Sanjay Singh was released from Delhi’s Tihar Jail on bail on April 3. The ED on April 2, informed the SC that the agency has no objection to Sanjay Singh getting bail. A bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna directed the release of Sanjay Singh . Bail was granted during pendency of trial in a money laundering case relating to excise policy irregularities. AAP workers played drums and celebrated the release of Sanjay Singh. While addressing a press conference after his release from jail he attacked BJP and said when BJP speaks about corruption it seems like Osama Bin Laden is speaking about non-violence. Watch video for more.
04 April,2024 11:08 AM IST
EAM S Jaishankar held a delegation level meeting with Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on March 29 in Delhi. In his opening remark during delegation meet with Ukraine FM, EAM Jaishankar said that a very substantial agenda for discussions has been made. He further said, “In recent months, we have had interactions at various levels, I am glad to see some of our bilateral mechanisms have also met and this has created certain momentum in our bilateral relationship. Today, after this discussion, we look forward also to the meeting of the intergovernmental commission. Your visit gives us an opportunity to understand the situation in your own region...Our teams have prepared a very substantial agenda for discussions...” External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on March 29 met with his Ukrainian Counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, who is on an official visit to India. Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba arrived in India for a two-day official visit at the invitation of EAM Jaishankar
29 March,2024 07:35 PM IST
On 26th of March, engineer turned education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who was on fast over several demands, ended his 21-day ‘Climate Fast’. Hundreds of people joined Wangchuk in Leh as he ended his fast. The climate activist and his supporters have demanded statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The educator accused the BJP government of backtracking from its promise of extending safeguards guaranteed under the sixth schedule of the Constitution to Ladakh. On tuesday, 26th of March ending his fast, Sonam Wangchuk reminded the people ballot power and urged them to use it very carefully in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.
27 March,2024 11:54 AM IST
Keeping traditional fervour and essence of festival alive, people in large numbers participated in Lathmar Holi in Mathura on March 19. Foreign visitors also participated in the celebration and were highly impressed by Indian Culture. Mathura holds a long history and significance of the festival of Holi. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna visited his beloved Radha's town Barsana from Nandgaon in Mathura to celebrate the festival with her. Women run after men with 'lathis' or sticks and playfully hit them during this celebration. The men, on the other hand, come prepared with a 'dhal' or shield.
20 March,2024 11:42 AM IST
Vladimir Putin won the Russian Presidential Elections with nearly 88 per cent votes. While addressing Russian citizens, the newly elected President Putin warned of World War III. Direct conflict between Russia, NATO would mean the world would be “one step away” from World War III. The Ukraine conflict has triggered deepest crisis in Moscow's relations with West since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Putin has often warned of the risks of nuclear war but says he has never felt the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Elections in Russia came just over two years since the full-scale conflict broke out between Ukraine, Russia. It has been considered as one of the Europe’s deadliest conflict since the World War II. The chair of the central election commission in Moscow said Putin won a record 88 pc of the vote. He received more votes in comparison to the 2018 Elections where he bagged 76.69 per cent of the total votes counted. Vladimir Putin was first elected as the President in 2000 and re-elected in 2004, 2012, 2018 and 2024 respectively.
18 March,2024 12:32 PM IST
Superstar Aamir Khan celebrates his 59th birthday today. The star celebrated his birthday with the paparazzi and his ex-wife Kiran Rao alongwith the cast of the recent hit movie 'Laapataa Ladies'. In the video, Kiran Rao can be seen feeding the cake to Aamir after he cut his birthday cake. 'Laapataa Ladies' is a directorial debut of Kiran Rao under Aamir Khan Productions. Watch the full video for a view of the star's birthday celebrations!
14 March,2024 02:05 PM IST
"Laapataa Ladies" is all set to hit theaters on March 3. With this film, Kiran Rao dons the director's hat for the second time after 14 years. The movie stars Nitanshi Goel, Savita Malviya, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan in pivotal roles. Watch the full video to know everything about this film.
29 February,2024 04:32 PM IST
US President Joe Biden has blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of Alexei Navalny who was a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and was found dead in Arctic Jail. As per the Russian Prison service, Navalny died after a walk at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony. US President Joe Biden said that he was “not surprised” by the news of Navalny’s death. Alexei Navalny, serving death sentence on multiple corruption charges, was seen as the leading opposition figure against President Putin. Navalny rose to prominence more than a decade ago by speaking publicly against corruption in Russia and used to organise major anti-Kremlin protests.
17 February,2024 12:41 PM IST | Mumbai
Prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny died in a prison on Feb 16. The 47-year-old Russian Opposition leader was serving a three-decade jail term was found dead at the Artic jail. As per the Russian Prison service, Navalny died after a walk at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony. The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District said in a statement that Navalny felt unwell after a walk. Raising suspicion over Navalny’s death news, his wife Yulia Navalnaya said that it is difficult for her to believe the reports as ‘Putin and his govt lie incessantly’. Navalny’s death news comes as President Putin prepares for Russian Presidential Elections aiming to extend his rule till 2030. Earlier in 2020, Navalny was poisoned during a flight to Moscow in 2020 and was rushed to Germany for urgent treatment. Navalny returned to Russia in 2021 and got arrested over fraud and extremism charges and was sentenced to 9 years in jail. Alexei Navalny, serving death sentence on multiple corruption charges was seen as the leading opposition figure against President Putin. Navalny rose to prominence more than a decade ago by speaking publicly against corruption in Russia and used to organise major anti-Kremlin protests.
17 February,2024 11:28 AM IST
Actor Pratibha Ranta is gearing up for her role in Kiran Rao's directorial comeback, ‘Laapataa Ladies’, under the prestigious banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Ranta expressed her excitement about the project, stating, "From getting an opportunity to work under Aamir Khan Productions to receiving a good script, everything about this film is positive. As an actor, I thoroughly enjoyed working on it." She also shared insights into what she learned while working with Kiran Rao. "Working with Kiran Ma'am, I learned that today's girls are very capable. We should not think that we can't do something. There are opportunities for everyone; we just need to know how to utilize them," Ranta explained. Sparsh Srivastav said, “Amir Khan called me after watching Jamtara then I auditioned for the film that’s why I got the film. I got very nervous when Aamir Khan called me.” Nitanshi Goel said, “I watched Sui Dhaga, Ballika Vadhu and videos of lots of Bhojpuri women to prepare for the film. I was born in 2001 and I have never seen this era. I wanted to live this era through audition.”
13 February,2024 03:42 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
