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Divya Khosla accuses Sonu Nigam of ‘selling lies’

24 Jun 2020 05:40 AM IST

First Sonu Nigam took on T-Series chairman Bhushan Kumar, and then it was the turn of the latter’s wife Divya Khosla Kumar to hit back at the singer. Divya accused Sonu of “selling lies” as a way of seeking publicity and called the singer “thankless”. “Today it’s all about who

Theron denies getting engaged to Sean Penn

24 Jun 2020 05:39 AM IST

Charlize Theron has denied rumours that she is getting engaged to actor Sean Penn, saying she never intended to marry him. The Hollywood actress set the record straight on her former relationship with Penn when she appeared on The Howard Stern Show, reports people.com. Asked about the rumours, Theron said:

Megan Fox calls Hollywood ‘ruthlessly misogynistic’

24 Jun 2020 05:39 AM IST

Actress Megan Fox called Hollywood “ruthlessly misogynistic”, saying she was mistreated and sexualised initially in her career. Please hear me when I thank you for your support. But these specific instances were inconsequential in a long and arduous journey along which I have endured some genuinely harrowing experiences in a

Mumbai barber opens shop for corona warriors

24 Jun 2020 04:26 AM IST

Santosh Borhade has emerged as a hero for many frontline workers in this coronavirus pandemic. A barber from Dongri, he gives free haircut and grooming services to all Covid-19 warriors that come to his salon. As of now, he has served around 500 frontline workers including policemen, doctors, hospital staff

US restricts India’s Vande Bharat Mission from 22 July

24 Jun 2020 04:25 AM IST

Accusing India of resorting to unfair and discriminatory practices and violation of the aviation agreement between the two countries, the United States has decided to restrict India’s Vande Bharat Mission from 22 July 2020. After this decision, now Indian airlines have to apply before the DOT for authorisation before conducting

China launches massive cyber attack on India

24 Jun 2020 04:24 AM IST

More than 40,300 cyber attacks have taken place on IT, infra and banking sectors in last five days. Intelligence agencies warn of more such targeted attacks in near future.

India, China military reach consensus to disengage

24 Jun 2020 04:24 AM IST

The Indian and the Chinese military have agreed to disengage after the 11-hour-long Corps Commander level talks on Tuesday, government sources. The dialogue, they say, was held in a cordial, positive and constructive atmosphere and there was a “mutual consensus to disengage”. “Modalities for disengagement from all friction areas in

Chinese general ordered attack on Indian troops: US intel report

24 Jun 2020 04:23 AM IST

As tensions escalate between India and China after the recent standoff between these two countries in Galwan Valley, a US intelligence report has now said that Chinese General Zhao Zongqi who heads the Chinese Army’s West Theatre Command was the one who ordered his soldiers for this action on the

Bihar opposition in disarray as Manjhi hints at joining NDA

23 Jun 2020 06:07 AM IST

With the Bihar Assembly elections nearing, the state is witnessing tectonic shifts in political alignments. As deadline for the formation of a coordination committee with the “Mahagathbandhan” is nearing, Jeetan Ram Manjhi, president of Hindutani Awam Morcha (HAM), has declared intentions of joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He gave

Congress apex body to meet today, LAC, Covid and fuel price hike on agenda

23 Jun 2020 06:05 AM IST

The Congress, which has been trying to corner the government over its India-China policy, will be holding a CWC meet on Tuesday to discuss border issues. The fuel price hike, rise in Covis-19 tally and economic conditions prevailing in the current scenario are also likely to be on the agenda.

AAI tests satellite system to get automatic aircraft signals

23 Jun 2020 06:05 AM IST

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has successfully completed trials of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), which will be used in all aircrafts. This technology will allow an aircraft to automatically send its location updates via satellites to air traffic controllers (ATC). Till now, unless the pilot updated his location

PM Modi must be mindful of implications of his words: Manmohan Singh

23 Jun 2020 06:04 AM IST

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday cautioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be “mindful” of the implications his words will have on the country’s security. Speaking for the first time after the India-China face-off in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley, Dr Singh said: “The Prime Minister must always be mindful