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Over 3.37 million gamble at online casinos in Japan despite ban
InternationalMarch 13, 2025 3:39 PMTokyo, March 13 (IANS) Millions of people in Japan are reported to be addicted to online gambling, with the amount of money spent on illegal gambling reaching 1.2 trillion yen annually, a police survey revealed on Thursday.
Assam to give Rs 342 crore to tea workers: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state government will distribute at least Rs 342 crore to provide one-time assistance to tea workers as a mark of recognition towards their tireless efforts in making tea industry a backbone of the state.
Kremlin aide rejects US ceasefire plan on Ukraine
InternationalMarch 13, 2025 3:29 PMWashington, March 13 (IANS) A top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday rejected the US plan of ceasefire in the war against Ukraine even as US President Donald Trump's top negotiator landed in Moscow for talks.
Akansha Ranjan recalls her fun Holi time as a kid
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Akansha Ranjan recalled during a conversation what was the festival of Holi like for her as a kid. The 'Guilty' actress shared that she used to throw water balloons on the people passing by.
Indefinite shutdown in Manipur tribal areas lifted after 5 days
Imphal, March 13 (IANS) The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of the tribals in Manipur, on Thursday, announced the lifting of the indefinite shutdown it had called to protest the resumption of the bus services between the state capital Imphal and the hill districts and the police action in the tribal areas on March 8.
Watch ‘M Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi’ with your moms, families, says director Mohan Raja
Chennai, Mar 13 (IANS) On the eve of the re-release of his yesteryear blockbuster film, ‘M Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi’, director Mohan Raja has made an appeal to youngsters.
All-England badminton: Lakshya Sen powers into Qfs, Malvika falls to Yamaguchi
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to storm into the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia’s Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on Thursday. The Indian shuttler, known for his swift footwork and precise shot-making, dismantled the world No. 4 in just 36 minutes, keeping India’s hopes alive in the prestigious tournament.
Aamir Khan's new ladylove, Gauri, is a mother to a 6-year-old son
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has revealed that his new partner, Gauri Spratt, is a mother to a 6-year-old son.
K'taka BJP demands action against spurious drugs sold in markets, raises concern over medicine shortage
Bengaluru, March 13 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP, on Thursday, urged the Congress-led government to take action against the sale of spurious and counterfeit drugs in pharmacies and the open market across the state.
AAP leader Shelly Oberoi moves child rights panel against Delhi CM
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Thursday complained to the apex child rights panel against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for allegedly disclosing the identity of juvenile inmates during a visit to a shelter home.