Punjab sets May 15 deadline for Rangla Punjab works; Harpal Cheema
Chandigarh,: Punjab Finance and Planning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure completion of development works under the first phase of the Rangla Punjab Vikas Scheme by May 15, 2026.…
CM Mann unveils Rs 150 crore development push in Hoshiarpur’s Kandi belt
Tanda (Hoshiarpur: Ending decades of neglect in Punjab’s Kandi belt, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday rolled out a ₹150 crore development push in Tanda Urmur, announcing modern road infrastructure, a high-level bridge, and a…
AAP condemns ED raids against MP Ashok Mittal, calls it ‘Political Vendetta’
Chandigarh: The Enforcement Directorate’s searches at properties linked to Ashok Kumar Mittal have triggered a sharp political confrontation, with the Aam Aadmi Party accusing the Centre of using probe agencies to target opponents ahead of…
Neena Gupta says she’s ‘waiting to work again’ with Gajraj Rao
Mumbai : Bollywood veteran actress Neena Gupta recently delighted fans by sharing a warm picture with her Badhaai Ho co-star Gajraj Rao, expressing that she has been ‘waiting to work together, again.’
In the picture, Neena Gupta exudes…
‘A couple of wins should ease him into this tournament’: Ashwin backs Gaikwad to bounce back
New Delhi : Former Chennai Super Kings spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his weight behind skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, expressing confidence that the opener will soon rediscover his rhythm with the bat in IPL 2026 after leading the side…
ISL: Sanchez’s red card revoked, makes him available for Bengaluru FC vs East Bengal match
Bengaluru : Bengaluru FC's appeal against the suspension of Braian Sanchez was successful, which makes him available for the match against East Bengal on Thursday, the Indian Super League club said on Wednesday.
In the 34th minute of the…
Sonu Sood visits Tirumala temple with family, offers prayers during Thomala Seva
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) : Actor Sonu Sood offered prayers at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple during the sacred Thomala Seva on Wednesday.
The actor was accompanied by his wife, Sonali, and son Ishant as they participated in the early…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui lives alone for 40 days in Germany to prep for upcoming movie Main Actor Nahi…
Mumbai : Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui seems to have gone the extra mile to prepare for his role in director Aditya Kripalani’s upcoming film Main Actor Nahin Hoon.
The actor, as revealed by Aditya, chose to live solo in Germany, without his…
Three linked to cross-border illegal arms smuggling module held in Amritsar; 6 pistols recovered
Amritsar: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling…
Guy Ritchie’s ‘Young Sherlock’ renewed for second season
Mumbai : The series “Young Sherlock” by filmmaker Guy Ritchie has been renewed for its second season.
“Young Sherlock”, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin, is an irreverent, action-packed mystery that charts the legendary origin story of the…
10 countries issue statement condeming killing of aid workers in Lebanon, call for end to…
Ottawa : Ten countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian and displacement crisis in Lebanon and…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Afghanistan
Kabul : An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Afghanistan on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 140km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.6, On: 15/04/2026…
Austrian Federal Chancellor arrives in India to boost ‘Enhanced India-Austria…
New Delhi: Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker on Wednesday arrived in New Delhi for his first official visit to India. Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said that Stocker's visit will…
Iran cannot have nuclear weapon, talks underway to ensure it: US VP Vance
Washington DC : US Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday (local time) that President Donald Trump has made it clear that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon and that the administration is working to ensure this policy is enforced.…
India commemorates 135th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar at UN HQ in New York
New York : The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations organised a commemorative event at the UN Headquarters in New York to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar. According to a release by the mission, the event was…
Middle East, Persian Gulf “a crisis knot that will be very difficult to untie,” says…
Beijing : Even as the world watches a tenous ceaefire between Iran and the US playout a key meeting was held on Wednesday in Beijning between Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking after the…
Trump not considering extending ceasefire with Iran, says “deal is preferable”
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that he is not considering extending the ongoing two-week ceasefire with Iran; however, he indicated that a negotiated deal would be the preferred outcome to end the…
PM Modi inaugurates Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira in Karnataka’s Mandya
Mandya : Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri on Wednesday in Mandya, Karnataka He attended the event as part of his official visit to the state. During the visit, the…
PM Modi expresses grief over Punjab bus accident that claimed seven lives
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the bus accident in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district that claimed seven lives.
In a post on X, PMO India shared, "Pained to hear about the mishap in Fatehgarh…
Vedanta Power announces Rs 35 lakh compensation, job support for families of deceased in…
New Delhi : Vedanta Power Limited on Wednesday announced compensation of Rs 35 lakh and employment support for the families of those killed in the boiler blast at its Singhitarai power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district, while Rs 15…
