Five detained for drug trafficking along LoC in J&K
Mendhar/Jammu: Five people allegedly involved in drug trafficking were detained during a search operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday, officials said. The search operation was launched in the forward areas following inputs about drug trafficking in the area, they said. Police personnel cordoned off Khari, Ajote, […]
‘Fateh’ is incredibly special to me: Sonu Sood
New Delhi: Actor Sonu Sood says his upcoming film “Fateh” is “incredibly special” to him not only because it marks his debut as a director, but also as it focuses on the “alarming threat” of cyber crime which often goes unnoticed. Also starring Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz and Naseeruddin Shah alongside Sood, the film is […]
Raj Kapoor@100: Protégé Rahul Rawail remembers the man, the filmmaker who breathed cinema
New Delhi: He would put black paper on windows and bar his team from wearing a watch inside the editing room, insisted that actual champagne be used in “Bobby”, never mind the cost, and sometimes eat jalebis sandwiched in buttered pav. Raj Kapoor, says his protégé Rahul Rawail, had many quirks but just one obsession […]
India advocates inclusive Syrian-led political process
New Delhi: A day after Islamist rebels captured power in Syria, India on Monday called for a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process to bring stability in that country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is monitoring the unfolding developments in Syria. “We are monitoring the situation in Syria in the light of […]
Mantra of ‘Reform, Perform and Transform’ visible in every sector: PM Modi
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the development following the mantra of ‘Reform, Perform and Transform’ is visible in every sector. Addressing the Rising Rajasthan Summit here, Modi said today every expert and investor in the world is very excited about India. He said that having a large manufacturing base in India is […]
SC dismisses plea to clear road blockade caused by farmers’ protest
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the Centre and other authorities to immediately clear blockades on national and state highways in Punjab where farmers are staging protests. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Manmohan said the matter is already pending before the court and it cannot entertain […]
Aditya Birla Group to invest Rs 50,000 cr in Rajasthan
Jaipur: The Aditya Birla Group plans to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Rajasthan across its businesses over the next few years, a top official of the Indian conglomerate said. Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said the group’s investment will include Rs 6,000 crore in renewable energy over the next 1-2 years. He said […]
China restricted young people from video games; but kids evading bans, getting into trouble
Sydney: (The Conversation) In late November, Australia’s federal parliament passed landmark legislation banning under-16s from accessing social media. Details remain vague: we don’t have a complete list of which platforms will fall under the legislation, or how the ban will look in practice. However, the government has signalled that trials of age assurance technologies will […]
Amid sloganeering by opposition, Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were on Monday adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar in the House over the alleged George Soros-Congress link and Adani issues. As soon as the House re-convened at noon, Congress members trooped to the well of the Lok Sabha raising slogans against the government. They were soon joined by Samajwadi […]
Adani Group announces Rs7.5 lakh cr investment plan for Rajasthan at Rising Rajasthan Global Summit
Jaipur: Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, unveiled an ambitious Rs7.5 lakh crore investment plan for Rajasthan at the Rising Rajasthan Global Summit held on Monday at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Sitapura. He stated, “The Adani Group plans to invest over Rs 7.5 lakh cr across various […]
