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Bhopal rape-blackmail case: NCW forms panel to probe, 5th victim comes forward
Bhopal, April 30 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken up the Bhopal rape and blackmailing case in which several female students of a private college were victimised under false pretences of love.
Simbu releases hilarious trailer of Santhanam's 'Devil's Double Next Level'
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) Actor Silambarasan on Wednesday released the hilarious trailer of director S Prem Anand’s much-awaited horror comedy ‘Devil's Double Next Level’, featuring actor Santhanam in the lead.
Govt incentives, infra investments continue to drive EV adoption in India: Report
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Government incentives and infrastructure investments are boosting local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and a range of policy measures and infrastructure developments are underway to help bridge the gap and push the market closer to the 2030 goal, a report showed on Wednesday.
Kolkata fire deaths: CM Mamata Banerjee says combustible materials stored in hotel, expresses condolences
Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, said the fire in the Kolkata hotel had happened "because there were combustible materials stored inside".
Sam Elliott cast for ‘Landman’ season 2, to reunite with ‘Fargo’ star Billy Bob Thornton
Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Hollywood actor Sam Elliott, who is known for ‘Ghost Rider’, has been cast in season 2 of the streaming show ‘Landman’ at Paramount+. Season 2 of the Taylor Sheridan series is currently in production in Texas.
IPL 2025: If set players kept playing, we would've easily won, says DC’s Nigam
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The horrid home leg for Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL 2025 continued with their 14-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders and leg-spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam admitted the hosts’ could have won the game on Tuesday night if their set batters had continued till the end.
Slums reduced to ashes as massive fire rips through Gurugram’s sector 102
Gurugram, April 30 (IANS) A massive fire broke out in the slums and scrap area of Sector 102 in Gurugram in around 3.30 a.m. on Wednesday, gutting dozens of huts and leaving many residents homeless, fire officials said.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Don't think I've ever shied away from taking risks
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) As her maiden production, “Subham,” is all set to light up the silver screen on May 9, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about taking risks. Reflecting on her journey in cinema, the actress-producer calls it "essential for growth" and reveals that after 15 years in the industry, fear has long been eclipsed by passion and purpose.
Cerundolo upsets two-time champ Zverev in Madrid Open
Madrid, April 30 (IANS) Francisco Cerundolo recorded an upset 7-5, 6-3 win over two-time champion Alexander Zverev at Madrid Open. The Argentine ended German's seven-match winning streak, which dated back to the start of his Munich title run.
Devotees flock to Varanasi, Ayodhya for Akshaya Tritiya rituals
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The holy festival of Akshaya Tritiya was marked with vibrant spiritual fervour across Varanasi and Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, as thousands of devotees thronged temples, ghats, and riverbanks to participate in age-old rituals, seeking blessings, prosperity, and ancestral peace.