Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Singer-songwriter B Praak, who recently released his song ‘Ishq Bukhaar’, has said that the song is full of heat, drama, and raw passion. For the track, B Praak has collaborated with the queen of melody Shreya Ghoshal for the first time. The song features in the upcoming film ‘Tehran’ which stars John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar, and Neeru Bajwa in the lead. The intense performance by Elnaaz Norouzi and striking visuals have already made it one of the most talked-about…

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) The makers of the upcoming film “Param Sundari” have released a new song titled ‘Bheegi Saree,’ featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor. Set against the backdrop of rain, the romantic track captures the duo’s sizzling on-screen chemistry. Sharing the song on Instagram, the makers wrote, “Pyaar ki barsaat lekar, Bheegi bheegi saree is here… all set to drench your heart in love! #BheegiSaree in the iconic voices of Shreya Ghoshal and Adnan Sami is OUT NOW! …

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Despite recording a robust absorption of 18.9 million square feet in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), average rental values across the top seven Indian cities remained largely stable, ranging between Rs 18–31 per square feet per month, a report said on Friday. Pune holds the highest rental of Rs 31 per square feet (sq ft) per month, driven by strong demand from third-party logistics (3PL), automotive, engineering, and manufacturing sectors, Vestian, an occupier-focusse…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Indian pharmaceutical market (IPM) grew 7.9 per cent in July this year, and the cardiac and anti-diabetes therapy segments have shown strong volume, according to a report.The report by market research firm Pharmarack showed that cardiac and antidiabetes — which together account for nearly 25 per cent of the overall domestic market — recorded value growth of 14.1 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively.Several super groups, such as urology and antineoplastics, each con…

Jerusalem, Aug 8 (IANS) Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement on Friday. Israel intended to take control of all of Gaza to “assure our security, remove Hamas there, enable the population to be free of Gaza,” Netanyahu said on Thursday, in an interview with Fox News ahead of the Security Cabinet meeting, Xinhua News Agency reported.”We don’t want to keep it. We want to have a security perimeter. We want…

Tokyo, Aug 8 (IANS) Japan’s weather agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning on Friday morning for the city of Kirishima in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, calling for the highest level of caution against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas and overflowing rivers. The highest-level warning on the country’s five-tier disaster alert system, the first of the year, came after Kirishima logged record rainfall, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).A part of Kirishima…

Hyderabad, Aug 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Friday appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the phone-tapping case to record his statement as a witness.After offering prayers at Hanuman temple in Khairatabad, the BJP leader along with a large number of supporters walked to Dilkusha guesthouse, where he will be examined by the SIT officials.The phone tapping by the BRS government came to light in March last year, a few months after …

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the remuneration for presiding officers, polling officers, counting personnel, and other officials involved in the conduct of elections.As per the new rates, a Presiding Officer or Counting Supervisor, who earlier received Rs 350 per day (or part thereof), will now be paid Rs 500 per day or Rs 2,000 as a lump sum.Polling Officers, who were earlier paid Rs 250 per day, will now receive Rs 400 per day or Rs 1,600 lump sum.C…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till Monday following persistent disruptions by Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The issue, which has sparked widespread concern over alleged potential disenfranchisement, has become a flashpoint in the ongoing Monsoon Session.The morning session began with Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejecting 28 notices under Rule 267, which allows suspension of listed business to discu…

Dehradun, Aug 8 (IANS) Three days after the disastrous cloudburst and mudslides struck the Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand, relief and rescue operations are underway on a war footing, with coordinated and concerted efforts by the disaster management teams, under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Chinook and Cheetah helicopters have been airlifting stranded pilgrims to the higher reaches of Dharali and Harshil, since morning, while medical teams positioned at multiple…