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Emma Mackey, Greta Gerwig team up for 'Narnia' film
Los Angeles, April 26: British-French actress Emma Mackey, who is known for the hit streaming series ‘Sex Education’, is set to team up with director Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film ‘Narnia’.
Emma Mackey to star as White Witch in Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia'
Washington, April 26: Actress Emma Mackey has been cast as the White Witch in Greta Gerwig's upcoming 'Narnia' film, set to premiere on Netflix in Christmas 2026.
Tahawwur Rana not cooperating, giving evasive replies: Mumbai Police
New Delhi, April 26: Mumbai Police on Saturday said that the key conspirator of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Rana was not cooperating with the investigating agencies and giving evasive replies.
Virginia Giuffre, accuser in Epstein case, dies by suicide at 41
Canberra, April 26: Virginia Giuffre, a central figure in the efforts to expose Jeffrey Epstein's network of abuse and trafficking, has died by suicide at the age of 41.
Jeffrey Epstein's abuse survivor, Virginia Giuffre, dies at 41
Perth, April 26: Virginia Giuffre, a key figure among the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, has died by suicide, her family said on Friday, according to a report by NBC News.
California becomes world's fourth largest economy, surpassing Japan
Sacramento, April 25: California's economy has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, behind only the United States, China, and Germany in global economic rankings.
National Herald case: Delhi court declines to take cognisance of ED's charge sheet against Sonia, Rahul
New Delhi, April 25: A court here on Friday declined to issue notice to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the alleged National Herald money laundering case as it asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to bring more documents on record in respect of the charge sheet filed against political heavyweights.
Title holders Haryana announce squad for Sr National Rugby 7s Championship 2025
Guwahati, April 25: Haryana have announced their squad for the Senior National Rugby 7s Championship 2025. The men’s competition will be held on April 27 and 28 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.
Delhi court turns down Tahawwur Rana's plea to interact with family
New Delhi, April 24: A court here on Thursday turned down 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana's plea to talk to his family members. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh rejected Rana's application seeking permission to speak with his family members as they must be worried about his well-being.
Asghar Farhadi to helm 2nd French directorial starring Isabelle Huppert
Los Angeles, April 24: Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi is set to return to Paris for his next film, ‘Parallel Tales’. The film, whose plot remains under wraps, brings together a powerful French cast, including Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney and Adam Bessa.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe returns to duty following hospitalsation
Newcastle, April 24: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has returned to his duties after being hospitalised with pneumonia, the Premier League club announced on social media. The Magpies' head coach was admitted to the hospital late on April 12 evening, having felt unwell for a number of days, and was diagnosed with pneumonia.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe returns to duty following hospitalisation
Newcastle, April 24: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has returned to duties after being hospitalised with pneumonia, the Premier League club announced on social media.
Pahalgam terror attack: Three Pakistan nationals, two Kashmiris among 5 terrorists identified
Srinagar, April 24: Five terrorists, including three Pakistani nationals and two residents of Jammu and Kashmir have been identified, who carried out the horrific attack near Pahalgam town, as authorities ramped up efforts to nab the perpetrators of the worst terror strike to rock the region in nearly two decades.
Stephen Frears to helm series adaptation of William Dalrymple's 'The Anarchy'
Mumbai, April 23: British filmmaker Stephen Frears, is set to helm the screen adaptation of William Dalrymple's critically acclaimed book 'The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company'. The adaptation is being done for the long-format content, and is being mounted as an international co-production between US and India.
Karnataka CM orders airlift of Kannadiga tourists stranded in Kashmir after Pahalgam terror attack
Bengaluru, April 23: In the wake of a recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday directed officials to launch a special airlift operation for over 40 Kannadiga tourists stranded in Kashmir following a terrorist attack. The state government assured safe repatriation of every individual caught in the situation and urged families not to panic.
Three Karnataka residents killed in Pahalgam terror attack: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, April 23: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said that three Karnataka residents were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister stated that an additional flight has been arranged for Karnataka following a discussion with the Minister of Civil Aviation.
HM Shah, J&K CM Omar, LG Sinha pay tributes to people killed by terrorists
Srinagar, April 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha arrived at Srinagar Police Control Room on Wednesday to pay tributes to the tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in which 16 people were massacred.
Akhil Sachdeva feared being a 'one song wonder'
New Delhi, April 23: Akhil Sachdeva burst onto the Bollywood music scene with the soulful chartbuster “Humsafar” from the 2017 hit Badrinath Ki Dulhania. While the song catapulted him to instant fame, the acclaimed singer-composer shared that the only pressure he truly felt was the looming fear of being tagged a “one-song wonder” by the industry.
River embankment projects in Tripura expected to be complete in two months
Agartala, April 23: Tripura's Public Works Department Secretary, Kiran Gitte, announced that the embankment projects for all rivers in the state are underway. These projects include the construction of new river embankments as well as the renovation of the existing ones.
Diljit Dosanjh excited about 'Sardaar Ji 3'
Mumbai, April 22: Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is eager to showcase his film 'Sardaar Ji 3' to the audience.
In relief to tobacco farmers, Government notifies three-year validity for grower registrations and barn licenses
New Delhi, April 22: The Centre has decided to renew the Certificate of Registration as a Virginia tobacco grower and the License for operation of a barn for three years instead of one year, as part of ease of doing business, in order to reduce the burden of mandatory yearly renewal.
Chhattisgarh bizman among those killed in J&K terror attack; CM, others express condolences
Raipur, April 23: A businessman from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Dinesh Mirania, lost his life in the heinous terrorist attack at Pahalgam on Tuesday. He succumbed to bullet injuries while undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
'Entire country stands united against terror': Sonia Gandhi on Pahalgam attack
New Delhi, April 22: Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Sonia Gandhi said on Tuesday that the entire country stands united against the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
Charge sheet against Gandhis political vendetta, case will not stand legal scrutiny: Manish Tewari
Chandigarh, April 22: Congress leader and Member of Parliament (MP), Manish Tewari, on Tuesday said the charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the National Herald case against Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was an act of sheer political vendetta.
Actress Ramya issues stern warning to entity unlawfully using her video with AI voiceover
Chennai, April 22: Well known Tamil actress, Integrative Health Coach and VJ Ramya Subramanian has issued a stern warning to a handle on Instagram that has been unlawfully using her video with an AI generated voiceover.
India as a nation has gained credibility: MEA Joint Secy Ashish Sinha
Katra, April 22: Ashish Sinha, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised India's rising global stature during his recent visit to Katra.
Mukesh Khanna speaks out on the forgotten Jallianwala Bagh genocide in India's history books
Mumbai, April 22: Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna recently spoke out about the often-overlooked tragedy of the Jallianwala Bagh genocide, urging the nation to reflect on this dark chapter of India's history.
US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania to attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome
Washington DC, April 22: United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
INS Chennai, Kesari sail from Tanzania after successful maiden edition of AIKEYME Exercise
Dar es Salaam, April 21: Indian Naval Ships INS Chennai and INS Kesari sailed from Dar es Salaam after the successful completion of the maiden edition of the AIKEYME exercise. The ships departed on April 19, as announced by the Indian Navy in a statement.
It was only a matter of time: Ric Flair reacts after John Cena breaks his record to become 17-time World Champion in WWE
Las Vegas, April 21: John Cena has etched his name in history by becoming the most decorated professional wrestler of all time.
Rana Daggubati attends WWE WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, April 21: Indian actor Rana Daggubati left fans excited by his presence at WWE WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
Rana Daggubati makes history as first Indian actor to feature at WrestleMania
Mumbai, April 21: Actor Rana Daggubati has made history by becoming the first Indian celebrity to feature at WrestleMania.
Does law not apply to Sonia, Rahul?: Union Law Minister alleges vandalism of ED offices by Congress
Udaipur, April 21: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday accused Congress' workers of vandalising government property while protesting against the Enforcement Directorate naming Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi as accused in the National Herald case.
Congress to expose BJP's lies in National Herald case through nationwide press conferences
New Delhi, April 21: The Congress party will hold a series of press conferences across 57 cities from April 21 to 27 in protest against the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) chargesheet against top party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
BJP sees us as enemy, Gandhi family will not bow down, says Kharge in Bihar rally; also attacks Nitish Kumar
Buxar, April 20: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a multi-pronged attack on the BJP in poll-bound Bihar, accusing it of misusing probe agencies "to harass" the party and trying to mislead people "through communal polarisation".
INS Chennai, INS Kesari conduct joint drills with African forces during AIKEYME 25 in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, April 19: Indian Navy ships INS Chennai and INS Kesari successfully carried out manoeuvring exercises and Visit, Board, Search & Seizure (VBSS) drills during the sea phase of Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025, the Indian Navy said in a statement.
No public Easter celebrations in Bethlehem amid 'double standard' claims
Tel Aviv, April 19: As Christians in the Palestinian Authority are forced to forego traditional public celebrations of the Easter holiday for the second consecutive year, one Palestinian Christian told The Press Service of Israel his community faces a double standard.
Silence of Revanth Reddy on chargesheet filed against his top leaders is surprising: BRS President KTR on National Herald
Hyderabad, April 19: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working President KT Rama Rao on Saturday expressed surprise over Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's silence regarding the prosecution complaint (chargesheet) against top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in connection with the money laundering case involving the National Herald.
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge chairs key strategy meeting at Indira Bhawan in Delhi
New Delhi, April 19: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge chaired a key strategy meeting on Saturday at Indira Bhawan in Delhi with party general secretaries, state in-charges, and heads of all frontal organisations.
Congress to kick off 'Samvidhan Bachao' campaign as it battles ED heat in Herald case
New Delhi, April 19: The Congress on Saturday announced to launch major nationwide 'Samvidhan Bachao' (Save the Constitution) campaign to “safeguard constitutional values and promote social justice”, amidst growing concerns over the alleged misuse of central agencies, particularly the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the ongoing National Herald case.