National Award-winning director Rajkumar Santoshi brought together a unique assembly of faith and cinema by hosting an exclusive special screening of his latest directorial venture,“Batwara 1947”, for eminent spiritual leaders representing diverse religious traditions. The special event aimed to transcend traditional theatrical boundaries, using the film’s powerful narrative on the pain and resilience of the…
In a riveting conversation that bridges the worlds of high-decibel journalism and quiet, unyielding administration, senior journalist Arnab Goswami sits down with the legendary IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe. Known across the nation as an administrative powerhouse, Mundhe has spent over two decades launching relentless crackdowns against corruption, moving through 21 years of service with the…
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has reaffirmed his commitment to launching “Starlink” in India, emphasizing the satellite internet service’s potential to transform connectivity for the nation’s most isolated populations.Musk stated that Starlink is uniquely positioned to bridge the digital divide by targeting “least-served” communities. These are regions where traditional fiber and cellular infrastructure remain logistically or…
A thousand tracks, a sudden sweepTo guard the cups that riders keepIllegal drops and scraps are clearedSo safe and honest paths are steered IRCTC officials seized over 8,000 unauthorized water bottles and unapproved food items during an enforcement drive dubbed the ‘Tukaram Effect’. The crackdown targets illegal vendors across railway services to enforce catering regulations…
On August 20, 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the establishment of a dedicated bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh within the Union Territory of Ladakh. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the historic decision addresses long-standing local demands by bringing higher judicial infrastructure…
Alia Bhatt is officially locked to reprise her role as Isha with an extended appearance in Brahmastra Part 2, featuring in a dynamic narrative alongside Ranbir Kapoor who tackles a dual role as Shiva and Dev.Meanwhile, discussions remain underway to bring in Deepika Padukone to essay the pivotal character of Amruta, setting up a powerful…
The Press Club of India issued a formal statement on Thursday clarifying that it did not organize or sponsor an event on its premises where a cutout of Prime Minister Modi was worshipped and a ‘Modi Chalisa’ was recited.According to the club, a hall inside its building was rented by an outside organization strictly to…
Citizen groups and urban planning activists across Mumbai have united to demand that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) immediately halt its upcoming pedestrian clearance drives until a comprehensive, independent audit of government and institutional encroachments is conducted. The joint appeal comes in response to growing concerns that the civic body’s campaign will disproportionately penalise small-scale…
A customer complaint has revealed a plastic thread embedded inside a Butter Naan ordered from the well-known Lucky Restaurant in Goregaon East. This incident comes amidst rigorous inspections by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Similar foreign object complaints have previously surfaced at other major food chains, including McDonald’s. In light of these recurring issues,…
Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) President and filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has fiercely slammed the shocking viral incident in Kargil, demanding an immediate, uncompromised crackdown by State and Central authorities. He ripped into the perpetrators, asserting that the disturbing incident raises alarming questions about the woman’s identity, her hidden motives, and the political or…
