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Bhagyashree shares glimpses from her Jagannath Puri visit
Mumbai, March 16: Actress Bhagyashree recently offered prayers at the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. The 'Maine Pyaar Kiya' actress took to her IG and treated the netizens with some glimpses of her religious visit.
Massive increase in pilgrim donations for Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in five years
Jammu, March 16: Pilgrim donations at Jammu and Kashmir's Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine have increased to Rs 171.90 crore during the current financial year (2024-2025) from Rs 63.85 crore in 2020-21, according to shrine board officials.
La Liga prez Javier Tebas fires back at Carlo Ancelotti's 72-hour warning
Madrid, March 16: After Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti issued a warning towards La Liga claiming his side will not take the pitch if they are made to play two games in a period of less than 72 hours, La Liga president Javier Tebas pointed out that Los Blancos will be playing in a period shorter than 72 hours in the coming weeks due to their own demands.
India, Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise in full swing at Tokmok: Army
New Delhi, March 16: The Indian Army and Kyrgyzstan military are exchanging best practices in urban warfare scenarios, counter-terrorism tactics and precision sniping as part of an ongoing joint exercise, the Army said on Sunday.
'They can decide when to stop playing': Ajaz Patel on 'greats' Rohit, Virat's ODI future
New Delhi, March 16: New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel feels that India batting icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have the right to take a call on their ODI future amid speculations around their retirements from the format following Champions Trophy win.
Festival of colours celebrated in Sydney in presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj and Australian PM
Sydney, March 16: Thousands of people gathered in city's southwest on Saturday to celebrate the Fuldol Festival, a vibrant part of Holi celebrations, the Hindu festival of colours.
Japan stresses importance of US involvement in achieving peace in Ukraine
Tokyo, March 16: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stressed the importance of the United States' involvement in achieving peace in Ukraine.
Parmish Verma talks about racism in 'Kanneda:' You can't understand it until you've lived it
Mumbai, March 16: Pollywood actor-singer, Parmish Verma, has opened up about the theme of racism in his upcoming show “Kanneda.”
Heatwave: Orange alert for five Telangana districts
Hyderabad, March 16: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Telangana for the next two days with the maximum temperature in at least five districts likely to soar to 41-44 degrees Celsius.
Gajraj Rao shares BTS pics with Renuka Shahane from 'Dupahiya'
Mumbai, March 16: Veteran actor Gajraj Rao's latest release "Dupahiya" is receiving praise from all sides. The 'Badhaai Ho' actor treated his InstaFam with some BTS photos from the web series.
Raveena wishes Rasha on her birthday with some memorable milestones
Mumbai, March 16: Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani is celebrating her 20th birthday today on March 16.
Deep connection between science, spirituality: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 16: In conversation with podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about renowned mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, invoking a connection between science and spirituality. He said that Ramanujan derived his ideas from spiritual discipline, where one integrates self and work.
Julia Stiles recalls feeling slimy during reshoots for Harvey Weinstein's film
Washington, March 16: Julia Stiles recently opened up about her uncomfortable experience working with Harvey Weinstein on the 2000 film Down to You, recalling that she felt "slimy" during reshoots.
Jamshedpur FC enters Indian Super League playoffs after a rough 2023-34 season
New Delhi March 16: A season ago, Jamshedpur FC found itself struggling in 11th place in the Indian Super League (ISL) standings, going through a season that supporters would prefer to erase from memory. Now, and they are preparing for the ISL 2024-25 playoffs, as per the league's official website.
'L2: Empuraan' first show to begin at 6 AM, check out new poster
Mumbai, March 16: The Malayalam film 'L2: Empuraan' has finally announced a major update!
MBK chief vows to use personal assets to support ailing Homeplus suppliers
Seoul, March 16: Private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd., which owns Homeplus, said on Sunday its chief will use his personal assets to support suppliers of the major discount store chain affected by the court-led rehabilitation process.
Strengthened me, enabled me to discover inner power: PM Modi shares experience roaming in Himalayas for two years
New Delhi, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an interview with podcaster and scientist Lex Friedman, recounted that he roamed the mighty Himalayas for two years during a period of self-experimentation. This journey, the Prime Minister said, played a pivotal role in strengthening him and enabling him to discover his "inner power."
Delhi's new MLAs to get tips on legislative conduct at 2-day workshop from March 18
New Delhi, March 16: From raising a point of order in Assembly to moving a private member’s Bill and more would be on the agenda of a two-day orientation programme for Delhi’s new legislators that will be inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on March 18, an official said on Sunday.
UAE: SEWA unveils largest 220 kv substation
Sharjah, March 16: The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has launched the largest 220 kv substation in the network, located at the airport area in Umm Fannin.
James Van Der Beek shares how his battle with cancer affected his wife , kids
Washington, March 16: Actor James Van Der Beek recalled the toughest years of his life. He spoke about his battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia instructs district administration and Kamala Raja Hospital management team for investigation on fire incident
Gwalior, March 16: Union Minister Jyotiradtiya Scindia on Sunday instructed the district administration team and Kamala Raja Hospital's team to investigate the fire incident caused by a blast in the air conditioner of the hospital's ICU ward.
Tragedy of unimaginable magnitude: PM Modi on Godhra train burning
New Delhi, March 16: Interacting with renowned podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the Godhra incident, where people were burned alive, calling it "a tragedy of unimaginable magnitude".
Amit Shah holds meeting with Chief Ministers of Northeastern states
Guwahati, March 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attended a meeting with Chief Ministers of Northeastern states at a hotel in Guwahati.
Drake Bell recalls challenges he faced as teenager, says It's always just that highlighting of all of your missteps
Washington, March 16: Actor and musician Drake Bell recalled the challenges he faced as a teenager in Hollywood. He feels that even if he had not committed any mistake, he was targeted by the media in the 2000s.
NCR records 61% growth in office absorption, but net supply declined 22% in 2024: Anarock
New Delhi, March 16: The Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) office market recorded a 61 per cent year-on-year increase in net absorption, the highest among the top 7 cities, to reach 9.5 million square feet in 2024, said a report by ANAROCK.
J-K: Kulgam Police registers first-ever e-FIR via WhatsApp
Kulgam, March 16: Kulgam Police in Jammu and Kashmir has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp on Sunday, a senior officer said.
NEP 2020 integrates sports into formal curriculum: MoS Jayant Chaudhary
Bengaluru, March 16: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and MoS for Education Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday highlighted that the National Education Policy 2020 is integrating sports into the formal curriculum, enabling the country to build a strong sports ecosystem.
New force members should add strength to efforts to suppress drug mafia: Kerala CM
Thrissur, March 16: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that new force members should add more strength to the effort to free the country from the clutches of the drug mafia. He was speaking after accepting the salute at the passing out parade of 118 Sub-Inspector trainees of the 31st B batch of Kerala Police Academy in Ramavarmapuram, Thrissur, according to the press statement.
Millie Bobby Brown addresses criticisms she received for British, American accents
Washington DC, March 16: Actress Millie Bobby Brown addressed the criticisms she received for changing her accent, alternating between a British and American style of speaking, reported The Hollywood Reporter.
Bihar Minister raises concern over 'rising' attack incidents on state police, reaffirms govt commitment to law, order
Patna, March 16: Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Sunday expressed deep concern over the rising attacks on police personnel and reaffirmed the state government's commitment to law and order, stating that it is treating these incidents with utmost seriousness.
J-K: CRPF 121st battalion organizes free medical camp for 400 villagers in Kathua
Kathua, March 16: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 121st Battalion organized a free medical camp in the remote areas of Kathua district, providing essential medical services to over 400 villagers.
Andhra Pradesh pays rich tributes to Potti Sriramulu
Amaravati, March 16: Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu paid rich tributes to Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu on his birth anniversary.
Sports can be significant in driving economy and fuel business in India, says MoS Jayant Chaudhary
Bengaluru, March 16: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and MoS for Education Jayant Chaudhary stressed that the role of sports can be significant in driving the economy and fuelling business in the nation.
Vijay slams DMK over alleged TASMAC corruption, seeks action
Chennai, March 16: TVK president and Tamil superstar Vijay has once again taken on the ruling DMK, and this time over alleged corruption in Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
India to co-chair key international counter-terrorism meet for first time
New Delhi, March 16: India is set to play a pivotal role in an upcoming international counter-terrorism meeting, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to combat terrorism globally.
Eminent Odia poet Ramakanta Ratha passes away, CM Majhi expresses grief
Bhubaneswar, March 16: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned modern Odia poet and Padma Bhushan awardee Ramakanta Rath.
Arvind Singh Mewar, a descendant of Maharana Pratap, passes away
Jaipur, March 16: Arvind Singh Mewar, a prominent member of the erstwhile royal family of Mewar, passed away after a prolonged illness early Sunday.
Bhagwant Mann will complete 5 years as CM, says AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal
Amritsar, March 16: Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that Bhagwant Mann will complete his five-year tenure as Chief Minister of Punjab.
Union Minister Amit Shah arrives in Assam to address annual conference of All Bodo Students Union
Guwahati, March 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Assam, on Sunday.
Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor starrer 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' release date postponed, film to hit theatres on this day
Mumbai, March 16: 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari', a romantic entertainer starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, has a new theatrical release date. According to the makers, the film will hit the big screens on September 12 this year.