Ben Jones, the actor who played Cooter in ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ and later served as a U.S. Congressman, has passed away at the age of 84. His wife, Alma Viator, confirmed he died from a massive heart attack at their home. Ben Jones, who featured in CBS action series ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ before … Read more
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s much-awaited action thriller ‘Khalifa’ is gearing up for a grand worldwide release this Onam. Directed by Vysakh, the film reunites the hit duo after ‘Pokkiri Raja’, with Jinu Abraham penning the script. There’s a lot of buzz around Prithviraj Sukumaran’s upcoming film, ‘Khalifa’, and now we have a date. The movie, directed by … Read more
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, August 9, which was 0.5 degrees below normal. The maximum temperature stood at around 35.8 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees above normal. The city remained under cloudy skies for most of the day, while very light rain was recorded in some areas. Over the past … Read more
On August 10, petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities, as state-run oil companies held rates steady. This stability occurred despite a rise in global crude oil prices. Fuel costs continue to vary significantly between cities like Delhi and Hyderabad, primarily due to differences in state-level taxes. Petrol and diesel prices remained … Read more
Students in Ranchi are holding a ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march over alleged JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities. Demanding a CBI probe and cancellation of exams, they proceed despite heightened security and the government’s partial acceptance of their demands. Student protesters are set to hold a ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march in Ranchi today (Monday) over alleged irregularities in … Read more
The MCD held a Raahgiri Day in Delhi to promote road safety and cleanliness, with over 300 participants. The civic body also organised a ceremony where 187 appointment letters were distributed and a health portal for school children was launched. MCD Promotes Cleanliness and Road Safety with Raahgiri Day The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) … Read more
KPCC VP Syed Ahmed Hussain defended the Mekedatu project, citing Bengaluru’s water crisis. He said it aligns with a Supreme Court ruling, doesn’t violate pacts with Tamil Nadu, and is a necessary supplement to other water conservation measures. Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Vice President and Water Satyagraha convenor Syed Ahmed Hussain has defended the … Read more
US Central Command (CENTCOM) reports that its naval forces have redirected 55 commercial vessels to enforce the US blockade against Iran. The update notes that over 30 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been permitted to pass through. CENTCOM Details Iran Blockade Enforcement The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday (local time) said that US naval … Read more
Suvendu Adhikari said justice must be served in the RG Kar case, confirming a fresh CBI probe is underway under court supervision. He alleged a cover-up and noted the state is acting on matters outside the CBI’s scope, like a cremation scam. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that justice must be … Read more
The UAE launched its agentic AI project with a workshop for over 100 officials. The national initiative aims to convert 50 per cent of government operations, services, and tasks into agentic AI-driven models within two years to boost efficiency. More than 100 federal officials have attended a workshop launching the strategic track of the UAE’s … Read more