Actor Vinay Anand recalled Govinda’s deep love for his late mother, Nirmala Devi, sharing that the star once washed her feet and drank the same water as a mark of devotion. He praised Govinda’s humility, family values, and lasting influence, calling him both an inspiration and a father figure in his life. Govinda’s nephew Vinay…
PM Modi heaps big praise on Biju Patnaik during Jakarta address NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik for his role in Indonesia’s independence movement, saying his actions helped bring India and Indonesia closer.Addressing the Indonesian parliament in Jakarta, PM Modi recalled that India strongly backed Indonesia’s…
Morigaon: People carrying their belongings cross a flood-affected area on a boat, in Morigaon district, Assam. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With parts of Assam continuing to reel under floods, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the state government has requested the Army and the Air Force to remain on standby to assist in…
Actress and politician Hema Malini was recently seen smiling publicly for the first time since husband Dharmendra’s passing. Attending a city event in a green saree, she greeted paparazzi warmly. The veteran actor passed away in November 2025, leaving behind Hema, Prakash Kaur, and their children, including Sunny, Bobby, Esha, and Ahana. Actress and politician…
Randeep Surjewala (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Not ruling out a nationwide movement against the Indo-US trade deal and accepting home minister Amit Shah’s challenge for a debate, Congress said the US production of jowar, maize, soybean and cotton is at such a higher scale that their import will completely overwhelm the farmers of India.AICC spokesman…
Kyle Jamieson gives Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a fiery send-off. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: A fiery moment involving Kyle Jamieson and teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the spotlight during the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Friday, triggering a wave of reactions across the cricketing fraternity.Jamieson dismissed the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi for…
NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday directed all banks issuing FASTags to undertake “immediate” validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to the smart tags issued by them. The banks have been directed to blacklist FASTags that are found linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs.The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding…
Strait of Hormuz (AP image) Iran has introduced a ‘safe shipping corridor’ that allows selected vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via a route inside its territorial waters, as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global maritime traffic.The corridor is being offered only to ships that receive prior approval from Iranian authorities,…
Punjab Kings assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves has made it clear that the franchise is staying locked in on cricket despite increasing chatter and criticism surrounding the team on social media during a tense phase of IPL 2026. Punjab Kings, who finished runners-up last season, have recently found themselves at the centre of online discussions…
The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has extended the last date to submit the HPTU admission-cum-counselling form 2026 for admission to various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes. Eligible candidates can complete the counselling registration through the official website, himtu.ac.in.The extended deadline applies to candidates who qualified the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) 2026…
