Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has become one of the most talked-about names after the blockbuster success of Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, thanks to his fan-favourite character Jameel Jamali and the viral dialogue, “Bachcha hai tu mera.” Amid reports claiming that the actor received a Rs 1 crore bonus from the makers following the film’s…
Monsoon arrives: Heavy rain lashes Delhi, Mumbai and south India; more downpours forecast across North, west & central India (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon finally arrived in Delhi on Thursday, five days after its normal onset date of June 27, bringing widespread rain and much-needed relief from weeks of heat and humidity….
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the selectors’ decision to drop Suryakumar Yadav from India’s T20I setup, calling it a “landmark” and “ruthless” call and suggesting that the World Cup-winning captain deserved more time to prove himself.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India’s T20I squads for the tours…
This weekend, Bengaluru’s green calendar gets a vibrant addition with the 18th edition of Bhoomi Habba at Visthar Campus. The festival brings together art, food, storytelling, music and sustainability under the theme Restore, Reclaim – Community Paths to Climate Action. For nearly two decades, the fest has been a significant event in Bengaluru, coinciding with…
Chandigarh: After nearly a decade since it was first conceptualised and seven years after receiving approval from the Centre, construction on the controversial Industrial Area flyover-rotary-underpass project is finally set to take off.The ministry of road transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Monday instructed the Union Territory’s chief engineer to issue the Letter of Award (LOA)…
In a step towards introducing market-based coal trading, the government on Tuesday notified rules for setting up coal exchanges aimed at improving price discovery, boosting transparency and modernising the country’s coal supply chain.The ministry of coal on Tuesday said the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 have been published, creating a regulatory framework for establishing and operating…
Notorious gangster Venkatesh Garg has been extradited from Georgia to India following a coordinated operation involving multiple agencies. NEW DELHI: Notorious gangster Venkatesh Garg landed in India on Thursday following his successful extradition from Georgia. The major breakthrough was achieved through a coordinated operation involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Ministry of External…
Bengaluru: Twelve men were arrested on charges of robbing Rs 17 lakh in cash from a trader after promising him to convert it into cryptocurrency.The arrests were made based on the complaint filed by Vishwas Y, 31, resident of Kodigehalli. A techie, Vishwas wanted to open a hotel near Sira on Bengaluru-Pune Highway and for…
Ahmedabad: Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) has increased the retail price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by Rs 4 per kg in Gujarat, taking the rate from Rs 90.02 to Rs 94.02 per kg with effect from Aug 1. This is the second CNG price hike by the company in less than two weeks.ATGL had…
NEW DELHI: Actor Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday in connection with the controversy surrounding the song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke”. He submitted a written apology, expressing regret for any “unintended” harm caused to society.During the hearing chaired by NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar, the commission expressed concern over alleged…
