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Attention folks, look who just checked into Mumbai on Friday afternoon. Priyanka Chopra along with her husband Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie. This is their daughter's first visit to India. On Friday afternoon, the actress checked into the Mumbai airport and she greeted the paparazzi with a bright smile and folded hands. Later, she and Nick Jonas happily posed with daughter Malti Marie at the airport and adorable can't even begin to describe the moments. The couple welcomed daughter Malti Marie in January 2022. See the pictures from the airport here. You are welcome. Nick Jonas and Priyanka in Mumbai Priyanka Chopra at the Mumbai airport Nick and Priyanka with Malti Marie Nick Jonas and Priyanka with Malti Marie in Mumbai Nick Jonas and Priyanka with Malti Marie in Mumbai Earlier this year, Priyanka Chopra featured on the cover of British Vogue, which also featured her daughter Malti Marie. "Another one of our many firsts together... MM B...

Coal India Ltd said today it had breached its annual production target of 700 million tonnes, the first time it had surpassed its goal since the fiscal year that ended in March 2006. The world's largest coal mining company will likely end the fiscal year ending on Friday with an output of 703.4 million tonnes, it said, 13% higher than the 622.6 million tonnes it produced the previous fiscal year. "The volume increase of a whopping 81 million tonnes in a single year, by fiscal year 2023 end, would be a historic high since the company's inception," the company said in a statement on Friday. Coal India last achieved its annual production target in 2006, when it produced 343.4 million tonnes against a plan to produce 343 million tonnes. The miner, which accounts for 80% of India's annual coal output, is targeting production of 780 million tonnes in the upcoming fiscal year, in a bid to fire its power utilities, which are expected to burn about 8% more coal in the ...

At least seven persons have died in an accident when a car fell into a canal in Sambalpur District, on Friday. As many as 14 persons were present in the car when the incident took place around 2:00 am today. They were returning after attending a marriage function. At 02:30 am Sambalpur Police and Administration received the information about the accident. The officials rushed to the spot. According to Pravash Dansena, Sub Collector Sambalpur, "Last night they were returning to their destination after attending the marriage function, near the canal they met with an accident, how the accident occurred will come out after enquiry". Seven people have died in the accident, one person is rescued and two are injured, he confirmed. "They were returning after attending a marriage function, their vehicle falls into the canal even after rescuing 6 people have died and information of 1 more death is confirmed. The bodies will be sent for Post-mortem. All the people present in t...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) added a big name to their roster ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, signing England Test captain Ben Stokes for a whopping fee of INR 16.25 crore. Before the start of the season, team captain MS Dhoni officially added Stokes to the franchise by giving him a CSK shirt. Dhoni did so in a gala ceremony where all of Chennai's new recruits were officially welcomed to the franchise that has already won the IPL title four times. During the ceremony, Dhoni was heard calling Stokes to the stage where a CSK shirt was handed to him. "I would like to welcome all the new players. Ben, I know you are not new, but you are new for CSK so please, I request you to come on stage," Dhoni was heard saying in a video shared by the franchise on YouTube. Chennai Super Kings begin their campaign against defending champions Gujarat Titans. The match will be between two generations of Indian cricket. At one side will be CSK skipper MS Dhoni, who to...

Twitter has rolled out its “Verified Organizations” feature which allows organisations vetted by the microblogging platform to independently verify accounts affiliated with them. Such accounts will receive an affiliate badge carrying the logo of the organisation they are associated with. What Is Verified Organizations? According to Twitter, the Verified Organizations feature “is a new way for organisations and their affiliates to distinguish themselves on Twitter”. It enables all types of businesses, government institutions, and non-profits around the world to manage and verify any account related to them. The Elon Musk-owned platform said the new feature will ensure that “Rather than relying on Twitter to be the sole arbiter of truth for which accounts should be verified, vetted organisations that sign up for Verified Organizations are in full control of vetting and verifying accounts they're affiliated with”. Under the Verified Organizations subscription, the account holder w...

When the pandemic struck in March 2020, many people's businesses suffered. As the world was plunged into a public health crisis, people's livelihoods were endangered. They had to begin looking for alternative ways of making ends meet. Over the years, we have come across many inspirational accounts of people who rose to the challenge. Recently, a vlogger shared a similar story on his Instagram page (@foody_jsv). He visited a roadside stall in Faridabad selling Rajma Chawal and Kadhi Chawal and began interviewing the couple working there. He asked them how they began their particular food venture. The man narrated their journey in brief and Insta users were left applauding their efforts. Also Read:   Man Claims He Opened Checked-In Luggage To Find Someone Drank His Expensive Whiskey The man first explained that he used to work with a printing press. But due to Covid-19, his business went down and he had to take up another job. However, he was still not able to make ends meet. ...

Hey folks, the wait is finally over. Ajay Devgn has just dropped the teaser of his upcoming film Maidaan , a sports drama which is based on a true story. Set between 1952-1962 or the "golden era of Indian football" as pointed out by the makers, the teaser, which spans over a few minutes, keeps us hooked with some dynamic shots of sportsmen playing football in the rain. The highlight is without a doubt, Ajay Devgn, who makes a stylish appearance in a grey coat, holding an umbrella while overlooking a match. The actor plays the role of the legendary football coach, Syed Abdul Rahim, in the film. We also get a glimpse of The Family Man actress Priyamani and  Badhaai Ho star Gajraj Rao. The energy which the teaser exudes is almost contagious and leaves us wanting more. The teaser ends with a power-packed dialogue mouthed by Ajay Devgn himself, " Aaj Maidaan mein utarna gyarah lekin dikhna ek (today when you step out on the field, you should be 11 ...

Alphabet's Google Cloud has accused Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud computing practices and criticised imminent deals with European cloud vendors, saying these do not solve broader concerns about its licensing terms. Google Cloud Vice President Amit Zavery urged EU antitrust regulators to take a closer look at the issue. Google Cloud's first public comments on Microsoft and its EU deals underscores the rivalry between the two U.S. tech giants in the multi-billion-dollar cloud computing business where Google trails market leader Amazon and second-ranked Microsoft. "Microsoft definitely has a very anti-competitive posture in cloud. They are leveraging a lot of their dominance in the on-premise business as well as Office 365 and Windows to tie Azure and the rest of cloud services and make it hard for customers to have a choice," Zavery told Reuters in an interview late on Wednesday. "When we talk to a lot of our customers, they find a lot of these bundling p...

Karnataka BJP strongman B S Yediyurappa on Thursday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is no match for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asserted that his party would come back to power with absolute majority. The four-time Chief Minister also sought to reach out to Muslims saying the BJP government has not done "injustice" to the minority community. He was referring to the recent decision of the state government to scrap four per cent reservation for Muslims under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category and placing them under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) pool. Mr Yediyurappa said the Congress is "day-dreaming" of coming to power and claimed that the M Mallikarjuna Kharge-led party would not cross the 65-70 seats mark. Elections to the 224-member Assembly would be held on May 10. "BJP will come back to power with absolute majority under the dynamic leadership of Narendra Modiji", Mr Yediyurappa said at a press conference at the state BJP off...

A video showing a BJP MLA from Tripura allegedly watching porn on his mobile phone during the state assembly session has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and criticism. The MLA, Jadav Lal Nath, represents the Bagbassa constituency in the northeastern state. The incident reportedly took place when the assembly was discussing issues related to the state budget. The video, which was captured by someone sitting behind Mr Nath, shows him scrolling through a feed of video clips, pausing and intently watching a clip that appears to be pornographic, on his phone while the speaker and other MLAs were speaking. The BJP has demanded an explanation from the MLA and summoned him, party sources said. Mr Nath has not responded to the allegations or the video yet. Sources said that he left the assembly premises soon after the session was over. This is not the first time that a BJP leader has been caught watching porn in a public place. In 2012, two ministers of the then BJP government i...

Taliban terrorists opened fire at a vehicle ferrying security forces in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least four policemen, including an officer, and wounding six others. The terrorists attacked the police mobile van in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. The vehicle was on its way to the Saddar police station when it came under the attack, police said. Four policemen, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), were killed and six others were injured in the attack, they said, adding that Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa police chief Akhtar Hayat Khan has ordered an inquiry into the incident. Lakki Marwat police spokesperson said the attack was launched in the early hours of Thursday, resulting in an exchange of fire between the police and the terrorists. During the gunfight, six policemen were injured, he said. A police statement said that the terrorists were equipped with advanced and heavy weaponry, the Dawn newspaper reported. “The police were on alert...

Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour in India. The nine-day-long extravaganza ends with Ram Navami. And of all the days, the eighth day, also known as Maha Ashtami, holds great importance. On this day, devotees celebrate Kanjak puja (kanya puja) and seek blessings from Goddess Durga. People welcome young girls at home and treat them to halwa, puri, chana and other delicacies. Recently, actor Ayushmann Khurrana too celebrated Maha Ashtami Kanjak puja? He took to Instagram Stories to give us a sneak peek into his special kanjak platter. His bhog platter is  brimming with the traditional dishes including halwa, puffed-up puris and mouth-watering chana. Without saying much, he added, "Kanjak." Take a look. Also read:  Ayushmann Khurrana Is All Hearts For This Desi Sweet Treat - Watch Video Let's recreate Ayushmann Khurrana's special festive platter. Are you excited? We understand that Navratri has come to an end but it's ...

NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India ) today said there is no charge for the bank account to bank account-based UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments or normal UPI payments. However, interchange charges are only applicable for the prepaid payment instruments (PPI) merchant transactions and there is no charge to customers, NPCI clarified in a statement. NPCI has permitted the PPI wallets to be part of interoperable UPI ecosystem and levied 1.1 per cent charge on unified payment interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000 while using PPI. "The interchange charges introduced are only applicable for the PPI merchant transactions and there is no charge to customers, and it is further clarified that there are no charges for the bank account to bank account-based UPI payments (i.e. normal UPI payments)," it said. NPCI Press Release: UPI is free, fast, secure and seamless Every month, over 8 billion transactions are processed free for customers and merchants using ba...

A case has been registered by the police against Kerala BJP President, K Surendran, in connection with his alleged derogatory remarks against women CPI(M) leaders. The case was registered against him on the complaint by CPI(M) leader and former MP C S Sujatha, police said. An FIR under sections 354 A (sexual harassment) and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the IPC has been registered at Cantonment police station, they said. While the offence under section 354 A carries a maximum punishment of one year jail term, the one under section 509 provides for a maximum of three years imprisonment. K Surendran, during a Mahila Morcha event organised in Thrissur on Sunday, had courted controversy by allegedly making derogatory remarks involving body shaming and racism against women leaders of the CPI(M). The BJP state president's comments were condemned by both the CPI(M) and the Congress party. The Left party had termed his remarks as "misogy...

In an apparent swipe at China, India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval today emphasised on the need for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members to respect each other's territorial integrity. In his opening remarks at the SCO-level NSA meeting in Delhi, Mr Doval called upon states to have mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. "The charter calls upon member states to have mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity of states and inviolability of state borders, non-use of force or threat of its use in international relations and seeking no unilateral military superiority in adjacent areas," Mr Doval said. Mr Doval also spoke at length about the challenge terrorism poses to the region. "Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and its financing are amongst the most serious threats to international peace and security. Any act of terrorism, regardless of its motivation, is unjustifiable," he said. India became a...

A sperm donor from The Hague, Netherlands, who has fathered around 550 children, is facing legal action as he may be increasing the risk of accidental incest. He has been accused of misleading clinics and endangering children psychologically, according to The Times .   Jonathan Jacob Meijer, 41, donated his sperm to at least 13 clinics, with 11 of them located in the Netherlands. A musician by profession, Mr Meijer currently lives in Kenya and is being sued by a Dutch mother of one of his biological children and the DonorKind Foundation, which is representing 25 families. As per Dutch guidelines, sperm donors should not donate to more than 12 women or should not father over 25 children. This is to prevent cases of accidental breeding and psychological problems in children who may get disturbed after learning that they have hundreds of siblings. The DonorKind Foundation is taking legal action against Jonathan Jacob Meijer to stop him from donating sperm to more women. It also wan...

We can't deny that kitchen appliances have become an essential part of our kitchen. Starting from mixer-grinder, microwave, oven to sandwich makers, everything has proved to be helpful in our day-to-day lives. These are easy to use and reduce the complexities of cooking process. While we all know how to use them correctly, many of us are not well aware of how to clean them. Among the most used appliances is a sandwich maker, but it's so hard to clean it. Many times, the cheese in the sandwich oozes out and sticks to the hot plate, moreover oil and butter make it greasy as well. So, how does one clean a sandwich maker at home? Washing a sandwich maker like other dishes might not sound like a good idea. Here is how you can easily clean it in no time. Also Read:   Kitchen Tips: How To Clean A Mixer Grinder How To Prepare Cleaning Solution? Make a mix from vinegar and water.  Photo Credit: istock Avoid using any chemical spray in your sandwich maker. Instead prepare these ...

Capital markets regulator Sebi today extended the deadline till September-end for existing trading and demat account holders to provide choice of nomination or opt out of nomination. Earlier the deadline was March 31, 2023. In July 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) asked all existing eligible trading and demat account holders to provide choice of nomination on or before March 31, 2022, failing which the trading and demat accounts would have been frozen for debits. Later, this was extended by one more year till March 31, 2023. "Based on the assessment of the trading as well as demat accounts in which choice of nomination details (furnishing of nomination or declaration for opting out of nomination) has not been updated and on the basis of representations received from the stakeholders, it has been decided that the provisions... with regard to freezing of accounts shall come into force with effect from September 30, 2023 instead of March 31, 2023," Seb...

Russian oil sales to India surged more than twentyfold last year as European buyers turned to other markets following the conflict in Ukraine, Russia's deputy prime minister said Tuesday. Russia shifted its oil exports to India and China last year as European Union nations sought to end their reliance on Russian energy supplies after Moscow sent troops into neighbouring Ukraine. The EU imposed an embargo on seaborne Russian oil in December alongside a price cap on Russia crude that was agreed with the Group of Seven industrialised powers. The shift has meant cheaper Russia energy imports for China and India. "Most of our energy resources were redirected to other markets, to the markets of friendly countries," Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in comments carried by Russian news agencies. "If for example we take oil supplies to India, they increased 22 times last year," Novak said. Novak, who is in charge of Russia's energy sector, also noted t...

The body of Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey was found in a hotel room in Varanasi on Sunday. The police said she died by suicide after attending a party that night. But her family and co-stars allege that there is more to her death. Akanksha Dubey's mother Madhu Dubey has filed a complaint against Bhojpuri singer Samar Singh and his brother Sanjay Singh, after which a case has been registered against them. Akanksha Dubey was a popular actor of Bhojpuri films and had a huge fan-following on Instagram.  What happened on Sunday?  The 25-year-old was found hanging in the room of the hotel she had checked into for a film shoot. The hotel staff called the police.  "The door was locked from inside," Additional Commissioner of Police Santosh Singh said , ruling out any "foul play". He also said that the actor's Instagram videos showed her crying.  The hotel staff used a master key to enter her room at the insistence of her colleagues when she did not come out till...

The Italian museum which houses Michelangelo's David Sculpture has invited parents and board members of a US school to visit, after the principal was forced to resign following complaints that students were shown "pornographic" material.  The board of Tallahassee Classical School, Florida, pressured Principal Hope Carrasquilla to resign last week after an image of the iconic statue, which depicts an entirely naked biblical figure David, was shown to a sixth-grade class. Parents complained about the lesson saying that the 16th-century Renaissance masterpiece was "pornographic". Some even said that they wanted to know about the lesson before it was taught.  Now, even though the school has stated that the principal was not let go because of the lesson, Cecilie Hollberg, director of the Galleria dell'Accademia, where the David sculpture resides, invited the school board, parents and student body to view the "purity" of the statue. According to the B...

The richness of India's regional cuisines is often reflected in the many chutneys we have. Chutneys are considered an accompaniment - they are a side dish to be consumed in combination with a main course or appetiser. But we well know that this does not make them any less important. Chutneys lend an explosion of freshness, flavour and texture without which most dishes would feel incomplete. Can you imagine eating vada pav without any chutney? Well, you might eat it, but won't enjoy it. Similarly, don't many of us just love coconut chutney along with our idli and dosas? Sambhar alone is not always satisfying. And what about hari chutney? Many of our snacks and pakoras would seem rather tasteless without it. Also Read:   5 Easy And Delicious Ways To Make Hari Chutney At Home What Is Farali Chutney And Why You Should Try It It's always nice to discover a new chutney to like. While there may be some 'traditional' pairings, nothing is stopping you from eating a ...

The High Court of Karnataka has quashed the cognizance taken by a Magistrate court in 24 criminal cases against a former executive officer of a Panchayat as there was no sanction obtained for prosecution from the competent authority in any of the cases. The Court also directed the authorities to decide on granting sanction for prosecution against government officers within six months of such requests being made. "In the wake of such litigation being generated on indecisiveness of respective Competent Authorities either on the ignorance of the Investigating Agency in not requesting for sanction or the indecisiveness of the respective Competent Authorities in not passing necessary orders, I deem it appropriate to observe that the concerned Competent Authority shall henceforth decide on the requisition sent by the Investigating agency, with an outer limit of six months, if not earlier, as only on account of want of sanction the proceedings are quashed even in cases where corruption ...

The Income Tax department has made it mandatory to link the Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar card by March 31, 2023. So far, there has not been any update regarding to extension of the deadline. In a tweet earlier this month, the I-T department said that the process is compulsory under the Income Tax Act, 1961. It added that from April 1, all the unlinked PAN will become inoperative. The department has also given links on its website for taxpayers to check if their PAN is linked to Aadhaar. Also Read | Aadhaar-PAN Linking By March 31: How To Pay The Fees How to check Aadhar-PAN Card link status online? A taxpayer will have to visit the Income Tax e-filing portal to check the status of Aadhaar-PAN linking. On the homepage, click Quick Links, then Link Aadhaar Status The page that open will have two fields where the taxpayer needs to enter PAN and Aadhaar numbers After the server checks the status, a pop-up message will be displayed. If Aadhaar and PAN are linked, the mes...

Delhi Power Minister Atishi today claimed that a "big conspiracy" is being hatched to put an end to the government's free electricity scheme in the national capital.  Ms Atishi accused Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of forming a "nexus" with power companies to stop free electricity. Addressing a press conference, she announced that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has issued directions for audit of power discoms by CAG-empaneled auditors. "There are many questions being raised about Lt Governor's 'nexus' with power discoms," Ms Atishi said.  The AAP leader alleged that files pertaining to free electricity were not being shown even to the power minister of the elected government.  "A conspiracy is being hatched at a high level to stop free electricity being provided by the Kejriwal government. Files are not being shown to the chief minister and the power minister. It shows that something is amiss," Ms Atishi said. ...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is busy promoting her upcoming film Shaakuntalam, replied to a fan who asked the actress to "date someone". On Sunday, a fan shared an edited video from Samantha's recent interview (where she promoted her film) on his Twitter handle and wrote, "I know it's not my place to say but please Date someone." Samantha dropped an adorable reply which might have made her fan's day. She wrote, "Who will love me like you do," followed by a heart emoticon. Check out the tweet below:  Who will love me like you do 🫶🏻 https://t.co/kTDEaF5xD5 — Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) March 26, 2023 Samantha Ruth Prabhu enjoys a huge fan base, and whenever she shares a post on Instagram, it immediately makes it to the trend list. A week ago, Samantha shared a picture of herself doing a plank, but what grabbed the fans' attention was her toned body and chiselled abs. In the comment section, a user wrote, "That oblique and abs cutt...