Punjab Kings auction. (Image: X) An unusual incident occurred at the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai when Punjab Kings attempted to retract their successful bid for cricketer Shashank Singh, citing a case of mistaken identity due to two players sharing the same name in the auction pool.The confusion unfolded immediately after Punjab Kings won the…
JIND: A 26-year-old man from Haryana’s Jind district was shot dead in California, US, after he objected to a man urinating in public on Saturday. The deceased, Kapil, was working as a security guard. Son of Ishwar from Barah Kalan village, Kapil was on duty when he confronted an individual for urinating outside the premises,…
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday lashed out at the Election Commission, saying it “must be named and shamed” for its “brazen non-compliance” with the Supreme Court’s directive to accept Aadhaar as proof of identity.“Today, once again for the third time, the Supreme Court reiterated the point that Aadhaar must be accepted as a valid…
Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal (X) The squad for the Asia Cup was announced by captain Suryakumar Yadav and Chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee, Ajit Agarkar. The announcement came with a few surprises, as some big names were left out of the squad:1. Shreyas Iyer, who last played a T20I for India against…
Kajol revealed Salman Khan and Aamir Khan skillfully avoided her question about age gaps between older male stars and younger actresses on her show. While discussing the double standard where older heroines with younger men are deemed ‘bold,’ the actors deflected, citing story requirements and the need for fresh pairings. Kajol noted the conversation highlighted…
Yadav on Friday said party functionaries are working meticulously to secure every vote. He said the BJP has forced the political parties to ensure that their every single vote was secure, that their voter comes out to vote, then ensure security of that vote and then make sure that the counting of vote is done…
Bihar assembly polls: ECI had issues directions to enforcement agencies to prevent use of money power NEW DELHI: Progressive seizures of items seen as potential voter inducements in Bihar and other bypoll-bound states have touched Rs 71.3 crore in value, the Election Commission shared on Tuesday. The seized items include approximately Rs 6 crore in…
Ishaan Khatter received praise for his role in Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound. He discussed his character’s inspiration from Saiyub’s life. Khatter detailed his preparation for the role. This involved dialect work and cultural immersion. He visited Barabanki villages to understand local lives. The actor emphasized humanizing characters and building empathy. He called the film necessary…
Anurag Basu discussed the significant impact of working with Ranbir Kapoor, noting it raised his standards and made collaborating with other actors challenging. While promoting ‘Metro in Dino,’ Basu emphasized his commitment to protecting producers by adhering to strict budgets, a lesson reinforced by the financial underperformance of ‘Jagga Jasoos. Filmmaker Anurag Basu once opened…
Implementation of the new labour codes is expected to deliver a Rs 75,000-crore consumption boost and raise the share of the formal workforce by at least 15 per cent, according to a research note by economists at SBI on Tuesday.The four codes, enforced from November 21, will also expand social security coverage to up to…
