Actor Ranjith decries ‘cultural slaves’ in cinema at Coimbatore event

Participating in a Vinayagar Chathurthi procession in Coimbatore, actor Ranjith said art should unite people. He criticised modern cinema, alleging some films portray negative characters as heroes, calling them ‘cultural slaves’ for commercial gains. Actor Ranjith participated in the Vinayagar Chathurthi procession organised by the Hindu Munnani in the Flower market, Coimbatore. While addressing the … Read more

TTD ghee adulteration case: ED arrests co-conspirator Kailash Mangla

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Kailash Chand Mangla, a co-conspirator in the TTD ghee adulteration case. He allegedly manufactured adulterated ghee worth Rs 96 crore and facilitated fraudulent supplies to the temple trust. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested one of the co-conspirators in connection with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration case for … Read more

ISM 2.0 incentives draw world’s attention to India: Jitin Prasada

Union Minister Jitin Prasada said that incentives under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 have attracted global attention, with the country developing its entire semiconductor value chain and ecosystem, making the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ a reality. The incentives being provided under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 have attracted the attention of the entire world towards … Read more

SC strikes down methanol rules, cites Gujarat’s failed prohibition

The Supreme Court, while striking down Maharashtra’s methanol rules, observed that Gujarat’s strict prohibition policy has failed to prevent repeated mass hooch tragedies, which have claimed over 600 lives in at least 10 major incidents. The Supreme Court on Friday observed that Gujarat’s decades-long prohibition regime has failed to prevent repeated mass hooch tragedies involving … Read more

NEET UG paper leak case: Custody of 14th accused extended till Sep 30

The Rouse Avenue court extended the judicial custody of Sheshrav Bajrang Suryavanshi, the 14th accused in the NEET UG paper leak case, till September 30. The CBI stated the extension is needed for the ongoing investigation and digital analysis. The Rouse Avenue court on Friday extended the judicial custody of 14th accused Sheshrav Bajrang Suryavanshi … Read more

BJP’s ‘Nasha Mukt’ yatra in Punjab sparks fierce battle with AAP

BJP’s ‘Nasha Mukt’ yatra against Punjab’s drug crisis sparks a fierce political battle with the ruling AAP. Tensions escalated after senior leader Ravneet Singh Bittu’s convoy was attacked, with the BJP alleging a collapse of law and order. BJP Launches ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra,’ Slams AAP Govt With the Punjab Assembly elections approaching next year, … Read more

Hansraj Singh Verma appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Cuba: MEA

Diplomat Hansraj Singh Verma, an IFS officer of the 2008 batch, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Cuba. Currently serving as the Consul General in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he is expected to take up the new assignment in Havana shortly. Hansraj Singh Verma Appointed as New Ambassador to Cuba Diplomat Hansraj Singh Verma … Read more

Yuvraj Singh proud of student Abhishek Sharma’s record T20I century

Yuvraj Singh congratulated his student Abhishek Sharma for smashing the fastest T20I century (31 balls) for India against Afghanistan. Yuvraj expressed his pride and advised Abhishek to stay humble and keep working hard. Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh penned a heartfelt congratulatory message for his student, Abhishek Sharma, after the young batter smashed a record-breaking century … Read more

SpaceX Lands 3 Additional NASA Crew Missions Under $946M Contract Modification

The latest NASA award expands SpaceX’s role in transporting astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station. NASA said the arrangement helps maintain two commercial crew partners for continued access to the ISS. The agreement includes ground, launch, in-orbit and recovery services, plus cargo transport and lifeboat capability. Crew-12 remains docked at the station, marking … Read more