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21 Jan

Chidambaram says PM must wake up to reality about poverty

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A day after 15 migrant construction workers, including a child, were crushed to death by a truck in Gujarat’s Surat, senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Wednesday slammed the Modi government at the Centre, saying it is time that the Prime Minister woke up to reality and not repeat the statistics about toilets, housing and open defection-free numbers fed by bureaucrats. In a statement, Chidambaram said, “The tragedy of 15 migrant construction workers being run over and killed in Gujarat must open our eyes to the reality of poverty in India.” Firing salvos at the government, former Finance Minister Chidambaram…

21 Jan

‘Not proper’: CJI irked at Dave’s absence in farm laws hearing

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Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Wednesday expressed his dissatisfaction at the absence of senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing eight farmer unions protesting against the farm laws, from the hearing in connection with the laws last week. Citing the hearing where Dave was not present, the Chief Justice said: “We remember saying that we are not passing any orders and keeping it (the matter) for tomorrow.” Dave submitted before the bench also comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian that he had sought time to seek instructions from his clients. At this, the Chief Justice noted that Dave was…

21 Jan

West Bengal Witnessing Continues Temperature Fall across the State

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West Bengal continues to reel under the intense cold fog and low visibility in the isolated areas. The weather office has predicted that the minimum temperature will further decline in the next two-three days in the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended its weather alert till January 22 saying that the cold weather conditions in West Bengal continue as the temperature will hover below the normal limits. Light to moderate rain is expected in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Kochbihar and Jalpaiguri in North Bengal. According to the meteorological department the rest of the districts will remain dry. However, in…

21 Jan

Kangana Ranaut remembers Sushant Singh Rajput on his birthday says ‘Regret not being there for you’

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On late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s birthday on Thursday, Kangana Ranaut attacked big shots of the Mumbai based film industry accusing them of trying to “ban” the former, who died by suicide in last year, and alleged that “they collectively killed him.” In a series of tweets, Ranaut, who has been taking potshots at the Bollywood industry, said that she regretted not being there for Rajput when he needed help. “Dear Sushant, movie mafia banned you bullied you and harassed you, many times on social media you aksed for help and I regret not being there for you. I…

20 Jan

Gauahar Khan shares a glimpse of her romantic gateway with Zaid Darbar in Udaipur

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Gauahar Khan shares a glimpse of her romantic gateway with Zaid Darbar in Udaipur & it will make you go awwGauahar Khan, who recently returned from a mini holiday with Zaid Darbar, has dropped few stunning pictures from her Udaipur trip. Gauahar Khan shares a glimpse of her romantic gateway with Zaid Darbar in Udaipur & it will make you go awwGauahar Khan, who recently returned from a mini holiday with Zaid Darbar, has dropped few stunning pictures from her Udaipur trip. Check out her post belowWritten By Pinkvilla Desk Mumbai Published: January 20, 2021 06:56 PM 76814 reads 0…

20 Jan

Rakhi Sawant has been entertaining in Bigg Boss 14 ever she since entered the house

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Rakhi Sawant has been entertaining in Bigg Boss 14 ever she since entered the house. However, the dancer-actress has also managed to irk housemates because of her antics.Rakhi Sawant recently peed during a taskShe informed the same to Rubina Dilaik on Bigg Boss 14And the dancer-actress asked Rubina not to tell anyone about the sameIn the latest episode of Bigg Boss 14, contestants were divided between yellow and red teams. Rubina Dilaik and Rahul Vaidya were made the leaders of the respective teams. Vikas Gupta, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Rakhi Sawant and Abhinav Shukla were a part of Rubina's team. On the…

20 Jan

Sara Ali Khan is currently having a gala time in the Maldives.

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Sara Ali Khan is currently having a gala time in the Maldives. The actress shared a few photos in which she can be seen sporting a printed bikini with a matching paneyo.Sara Ali Khan is currently in the MaldivesDuring her tropical vacay, the stunner was seen flaunting her toned physique in a printed beachwearInterestingly, her outfit by designer duo Shivan & Narresh costs over Rs 52,000When it comes to glamming up, we always look up to our beloved celebrities for style inspiration. And it won't be wrong to say that Sara Ali Khan is one diva who never fails to…

20 Jan

Farewell programme held for outgoing DC in Kohima

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Farewell programme in honour of outgoing deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A was held at DC’s conference hall on January 19. According to DIPR, the outgoing DC in his farewell speech thanked everyone for their unconditional love and support. He said whatever the district achieved during his tenure were possible because of the joint efforts contributed by everyone and thanked Angami Public Organisation (APO), Rengma Hoho, various organisations/agencies, GBs, DBs, administrative officers, line departments for their assistance and support towards the achievements. On the ongoing activities under the district, Mohammed Ali pointed out that with collective support and…

20 Jan

Actor Mrinal Dutt joins cast of Asur makers’ next series

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Mrinal Dutt will feature alongside South star Priyamani in an upcoming series by the makers of Asur. The actor said on Wednesday that he has started shooting for the web show with Ding Entertainment, the makers of Arshad Warsi-fronted series Asur. Dutt revealed that the untitled web series will also star Satyadeep Mishra, who has acted in films like No One Killed Jessica, Phobia and most recently in Netflix series Masaba Masaba. “I am looking forward to working with this fantastic cast and to be associated with Ding entertainment. The OTT space is opening new doors where talent is getting…

20 Jan

Nehha Pendse on June says that it took courage for me to do the film, put my own money

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Actor Nehha Pendse says her decision to feature in and produce the upcoming Marathi film June was born out of her desire to push herself as an artiste in an industry which hasn’t acknowledged the performer in her. In her career of over two decades, Pendse has featured in films across Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil, with projects like Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, Nana Patekar-starrer drama Natsamrat and the 2015 biopic Gour Hari Dastaan. With June, a coming-of-age drama set in Aurangabad, the 36-year-old actor said she has played a part which would surprise many. “I realised despite of spending…