Bihar intensifies crackdown on illegal sand and stone mining
Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) The Bihar government has intensified its crackdown on illegal sand and stone mining, launching a comprehensive state-wide enforcement campaign in December last year. During the month-long drive, the Mines and Geology Department conducted raids at 4,582 locations across the state against illegal mining, transportation, and storage activities. As part of the […]
Tripura schools to remain closed till Jan 10 amid severe cold wave
Agartala, Jan 5 (IANS) All schools in Tripura will remain closed till January 10 in view of the prevailing cold wave conditions, officials said on Monday. Chief Minister Manik Saha, who holds the Elementary and Secondary Education portfolios, said in a Facebook post: “It has been decided to close all schools (government, government-aided and privately […]
Tickets for R-Day 2026 events available through Aamantran app: Official
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Tickets for the Republic Day celebrations in 2026 can now be purchased through the Aamantran mobile app, the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday. In a post on social media platform X, the Ministry of Defence said the app will facilitate ticket purchases for key events associated with the Republic […]
Manushi Chhillar recalls helping Miss South Africa before being crowned Miss World
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar recalled how she extended a helping hand to Miss South Africa, Adè van Heerden, just hours before the Miss World finals. In her recent YouTube video, where she recreated her Miss World pageant makeup look, she shared that Miss South Africa, Adè van Heerden’s gown got […]
Saba Pataudi wishes birthday to ‘the hero of my universe’ dad Mansoor Ali Khan
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Sister of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, Saba Pataudi, wished a happy birthday to ‘the hero of my universe’, dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. She decided to commemorate the special day by treating her InstaFam to some rare pictures of the former captain of the Indian cricket team and penned a […]
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis credits PM Modi for a landmark collaboration in the creative world
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) In a landmark move for the entertainment industry, Universal Music India (UMI) has acquired a 30 per cent equity stake in film and digital content studio Excel Entertainment, valuing Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s company at Rs 2,400 crore. The announcement was made during an event in Mumbai on Monday, in […]
A R Rahman celebrates birthday with ‘Moonwalk’ team; cuts cake at audio launch
Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The unit of director Manoj N S’s upcoming film ‘Moonwalk’, featuring actor Prabhu Deva in the lead, chose to celebrate Oscar winner A R Rahman’s birthday at the grand audio launch event of the film by getting the ace musician to cut a cake on stage. For the unaware, the Mozart […]
Boman Irani shares his experience of working with Prabhas, says he’s very grounded
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor Boman Irani, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘The RajaSaab’, has shared his experience of working with Telugu star Prabhas in the film. The senior actor attended the special event for the film in Mumbai on Monday, and shared that despite being a huge star, Prabhas doesn’t […]
Simu Liu pitches Melissa Barrera to be the next Wonder Woman
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Hollywood actor Simu Liu seems to be in pursuit of some radical changes in the DCU, as he has pitched Melissa Barrera to be the next Wonder Woman. In June of 2025, DC Studios boss James Gunn confirmed there was a new Wonder Woman movie “being written right now”, reports […]
UPKL Season 2: Sangam Challengers overcome Kanpur Warriors’ fightback to climb to second place
Noida, Jan 5 (IANS) Sangam Challengers produced a composed and resilient performance to defeat Kanpur Warriors 37–32 in the opening match of Day 12 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2, registering their third consecutive win and moving up from seventh position to second place on the league table. The crucial encounter, played […]
