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Vardhaan Puri: Acting is like therapy
Mumbai, April 24: Actor Vardhaan Puri, who is the grandson of late star Amrish Puri, sees acting as a deeply personal experience that helps him grow with every character he plays.
Zero electricity bills, maximum relief: Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana a game-changer in MP's Shivpuri
Shivpuri, April 23: The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is emerging as a transformative initiative in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, bringing real and measurable relief to households burdened by high electricity bills.
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.
GI-PKL 2025: Tamil Lions, Bhojpuri Leopards, Punjabi Tigers clinch thrilling wins
Gurugram (Haryana), April 22: Tamil Lions, Bhojpuri Leopards, and Punjabi Tigers registered wins in men's games in the ongoing 2025 edition of the Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) at the Gurugram University here on Tuesday.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League: Bhojpuri Leopardess, Tamil Lioness win as Telugu Cheetahs, Punjabi Tigress play out thrilling tie
Gurugram, April 22: Bhojpuri Leopardess, Tamil Lioness registered wins while Telugu Cheetahs and Punjabi Tigress played out a tie in the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) at the Gurugram University.
GIPKL: Wins for Bhojpuri and Tamil Sides; Telugu-Punjabi clash end in dramatic draw
Gurugram, April 21: Bhojpuri Leopardess, Tamil Lioness registered wins while Telugu Cheetahs and Punjabi Tigress played out a tie on Monday in the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) here at the Gurugram University.
GI-PKL: Telugu Panthers, Marathi Vultures and Bhojpuri Leopards triumph on Sunday
Gurugram, April 20: Telugu Panthers, Marathi Vultures and Bhojpuri Leopards registered wins on Sunday in the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) here at the Gurugram University. After the high voltage opening matches of women's games, the men took the field on Sunday delivering mouth watering clashes.
Preparatory meeting held in Bhubaneswar for smooth conduct of Ratha Yatra-2025
Bhubaneswar, April 18: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Friday chaired a high-level preparatory meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan to ensure that this year's world-renowned Ratha Yatra at Puri is conducted in a peaceful and well-coordinated manner.
Akanksha Puri reveals how playing a wrestler in 'Hasratein 2' was an emotionally liberating experience
Mumbai, April 18: Actress Akanksha Puri has opened up about her transformative role in 'Hasratein 2,' revealing that portraying a wrestler in the series was an emotionally liberating experience.
Akshay Kumar expresses gratitude to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for hosting Kesari Chapter 2 screening
New Delhi, April 15: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar expressed his gratitude to Union Minister and senior BJP Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for organising the screening of his movie 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh' on Tuesday in Delhi.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi offers prayers at Jagannath Temple in Puri
Puri, April 13: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday.
Tabu roped in for Vijay Sethupathi, Puri Jagannadh's next project
Mumbai, April 10: There is good news for Tabu fans, as the actress has been roped in for Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh's next big project.
Tabu joins Puri Jagannadh's new movie co-starring Vijay Sethupathi
Mumbai, April 10: Actress Tabu has joined the cast of Puri Jagannadh’s upcoming movie. The makers of the film made the formal announcement of the actress’ inclusion in the film.
IndianOil to set up petrochemicals complex at Paradip for Rs 61,077 crore, signs MoU
New Delhi, April 8: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IndianOil) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Odisha government to set up a world-class petrochemical complex at Paradip.
Hardeep Puri confident India will come out stronger from US tariffs fallout
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister Hardeep Puri on Tuesday said he was confident India will emerge stronger from the fallout of the US administration tariffs once the bilateral trade agreement between the two partner countries is finalised.
LPG price increase will enable oil companies to offset their under-recoveries: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, reiterated that the government remains committed to providing affordable LPG cylinders to consumers, despite a significant rise in international LPG prices.
Oil PSUs to absorb excise duty hike on petrol, diesel, no impact on consumers: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, April 7: The government-owned oil marketing companies will absorb the increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel, announced by the Finance Ministry, as their input costs have come down due to the decline in crude oil prices in the global market, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.
LPG price hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder
New Delhi, April 7: The price of LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 50 per 14.2 kg cylinder for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers with effect from April 8, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday.
LPG cylinders to get costlier by Rs 50 from tomorrow
New Delhi, April 7: LPG cylinders, both Ujjwala and non-Ujjwala, will be Rs 50 dearer starting Tuesday, Minister Hardeep Puri announced on Monday at a press conference.
Om Puri's ex-wife Seema Kapoor opens up about emotional turmoil during his affair with Nandita Puri
Mumbai, April 7: Writer and director Seema Kapoor has opened up about the emotional strain she endured during her marriage to the late actor Om Puri, particularly when his affair with Nandita Puri became public.
Odisha: One pilgrim killed, 16 injured in Bhubaneswar road mishap
Bhubaneswar, April 6: One pilgrim was killed while 16 sustained injuries after a bus overturned near CIFA on the Bhubaneswar-Puri National Highway on Sunday.
TN govt installs AI-powered cameras to monitor elephant movement in Dharmapuri forests
Chennai, April 6: In a major step to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has installed 12 AI-based, solar-powered cameras across four key locations in the Dharmapuri forest range.
Maharashtra & Railways crowned champions of 57th Senior National Kho Kho
Puri, April 4: The 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship concluded in Puri today with Maharashtra clinching the Women’s Championship title after a nail-biting encounter against host Odisha. Railways emerged victorious in the Men’s category, defeating defending champions Maharashtra in an electrifying contest.
MP: Madhav Tiger Reserve receives one more Tiger, numbers increase to seven
Shivpuri, April 3: Madhav National Park (MNP) in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, which has been designed as the 9th tiger reserve in the state, received one more tiger on Thursday.
Odisha Culture Minister urges to wear Odia traditional clothes on April 3
Bhubaneswar, April 2: The Odisha Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday urged the people of Odisha to wear traditional Odia ethnic wear on April 3, as part of the 14-day long celebration of the heritage of Odisha 'Odia Pakhya 2025' which started from April 1.
Kho Kho Senior Nationals begins with highest-ever participation
Puri, March 31: The 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship sets new benchmarks with the highest-ever participation and a strong emphasis on technology-driven innovations, making it a standout edition among national tournaments.
Vijay Sethupathi to star in pan-India film directed by Puri Jagannadh
Chennai, March 30: Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi is all set to collaborate with celebrated Telugu filmmaker Puri Jagannadh for a high-octane pan-India film.
Governance unwavering since 2014, India poised for economic surge: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, March 28: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, speaking at the Times Now Summit, addressed questions regarding Modi's governance in its third term and asserted that there has been no dilution in governance since 2014.
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik pays tribute to former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan at Puri beach
Puri, March 28: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid a heartfelt tribute to former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan, who passed away on March 17 at the age of 84, by creating a beautiful sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha. The sculpture featured an image of Dr Pradhan along with the message "Siddha Purusha."
Delhi HC allows withdrawal of PIL against YoYo Honey Singh's song 'Maniac'
New Delhi, March 26: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday permitted the withdrawal of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that raised concerns about the lyrics of the song 'Maniac', produced by YoYo Honey Singh Productions Private Limited.
Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat over Venezuela oil imports would hit India
New York, March 25: US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on exports from countries that buy oil from Venezuela would hit India which already fears reciprocal US taxes next month.
IPL 2025: Bhojpuri commentary is highly energetic; reminds me of old-school radio commentary, says Dhoni
New Delhi, March 24: India legend MS Dhoni applauds the initiative of regional language commentary at the Indian Premier League (IPL) and revealed his appreciation for Bhojpuri commentary, calling it "energetic" and said it reminds him of old-school radio commentary.
Union Minister hands over Surya Nutan stoves to 309 women in UP's Sonbhadra
Sonbhadra/New Delhi, March 23: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri handed over the Surya Nutan stove, an ambitious solar cooking top initiative under the Modi government for enhancing green energy and curtailing harmful emissions, to about 309 women in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district on Sunday and also interacted with a couple of beneficiaries.
Madhya Pradesh boat tragedy: All seven bodies recovered; rescue operation called off
Bhopal, March 19: All seven bodies of those who drowned in Mata Tila dam reservoir in a boat accident on March 18 have been recovered by rescue teams, an official said on Wednesday.
Odisha to host Kho Kho Sr Nationals from March 31
Puri, March 19: The 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship is set to take place from March 31 to April 5 here at the District Sports Complex, under the aegis of the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI).
Shivpuri boat tragedy: 7 missing as rescue operations continue, Union Minister Scindia expresses grief
Shivpuri, March 19: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the tragic boat capsizing incident that took place at Mata Tila Dam near Khaniyadhana police station in Shivpuri district.
MP boat tragedy: All seven feared dead, CM announces compensation (Ld)
Bhopal, March 19: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of the victims who drowned in Mata Tila dam in Shivpuri district.
Nagpur Violence: Clashes erupt in Hansapuri after earlier unrest in Mahal
Nagpur, March 18: Violence erupted in Nagpur's Hansapuri area as unidentified individuals vandalized shops, torched vehicles, and pelted stones, following an earlier clash between two groups in the Mahal area that had already heightened tensions in the city, according to reports.
Sunny Deol's 'Ghatak' to re-release on March 21
Mumbai, March 17: Actor Sunny Deol's 'Ghatak' be re-released on March 21.
Capital appreciation outpaces rental income in India's top housing markets: Anarock report
Mumbai, March 17: The answer to the 'rent or buy' question keeps changing as the Indian housing market evolves.