Malayalam actor Ganapathi, known for his role in Manjummel Boys, was arrested by Kalamassery police in Ernakulam for drunk driving and overspeeding on Saturday night. After attempting to flee from the police, he was tested for alcohol, failing the test. He was subsequently taken into custody but later granted bail. Ganapathi is also known for […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has canceled his planned visit to Visakhapatnam on the 29th of this month due to the looming cyclone threat over Andhra Pradesh. The visit, which included laying the foundation stone for the NTPC Green Hydrogen Hub and inaugurating several railway projects and highways, has been postponed. A public meeting and rally […]
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu monk, was arrested in Dhaka following protests led by the Hindu community in Rangpur for stronger protections and a dedicated ministry for minorities. Brahmachari, a vocal critic of violence against Hindus, faces sedition charges. His arrest comes amid unrest against the military-backed government’s handling of minority rights in […]
Former minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy defended the YSR Congress government’s power purchase policies, clarifying that deals were made with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), not Adani Group. He highlighted that the YSRCP government secured power at a competitive rate of Rs 2.49 per unit, much lower than the Rs 5.10 to Rs 6.99 […]
Six junior actors from the prequel of Kantara were injured when a minibus carrying them overturned in Udupi district, Karnataka. The accident occurred while they were returning from a shoot. The injured were hospitalized in Jadkal and Kundapur. The Kantara franchise, which gained widespread acclaim, is set to release Kantara: Chapter 1 on October 2, […]
An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed at a duck farm in Gyoda city, Saitama, Japan, marking the season’s first in the region. After several ducks were found dead, genetic testing confirmed the virus. In response, 2,500 ducks were culled, and movement restrictions were imposed. This is the 11th avian influenza case in Japan […]
Wasim ‘Model’, a serial criminal wanted in 27 cases including murder and extortion, was arrested in Odisha’s Puri district after escaping from court custody in June. A Rs 50,000 bounty was placed on his head following his dramatic escape. Wasim had been on the run for months, but was finally captured after surveillance tracked his […]
The total amount in inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts has surged over five times to Rs 8,505.23 crore in FY 2023-24, up from Rs 1,638.37 crore in 2018-19. The number of such accounts increased from 6.91 lakh to 21.55 lakh. The EPFO ensures that amounts in these accounts are returned to beneficiaries after claims […]
Nuwan Thushara joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹1.6 crore after a bidding battle with SRH and RR. Harnoor Singh is picked by PBKS for the base price of ₹30 lakh. Jaydev Unadkat returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹1 crore. Andre Siddarth, Naveen-ul-Haq, Umesh Yadav, and Rishad Hossain remain unsold, with no bids placed for them […]
Papaya leaves and seeds are packed with nutrients like fiber, papain, antioxidants, and vitamins, offering various health benefits. Consuming them on an empty stomach can help with dengue by increasing platelet count, improve digestion, boost immunity, manage diabetes, reduce menstrual pain, and support heart health. These compounds work together to fight infections.
Spencer Johnson joins KKR for ₹2.8 crore after a bidding battle with PBKS. The Australian left-arm fast bowler, who was with GT last season, will strengthen KKR’s bowling attack. Ishant Sharma returns to Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakh. However, Umran Malik, Mustafizur Rahman, and Josh Philippe go unsold, as no teams bid for the India […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) reminded Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde of his 2022 promise to quit politics if any rebel MLAs supporting him lost the elections. The party highlighted the defeat of five rebel MLAs, including Sada Sarvankar and Yamini Jadhav. The reminder comes as calls grow for Shinde to continue as CM, with his party leaders […]
West Bengal Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay announced on Monday that a resolution opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be tabled in the state Assembly. He called the bill divisive, suggesting it could marginalize minorities and infringe upon their rights. However, the date for introducing the resolution has not yet been confirmed.
R Sai Kishore returns to Gujarat Titans after a fierce bidding battle with PBKS and SRH, with GT exercising their RTM to secure him for ₹2 crore. Azmatullah Omarzai joins PBKS for ₹2.4 crore after a bidding war with CSK. Romario Shepherd heads to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹1.5 crore, following a successful bid for […]
Locals in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, clashed with police over the ₹250-crore Vaishno Devi ropeway project, fearing job losses. The project, aimed at aiding elderly pilgrims, would shorten the trek to six minutes. However, shopkeepers, porters, and pony service providers argue it threatens their livelihoods, leading to protests and a standoff with police. Authorities are […]