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01 Nov

Halloween 2020: Priyanka Chopra shows her dark side, Sonam Kapoor transforms into Marilyn Monroe

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Halloween 2020: Priyanka Chopra shows her dark side, Sonam Kapoor transforms into Marilyn Monroe Bollywood stars took part in Halloween celebrations this year with as much enthusiasm and gutso as the rest of the world. Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty among many others took to their Instagram Stories to share pictures of themselves in their Halloween look. Sharing pictures of herself dressed at the iconic Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe, Sonam Kapoor wrote: “‘If I’d observed all the rules, I’d never have got anywhere.’ - Marilyn Monroe Huge s/o to @official_maria_asadi @aamirnaveedhair and @carlaguler for bringing this look to life with…

01 Nov

Maruti Suzuki Domestic Sales Grew 19.8% In October

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Maruti Suzuki on Sunday reported rise of 19.8 per cent in total domestic sales to 172,862 units in October, as against 144,277 units in the corresponding period last year, Maruti Suzuki said in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges. The improved sales numbers come at a time when the government is gradually easing the restrictions imposed to control the spread of coronavirus. The company had take a huge hit in wake pf the lockdown imposed in late March, reporting a quarterly loss in July - the first time since its listing in 2003.Maruti Suzuki posted total sales of 182,448…

01 Nov

Tejashwi questions PM’s silence over 2014 promise of reopening sugar mills in Motihari

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Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that he had promised in 2014 to reopen the sugar mills in the region but it remains unfulfilled to date.Mr Yadav questioned the PM's silence at rally held in Motihari in Bihar today over the issue. "The respected Prime Minister had said in 2014 election meeting that he would reopen the closed sugar mills in Motihari and have the next cup of tea upon Motihari arrival from sugar made in them only. The Prime Minister today came to Motihari six years later but did not speak anything…

31 Oct

Hollywood actor Kim Kardashian gets the ‘gift of a lifetime’

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Kim Kardashian has been given the “gift of a lifetime.” Her husband and rapper Kanye West gave her a hologram of her late father Robert Kardashian as a gift on her 40th birthday. Kim, who celebrated her birthday on October 21, called the hologram the “most thoughtful gift of a lifetime.” The reality TV star added that she and other family members watched the hologram several times and were overcome with emotion. Sharing the video on Instagram, Kim Kardashian wrote, “Hologram from Heaven. For my birthday, Kanye got me the most thoughtful gift of a lifetime. A special surprise from…

31 Oct

Sonowal lays foundation of multi-purpose flood shelter home

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Sonowal lays foundation of multi-purpose flood shelter home at Lakhimpur Government frames project for protection of erosion hit Bonpurai-Jamugurihat areas Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today laid the foundation stone of the multipurpose flood shelter home at Bahgarah in Bihpuria of Lakhimpur district at a cost of Rs. 2.51 crore. The Flood Shelter Home will be of three storied building to be built on RRC structure having approximately 5000 square feet in each floor. It may be noted that three multipurpose flood shelters have been taken up at Karatipar of Majuli, Kanaragaon, Mandia of Barpeta district and Bahgarah village, Bihpuria of…

31 Oct

Narendra Modi pays tributes to Indira Gandhi on her 36th death anniversary

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her 36th death anniversary on Saturday (October 31). Taking to microblogging site Twitter, PM Modi said, "Tributes to our former PM Smt. Indira Gandhi Ji on her death anniversary.'' The then prime minister was assassinated by her bodyguards here in 1984. Indira Gandhi is considered to be one of the most successful prime ministers of the country. Gandhi served as the prime minister of India for three consecutive terms between 1966 to 1977 and a fourth term in 1980-1984. The prime minister had paid tribute to Gandhi…

31 Oct

Tiktok ban: US judge blocks bar app to Commerce Department order

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A US judge in Pennsylvania on Friday blocked a US Commerce Department order set to take effect on November 12 that would have effectively barred Chinese-owned short video-sharing app TikTok from operating in the United States. US District Court Judge Wendy Beetlestone enjoined the Commerce Department from barring data hosting within the United States for TikTok, content delivery services and other technical transactions. In her ruling, Beetlestone said the order would "have the effect of shutting down, within the United States, a platform for expressive activity used by approximately 700 million individuals globally. Over 100 million of these TikTok users…

31 Oct

Actor Tara Sutaria to star opposite Tiger Shroff in Heropanti 2

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Tara Sutaria has joined the cast of Heropanti 2. She will star opposite Tiger Shroff in the second installment of the action franchise. The actor took to her social media platforms to share the news. She wrote, “amped for this one.. A new journey begins with my #NGEFamily 💖❤️💖 #Heropanti2 ✨🎬” Heropanti 2 is Tara Sutaria and Tiger Shroff’s second collaboration. They have previously shared screen space in Student Of The Year 2 (2019). An NGE spokesperson said, “Sajid sir saw the rushes of Tara’s scenes in Ahan Shetty’s debut film and was really moved by her brilliant performance. She…

30 Oct

Kajal Aggarwal ties the knot with Gautam Kitchlu

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Kajal Aggarwal ties the knot with Gautam Kitchlu Kajal Aggarwal and Gautam Kitchlu tied the knot today. The actor, known for films in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi languages, had made the announcement about her marriage earlier this month. The wedding ceremony is being attended by family and close friends only due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Kajal has been sharing pictures from her pre-wedding festivities, including her haldi and mehendi ceremonies. The actor clearly looked pumped up for the big day, and that excitement and joy was readily apparent on her face. She posted photos with the hashtag #kajgautkitched. Kajal…

30 Oct

Pippa: Actors Priyanshu Painyuli and Mrunal Thakur join Ishaan Khatter

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Priyanshu Painyuli and Mrunal Thakur have joined the cast of Ishaan Khatter’s war film Pippa. Jointly produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films, Raja Krishna Menon will direct Pippa. About the casting, Pippa director Raja Krishna Menon said in a statement, “With Mrunal and Priyanshu joining Ishaan, we have three of the most exciting young actors coming together. Personally, I’m very excited to work with such extraordinary young talent and look forward to the energy they bring to Pippa.” Producer Ronnie Screwvala added, “Pippa is a story that chronicles an Indian victory in 1971 through…