Monday, August 25

SPECIAL

Mithun Chakraborty reveals he had 65 films on the floor at one time

Mithun Chakraborty reveals he had 65 films on the floor at one time

ENTERTAINMENT, SPECIAL
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty revealed that he had 65 films on the floor at one point in time.During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Mithun was asked about how many films he was doing annually back in the 80s and 90s.Shocking everyone, he replied: "You would be shocked to know that we had 65 films at a time on the floor. I hold a Limca Book of World Records for having 19 films released in one year, so you can imagine the workload. I am 380 films old.He was also question: "In an era where most actors do fewer films annually, what keeps you motivated to keep working on so many?To this, he said: "I don't know how people do just one film, they say they read - but what after that- how many times can you read the script- you come to understand the entire movie in on...
Govt to explore dedicated satellite technology for maritime sector

Govt to explore dedicated satellite technology for maritime sector

INDIA, SPECIAL, TOP STORIES
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The government will explore the possibility of launching a dedicated satellite or acquiring a transponder to strengthen India’s maritime governance and port management infrastructure, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.The ministry should plan to launch a satellite of our own or acquire a dedicated transponder for the Indian maritime sector, he added.“This will strengthen India’s coastal and port management infrastructure through advanced space-based solutions,” Sonowal said.According to the minister, the proposed system would provide exclusive coverage for Indian coastal waters, inland waterways and port regions, integrating with national maritime databases to offer real-time monitoring of vessel traffic, navigational safety a...
Local strike over fuel price sparks anti-China unrest in Angola: Report

Local strike over fuel price sparks anti-China unrest in Angola: Report

SPECIAL, TOP STORIES, WORLD
Luanda, Aug 22 (IANS) Angola has been gripped by widespread unrest, after local taxi drivers' protests over soaring fuel prices spiraled into a violent anti-China demonstration shaking the nation’s political and economic foundations, a report has cited. It stated that the turmoil was marked by looting, destruction, and a mass exodus of Chinese nationals.“Over 90 retail outlets were vandalised, and several Chinese-run factories were forced to shut down. The violence claimed at least five lives and led to more than 1,200 arrests. Amid the chaos, thousands of Chinese nationals fled the country, fearing for their safety. Flights out of Angola were overwhelmed, and emergency advisories were issued by Chinese diplomatic missions,” a report in Uganda's daily newspaper ‘Daily Monitor’ highlighted....
Removing difficulties of poor, making lives of women easier: PM Modi explains ‘greatest joy’ at Bihar event 

Removing difficulties of poor, making lives of women easier: PM Modi explains ‘greatest joy’ at Bihar event 

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bodh Gaya on Friday. In total, he dedicated 14 projects to the state, which are set to build connectivity and benefit multiple regions, including Buxar, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Begusarai, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, and Jamui.Addressing the huge gathering of people at Gaya ji, PM Modi spoke about the double-engine government’s relentless efforts in shaping the growth trajectory of Bihar and also shared how the public service gives him the greatest joy in life.“Removing difficulties from the lives of the poor, making the lives of women easier -- I find the greatest joy in serving the people as their servant,” PM Modi said at the public rally....
<div>Two J&K govt employees dismissed for anti-national activities</div>

Two J&K govt employees dismissed for anti-national activities

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES
Srinagar, Aug 22 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday dismissed two government employees from service for their alleged involvement in militancy-related activities.The terminated employees have been identified as Khurshid Ahmed Rather, a teacher posted in Karnah of Kupwara district and Siyad Ahmad Khan, a stock assistant in the Sheep Husbandry Department posted in Keran area of the same district.Officials said that both these government employees were found to be working for the proscribed outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).“Law enforcement and intelligence agencies had reportedly gathered incriminating evidence establishing their links with the outfit before action was taken under the provisions of law,” officials said.The terminations were carried out under Article 311(2...
National Consumer Helpline facilitates Rs 2.72 crore refund in July, e-commerce tops redressal

National Consumer Helpline facilitates Rs 2.72 crore refund in July, e-commerce tops redressal

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) successfully facilitated refunds amounting to Rs 2.72 crore in July, addressing 7,256 consumer grievances across 27 sectors, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Friday. The e-commerce sector recorded the highest volume of refund-related grievances with 3,594 cases, resulting in refunds worth Rs 1.34 crore, followed by the travel and tourism sector, which accounted for refunds of Rs 31 lakh.The helpline’s technological transformation has significantly enhanced its reach and efficiency.Call volumes have increased more than tenfold, from 12,553 in December 2015 to 1,55,138 in December 2024, the Ministry stated.Similarly, average monthly complaint registrations have grown from 37,062 in 2017 to 1,11,951 in 2024.According to the...
<div>Heavy rain lashes Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur; train services hit, schools closed for today</div>

Heavy rain lashes Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur; train services hit, schools closed for today

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES
Jaipur, Aug 22 (IANS) Heavy rain lashed Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur, affecting train services and normal life.The downpour, which began late Thursday night, continued through Friday afternoon, severely affecting normal life across the region.Schools were closed on Friday as a precaution due to the incessant rainfall.Several areas, including Bajaria, Nagar Parishad, and old city localities around the railway station, are facing severe waterlogging.The Bodal culvert on National Highway 552 has collapsed for the second time this season, disrupting road connectivity between Sawai Madhopur, Khandar, and Sheopur.Railway tracks have been submerged. At Sawai Madhopur railway station, water has submerged the tracks and disabled the signal system. This has led to delays and disruptions on key trai...
Advocates seek Kerala-style law to regulate Ayurvedic health centres spas in Karnataka; Say police raids ‘unethical’ without clear legal framework

Advocates seek Kerala-style law to regulate Ayurvedic health centres spas in Karnataka; Say police raids ‘unethical’ without clear legal framework

SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES
Mangaluru: A group of lawyers has urged the Karnataka government to enact a law on the lines of Kerala to regulate Ayurvedic health centres, massage parlours, spas and beauty salons. They argued that frequent police raids on such centres, without any clear legislation, are arbitrary and humiliating for genuine service providers. Senior advocate and former government prosecutor Manoraj Rajeev, addressing a press meet at Mangaluru Press Club on Thursday along with other lawyers, said illegal activities by a few mafias were tarnishing the industry’s image, while thousands of honest workers — especially women — were being harassed in the absence of proper regulation. He pointed out that Kerala had enacted a licensing law in 2007 to monitor such wellness centres and curb misuse. Karnataka, ho...
DA crisis: Bengal govt employees to hold protest rally against Trinamool on July 21

DA crisis: Bengal govt employees to hold protest rally against Trinamool on July 21

INDIA, SPECIAL, TOP STORIES
Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) The United Forum of State Government Employees, the umbrella body of the West Bengal government employees, spearheading the movement against non-payment of dearness allowance at par with that of the Central government employees and the arrears accrued on it, will organise a protest rally coinciding with Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' Day rally on July 21.The decision had been taken amid the deadline for crediting the 25 per cent dearness allowance arrears to the accounts of the current and retired employees as directed by the Supreme Court last month expired on Friday midnight and the arrears were not credited.Instead, the state government, during the last moment, filed a petition before the apex court seeking six months of additional time for paying the 25 ...
Shubhanshu Shukla carries India’s spirit, ‘Gajar Ka Halwa’ into orbit

Shubhanshu Shukla carries India’s spirit, ‘Gajar Ka Halwa’ into orbit

INDIA, SPECIAL, TOP STORIES
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) On a day destined to be etched in golden letters in India’s space saga, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to journey beyond the confines of Earth, spoke from the International Space Station to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Orbiting 400 kilometres above Earth, Captain Shukla made history as the first Indian aboard the ISS (International Space Station) - a moment cherished across the nation.During a live conversation with the Prime Minister, he shared an observation that resonated deeply back home: “Jab maine Bharat ko space se dekha, toh laga ki woh nakshon mein jitna dikhta hai, usse kaafi bada hai.” (When I saw India from space, it looked much bigger than how it appears on the map). The sentiment was more than geographical—it was emotional. It ...