NEW DELHI: Delhi-based singer Mohd Asif, popularly known by his stage name Bismil, has allegedly received extortion threats from unidentified individuals who contacted him through international phone numbers. Following the complaint, the Delhi Police Special Cell registered an FIR and launched an investigation.According to the FIR, the threats began on April 20 when the singer’s…
Chennai: A breezy five-minute drive has become a daily test of patience on Nelson Manickam Road, where motorists often spend 25 to 30 minutes crawling along the 2.1-km stretch between Ampa Skyone Mall and Loyola College. They blame the congestion on poor traffic management, encroachments and roadside activities.The busy corridor branches off Poonamallee High Road…
LS Speaker Om Birla addresses the second day of the orientation session for MLAs in the Bengal assembly on Saturday Kolkata: Newly elected MLAs must remember that they have been entrusted with a great responsibility, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Bengal governor RN Ravi said in the assembly on the second day of the…
With the India-UK trade pact set to take effect in 10 days, the finance ministry has notified the rules that will determine the origin of goods eligible for benefits under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).The trade pact is set to come into force on July 15. The notification issued by the Central Board…
The knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026 move into the Round of 16 with another compelling contest as co-hosts Canada meet Morocco at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) in Texas on Saturday. With a place in the quarterfinals on the line, both nations stand just one victory away from reaching the final eight, although…
When Farah Khan brought together 31 of Bollywood’s biggest stars for the “Deewangi Deewangi” song in ‘Om Shanti Om’, she created one of the most memorable ensemble sequences in Hindi cinema. The grand track featured Shah Rukh Khan alongside Dharmendra, Rekha, Jeetendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Shabana Azmi, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Priyanka Chopra,…
Exiled crown prince of Iran speaks against Khamenei’s funeral Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has said the nation is “not mourning” the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calling the week-long funeral ceremonies a “propaganda spectacle” funded by the Iranian people’s wealth.In a series of posts on X, Pahlavi addressed foreign representatives who have…
That empty plastic water bottle sitting in your recycling bin might have a second life ahead of it, one that involves powering an electric vehicle, a smartphone or even a renewable energy storage system. Researchers at Penn State University have developed a new method to convert waste PET plastic, the same material used in most…
Image Credit: Instagram (@hollywoodlife and @paulbensonev) After nearly two decades of calling it home, actor Katherine Heigl is ready to part with the Utah mountain estate where she and her husband, musician Josh Kelley, built their family life. The sprawling 25-acre property in Oakley, about 15 miles from Park City, has been listed for $10.6…
The week opens with a useful, practical mood, Aquarius. Early on, your mind is fixed on building something solid, whether that means saving money, starting a long-pending household plan, or putting effort into a personal goal that has demanded patience. A guest may walk into your home or news from relatives may pull your attention…
