Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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Negligence in procurement led to damage of wheat in rains in Haryana: Bhupinder Hooda

CHANDIGARH: Former Haryana Chief Minister and the leader of the opposition in the state Assembly, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, on Saturday slammed the BJP government in the state for its 'negligence' in the procurement of wheat that led to its damage in rains that battered several parts of the state in the past 24 hours.

‘Taaza Khabar’: Bhuvan Bam-starrer hit series wraps up its Season 2 shoot

MUMBAI: The second season of the hit streaming series ‘Taaza Khabar’, which stars India’s one of the biggest YouTubers Bhuvan Bam, and actress Shriya Pilgaonkar, has wrapped up its shoot.

Firing at Salman Khan's home: Mumbai Police nab 2 shooters from Gujarat's Bhuj

MUMBAI: In a major breakthrough, the Mumbai Police have arrested two persons allegedly involved in the firing incident outside the residence of Bollywood actor Salman Khan from Gujarat, early on Tuesday, official sources said.

Bhullar gang associate held in Punjab; 3 kg heroin seized

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police have arrested an associate of the Jaipal Bhullar gang and seized three kg heroin and two pistols.

2022 Bhupatinagar blast case: TMC leaders summoned by NIA approach Calcutta HC

KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress leaders from West Bengals's East Midnapore district, who were issued notices by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for interrogation in connection with the 2022 Bhupatinagar blast case, on Wednesday approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the summons.

AICC appoints Mitendra Singh as MP Youth Cong head as Vikrant Bhuria quits to help father fight Ratlam LS poll

BHOPAL:The Congress has appointed Mitendra Singh as President of the Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress Committee.

NIA approaches Calcutta HC in Bhupatinagar attack case

KOLKATA: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday approached a single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court with a plea for an urgent hearing on the issue of the April 6 attack on their sleuths at Bhupatinagar in West Bengal's East Midnapore district.

Bhupatinagar blast: 8 Trinamool leaders were under NIA scanner for long

KOLKATA: At least eight Trinamool Congress leaders including the two arrested were under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) scanner for quite some time in connection with the blast at Bhupatinagar in East Midnapore district of West Bengal in December 2022 in which three persons were killed.

NIA harassed women in Bhupatinagar: Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) personnel harassed local women in Bhupatinagar.

Bhubaneswar sears at 43.2 degree Celsius as hottest city in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: Intense heat wave conditions continued in Odisha as five cities recorded maximum temperature above 40 degree Celsius till 2.30 p.m. on Friday. The state has been reeling under scorching heat along with conditions of intense humidity for the last couple of days.

Zomato-backed Magicpin's co-founder Brij Bhushan moves on

NEW DELHI: Online food delivery platform Zomato-backed retail startup Magicpin cofounder Brij Bhushan on Tuesday announced to leave the company.

Football legend Bhaichung Bhutia supports Mothers Against Vaping to combat threat of new-age tobacco devices on children

NEW DELHI: ‘Mothers Against Vaping’, a united front of concerned mothers combatting the promotion of New-Age Tobacco Devices such as e-cigarettes, vapes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, heat-not-burn products, e-hookahs and similar devices among Indian children and youth, on Tuesday announced that Bhaichung Bhutia revered as the torchbearer of Indian football will be supporting their critical cause.

Pawsome! Samantha Ruth Prabhu joins her furry friend to get some morning sun

MUMBAI: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a video of herself joining her furry friend Saasha at the garden to get some "morning sun".

NCP in a huddle as Bhujbal makes strong pitch for nomination from Nashik

MUMBAI: NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday held an urgent meeting with the party's Working President Praful Patel and state unit chief Sunil Tatkare after senior state minister Chhagan Bhujbal expressed his strong desire to contest from the Nashik constituency on the party’s clock symbol, and not on BJP’s lotus symbol.

Shreyas Talpade, Vijay Raaz-starrer 'Kartam Bhugtam' juggles astrology and karma

MUMBAI: The upcoming multilingual film ‘Kartam Bhugtam’, which stars Shreyas Talpade, Vijay Raaz, Madhoo and Aksha Pardasany, delves into the human psyche as it juggles ancient universal truths about astrology and karma.

Cong names 12 candidates for MP in 4th list, includes Digvijaya Singh, Kantilal Bhuria

BHOPAL: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh will contest the Lok Sabha polls from his home turf Rajgarh, according to the fourth list of candidates for the general elections issued by the party on Saturday night, which includes 11 other names for Madhya Pradesh.

1000 dancers to dazzle up Kartik Aaryan’s entry song in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’

MUMBAI: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan has started the work on the upcoming instalment of the horror-comedy franchise film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’.

PM Modi reaches Bhutan to inaugurate hospital, meet King

NEW DELHI: Bhutan rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, as the leader landed in the Himalayan kingdom and was accorded a ceremonial welcome.

Bhumi says it is 'amazing' to be working at a time when a woman can headline a series

MUMBAI: Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who is stepping into the world of series with ‘Daldal’, is happy that women actors are being empowered to headline projects on top global streaming platforms.

With focus on Neighbourhood First policy, PM Modi to land in Bhutan on Thursday

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay as he lands in the Himalayan nation on Thursday, giving a further fillip to bilateral relations.

Paras Kalnawat of 'Anupamaa’ joins Bhumika Gurung for audio series ‘Secret Ameerzada’

MUMBAI: Actor Paras Kalnawat, who is known for ‘Anupamaa’ and ‘Kundali Bhagya’, has collaborated with actress Bhumika Gurung for the audio series ‘Secret Ameerzada’.

Triptii Dimri shares update on ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, says it’s going to be 'something new'

MUMBAI: Actress Triptii Dimri, who has been crowned 'national crush', has shared an update about her upcoming film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, co-starring Kartik Aaryan.

Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel blames BJP for FIR against him in Mahadev betting app case

RAIPUR: Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday blamed the BJP after an FIR was registered against him in connection with the Mahadev betting app case.

Suryaveer Singh Bhullar unanimously elected president of Indian Pickleball Association

MUMBAI: Suryaveer Singh Bhullar has been unanimously elected as the president of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA). The polls took place during the Annual General Meeting (AGM), here.

Youth hacked to death after altercation in Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: A 25-year-old youth was hacked to death following an altercation over a love triangle in the Laxmisagar area here. The deceased has been identified as Anjan Behera, a resident of Chintamaniswar under the Laxmisagar police limits.

Bhutan can count on India as reliable friend and partner: President Murmu

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that Bhutan can count on India as a reliable friend and partner as she welcomed Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Modi to visit Bhutan next week

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation extended by his Bhutan counterpart Dasho Tshering Tobgay, on behalf of the king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, to visit the Himalayan kingdom next week.

Mahesh Bhupathi enters TT arena as UTT announces eighth team

MUMBAI: Ahmedabad SG Pipers has been named the eighth franchise to the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league roster for season 2024. Mahesh Bhupathi's SG Sports Entertainment (SGSE) owned unit will represent the city of Ahmedabad.

Bhutan PM arrives in India to expand 'exemplary ties of friendship'

NEW DELHI: Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay arrived in India on Thursday to expand the "exemplary ties of friendship" between the two nations.

Bhutan premier to arrive in India for bilateral talks with PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay will arrive in India on Thursday to expand the enduring ties of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

Hockey India announce core probable group for men's national camp in Bhubaneswar

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Monday announced the 28-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to commence on March 12 and last until March 30 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Kartik Aaryan begins shoot for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, calls it his 'biggest film'

MUMBAI: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, who was last seen in the 2023 film ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’, has started shooting for his upcoming film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’.

Prabhu Deva joins 2nd schedule of Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' in New Zealand

MUMBAI: Choreographer-director Prabhu Deva, who has given many iconic dance steps to Indian cinema, joined the second schedule of the upcoming Vishnu Manchu-starrer ‘Kannappa’ in New Zealand.

Kalyan as President has damaged image of AIFF: Bhaichung Bhutia

NEW DELHI:Known as the common man’s game, football is not just the most popular sport in the world, it also unites people across boundaries. And it comes as a rude shock that while India as a country is becoming a stronger global power by the day, its position in the common man’s game has drastically degraded in the last year. Unfortunately, when one talks of global ambassadors in football, India has only one name -- Bhaichung Bhutia.

Delhi court to decide on closure of POCSO case against Brij Bhushan on April 23

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday deferred the pronouncement of order on whether to accept the Delhi Police’s cancellation report for a sexual harassment case lodged by a minor wrestler against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to April 23.

India women set to begin SAFF U16 C'ship title hunt with Bhutan clash

KATHMANDU: The Indian U16 women's football team will begin their SAFF U16 Championship campaign against Bhutan at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal on March 1.

Cong MP from Jharkhand’s Singhbhum seat, Geeta Koda joins BJP

NEW DELHI: In yet another setback to the Congress which has been reeling under a series of defections by its MPs and MLAs ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, Geeta Koda, its Singhbhum MP and wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, quit the grand old party and joined the BJP on Monday.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is now 50 Kgs, shares glimpse of intense workout

MUMBAI: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu did not shy away from revealing her weight on social media as she gave a glimpse of her “best kind of morning.”

Bhuvan Bam’s life goal for 2024: Staying healthy and fit

MUMBAI: Bhuvan Bam, who is one of the biggest YouTubers of India and has acted in the webseries ‘Taaza Khabar’, has shared that being healthy and fit is his top priority for 2024. Bhuvan has embarked on a journey of physical transformation.

Kartik Aaryan introduces mystery girl from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, Internet says it’s Triptii Dimri

MUMBAI: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, on Wednesday introduced a mystery lady from the upcoming installment of the horror-comedy franchise ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’. The actor took to his Instagram and shared a piece of a jigsaw puzzle from the picture of an actress. The netizens were quick to make their guess saying it’s Triptii Dimri.

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Bhuvan Bam pumped to be making streaming debut

MUMBAI: Comedian, writer, songwriter and YouTube personality Bhuvan Bam is all set for his new project which is going to be his digital streaming debut. He will be seen donning a novel character in an untitled web show.

Two aides of slain gangster Jaipal Bhullar arrested by Punjab AGTF

CHANDIGARH: In an ongoing drive against absconding gangsters, Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police arrested two aides of slain gangsters-turned-drug smugglers Jaipal Singh Bhullar and Jaspreet Singh alias Jassi from Tarn Taran.

Punjab Govt to soon start bus service to Delhi airport: Bhullar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Transport Minister Mr. Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Wednesday, said that Punjab Government bus service to Delhi International Airport will be resumed soon. He said that after the threadbare discussion between the Chief Ministers of both the Governments, the issue has been taken up today during the Secretary level meeting of the Transport Departments of both the states.

Cabinet minister Laljit Bhullar reviews functioning of hospitality department

CHANDIGARH: With a view to further improve the quality, efficiency, utility of the Hospitality department, the Transport & Hospitality Minister, Punjab, Mr. Laljit Singh Bhullar today held a review meeting with the administrative authorities of Hospitality department.

Tabu and Kartik Aaryan set to amp up comedy-horror in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'

MUMBAI: The trailer of the upcoming horror comedy 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' was released on Tuesday. The film's trailer presents an edgy mix of humour and comedy.

PRTC income increases to Rs. 62.43-cr durning March against Rs.37.23-cr of congress govt: Laljit Singh Bhullar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Tuesday, asserted that with the transparent policies of the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led state government, the daily income of the government bus service has been started increasing profusely. He said that during the tenure of the previous Congress government, PRTC income in March 2021 was recorded Rs.37.23 crore, which has now increased to Rs.62.34 crore during March 2022.

Bhumi Pednekar: I've always relied on my instincts to choose projects

MUMBAI: Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who has been a part of content-driven entertainers such as 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', 'Shubh Mangal Savdhan', 'Lust Stories' and 'Badhaai Do', says that as an artiste she has always relied on her instincts to choose projects.

Bilawal Bhutto rumoured to be Foreign Minister in new Pak govt

ISLAMABAD: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is rumoured to be appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs once the joint Opposition in Pakistan manages to oust embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan, the media reported.

'Birbhum violence: CBI to conduct parallel probe in Vadu Sheikh's murder

KOLKATA: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is already conducting a probe in the March 21 carnage at the Bogtui village in West Bengal's Birbhum district in which nine persons were killed, will now also conduct a parallel investigation in the murder of Trinamool Congress leader Vadu Sheikh.

Naga Chaitanya collaborates with Venkat Prabhu for his 22nd film

HYDERABAD: Naga Chaitanya, who scored back-to-back superhits with 'Majili,' 'Venky Mama', 'Love Story' and 'Bangarraju', has a fantastic line-up ahead.

Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar launches integrated road accident database project in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: With a view to reduce road accidents and accidental death rate in the state, Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Friday, launched the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD) project in the state, thus making Punjab the first state in the country to initiate ultra-modern technology equipped with GIS maps for reducing road accidents to the minimum level, improving road designs and identifying accidental black spots.

90 new records established in weightlifting nationals in Bhuaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: As many as 90 new records were created during the IWLF Youth (Boys & Girls), Junior (Men & Women) and Senior (Men & Women) National Weightlifting Championships will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, KIIT University,. A total of 915 athletes from 33 affiliated States and Departments of Indian Weightlifting Federation have been participating in the Mega Event.

Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar instruct RTAs to launch checking compaign to stop illegal buses

CHANDIGARH:Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, in a marathon meeting with Secretaries of all the Regional Transport Authorities (RTAs) today directed to launch intensive checking campaign to stop illegal buses plying in the state. He said that while strict action, as per the rules, should be taken against the defaulting and illegally operating buses, all the small and big bus operators should be given appropriate time in the time table and no discrimination will be tolerated while implementing the timetable.

Laljit Singh Bhullar asks defaulter bus operators to file tax at earliest

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Monday, directed the defaulter bus operators to submit tax at the earliest failing which could invite cancellation of permits and their buses will not be included in the new time table of buses.

Birbhum violence: CBI records Trinamool leader's statement

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has prepared a list in which 21 people, including Trinamool Congress' block president Anarul Hossain, have been named as accused in connection with the violence in West Bengal's Birbhum.

Imran Khan done with boot polishing, now licking boots: Bilawal Bhutto

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said "selected" Prime Minister Imran Khan calls other politicians "boot-polishers", but he himself is a bootlicker.

No place for political vendetta but illegal buses will be stopped by all means: Bhullar

CHANDIGARH: Laljit Singh Bhullar today assumed charge as the Transport and Hospitality Minister of Punjab in the presence of PWD and Power Minister Mr. Harbhajan Singh, Education, Higher Education and Sports Minister Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, MLA Mr. Manjit Singh Bilaspur, MLA Mr. Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, MLA Mr. Manjinder Singh Lalpura, MLA Mr. Kulwant Singh Pandori and other dignitaries.

UNDP partners with Bhumi Pednekar for gender equality ahead of Women's Day

MUMBAI: Ahead of International Women's Day, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, intends to implement a year-long social campaign for which it has roped in Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar.

Barrier to release of Davinderpal Singh Bhullar reveals Kejriwal government's anti-Sikh mentality: Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami Criticizing the Kejriwal government in Delhi for obstructing the release of Davinderpal Singh Bhullar said the anti-Sikh face of the Aam Aadmi Party has now been exposed over the Bhullar case.

Prof Bhullar's release was possible due to the efforts of three governments: Sarna

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi Secretary General Mr Harwinder Singh Sarna welcomed the announcement of release of Prof Devinder Singh Bhullar after considering Bhai Davinderpal Singh Bhullar, convicted in the 1993 Maninderjit Singh Bitta bomb blast for the last 24 years, in a meeting of the Prison Review Committee today. Bhullar was pulled out of the jaws of death by the then chairman of the managing committee, Paramjit Singh Sarna, when the President had also rejected the 'Mercy Petition' and paved the way for his execution.

Sukesh tried to impress Sara, Jhanvi and Bhumi, ED probe reveals

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed that multimillionaire conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar had allegedly tried to impress Bollywood actresses Bhumi Pednekar, Sara Ali Khan and Jhanvi Kapoor through his aide Pinki Irani.

Spain's men's hockey team arrives in Bhubaneswar for FIH Pro League

BHUBANESWAR: The Spanish men's hockey team on Monday touched down in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to play a double-legged FIH Pro League tie, scheduled to take place on February 26 and 27 at the Kalinga Stadium.

Bhupinder Singh Honey sent to 14-day judicial custody

NEW DELHI: A court in Punjab's Jalandhar on Friday sent Bhupinder Singh Honey -- nephew of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, arrested earlier this month in a money laundering case pertaining to illegal sand mining, to a 14-day judicial custody, officials said.

Channi's nephew Bhupinder Singh Honey to be produced in court today

NEW DELHI:Bhupinder Singh Honey, the nephew of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will be produced before the Jalandhar court by Enforcement Directorate on Friday after the expiry of his custody in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering case pertaining to illegal mining in Punjab.

Title track of Gurnam Bhullar and Sonam Bajwa's new Punjabi film out

MUMBAI:The title song of Gurnam Bhullar and Sonam Bajwa's new Punjabi film 'Main Viyah Nahi Karona Tere Naal' releases on Thursday. The song is presented by Times Music and has been written, composed, and sung by Gurnam.

Bhupinder Singh Honey's ED custody extended till Feb 11

NEW DELHI: A Special Court in Jalandhar on Tuesday extended the ED custody of Bhupinder Singh Honey -- nephew of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi arrested in a money laundering case, till February 11, officials said.

ED arrests Bhupinder Singh Honey, nephew of Punjab CM Channi in sand mining case

CHANDIGARH: The Enforcement Directorate at midnight arrested Bhupinder Singh Honey, the nephew of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi in the sand mininig case. The ED had last week recovered Rs.10 crore from the flat of Honey.

SAD claims Kejriwal's officers responsible for non-release of Bhullar

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday claimed to have exposed Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal's 'lies' on the release of 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar by releasing a list of office-bearers of the Sentence Review Board and minutes of its meeting held on Bhullar.

Padma Bhushan for late Punjabi singer Gurmeet Bawa

CHANDIGARH: Legendary Punjabi folk singer and the first Punjabi woman artiste to sing on Doordarshan, late Gurmeet Bawa, was on Tuesday awarded the Padma Bhushan, the nation's third highest civilian honour.

Badal asks Kejriwal not to allow bias on Bhullar's release

CHANDIGARH: Five-time Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday called for the immediate release of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar "in the larger interest of consolidating peace and communal harmony in Punjab".

Bhuvi's yorkers not working; Deepak Chahar should be in core team for 2023 WC: Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India's selection committee to include pace bowler Deepak Chahar in the core team for the 2023 World Cup, given that Bhuvneshwar Kumar's "brilliant yorkers" and "slower deliveries" are not working anymore.

Prof. Bhullar's Canceling release file exposes Kejriwal's anti-Sikh face: Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: The cancellation of Davinderpal Singh Bhullar's release case by the Kejriwal government in Delhi has been termed as tampering with Sikh sentiments.

Kejriwal government is running away from the release of Prof. Bhullar, National Minorities Commission should intervene: Prof. Sarchand Singh Khiala.

AMRITSAR: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prof. Sarchand Singh Khiala has written a letter to National Minorities Commission Chairman Mr Iqbal Singh Lalpura regarding the release of Sikh prisoner Prof. Davinderpal Singh Bhullar by the Kejriwal government for not clearing the file.

Bhushan Haobam and Lucas Phanthala score upset wins

CHANDIGARH: Qualifier Bhushan Haobam of India and Lucas Phanthala of France advanced to boys singles quarter-finals with upset wins in the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors (Grade-2) for boys and girls under-18 a.t the Sector 10 Tennis Stadium here today.

SAD demands impartial probe into multi-thousand crore scams of Bharat Bhushan Ashu

LUDHIANA: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today demanded an impartial probe into the multi-thousand crore scams of food and civil supplies minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu besides charging the Congress government of extending protection to those behind the heinous sacrilege at Sri Harmandar Sahib.

After 14 years, Benazir Bhutto's assassination still remains a mystery

NEW DELHI:Despite a lapse of 14 years, the mystery surrounding the assassination of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who was murdered after addressing an election rally in Rawalpindis Liaquat Bagh, is yet to be solved, and the case is still pending in the Lahore High Courts (LHC) Rawalpindi bench, Express Tribune reported.

Akshay, Bhumi named PETA's Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrities 2021

MUMBAI: Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, who will soon share the screen in 'Raksha Bandhan', have been named the Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrities of 2021 by PETA India.

IDP Education expands its reach to 44 offices in India with 4 new offices in Dehradun, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Rajkot

NEW DELHI: IDP Education, the global leader in international educational services, expands its reach to four new cities by launching full-fledged offices in Dehradun, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, and Rajkot.

Probably first time': SC on joint request by Prashant Bhushan, Solicitor General

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday sought time from the Supreme Court on a plea by a woman residing in Noida against the road blockade by farmers at the Delhi-UP border protesting against the three (now repealed) contentious farm laws.

Argentina and Germany to contest final in Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: Argentina and Germany will be contesting for the title at the FIH Odisha Men’s Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 after a thrilling day of hockey action. There was the drama of shoot-outs; plenty of goals, some outstanding saves and, as always, heartbreak and joy as the tournament approaches the grand finale.

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Rajasthan's Bhupendra Yadav gets Ministry of Labour and Environment

JAIPUR: Bhupendra Yadav, a Rajya Sabha MP from Rajasthan, has been made a cabinet minister in the Modi government on Wednesday and has been given the Ministry of Labour and Environment. Ashwini Vaishnav, the new railways and IT minister, also hails from Rajasthan's Jodhpur but presently, he is serving as Rajya Sabha MP from Odisha.

CJI lauds Justice Ashok Bhushan's humanist approach in farewell speech

NEW DELHI: Bidding farewell to Supreme Court judge Ashok Bhushan, Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Wednesday, citing his statement in an interview, said: "Judges are only known by their judgements. Judgements are the only true criteria for testing the mettle of a judge."

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University observed International Yoga Day

PATIALA: Given the current circumstances imposed on us due to Covid 19, The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University, which is running two post graduate courses for Yoga, namely, the MSc Yoga (two years course) and the Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga (a one-year course), has decided to partner itself with the Everest Yoga Institute to organise a one-month Yoga awareness and practice program which is being run in a virtual mode across the globe in over 20 countries, said Lt. Gen. J S Cheema, Vice Chancellor.

Bhutan lifts lockdown By Anwesha Bhaumik

KOLKATA: Bhutan has lifted its lockdown at capital Thimphu after a boy tested for Covid infection reported negative along with possible contacts.

Another close associate of Drug smuggler Jaipal Bhullar held in Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: Punjab Police has arrested another close aide of the prime accused drug smuggler and rogue criminal Jaipal Bhullar, wanted for the sensational killing of CIA Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs), Bhagwan Singh and Dalwinderjit Singh, who were gunned down in cold blood in Jagraon Grain Market on May 15.

Two associates of Gangster and drug smuggler Jaipal Bhullar arrested for Jagraon shootout

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has arrested two of the main accused in the sensational killing of CIA Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs), Bhagwan Singh and Dalwinderjit Singh, who were gunned down in cold blood in Jagraon Grain Market on May 15.

Punjab successfully procures 128.50 LMT in just 30 days - Bharat Bhushan Ashu

CHANDIGARH:Punjab Food & Civil Supplies Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu on Sunday said that despite several challenges arising due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the State and restrictions therefrom, the State has successfully procured more than 128.50 lakh metric tonne of wheat in 30 days, out of a total expected 130 LMT and also Crossed last year procurement by govt agencies which was 127.10 LMT.

Bhumi, Taapsee mourn demise of 'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar due to Covid

MUMBAI: Shooter Chandro Tomar, fondly known as Shooter Dadi, died after battling Covid on Friday. She was admitted to a hospital in Meerut earlier this week.

Pakistan reminds India to appoint counsel for Kulbhushan Jadhav

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has once against called on the Indian side to cooperate with its courts and appoint a counsel for Kulbushan Jadhav to implement the judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

SAD demands to dismiss Food Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu for bungling in purchase of Bardana

RUPNAGAR: Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) General Secretary and former minister Daljit Singh Cheema today appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh to immediately dismiss Food Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu for failing to ensure smooth Wheat procurement and scam in purchase of Bardana.

Direct payments worth Rs 2600 crore made to accounts of farmers till today: Bharat Bhushan Ashu

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu today informed that under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, direct payments worth more than Rs 2600 crore have been made to accounts of farmers till today. He said that payments worth Rs 1141 crore were cleared till yesterday, Rs 1500 crore was cleared till today and payments worth a total of Rs 4200 crore would be cleared by tomorrow.

BHU makes arrangements for Covid positive students

VARANASI(Uttar Pradesh): Keeping in mind the rapid spread of Covid cases, the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) administration has taken specific safety measures with immediate effect for the management of Covid-19 positives cases in the hostels.

Arhtiyas will remain an integral part of procurement: Bharat Bhushan Ashu

RAJPURA/PATIALA: Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, while formally kicking off the procurement of wheat in Punjab from Dana Mandi Rajpura today, said that as per the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, farmers and arhtiyas would not face any problem during the entire procurement operation.

BHU to collaborate on research on hydrogen energy

VARANASI: The Hydrogen Energy Centre at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC), New Delhi, have agreed to collaborate in research on carbon neutral green energy and pilot project of hydrogen energy development.

IIT-BHU develops technique to remove toxins from water

VARANASI:The scientists of IIT-BHU have developed a system to extract toxic substances from water by using ash made from teak and neem wood.

Illegal coal mining case: CBI questions alleged kingpin Majhi, former Birbhum SP Shyam Singh

KOLKATA:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday once again questioned Anup Majhi aka Lala, alleged kingpin of the illegal coal smuggling racket, along with Shyam Singh, the then Superintendent of Police (SP) of Birbhum.

Jodhpur hooch tragedy: ED names Bhullar for providing poisonous spirit to accused Vishnoi

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said that it has filed a supplementary charge sheet against Amandeep Singh Bhullar, the main accused in connection with 2011 Jodhpur hooch tragedy in which 22 people allegedly died due to consumption of spurious liquor.

Veteran singer Asha Bhosle is 'Maharashtra Bhushan 2020'

MUMBAI: Veteran multi-lingual playback singer Asha Bhosle has been selected for the prestigious 'Maharashtra Bhushan-2020' honour, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said here on Thursday.

Violence at BHU during Holi celebrations

VARANASI: Violence erupted in the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) premises as inmates of the Birla and Lal Bahadur Shastri hostels attacked one another with brickbats, following a clash over playing Holi on the campus.

Probe ordered in mobile flashlight surgery in BHU

VARANASI: A probe has been ordered against doctors and other health staff of the S.S.L. hospital of the Banaras Hindu University for conducting a surgery during power cut by using the flashlight of mobile phones.

BHU students oppose Nita Ambani as visiting professor

VARANASI: The proposal of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to appoint Nita Ambani, wife of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, as a visiting professor, has met with resistance by a small group of students.

Inter-Media Badminton: Kuldeep, Kulbhusha, Manmohan and Richa win

CHANDIGARH: Kuldeep Singh, Kulbhushan Ahuja, Manmohan Singh and Richa Seghal won the singles’ titles in their respective categories in the second edition of Kuldeep Panwar Memorial Inter Media Badminton Tournament held at Sector 38 West Sports Complex on Sunday.

Punjab CM mourns death of Maghar Singh Bhullar,The father of Senior Journalist Gurupdesh Bhullar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday condoled the sad demise of Maghar Singh Bhullar (81), the father of Senior Journalist of Rozana Spokesman Gurupdesh Singh Bhullar , who passed away at his native village Pitho in Bathinda district this evening after a prolonged illness.

Balbir Sidhu releases Jagtar Bhullar's book 'Punjab Siya Mein Chandigarh Boldan'

CHANDIGARH: Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu today released the book 'Punjab Siya Mein Chandigarh Boldan' written by senior journalist Jagtar Singh Bhullar at Press Club Chandigarh.

Bhumi recalls Sushant as Sonchiriya turns 2

MUMBAI: Actress Bhumi Pedenekar has remembered late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on the second release anniversary of their film Sonchiriya. She recalled him asan actor with a "restless mind".

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in theatres on November 19

MUMBAI: The horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is all set to hit theatres on November 19, it was announced on Monday. The film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani and Tabu.

Chirag Paswan thanks Modi for Padma Bhushan award to his late father

PATNA: Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan was bestowed with the Padma Bhushan award.

Guru Randhawa - Sanjana Sanghi come together for the the first time in Bhushan Kumar's T-Series' Mehendi wale Haath

MUMBAI: With blockbuster songs like ‘Baby Girl’ and ‘Naach Meri Rani’ that went on to garner record breaking viewership last year, Guru Randhawa starts 2021 with the single ‘Mehendi Wale Haath’. Presented by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, the song features the gorgeous and talented Sanjana Sanghi who will make her music video debut as Guru’s love interest.

Asim Riaz – Sakshi Malik starrer Bhushan Kumar’s next single Veham sung by Armaan Malik out now

MUMBAI: Armaan Malik is known for his soulful songs and the artist now adds another gem to his list with 'Veham'. Presented by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, the song of unrequited love starring Asim Riaz and Sakshi Malik, is penned by Rashmi Virag and composed by Manan Bhardwaj. Shot in Rajasthan and beautifully captured by director Ashish Panda, 'Veham' takes audiences through a touching love story.

SC stays construction of new Parliament Building, Modi scheduled to perform Bhumi Pujan on Dec 10

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Centre for reportedly initiating construction process with announcement of ground breaking ceremony for the new parliament building in the Central Vista project, even as the issues connected with the redevelopment plan was under consideration by the top court.

Punjab CM dedicates 66 KV grid sub-stations at Moosa and Ramgarh Bhudha to people via Video Conferencing

Badal Saab returning Padma Vibhushan- a political coverup,still a welcome step -Jakhar

CHANDIGARH: President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee Mr Sunil Jakhar today said that though Akali Dal’s Patron Mr Parkash Singh Badal has taken  the decision to return his Padma Vibhushan out of political compulsion to cover up the biggest blunder of his political career of having supported the draconian anti-farmers law,but then also it was a welcome step.

Too little too late, Sukhjinder Randhawa on return of Padma Vibhushan by Badal

CHANDIGARH: The Cabinet Minister, Punjab, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has termed as ‘Too Little, Too Late’ the return of Padma Vibhushan by the former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. He further said that the action by the akali veteran smacks of shunning the responsibility and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) cannot wash its hands off the sins committed by the party. It would have been far better had the Badal family and the SAD made efforts at getting the black farm laws repealed, said the Minister further adding that the Badals must apologize to the farmers for supporting the draconian laws.

Brahmaputra Bridge will link Bhutan with Vietnam

NEW DELHI: The longest bridge over the Brahmaputra, which has been cleared for construction will become the lynchpin of a giant trans-Asian corridor that will connect landlocked Bhutan and Northeast India, with Dan Nang in Vietnam.

Rajya Sabha member Dhindsa returns Padma Bhushan

CHANDIGARH:  Protesting against the farm laws and in solidarity with the ongoing farmers' agitation, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Thursday announced he was returning the Padma Bhushan conferred on him in 2019.

SAD supremo Parkash Singh Badal returns Padam Vibhushan in protest against farm laws

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) supremo and former Chief Minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal today returned his Padma Vihushan to President of India in protest against three farm laws and adament atttitude of center government.

US to donate 15 state-of-art ventilators to Bhutan

NEW DELHI:The US government on Wednesday announced that it will donate 15 new, state-of-the-art ventilators to the Royal Government of Bhutan to assist the country in its fight against COVID-19.

Arnab's wife to SC cites Dave's silence on urgent hearing of Bhushan's plea, terms letter 'contemptuous'

NEW DELHI:The war of words has broken out in connection with the listing for urgent hearing of Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami plea on Wednesday in Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court denying him interim bail in 2018 abetment of suicide case.

Haryana bypolls: A lot is at stake for Bhupinder Hooda

NEW DELHI:The Congress was leading in Haryana's Baroda Assembly bypoll on Tuesday. The seat is significant as former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's image is at stake.

Brainchild of Chief Minister, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab sports university will come into being with Rs.500 crore, Sports Minister Rana Sodhi

CHANDIGARH:The dream of preserving rich sporting heritage and dominance of Punjab in sports by establishing a sports educational institute of international eminence, has come to fruition as the ultra-tech campus of the first sports university of the state Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University, Patiala would come into existence on 92.7 acres of land with the cost of around Rs.500 crore.

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