Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated thirteen development projects valued at Rs 5,127 crore across Arunachal Pradesh during Monday's ceremony. The North Eastern Electric Power Corporation will execute two hydroelectric ventures generating 426 MW through the Tato-I and Heo facilities on Yarjep River. These power installations will produce 1,803 million units annually while providing the state Rs 98 crore worth of free electricity and Rs 16 crore for local development funds. Modi also established groundwork for Tawang's Rs 147 crore integrated convention center designed to boost tourism and handicraft opportunities. The ambitious 1,830-kilometer Frontier Highway will connect Bomdila to Vijaynagar along the McMahon Line for enhanced...
Adelaide Strikers secured Australian opener Chris Lynn for a complete Big Bash League campaign. The 35-year-old batsman committed to his fourth consecutive season with the franchise. Lynn recently demolished Northamptonshire with an unbeaten 108 from 51 deliveries for Hampshire. His innings featured eleven sixes and powered his team to T20 Blast semi-final victory. Previous seasons saw Lynn depart early for ILT20 commitments or suffer injury setbacks.
The ILT20 tournament moved to December, freeing overseas players for extended BBL participation. Head coach Tim Paine praised Lynn's batting skills and leadership qualities for developing squad members. Adelaide strengthened their roster by acquiring Jason Sangha and Mackenzie Harvey...
Veteran actress Supriya Shukla expressed heartfelt emotions after the conclusion of her long-running television series Kumkum Bhagya. The performer shared a photograph featuring herself alongside her fictional daughters, Pragya and Bulbul, from the program. She reflected on the show's remarkable journey that began on April 15, 2014, and continued for eleven successful years. Shukla praised the production's warmth and the dedicated team members who contributed to its achievement. Despite departing the series in 2017, she maintained a deep connection to the beloved program.
The actress highlighted her association with the show's memorable soundtrack, particularly the song Allah Waariyan, which she initially believed was created...
The All Indian Cine Workers Association has denounced Pakistani cricketer Sahibzada Farhan for his bat-as-gun celebration gesture after reaching fifty runs during the Asia Cup match against India. AICWA maintains its firm position against collaborating with Pakistani nationals across sporting and cultural platforms. The organization prohibits Pakistani performers from entering the Indian film industry and threatens complete bans against any Indian filmmakers who hire them.
AICWA cited Diljit Dosanjh as an example, stating the Punjabi actor remains banned for collaborating with Pakistani artists on Sardaar Ji 3. The association demands a public national apology from Dosanjh before lifting the boycott. AICWA also targeted the BCCI...
Amaal Mallik faces accusations of duplicitous conduct within the Bigg Boss 19 household as tensions escalate among contestants. Recently evicted participant Neha Chudasama monitors events from the secret room and witnesses contradictory behavior patterns from the music composer. Mallik approaches Zeishan Quadri with gossip about fractured relationships between Ashnoor Kaur, Pranit More, Awez Darbar, and Abhishek Bajaj following host Salman Khan's harsh critique. He expresses satisfaction about maintaining harmony with Zeishan and Baseer Ali during these conversations. Chudasama reveals conflicting evidence of Mallik's earlier attempts to establish a different alliance structure.
The secret room observer exposes Mallik's previous...
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting endorses teenage opener Sam Konstas retaining his position alongside Usman Khawaja for the upcoming Ashes series beginning November 21 in Perth. Konstas demonstrated his capability with scores of 109 and an unbeaten 27 during Australia A's recent multi-day match against India A in Lucknow. Ponting believes major changes before the Ashes would prove detrimental and suggests a batting order featuring Konstas and Khawaja opening, followed by Green at third, Smith fourth, and Head fifth. The former captain also proposes moving vice-captain Travis Head to number three as an alternative strategy to pressure England's bowling attack. Ponting identifies England's Ollie Pope as their primary weakness at...
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria recommends that pace bowler Shaheen Afridi should rest from cricket for one month following his disappointing performance against India. Afridi failed to take any wickets during Sunday's Super Four match while allowing 40 runs across 3.5 overs as India secured a six-wicket victory. Kaneria believes the Pakistan Cricket Board should limit Afridi's participation to Twenty20 and One Day International formats rather than forcing him to compete across all three game types.
The veteran cricketer suggests Afridi needs time away from the sport to regain his effectiveness and enjoyment of the game. Pakistan posted 172 runs for India to chase, with openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma leading the...
India launched its revised Goods and Services Tax framework on Monday under the "GST Bachat Utsav" initiative. The comprehensive reform reduces taxation on approximately 370 products spanning essential goods and medical supplies. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman projects the changes will boost economic activity by Rs 2 lakh crore through enhanced consumer purchasing power. Over 50 commodities, such as milk, bread, and paneer, receive complete tax exemption. Essential medications for cancer and rare diseases also gain zero-tax status.
The government eliminated GST on school supplies like pencils, notebooks, and erasers while reducing rates on consumer goods such as butter, biscuits, and dry fruits from 12 percent to 5 percent. Cement...
Social media users condemned flag desecration incidents that occurred during a football match at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. Police FC defeated Mogadishu City Club 3-1 in the CAF Champions League preliminary round while fans from both nations attended the event. Several youth committed acts that violated respect for the Kenyan national symbol during and after the game. One supporter placed the flag on a chair and repeatedly trampled it while being recorded on video. Two additional individuals threw the banner to the ground and stepped on it before one person rubbed the fabric against his body.
Citizens demanded immediate legal action against the perpetrators through various online platforms. The National Flag, Emblems and Names Act...
