LOS ANGELES: (Aug 6) “Game of Thrones” and “The Bodyguard” star Richard Madden is all set to star in a new thriller series, titled “Trauma”. The series will be streamed via Prime Video in the UK and Ireland, while Paramount+ will release it in other territories, reported Variety. The logline for the show states, “When… Continue reading Richard Madden set to star in new thriller series
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Kejriwal says his Instagram account restricted in India, seeks explanation from Meta
NEW DELHI: (Aug 6) AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday his Instagram account has been restricted in India and urged others facing a similar issue to get in touch with him. In a post on X, Kejriwal said enquiries at Meta’s India office revealed that his Instagram account had been restricted and was… Continue reading Kejriwal says his Instagram account restricted in India, seeks explanation from Meta
CM Gupta, other BJP leaders pay tributes to Sushma Swaraj on her death anniversary
NEW DELHI: (Aug 6) BJP leaders, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and state president Harsh Malhotra, paid tributes to former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on her death anniversary on Thursday, recalling her contributions to the city and the country. The party leaders also planted saplings at the Delhi BJP office and Vasant Udyan… Continue reading CM Gupta, other BJP leaders pay tributes to Sushma Swaraj on her death anniversary
Police issues ‘work-from-home’ advisory as rain inundates Gurugram
GURUGRAM: August 6 Intermittent heavy rain since the early hours of Thursday morning brought relief from the humid heat but also caused hardship for residents and commuters, with most parts of Gurugram waterlogged, triggering traffic jams, including on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. Following heavy downpours beginning around 2:40 am, Gurugram police issued an advisory urging corporate… Continue reading Police issues ‘work-from-home’ advisory as rain inundates Gurugram
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till noon amid slogan-shouting by Opposition on various issues
NEW DELHI: (Aug 6) Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon amid slogan-shouting by the Opposition party members. Soon after the listed papers were tabled, Chairman C P Radhakrishnan went ahead with Zero Hour proceedings, but Congress members demanded that Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge should be allowed to speak. As the Chair called members… Continue reading Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till noon amid slogan-shouting by Opposition on various issues
Jharkhand exam stir enters 13th day with 6 on fast; opposition protests on Assembly premises
RANCHI: (Aug 6) The protest against alleged examination irregularities in Jharkhand reached the Assembly on Thursday with opposition MLAs raising slogans on its premises on the first day of the Monsoon Session, as the stir gained steam over the past 13 days with six demonstrators on hunger strike. The protest, which began on July 25… Continue reading Jharkhand exam stir enters 13th day with 6 on fast; opposition protests on Assembly premises
Multiple explosions followed by fire heard in Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial zone: Report
Dubai [UAE], August 5: Multiple explosions followed by a significant fire were reported along the coast of the United Arab Emirates early Wednesday morning. Iranian broadcaster Press TV, citing Arabic-language media and regional sources, reported that at least seven blasts were heard within a 20-minute span across the Jebel Ali industrial area in Dubai. Press… Continue reading Multiple explosions followed by fire heard in Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial zone: Report
Four varieties of spin in India’s net bowlers line-up ahead of Sri Lanka Test tour
New Delhi [India], August 5: India has included Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam among their net bowlers ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle from August 15 onwards. As per the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Indian batters, who have had their share of struggles… Continue reading Four varieties of spin in India’s net bowlers line-up ahead of Sri Lanka Test tour
Michelle Pfeiffer: “I never want to star in another movie” after finding joy in TV roles
Washington, DC [US], August 5: Veteran actor Michelle Pfeiffer has revealed that she is no longer interested in starring in leading movie roles, saying she has found greater joy in ensemble television projects, according to People. Speaking at an event, Pfeiffer said she prefers being part of a larger cast rather than carrying a film… Continue reading Michelle Pfeiffer: “I never want to star in another movie” after finding joy in TV roles
IMF flags rising financial stability risks as BigTech expands deeper into payments, lending and financial services
New Delhi [India], August 5: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing role of large technology companies in financial services could pose risks to financial stability, particularly in emerging market and developing economies, and called on regulators to strengthen oversight as these firms expand into payments, lending, insurance, asset management and financial… Continue reading IMF flags rising financial stability risks as BigTech expands deeper into payments, lending and financial services