India

Sushant suicide case: Probe on


Bollywood's popular casting director Shanoo Sharma has been questioned by the police in connection with actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide case. Shanoo Sharma, who is associated with Yash Raj Films (YRF), was summoned at Bandra police station for questioning, reports timesofindia.com. "Shanoo Sharma, a casting director with the Yash Raj Films, was questioned at Bandra police station,"...

Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘Sadak 2’ poster launched, netizens troll


Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt released the first poster of his comeback directorial feature "Sadak 2", starring daughters Alia Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt, on social media, and was almost immediately fending against massive trolling and hatred. Ever since the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput earlier this month, Bhatt has been has been at the receiving end...

Akshay’s ‘Sooryavanshi’, Ranveer’s ’83’ confirm theatrical release


Release dates of two of Bollywood's most anticipated films this year, the Akshay Kumar-starrer "Sooryavanshi" and "83" starring Ranveer Singh, have been confirmed. After being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, "Sooryavanshi" will release on Diwali while "83" has been scheduled for Christmas this year. The announcements come at a time when a slew of...

Domestic constraints will impinge on the China policy


By Vivek Katju Neither the proposition that both India and China have enough space to grow nor the attempt to foster a close personal understanding between the top leaders of the two nations, can obscure the reality that the latter is India’s greatest strategic threat. The challenge is compounded by its nexus with Pakistan. Its...

India accuses China of amassing troops on border


Pompeo tears into ‘rogue actor’ China for border tension with India China bigger problem than Pakistan, say a majority of Indians, ready to ditch Chinese goods   New Delhi:  China has deployed large numbers of troops and weapons along the de factor border between the two countries in violation of bilateral agreements, India's external affairs ministry...

India records worst spike of 17,000 Covid cases


New Delhi: India witnessed the highest spike of almost 17,000 fresh Covid cases, with Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu contributing more than 62 per cent of it in the past 24 hours taking the total in the country to 4.73 lakh, data from the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry revealed on Thursday. A total...

Class 10, 12 boards stand cancelled: CBSE, ICSE to SC

Post Date: June 25, 2020

New Delhi: The CBSE on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to cancel the pending Board examination for Classes 10 and 12 scheduled between July 1-15. The CBSE had informed the top court that the decision on the schedule of the Board examination is at an advanced stage and sought time till...

Dragon not allowed: Delhi budget hotels ban Chinese guests

Post Date: June 25, 2020

New Delhi: Chinese nationals will not be able to access budget hotel or guest house accommodation in the national capital, as the tussle between the Asian giants has led to an avalanche of anti-China sentiment in India. Accordingly, the Delhi Hotels & Restaurant Owners Association (DHROA) announced that budget hotel or guest house accommodation will...

India asks Pak to reduce its High Commission staff by 50%


New Delhi/Islamabad: In a strong diplomatic offensive, the government has decided to reduce the staff of Pakistan's High Commission in India by 50 per cent, in view of their espionage activities and links with terror groups. India will reciprocally reduce its own presence in Islamabad to the same proportion. The decision is to be implemented...