Lucknow: The special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow on Thursday sentenced an Al Qaeeda operative to 2 years jail, along with a Rs 5,000 fine, in a case related to a terror conspiracy by the banned terrorist organisation. He was in jail since 2021.The sentence was pronounced by the court after Moid pleaded…
Acclaimed actor JD Chakravarthy has opened up about his long-time collaboration with filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, sharing that the director once confessed he regretted killing Chakravarthy’s character in the cult gangster film Satya (1998). In a recent interview, JD Chakravarthy opened up on how the film Satya was a milestone in his career. JD Chakravarthy…
MUMBAI: The Rs 6,632-crore initial public offering for Billionbrains Garage Ventures that runs the digital financial services company Groww, is set to open on November 4 and close on November 7. At the upper end of the Rs 95-100 price band for the IPO, the company is valued at nearly Rs 62,000 crore. The shares…
Lucknow: Registrar’s office of Lucknow University on Thursday issued strict directive to all provosts, officers and administrative authorities, prohibiting them from assigning personal or private work to any regular, contractual, or outsourced employees. The circular also instructed employees not to visit officials’ residences for non-official duties, emphasising university’s stance on workplace safety and ethical conduct.The…
Actor Sweta Keswani, known for her role in Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, recently shared candid thoughts about Priyanka Chopra’s global journey and her impact on South Asian representation in Hollywood. Speaking to India Today, the US-based actor said that while Priyanka’s success is undeniable, her journey hasn’t necessarily lifted the larger South Asian community. Keswani…
US Vice President JD Vance spoke candidly about faith, family, and free will as he addressed a crowd at a Turning Point USA event in Mississippi this week. Responding to a question about his wife Usha’s faith, Vance said he hoped she would one day embrace Christianity — but stressed that such matters must remain…
‘Committed To Af Sovereignty, Independence’ NEW DELHI: India backed Afghanistan’s announcement that it will build a dam on the Kunar river, saying it stands ready to support Afghanistan in sustainable water management, including on hydroelectric projects. Amidst Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, the govt also reiterated its position that it is fully committed to the sovereignty and territorial…
MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday allowed investment advisers (IAs) and research advisers (RAs) to share their past performance till the time the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) is set up. These advisers will be allowed to share past performance data provided by a chartered accountant or a chartered management accountant only on…
Lucknow: In a move aimed at bolstering clean energy innovation, the Uttar Pradesh govt held advanced talks with Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on green hydrogen in the state.Senior officials from Invest UP, the University of Yamanashi, and the Yamanashi Prefecture govt held a high-level virtual meeting on Wednesday…
In a triumphant cinematic moment, Ayushmann Khurrana celebrates the success of his newest project, ‘Thamma’. The standout line, ‘Vikaspuri ka Wolverine’, was born from Khurrana’s spontaneous creativity, showcasing his improvisational skills. He also reflected on his early days alongside co-star Varun Dhawan, commending Dhawan’s impeccable timing in their electrifying fight scenes. Ayushmann Khurrana is currently…
