BJP worker killed, seven injured in clash with BJD supporters; Odisha CM Naveen expresses grief
Berhampur: A BJP worker was killed and seven others were injured in a clash between supporters of the ruling BJD and the saffron party in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said Thursday. The incident took place in Sri Krushna Saranapur village in Khallikote police station area Wednesday night over putting up...
Read moreSecurity team foils infiltration bid on LoC, kills 2 terrorists in J&K’s Tangdhar sector
Srinagar: An infiltration bid was foiled Thursday by the Army on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tangdhar sector of J&K’s Kupwara district, said officials, adding that two terrorists have been killed. Officials said that the Army engaged a group of terrorists in sustained gunfire after they made an attempt to sneak into this side of the LoC in the sector. “Two intruding terrorists have been hit in this operation,...
Read moreGovt slashes windfall tax on domestic crude to Rs 5,700/tonne
New Delhi: The government has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 5,700 per tonne, from Rs 8,400 per tonne, with effect from Thursday. The tax is levied in the form of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED). The SAED on the export of diesel, petrol and jet fuel or ATF, has been retained at 'nil'. The new rates are effective from May 16, an official notification said. India...
Read moreTwo more bodies found; death count in Mumbai hoarding collapse hits 16
Mumbai: Two more bodies were recovered here from the debris at the site of the giant hoarding crash of May 13, taking the toll to 16, the BMC Disaster Control said here Thursday. The bodies of a male and a female were found in a highly decomposed state and have been identified as Manoj Chansoria, 60, and Anita Chansoria, 59. The rescue work is still underway at the site of Chheda...
Read moreSkipper Curran, bowlers lead Punjab Kings to a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals
Guwahati: Skipper Sam Curran played the lead act hitting a well-paced fifty and taking two wickets, as Punjab Kings consigned Rajasthan Royals to a five-wicket defeat in their IPL match here Wednesday. The target was a mere 145, but Kings made heavy weather of it on a sluggish track here but Curran (63 not out, 41b, 5x4, 3x6) had a calm head and skills to lift them to their fifth win...
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People of Odisha have decided to give rest to Naveen Patnaik: Nadda at Bhubaneswar roadshow
Bhubaneswar: Holding a roadshow in the Odisha capital in support of party candidates, BJP president JP Nadda Thursday asserted that people of the state have ‘decided to give rest’ to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik by electing the saffron party to power. Nadda, who was standing in a saffron-coloured open-hood vehicle flanked by Bhubaneswar's BJP MP and candidate...
Once I’m done, I’ll be gone; you won’t see me for a while: Kohli
Bengaluru: Well aware that he "can't keep going forever", Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli wants to give everything he has to his cricket career because he once he is done, he says he would be "gone" and won't be seen "for a while." Kohli's appetite for runs and centuries has already got him a record eighth ton...
Kartik Aaryan unveils second poster of ‘Chandu Champion’
Mumbai: Kartik Aaryan Thursday unveiled the second poster from the upcoming sports drama Chandu Champion, leaving fans in awe of his impeccably sculpted physique. The first-look poster of Chandu Champion featured Kartik in a never-before-seen avatar, wearing a ‘langot’. The new poster shows the 33-year-old actor wearing boxer shorts, flaunting his toned abs while he closes his...
Security team foils infiltration bid on LoC, kills 2 terrorists in J&K’s Tangdhar sector
Srinagar: An infiltration bid was foiled Thursday by the Army on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tangdhar sector of J&K’s Kupwara district, said officials, adding that two terrorists have been killed. Officials said that the Army engaged a group of terrorists in sustained gunfire after they made an attempt to sneak into this side of...
Netizens hail Aishwarya as she jets off for Cannes with injured arm
Mumbai: Hindi film star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a regular at the Cannes red carpet, was seen entering the airport with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, wearing an arm sling, as they headed to attend the 77th edition of the prestigious event at the French Riviera. Fans quickly noticed the injury and lauded her professionalism. This year, the theme...
Govt slashes windfall tax on domestic crude to Rs 5,700/tonne
New Delhi: The government has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 5,700 per tonne, from Rs 8,400 per tonne, with effect from Thursday. The tax is levied in the form of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED). The SAED on the export of diesel, petrol and jet fuel or ATF, has been retained at...
BJP worker killed, seven injured in clash with BJD supporters; Odisha CM Naveen expresses grief
Berhampur: A BJP worker was killed and seven others were injured in a clash between supporters of the ruling BJD and the saffron party in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said Thursday. The incident took place in Sri Krushna Saranapur village in Khallikote police station area Wednesday night over putting up posters for poll campaigning. The deceased has...
Tisca Chopra enjoys gold-plated coffee in Dubai
Mumbai: Actress Tisca Chopra is soaking in Dubai life as she sipped on a 24-carat gold-plated coffee in the luxurious city, known as the Venice of the Gulf. Tisca on Thursday morning took to Instagram stories and shared a video and a picture. In the clip, she showcased her 24-carat gold-plated coffee, stirring the gold leaves with...
India football legend Sunil Chhetri to retire after India’s match against Kuwait
New Delhi: Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri announced Thursday that he will draw the curtain on his international career after the country's FIFA World Cup qualification match against Kuwait, scheduled for June 6. The 39-year-old striker revealed his decision by sharing a video on his social media accounts. "There is one day that I never forget...
Nayanthara, husband Vignesh Shivan bond over a game of Monopoly
Mumbai: 'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara spent some quality time with her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, over a game of Monopoly. Shivan took to his Instagram stories and shared motley glimpses of Nayanthara while playing. He first posted a video of Nayanthara, who was filming him as he moved his phone camera towards her. Shivan then shared a clip...