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02 Sep

Sidharth Shukla dies at 40: The actor’s last social media posts are thankful notes to doctors

editor0 CommentsNorth EastSidharth Shukla

Actor Sidharth Shukla breathed his last on September 2. The actor who won Bigg Boss 13 suffered a massive cardiac arrest on Wednesday. The news comes as a shocker as it was only last month that the 40-year-old actor appeared on reality shows like Bigg Boss OTT and Dance Deewane. Going back to his social media accounts, Sidharth Shukla's last posts are gratifying notes for doctors and Paralympic winners. Sharing a picture of himself on Instagram, the actor thanked frontline workers along with a heartfelt note. "To all the frontline warriors, a thank you from the heart! You risk your…

01 Sep

Vi Integrates ‘Vi Movies & TV’ in ‘Vi App’

editor0 CommentsNorth EastTECHNOLOGY, vi

Vi has announced a significant capacity addition by integrating ‘Vi Movies & TV App’ into the ‘Vi App’, which allows customers to stream their favourite content seamlessly. Vi App will now double up as an OTT app offering a rich repertoire of content, in addition to the wide range of products & services available. Vi subscribers can now access robust content on Vi App from 450+ Live TV channels which include Zee TV, Zee Cinema, Colors HD, Colors Infinity, Discovery, MTVand many more, Live News on channels and Premium content from OTT apps like Voot Select, Discovery, Lionsgate Play, SunNxt…

01 Sep

Al Qaeda congratulates Taliban; calls on to ‘liberate Kashmir from enemies of Islam’

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAl Qaeda

Soon after the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan, terror group Al Qaeda has congratulated the former and has even talked of Kashmir liberation. This came soon after the withdrawal of US troops from the war-ravaged Afghanistan late on Monday. The letter by Al Qaeda was shared on Twitter by a journalist. "Allah! Liberate the Levant, Somalia, Yemen, Kashmir and the rest of the Islamic lands from the clutches of the enemies of Islam," read a statement in the letter addressed to Taliban. In the letter, Al Qaeda also spoke of the withdrawal of US troops in Afghanistan and said, "We praise…

30 Aug

All parties should establish contact with the Taliban and guide it actively

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAfghanistan, Taliban

China has told the US that the Afghanistan situation has undergone fundamental changes and it is necessary for 'all parties' to make contact with the Taliban and 'guide it actively', reiterating that America's troop withdrawal may provide an opportunity for the resurgence of terrorist groups. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday, discussed the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan amidst chaotic airlifts of Afghan civilians and diplomats by the US and NATO countries before the August 31 deadline. Wang and Blinken also discussed bilateral ties which were riddled with tensions…

25 Aug

Prakash Raj And Wife Pony “Got Married Again”

editor0 CommentsNorth EastPrakash Raj

Actor Prakash Raj's anniversary celebrations with wife Pony Verma happened in the form of another wedding. Yes, you read that right. The 56-year-old actor revealed that he and his wife "got married again" in an intimate ceremony on their wedding anniversary, glimpses of which he also shared on Twitter and the photos are crazy viral now. In the photos, Prakash Raj and Pony Verma can be seen exchanging rings, among other loved up moments. In his tweet, Prakash Raj revealed his wedding 2.0 was actually for his son Vedhant, who wanted to see his parents get married. "We got married…

25 Aug

Pakistan hands over list of most-wanted TTP terrorists to Taliban

editor0 CommentsNorth EastPAKISTAN, Taliban

Pakistan has handed over a list of most-wanted terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating from the war-torn neighbouring country to the Taliban. Pakistan shared the list with Taliban chief Haibatullah Akhundzada after they took control of Kabul recently, media reports stated. Reportedly, Akhundzada had set up a three-member commission to investigate Pakistan's claim that the TTP was using Afghanistan to plot cross-border terrorist attacks. According to a report with The Express Tribune, Islamabad is seeking action against TTP and its affiliates have already initiated talks with the terror group. "We have taken up the issue with them…

23 Aug

Afghanistan: Rescued Sikhs carrying 3 Guru Granth Sahib Ji to India on IAF aircraft

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAfghanistan, IAF aircraft

Afghanistan crisis, evacuation: India is carrying a daunting mission to evacuate its citizens from Afghanistan ever since the Taliban seized control of the war-ravaged country on August 15. The Indian Air Force has also operated a number of rescue flights from Kabul bringing back hundreds of stranded Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. According to the latest report, 46 Afghan Hindus and Sikhs with three Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (holy book) are currently inside the Kabul Airport and are being escorted by international forces to the Indian Air Force aircraft on ground. In the next few hours, more people will be…

22 Aug

Tata Motors launches Altroz Dark in Guwahati

editor0 CommentsAssam, Business, North EastTATA

Tata Motors has finally launched the Tata Altroz Dark variant in the North-eastern markets on Saturday (August 21). Tata Motors Regional Manager Soumen Paul inaugurated the Altroz Dark at Kamakhya motors in zoo road AIDC. Mahesh Mohan (Regional Head Common service centre-Assam), Modan Malhotra (CMD), Rohit Malhotra (MD), Jogesh Malhotra (CEO), Rishi Khemka (TSM), and Other Officials were also present on the occasion. Altroz has always been appreciated for its futuristic design and style. Altroz Dark, the new top-of-the-line variant comes in a new Cosmo Black exterior body color with a dark tint finish on R16 alloy wheels and premium…

19 Aug

Taliban open fire, beat up women, kids outside Kabul airport

editor0 CommentsNorth EastTaliban

Taliban promised safe passage to the Kabul airport for people trying to flee the country, there have been incidents of violence at the checkpoints on airport roads. Photographs of women and children being beaten and whipped by the Taliban fighters have surfaced showing the brutal face of the insurgents. Reports of civilians - women and children - being beaten, houses being ransacked have been pouring in since August 15 - the day the Taliban seized control of capital Kabul. According to reports, the US troops who have taken over the control of the Hamid Karzai International airport in Kabul on…

16 Aug

3 Fall Off Plane, Some Huddled On Aircraft Wing In Kabul Mayhem

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAfghans, Aircraft

Three persons allegedly held on to a wheel of a US plane flying out of Kabul and are seen falling to their death in one of the multiple videos showing insane attempts by Afghans to escape Taliban rule. A video of stowaways looking like dots dropping from the plane was shared by many, including Tariq Majidi of TOLO News, who wrote: “Three Kabul residents who were trying to leave the country by hiding next to the tire or wing of an American plane, fell on the rooftop of local people. They lost their lives due to the terrible conditions in…