Jaipur, Aug 8 (IANS) The film ‘Udaipur Files’, based on the Kanhaiyalal murder case, was released on Friday in 4,500 screens across the country, including three in Udaipur — Celebration Mall, Urban Square, and Lake City Mall. Each venue will host only one show, and police have been deployed in and around the malls to ensure security.Kanhaiyalal’s sons — Yash and Tarun Teli — attended the screening while holding their father’s picture in their hands. Yash stated that the movie portrays the b…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) A Delhi court has rejected the plea of Christian Michel James, a British national and the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, who sought release on the grounds that he has already served the maximum punishment of seven years for the offences he was extradited for.Special Judge (PC Act) Sanjay Jindal observed that Michel, who was extradited from the UAE in December 2018, cannot be released as he is also facing charges under Section 467 of the Indian …

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Union Minister and senior BJP leader Bhupender Yadav launched a fierce attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, during a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Friday, claiming that the Congress leader’s statements lack credibility and should be discounted by “at least 60 per cent.” “Rahul Gandhi has no credibility left. Whatever he says, we should reduce its value by 60 per cent right away,” Yadav claimed, rejecting LoP Gandhi’s recen…

Ahmedabad, Aug 8 (IANS) Gujarat Industry Minister and Banaskantha District In-charge Minister Balvantsinh Rajput inaugurated an advanced centralised data centre at the Ambaji Temple.The initiative aims to make pilgrim services like prasad distribution, donations, and Bhadarvi Poonam fair registrations more transparent, efficient, and accessible.Speaking at the inauguration, Minister Rajput said that the centralised server-based data centre would offer seamless online services such as prasad book…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Singapore’s High Commissioner in India, Simon Wong on Friday celebrated the ‘ASEAN Day’ with the ASEAN New Delhi Committee (ANDC). An ASEAN flag raising ceremony was also held following which a video message from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was played. In a post on X, Simon Wong stated, “Happy to celebrate ASEAN Day with our ANDC Family in New Delhi with the ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony and a video message from Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim. Many thanks to our frie…

Guwahati, Aug 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted a series of initiatives undertaken by his government to promote the welfare and heritage of the Tai Ahom community, calling their upliftment central to safeguarding the state’s cultural identity. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said, “Our indigenous communities shape every decision we take. To uplift the Tai Ahom community, we have launched key initiatives — from the majestic Lachit statue …

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on India, with an additional 25 per cent slated to come into effect from August 27, ace American investor Jim Rogers said on Friday that Trump doesn’t understand much of the world, and he certainly doesn’t understand what’s happening in Asia and particularly, India.Speaking to IANS, Rogers who is one of the top financial commentators in the world, said that India remains the fastest growing economy in the world and …

Melbourne, Aug 8 (IANS) Former Australia coach Tim Nielsen has been appointed as the new head coach of the Australia Under-19 team ahead of their upcoming series against India Under-19s, with the U19 World Cup approaching. Cricket Australia has named a 15-player squad for the upcoming home series against India Under-19s, set to take place in Brisbane and Mackay starting next month. However, the squad will be without standout batter Oliver Peake, who has been selected to tour with the Australia A…

Darwin, Aug 8 (IANS) Australia’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh said that he will be Travis Head’s full-time opening partner until the T20 World Cup, scheduled in India and Sri Lanka early next year, starting with the T20I series against South Africa.  Including Marsh and Head, Australia have had five openers in T20s since David Warner’s retirement after last year’s T20 World Cup, with Matt Short, Glenn Maxwell and Jake Fraser-McGurk also filling the role.Marsh and Head have never opened in the T2…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Sanju Samson’s long-standing association with the Rajasthan Royals could be nearing its end. After a mixed 2025 IPL season, reports have emerged that the Kerala batter has formally expressed his desire to leave the franchise, stirring up the transfer market ahead of the mega auction. According to reports, Samson has informed the Jaipur-based franchise about his decision to explore opportunities elsewhere, marking a possible end to a near-decade-long IPL journey.While sp…