CanadaAug 24, 2023
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' removed from Toronto Film Festival line-up
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Punjab 95' based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faces a setback.The movie has been removed from the line-up of the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, starting on September 7. Directed by Honey Trehan, the movie was scheduled for a world premiere in the Gala Presentations section on September 11, but the TIFF’s website has no mention of the biographical drama in its line-up anymore. There has been no official statement regarding the removal of ‘Punjab 95’, nor has anyone from the film commented on the same. Produc
IndiaAug 23, 2023
ISRO creates history as Chandrayaan-3 lands near Moon's south pole
Indian Space Research Organization has created history as Chandrayaan-3 has made a soft landing on the moon.According to the agency, the lander of Chandrayaan-3 has successfully landed on the surface of the moon at 6:04 pm as per the scheduled time.Chandrayaan-3 has reached the moon after a 40-day journey.Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this is a matter of pride for the country.He also congratulated the Chandrayaan-3 team and the scientists of the country.Along with this, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has congratulated the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 by posting on X and wished al
IndiaNov 09, 2022
AAP releases list of star campaigners for Gujarat Assembly polls
The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday released a list of star campaigners for the upcoming Assembly polls in Gujarat where the party is looking to take on the ruling BJP.
Big names of the party including Delhi Chief Minister and party's supremo Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy in the Delhi government Manish Sisodia, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann are among the star campaigners of the party.AAP MPs Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha also feature in the list of 20 star campaigners for Gujarat where the party is eying to make inroads. Former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Harbhajan Singh will
IndiaNov 09, 2022
UK High Court dismisses Nirav Modi's appeal against extradition to India
Fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition to India with a United Kingdom court dismissing his plea. The High Court of London (United Kingdom) on Wednesday dismissed the appeal of Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India to face money laundering and fraud cases.Nirav Modi, who is a prime accused in the Rs 13,500 crore PNB scam, had fled India. He lost his appeal after he had moved High Court in London against extradition on mental health grounds.The Bench of Justice Stuart Smith and Justice Robert Jay of the High Court said "no features of psychotic illn
IndiaOct 11, 2022
With 6.8 per cent GDP growth in 2022 India to remain fastest growing economy: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered India's GDP growth forecast for the current year by 60 basis points to 6.8 per cent. However, despite the slowdown, India would maintain its position as the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
In its latest World Economic Outlook report, the IMF noted, "The outlook for India is for growth of 6.8 per cent in 2022, a 0.6 percentage point downgrade since the July forecast, reflecting a weaker-than-expected outturn in the second quarter (April-June) and more subdued external demand."
In its July 2022 report, the IMF had pegged India's GDP g
IndiaOct 07, 2022
Harbhajan Singh alleges illegal activities by Punjab Cricket Association
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh is also a member of the Rajya Sabha. Harbhajan has requested to stop the illegal activities immediately to restore the integrity of the Punjab Cricket Association.
"For the last week or ten days, I have been receiving numerous complaints from cricket lovers in Punjab and several stakeholders that the PCA under the present President is resorting to a lot of illegal activities which is against transparency and the spirit of cricket administration. I learnt that yesterday, complaints in this regard have been lodged with the Ombudsman," Harbhajan Singh wrote
IndiaOct 05, 2022
Punjab DGP forms 4-member SIT to probe gangster Deepak Tinu's escape from police custody
Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday constituted a four-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the escape of gangster Deepak Tinu from police custody in Mansa and to ensure effective and speedy investigation.
The SIT comprises Inspector General of Police (IGP) Patiala range MS Chhina as Chairperson, while, three members include AIG Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Opinderjit Singh, SSP Mansa Gaurav Toora and DSP AGTF Bikramjeet Singh Brar.
DGP Gaurav Yadav apprised that investigations into this case are going on at full pace and several Police teams are on
IndiaOct 04, 2022
Endangerment of nuclear facilities may have catastrophic consequences: PM Modi to Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday and said that the endangerment of nuclear facilities amid the Russia-Ukraine war could lead to catastrophic consequences for the environment.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reiterated its deep concern about landmine explosions close to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
IAEA is also continuing its consultations and other efforts to agree and implement a nuclear safety and security zone around the ZNPP as soon as possible.
During the phone call, the Prime Minister express
IndiaOct 03, 2022
CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs 20 per quintal hike in sugarcane price for Punjab farmers
In order to provide assistance to sugarcane farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced a Rs 20 per quintal hike in the purchase price of sugarcane in the state from the existing Rs 360 to Rs 380 per quintal, said a statement from the chief minister's office.
Announcing this on the floor of the Punjab Assembly, CM Mann said, "The farmers will get an additional Rs 20 per quintal under State Agreed Price (SAP) of sugarcane as compared to last year."
With this decision, the state government will spend additional Rs 200 crore annually to benefit the farmers.
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