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Taapsee Pannu gifts cycles to school girls: Want them to be self reliant
Mumbai, April 23: Actress Taapsee Pannu traveled to Barabanki on Wednesday for the fourth time with her husband Mathias Boe.
Mamata Banerjee questions 'selective killings' by terrorists in Pahalgam terror attack
Kolkata, April 23: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, questioned the selective killings by terrorists in Kashmir's Pahalgam.
DoNER Minister stresses on multimodal connectivity within NE region, across border
New Delhi/Aizawl, April 23: Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday reaffirmed the need to strengthen critical infrastructure to enhance multimodal connectivity within the northeastern region and across international borders.
Barry Sloane, Tom Cullen join 'House of the Dragon' season 3
Washington, April 23: The third season of the fantasy series House of the Dragon has added three new actors, reported Variety.
'Wednesday' second season to be released in 2 parts, teaser unveiled
Los Angeles, April 23: Netflix on Wednesday surprised the fans of 'Wednesday' by sharing crucial details about the second season.
Anil Kumble breaks down Rajasthan Royals' recent struggles, offers strategic insights ahead of RCB clash
New Delhi, April 23: As Rajasthan Royals (RR) prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, former India captain and JioStar expert Anil Kumble has offered a detailed analysis of RR's recent setbacks and the tactical adjustments they need to make.
Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Afghanistan condole dastardly Pahalgam Terror Attack
New Delhi, April 23: Condolences have poured in from several countries from across the world and many of India's neighbours over the horrific April 22 terrro attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
Countries and organisations unite in condemning ghastly Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, April 23: Several Muslim nations and organisations continue to condemn and reject terrorism in all its forms and manifestations in the aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
IPL 2025: Unpredictable Chinnaswamy wicket is no excuse, says Patidar on RCB's home troubles
Bengaluru, April 23: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar has admitted that his side has not played good cricket at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, their home ground this season, which is the reason for their poor results at home in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025..
IPL 2025: MI's Jasprit Bumrah completes 300 T20 wickets, becomes fourth Indian to do so
Hyderabad, April 23: Mumbai Indians (MI) and India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah completed 300 T20 wickets, becoming the only fourth Indian bowler to reach the milestone.
25 Indians, one Nepali citizen killed in Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, April 23: The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), which met on Wednesday, was briefed in detail on the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were killed.
IPL 2025: Klaasen-Abhinav's fightback powers SRH to 143/8 against MI
Hyderabad, April 23: A commendable 99-run partnership between Heinrich Klaasen and Abhinav Manohar helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) survive a top order collapse, posting 143/8 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Uppal Stadium on Wednesday.
PM Modi to take part in National Panchayati Raj Day programme in Bihar on April 24
New Delhi, April 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on April 24, where he will travel to Madhubani and participate in a programme marking National Panchayati Raj Day, as per an official statement issued by the Prime Minister's office on Wednesday.
Several luxury items, including watches, sunglasses, costing above Rs 10 lakh to attract 1% Tax Collected at Source
New Delhi, April 23: Several luxury goods costing above Rs 10 lakh will now attract Tax Collected at Source (TCS) at 1 per cent.
Suzuki Motor Corporation, Maruti Suzuki India to establish Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence
New Delhi, April 23: Paying tribute to the late legendary leader Osamu Suzuki, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India announced on Wednesday a proposal to establish the Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) in India, the automaker said in a statement.
Jeremy Renner says he could see his left eye with his right eye after near-fatal accident
Washington, April 23: Actor Jeremy Renner's memoir My Next Breath, where he shares personal memories from his near-fatal accident in 2023, is set to release on April 29 this year.
Will RCB spinners bounce back from dry run at home during RR clash?
Bengaluru, April 23: As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) aim to break their losing streak of three matches at the home venue of M Chinnaswamy Stadium against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday, they will have some major bowling concerns to fix, majorly in spin bowling.
Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to begin shortly, HM and Defence Minister leave for 7 LKM
New Delhi, April 23: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will commence shortly. The high-level meeting is likely to discuss the recent security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said.
Pankaj Tripathi to reunite with his 'OMG 2' director Amit Rai for a new film
Mumbai, April 23: Actor Pankaj Tripathi has reunited with his 'OMG 2' director Amit Rai for a new film.
ECI kickstarts two-day capacity-building programme for electoral field functionaries from Bihar
New Delhi, April 23: The Election Commission of India is organising a two-day training and capacity building of Booth Level Officers (BLOS) along with other field-level functionaries at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi. This is the third such batch of BLOs to be trained from the poll-bound state of Bihar.
Kalinga Super Cup: Inter Kashi pull off shocking win over Bengaluru FC on penalties
Bhubaneswar, April 23: Matija Babovic’s late equaliser helped Inter Kashi pull off a stunning result as they defeated Indian Super League (ISL) runner-ups Bengaluru FC, 3-5 on penalties, after the sides played out a 1-1 draw in regulation time, in their Kalinga Super Cup Round of 16 clash at the Kalinga Stadium, here on Wednesday.
IPL 2025: Shami makes way for Unadkat as Mumbai elect to bowl against Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 23: Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 41 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
US Vice Prez JD Vance cancels Jaipur City Palace visit amid security concerns
Jaipur, April 23: US Vice President JD Vance who is on a four-day visit to India (April 21-24) accompanied by his family has cancelled his scheduled visit to the City Palace here. While the itinerary included a visit to Jaipur's City Palace on Wednesday, the visit has now been cancelled.
Time to position India as global leader in preventive healthcare: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 23: With 25 per cent of global cervical cancer deaths occurring in India -- often due to late diagnosis -- there is a critical need for preventive screening strategies, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday, adding that the ultimate goal is to position India as a global leader in preventive healthcare.
Working with J&K govt for dignified return of Pahalgam victims: Gujarat govt
Gandhinagar, April 23: The Gujarat government said on Wednesday that it is working closely with the Jammu and Kashmir government for the dignified return of the Pahalgam terror attack victims.
Robert Vadra blames Hindutva push for Pahalgam terror, sparks outrage across nation
New Delhi, April 23: The comments made by Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, have ignited a fierce backlash across the political spectrum and social media. The attack, which left 26 tourists dead, was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a terror group linked to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and this brutal act, targeting a group of innocent tourists, has sent shockwaves throughout the country.
Macron, Albanese, Ramgoolam join global leaders in condemning Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, April 23: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday extended his heartfelt condolences to the victims of the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that has claimed dozens of lives.
Gujarat on high alert after Pahalgam terror attack
Gandhinagar, April 23: Following the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, the authorities have put Gujarat on high alert, an official said.
IPL 2025: Bit surprised RR didn't retain Buttler, KKR haven't utilised their resources, says Kumble
New Delhi, April 23: One can safely say that Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are in the same boat, as far as IPL 2025 points table and playoffs scenarios are concerned. KKR, the defending champions, are at seventh place with six points, while RR, the inaugural edition winners, are a position below them with four points.
IAF's Surya Kiran air show stuns Patna crowd on Vijay Diwas
Patna, April 23: Bihar witnessed its first-ever grand air show on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, celebrated in honour of Babu Veer Kunwar Singh, the legendary freedom fighter of the 1857 revolt.
Centre determined to take strong against Pahalgam terror attack: Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru, April 23: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday that the Union government is determined to take strong action against the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack.
Significant efforts undertaken to restore normalcy, ensure development: Manipur Guv
Imphal, April 23: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday said that significant efforts have been undertaken over the past several months to restore normalcy and ensure that the state progresses on the path of peace, stability, and inclusive development.
World Health Summit's regional meet to shape global agenda: Ayush Minister
New Delhi, April 23: The World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from April 25–27, is set to provide a vital platform for shaping the global health agenda, with a special focus on the integration and scaling up of traditional medicine systems, the government said on Wednesday.
Sonali Kulkarni reflects on her first audiobook experience with 'His Majesty's Tiger'
Mumbai, April 23: Actress Sonali Kulkarni opened up about her experience of working on her first audiobook, "His Majesty's Tiger" during an exclusive conversation with IANS.
Sorab Bedi calls his character's dark turn in Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi 'incredibly exciting'
Mumbai, April 23: Popular Dangal TV show "Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi" continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with gripping twists.
Attackers and handlers will face severe retribution soon: Rajnath talks tough on Pahalgam carnage
New Delhi, April 23: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday dropped enough hints after Centre’s contemplation about the ‘multi-pronged’ crackdown on the Pahalgam attackers and their terror networks that operated from behind and said that they will see India’s 'strong retaliation' very soon.
Chirag Paswan may enter Bihar Assembly polls, hints LJP (RV) MP Arun Bharti
Patna, April 23: In a significant political development, Jamui MP and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Arun Bharti has hinted that Union Minister and party president Chirag Paswan may contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Protect livelihoods and economic activities: CII on Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, April 23: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday said it expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the heinous attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, urging the authorities to protect economic activities in the region.
Pahalgam terror attack: Punjab enhances security along J&K, Pakistan border
Chandigarh, April 23: Condemning the incident of the terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said the state is on high vigil and according top priority to maintain law and order, especially on the interstate border with J&K, as well as along the India-Pakistan boundary.
Kashmir economy has collapsed due to Pahalgam terror attack, says Kharge quoting Omar Abdullah
Bengaluru, April 23: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday that J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has conveyed to him that Kashmir's economy has collapsed following the Pahalgam terror attack.