Bihar: 7 killed, several injured in stampede at Jehanabad’s Siddheshwar Nath temple
Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) At least seven people, including six women, were dead and over a dozen people were injured in a stampede at Baba Siddheshwar Nath Temple located at Vanavar hills in Bihar’s Jehanabad district on early Monday morning. Police along with the relief and rescue team rushed to the spot after receiving the […]
20 people died in Rajasthan amid torrential rains
Jaipur, Aug 12 (IANS) At least 20 people lost their lives in different parts of Rajasthan amid torrential rains which have been lashing the state since Saturday. Heavy rain in Jaipur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, and Dausa left the streets waterlogged on Sunday. It also prompted district administrations to announce the closure of schools in Jaipur, […]
Manish Sisodia to hold padyatra, interact with Delhiites on Aug 14
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Nearly 18 months after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will hold a ‘padyatra’ on August 14, during which he will also interact with the people of the […]
Study proposes new obesity treatment with brain electrical stimulation
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Brain electrical stimulation to suppress appetite may be a new frontier in treatment for obesity — a rising global health concern, according to a study on Monday. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in eight people worldwide is overweight, making obesity treatment one of the most prominent markets […]
Sensex trades lower as RIL and ICICI Bank drag
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Indian stock indices opened lower on Monday as heavyweights like RIL and ICICI Bank emerged as the top losers in the morning trade. At 9:48 a.m., Sensex was down 325 points or 0.41 per cent at 79,353 and Nifty was down 115 points or 0.47 per cent at 24,253. The market […]
Gaming company Krafton acquires Japan’s Tango Gameworks
Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) Krafton, a South Korean gaming firm, said on Monday it has acquired Tokyo-based game studio Tango Gameworks for an undisclosed sum. Krafton said it will absorb Tango Gameworks’ developers and the rights to its acclaimed rhythm action combat game Hi-Fi RUSH, according to the Korean company, reports Yonhap news agency. “This […]
Carmakers disclose battery brand information amid EV fire scare
Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) Carmakers in South Korea are moving toward disclosing the brand information of batteries used in their electric vehicles in response to consumer doubts over the safety of EV batteries. Public concerns over EV safety have mounted in the country after a spontaneous fire that began in a parked Mercedes-Benz EV on […]
Taha Shah Badussha signs three films with Ramesh Sippy Entertainment
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actor Taha Shah Badussha, who gained the spotlight with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut OTT series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar”, has signed a three-film deal with Ramesh Sippy Entertainment. Taha said: “It’s an honour to sign a three-film deal with Ramesh Sippy Entertainment and it’s an absolute dream to work in […]
Rani Mukerji, KJo invited to address Australian Parliament House ahead of IFFM 2024
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji and filmmaker Karan Johar have been invited to address a keynote speech about Indian cinema at the Australian Parliament House. The event is to take place on August 13, ahead of the 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), which is slated to commence from August 15. […]
Hilary Duff’s husband Matthew Koma posts photo of their baby crying while she’s away
Los Angeles, Aug 12 (IANS) Actress-singer Hilary Duff’s husband, Matthew Koma, is changing his schedule to take care of a newborn. The musician, 37, shared a photo on his Instagram Stories of the couple’s 3-month-old daughter, Townes, hysterically crying, including a funny message for the actress-singer, reports People magazine. “Got this totally under control @hilaryduff […]
