Alongside the import decision, the government has introduced tighter restrictions on sugar inventories held by large consumers. India has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tons of raw sugar until October 31, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, as the government moves to boost domestic supplies and contain record prices ahead of the country’s […]
The casting speculation surrounding T-Series’ upcoming film starring Aditya Roy Kapur and directed by Milap Zaveri has taken a new turn. The production house has clarified that actress Bhagyashri Borse is not associated with the yet-to-be-titled project, putting an end to reports that had recently claimed she was finalised as the female lead opposite Aditya […]
Sajjan Kumar, a three-term Lok Sabha member and once a powerful leader of Delhi Congress, whose political career was eclipsed by his conviction in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, died at Safdarjung Hospital here on Thursday (August 20, 2026).He was 81. Kumar, who was serving a life sentence in Tihar Jail, was taken to hospital after […]
Rajpal Yadav has opened up about the financial and legal challenges he has faced over the years, offering his perspective on the debt figures surrounding him. In an interview with NDTV, the actor spoke about his current liabilities, his approach towards repayment and the multiple legal cases he says he has dealt with since the […]
Neeraj Chopra and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage will renew their rivalry at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland on Friday, with qualification for the Diamond League Final in Brussels on the line.The two will meet again just three weeks after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where Pathirage won the gold medal and Chopra finished with […]
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha and director Sudhir Mishra are collaborating on an upcoming theatrical feature based on a lesser-known chapter from the life of Mahatma Gandhi. The film will star National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee as Gandhi, marking the first time he will portray the iconic leader on screen. Saurabh Shukla is also part of the […]
Patna High Court has issued a comprehensive set of statewide directives to curb the unregulated use of DJs, high-decibel loudspeakers, and pressure horns. File. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Going hard against the rampant noise pollution in Bihar, the Patna High Court has issued a comprehensive set of statewide directives to curb the unregulated use […]
Gurinder Chadha’s Bend It Like Beckham (2002) celebrated its 24th anniversary on July 12. The UK production featured a predominantly Indian cast, along with Keira Knightley and Jonathan Rhys Meyers in prominent roles. Made on a modest budget of just $5.6 million, the film went on to gross a remarkable $92.2 million worldwide. 24 Years […]
In April 2026, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that Himesh Reshammiya’s music label, Himesh Reshammiya Melodies, had acquired the music rights of Sooraj Barjatya’s much-awaited film, Yeh Prem Mol Liya, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari. The acquisition marked a major step for Himesh Reshammiya Melodies, as the label expanded beyond films produced under […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Police have granted permission for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s August 22 ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Pune, subject to 30 conditions, including a ban on “objectionable” banners and images. The police have also directed organisers to ensure that religious sentiments are not hurt during the event.The […]
