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CM Siddaramaiah urges SCA to name stands at Chinnaswamy stadium after K'taka stalwarts
Bengaluru, April 9 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the State Cricket Association (KSCA) to name the stands at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium after three "great cricketers of the state".
2024-04-09
Category: Cricket/Spotlight/Politics/Sports/National,
Kerala CM Vijayan questions screening of 'The Kerala Story' for church youth wing members
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday reacted sharply to reports that the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church's Idukki diocese had shown the controversial film "The Kerala Story" to its youth wing.
2024-04-09
Category: IANS NEWS POINT/Bollywood/Religion/Politics/National,
I don’t consume beef, proud to be Hindu, says Kangana Ranaut
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), April 8 (IANS) Setting aside rumours and saying she is proud to be Hindu, BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday clarified that she “doesn’t consume beef”.
2024-04-08
Category: Cinema/Politics/National,
Rajeev Chandrasekhar vows to transform healthcare facility in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 (IANS) Vowing to improve the healthcare landscape in Thiruvananthapuram, NDA's Lok Sabha candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday took part in a discussion with the noted medical practitioners of the constituency.
2024-04-05
Category: Health/Politics/National,
An outspoken outsider in Bollywood, Kangana is BJP's most vocal champion within it
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Kangana Ranaut was only 17 when she joined the cast, as a last-minute replacement for Chitrangada Singh, of Anurag Basu's 'Gangster: A Love Story' (2006). She had run into Basu at acclaimed filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's office, where she'd landed in search of a break.
2024-03-25
Category: BATTLEGROUND 2024/Bollywood/Politics/National,
India surpasses WHO guidelines with 1:900 doctor-to-population ratio: Bhubaneswar Kalita
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The second edition of the Awareness Summit on 'Illness to Wellness' commenced in New Delhi on Monday under the banner of the ASSOCHAM National CSR Council, a division of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
2024-03-18
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Health/Politics/National,
Pawan Kalyan to contest for Andhra Assembly from Pithapuram
Amaravati, March 14 (IANS) Ending the suspense, Jana Sena Party chief and Tollywood actor Pawan Kalyan on Thursday announced that he would be contesting the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections from Pithapuram constituency.
2024-03-14
Category: southern cinema/Focus/Politics/National,
Mamata Banerjee suffers 'major' injury, rushed to hospital: TMC
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was hospitalised on Thursday evening after she reportedly slipped at her home in South Kolkata and injured her forehead, the Trinamool Congress said.
2024-03-14
Category: Health/Politics/National,
'You will truly make a difference...', Irfan Pathan pens heartfelt post as brother Yusuf embarks on political journey
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan shared words of encouragement and support for his brother and ex-India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan as he sets foot into the realm of politics. Trinamool Congress on Sunday announced 42 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, which included Pathan, who will contest from the Baharampur constituency.
2024-03-10
Category: Cricket/Politics/Sports,
Civil rights body approaches Telangana HC to stop release of controversial movie 'Razakar'
Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) The Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has approached the Telangana High Court, seeking direction to stop the release of the upcoming controversial movie 'Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad'.
2024-03-08
Category: Cinema/Law/Politics/National,
Vaibhav Gehlot resigns from the post of RCA President
Jaipur, Feb 26 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s son Vaibhav Gehlot on Monday resigned from the post of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) President.
2024-02-26
Category: Cricket/Politics/National,
Yogi govt resolves to eradicate filariasis in UP by 2026
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has set an ambitious target to eradicate filariasis from the state by 2026, aligning with the Central government’s goal to achieve nationwide elimination by 2027. Globally, the target for eliminating this disease has been set for 2030.
2024-02-16
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Health/Politics/National,
‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ chronicles the life of Maratha warrior king
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The upcoming film ‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ will showcase the life of the Maratha warrior king. The poster of the film was unveiled by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari.
2024-02-16
Category: Cinema/Showbiz/Politics/Entertainment,
Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan to contest Lok Sabha polls
Chennai, Feb 15( IANS) Tamil Superstar Kamal Haasan, who is also President of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls either from Coimbatore or Chennai.
2024-02-15
Category: southern cinema/Politics/National,
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to inaugurate KLF
New Delhi, February 8 (IANS): Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate (virtually) the tenth edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) which will revolve around the theme ‘Legends of Ancient Bharat and Beyond: Inspiring Lived Experience in the 21st Century’. Set to be held from Feb 9 to 11 at Bhubaneswar, the festival will witness speakers from four nations, including Japan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
2024-02-08
Category: Books/Showbiz/Politics,
TN superstar Vijay launches party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, to contest 2026 Assembly polls
Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) Tamil tinsel world superstar Vijay on Friday announced the launch of his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK).
2024-02-02
Category: southern cinema/Focus/Politics/National,
Interim Union Budget 2024: Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years for prevention of cervical cancer.
2024-02-01
Category: INTERIM BUDGET 2024/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics,
Yogi govt gears up to eradicate filariasis from UP
Lucknow, Jan 31 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government, as part of its mission to eradicate filariasis from the state, is all set to launch the Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign from February 5 to 15.
2024-01-31
Category: Health/Politics/National,
Rajinikanth defends daughter Aishwarya's comment on him being called 'Sanghi'
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Tamil megastar Rajinikanth, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Lal Salaam’, has defended his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth, who objected to her father being called "Sanghi."
2024-01-29
Category: southern cinema/Showbiz/Politics/Entertainment,
Ayushmann Khurrana invited to Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha event in Ayodhya
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who recently delivered the superhit film ‘Dream Girl 2’, has been invited to attend the Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha event in Ayodhya.
2024-01-15
Category: Culture/Bollywood/Showbiz/Society/Politics/Entertainment,
Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet attend Ram Mandir’s replica rath flag off ceremony in Mumbai
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani along with actress Rakul Preet attended the Ram Mandir’s replica rath flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and director Rohit Shetty. Both Jackky and Rakul added a touch of glamour and star power to the occasion as they actively participated in the ceremony.
2024-01-13
Category: Culture/Bollywood/Showbiz/Religion/Society/Politics/Entertainment/National,
Yash's b'day horror: 3 electrocuted while erecting cut-out of the superstar in K’taka
Gadag, (Karnataka) Jan 8 (IANS) In a tragic incident, three persons were killed and three others suffered serious injuries while erecting a huge cut-out of superstar Yash to wish him for his birthday.
2024-01-08
Category: southern cinema/Society/Human Interest/Politics/Entertainment/Accident/National,
Atishi demands urgent action on rising ammonia levels in Yamuna River
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Expressing disappointment over the rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River, Water Minister Atishi has directed the Chief Secretary to submit a comprehensive report on the delay in establishing the in-situ ammonia treatment plant at Wazirabad Pond.
2023-12-28
Category: Environment/Health/Politics/National,
Ram Charan, wife Upasana meet Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Global star Ram Charan and his wife Upasana paid a visit at the office of Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, in Mumbai.
2023-12-23
Category: southern cinema/Politics/Entertainment,
Punjab to open 100 more Aam Aadmi clinics: Bhagwant Mann
Chandigarh, Dec 7 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the state government would dedicate 100 new Aam Aadmi clinics to people for imparting quality healthcare services to people.
2023-12-07
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics/National,
Movie tickets to cost more in Lucknow
Lucknow, Nov 24 (IANS) There is bad news for movie goers in Lucknow. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) House has unanimously passed a proposal to levy more tax on cinema halls in the city, to increase revenue.
2023-11-24
Category: Cinema/Politics/Business/National,
'Dressing room is sanctum sanctorum of team', Kirti Azad hits out at PM
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Kirti Azad Jha on Tuesday slammed Prime MInister Narendra Modi for entering in the dressing of the Indian Cricket team and said the dressing room is the sanctum sanctorum of any team and ICC does not allow anybody to enter these rooms apart from the players and the support staff.
2023-11-21
Category: Cricket/Politics/National,
PM Modi meets ‘wonderful’ Saira Banu, shares pictures
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met veteran actress Saira Banu and said that her pioneering work in the world of cinema is admired across generations.
2023-11-11
Category: Bollywood/Cinema/Politics/Entertainment,
Chandrababu Naidu undergoes cataract surgery in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu underwent cataract surgery at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
2023-11-07
Category: Health/Politics/National,
Actor Raj Kumar Rao to be Election Commission's national icon
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced that it will appoint Bollywood actor Raj Kumar Rao as its national icon for the upcoming elections.
2023-10-25
Category: Bollywood/Politics/National,
Kangana Ranaut elated to meet Ajit Doval ahead of ‘Tejas’ release
Mumbai , Oct 24 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday heaped praise on National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval when she met him on a flight.
2023-10-24
Category: Bollywood/Showbiz/Politics/Entertainment,
Nitish Kumar is fit and healthy, says JD-U leader
Patna, Oct 17 (IANS) While the opposition BJP leaders are expressing concerns over the health of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, JD-U leader and spokesperson Sunil Kumar Singh said that his health is fine, adding that the opposition BJP is playing "cheap politics" on it.
2023-10-16
Category: National/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics,
Ayushman Bharat covers treatment for mental wellness, says Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that Ayushman Bharat scheme covers mental wellness under its ambit.
2023-10-08
Category: National/Politics/Health/Human Interest,
BJP's Amethi unit wants Sanjay Gandhi hospital to be handed over to Maneka, Varun
Amethi, Oct 5 (IANS) The BJP's Amethi district unit has demanded that the management of the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust be handed over to Maneka Gandhi and her son Varun Gandhi, BJP MPs from Sultanpur and Pilibhit, respectively.
2023-10-05
Category: National/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics/Crime,
I don’t care, says Balakrishna on Jr NTR’s silence over Naidu’s arrest
Hyderabad, Oct 4 (IANS) "I don’t care" was how TDP MLA and actor N. Balakrishna reacted to the silence of popular actor Jr NTR over the arrest of TDP national President and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation case.
2023-10-04
Category: National/Politics/southern cinema,
Dengue alarm in Bengal, PIL at Calcutta HC seeking court intervention
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) In wake of the rising number of dengue cases in West Bengal, a public interest litigation has been filed in the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday, seeking the court’s invention in ensuring proper administrative initiatives in arresting further spread of the disease.
2023-10-03
Category: National/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics/Law/Focus,
Saurabh Bhardwaj inspects healthcare arrangements at govt dispensary in Delhi HC
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Delhi Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Monday took stock of the healthcare arrangements at the government dispensary located in the premises of Delhi High Court, an official said.
2023-09-25
Category: National/Human Interest/Society/Politics/Health,
Kangana Ranaut slams Khalistan; urges Sikh community to come out in support of 'Akhand Bharat'
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Amid the escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut on Friday slammed Khalistani terror outfit, and called upon the Sikh community to come out in support of 'Akhand Bharat'.
2023-09-22
Category: Entertainment/Politics/Bollywood,
Parineeti, Raghav's picture seeking blessings in Gurudwara goes viral
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Ahead of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) "suspended parliamentarian" Raghav Chadha and actress Parineeti Chopra's wedding in Udaipur, the picture of the couple has gone viral, while they attended the ardaas ceremony and kirtan in a Gurdwara.
2023-09-20
Category: National/Entertainment/Politics/Showbiz/Bollywood,
Saurabh Bhardwaj dismisses doctors, staff for reporting late at Mohalla Clinics
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Delhi's Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj has dismissed some doctors and staff who were coming late for duty at Mohalla Clinics.
2023-09-20
Category: National/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Health/Politics,
No Nipah case reported for third day in Kozhikode
Kozhikode (Kerala) Sept 18 (IANS) For the third consecutive day, no new case of Nipah has been reported in Kozhikode city of Kerala, where six positive cases have been reported so far.
2023-09-18
Category: National/Health/Politics,
'Fascinating' to hear PM on glorious traditions of Parliament: Akshay
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Monday said that he was fascinated to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech, mentioning about the history and glory of the Indian Parliament.
2023-09-18
Category: Showbiz/Politics/Entertainment/Cinema/Bollywood,
'A Pearl White Indian wedding': Parineeti and Raghav's big day invite goes viral
Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) The wedding card of Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha, who are all set to tie the knot in Lake City Udaipur this month, has gone viral on social media.
2023-09-14
Category: Bollywood/Showbiz/Spotlight/Politics/Entertainment/National,
MP govt plans to translate medical journal ‘Lancet’ into Hindi: Vishwas Sarang  
Bhopal, Sep 14 (IANS) English medical journal ‘The Lancet’ will be translated in Hindi with the help of team of doctors associated with Gandhi Medical College (GMC) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang said on Thursday.
2023-09-14
Category: National/Politics/IANS NEWS POINT/Religion/Health/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Medicine,
iPhone 12 meets radiation exposure limits: Apple on French watchdog warning
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Apple has refuted claims made by France’s radiation watchdog (ANFR) that iPhone 12 breaches radiation exposure limits.
2023-09-13
Category: Business/Science/Tech/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics,
Amid spike in dengue cases in K’taka, CM Siddaramaiah stresses on need to maintain hygiene
Bengaluru, Sept 11 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made an appeal on Monday to the public stressing on the need to maintain hygiene at the house and surroundings in the backdrop of a spike in the number of dengue cases in Karnataka and state capital Bengaluru.
2023-09-11
Category: National/Health/Politics,
Nora Fatehi thanks PM Modi for his support to quake-hit Morocco: ‘Moroccans are grateful’
Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Actress Nora Fatehi, who is of Moroccan descent, has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his heartfelt condolences and support to Morocco, following a devastating earthquake that left the nation reeling.  
2023-09-10
Category: Entertainment/Politics/Human Interest/Environment/Cinema/Bollywood,
Sonia Gandhi undergoes medical check-up at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi underwent health check-ups at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here, party sources said on Sunday.
2023-09-03
Category: National/Politics/Health,
Karnataka ex-CM Kumaraswamy admitted to hospital in B’luru
Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and senior JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy got admitted to a private hospital on Wednesday morning after he complained of fever.
2023-08-30
Category: National/Politics/Health,
Rajinikanth to visit Ayodhya today
Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth, who met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel here on Saturday, will visit Ayodhya on Sunday to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla.
2023-08-20
Category: National/Entertainment/Politics/Cinema,