at the behest of the “powers that be”. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said …
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Encounter under way in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, November 21 An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. The gunbattle took place in Baji Maal area of Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri when a cordon and search operation was launched. Additional forces have been rushed to the area. #Jammu #Kashmir #Rajouri
Read More »Inspected tunnel last month, work was going well: Uttarakhand policeman first to reach collapse site
Uttarkashi, November 22 An Uttarakhand policeman, the first to reach the site of the collapsed Sikyara tunnel, said he had inspected the under-construction tunnel last month and the work was going well. Related News Drilling resumes at Uttarakhand tunnel, pipes pushed up to 32 metres through rubble for workers’ rescue Posted at Genwala Police Post under Dharasu Police Station in …
Read More »2 killed as car falls into gorge in Theog subdivision of Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla
shimla, November 22 Two people were killed and as many sustained serious injuries when their vehicle fell into a gorge in Theog subdivision of Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district, police said on Wednesday. The accident occurred near lower Khanewali on Tuesday, they said. The car, bearing a Chandigarh registration number, had four occupants. Archana (28) and Ankita (34) were declared brought …
Read More »Sara Ali Khan shares gorgeous close-up and pool-time photos, says ‘bhartiya naari sab rang me pyaari’
Chandigarh, November 22 Actor Sara Ali Khan is in Goa for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The actress shared some of her pool-time and close-up clicks. She simply added flower and heart emojis to caption: “Swim, flex. Swap goggles and specs.” On her Instagram stories, Sara posted some photos of herself, accompanied by a caption that read, “Authenticity …
Read More »Two youths convert a Mumbai local train compartment into a dining area
Chandigarh, November 20 In Mumbai, where local trains are an indispensable mode of transportation for many visitors and commuters alike, two enterprising youths introduced a distinctive dining experience on wheels.Through their Instagram account, Aryan Kataria and Sarthak Sachdeva gave the public a peek into their creative endeavour, which attracted a lot of interest. The two carefully thought out every step …
Read More »Stock markets recover after 2-day decline; banking, metal shares shine
Mumbai, November 21 Benchmark stock indices rebounded on Tuesday after two days of decline following buying in metal, banking and energy shares and a bullish trend in the US markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 275.62 points or 0.42 per cent to settle at 65,930.77. During the day, it jumped 427.21 points or 0.65 per cent to 66,082.36. The broader …
Read More »Arijit Singh’s ‘In raahon mein’ from ‘The Archies’ is vibrant ode to 1960’s classic rock
Mumbai, November 21 Singer Arijit Singh’s latest song for ‘The Archies’ titled ‘In Raahon Mein’ has finally dropped, and it is one great ode to 1960’s classic rock ‘n’ roll while also really channeling the vibrant energy of teenage friendships. Very retro, the song fuses the 1960’s rock music with the sensibilities of Bollywood music, creating a new sound altogether. …
Read More »Ram Rahim, out on parole for eighth time, taken to his Barnawa Ashram in UP amid tight security
Ram Rahim Singh, who was convicted for the murder of a journalist over 16 years ago, even got Z-plus security cover from the Manohar Lal Khattar government during one of his 21-day release on furlough from a Haryana jail.Dera Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who was lodged in Rohtak’s Sunaria jail in the Sadhvi sexual abuse case and journalist …
Read More »Avoid sensationalising Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operations, government tells TV channels
New Delhi, November 21 The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued an advisory to television channels asking them to refrain from sensationalising the ongoing rescue operation under way at Silkyara, Uttarakhand, and undertaking any live posts and videos from close proximity of the tunnel site where the rescue operations are under way. The two-page advisory asks the channels …
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