Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Actor-producer Mukesh Khanna has an update on the reboot of his legendary television show ‘Shaktimaan’. The show is being adapted for a feature-length title.The actor-producer spoke with IANS recently, and said that the film is ready to engage the audience but it has hit a roadblock. When asked about the roadblock, the actor gave a very vague response but also assured that some day the film will definitely release in theatres, as he called it an important film.Meanwhile,…

Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) The makers of director Praveen Kandregula’s upcoming film, ‘Paradha’, featuring actor Anupama Parameswaran in the lead, on Tuesday released the lyrical video of the third single from the film, ‘Yegareyi Nee Rakkale’. Ananda Media, the production house producing the film, took to its social media handles to share the link to the newly released single.It wrote,”The journey. The emotion. The Soulful #YegareyiNeeRekkale Lyrical Video is OUT NOW. #Paradha in cinemas worldwide th…

Dehra Dun, Aug 5 (IANS) In response to the devastating cloudburst that struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, the Uttarakhand government has activated an emergency health response under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.The Chief Minister is closely monitoring the relief efforts and is in constant contact with senior officials to ensure swift assistance to the victims. Following his instructions, Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar has mobilised a t…

Jaipur, Aug 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced a special double gift for the women of Rajasthan, and declared that women in the state will be able to travel free of cost in Rajasthan State Roadways buses for two days – on August 9 (Raksha Bandhan) and August 10. This facility will be available for travel within the state boundaries. Emphasising the cultural significance of the festival, the Chief Minister said that Raksha Bandhan is not just a celebration but a reflection of…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out raids at 19 locations across Punjab in connection with the March grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar. The searches were conducted in the border districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Batala as part of a widening investigation into the terror incident. The raids led to the seizure of several incriminating materials, including mobile phones and other digital devices, the agency said.According to the NIA, the g…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have undertaken various interventions to promote financial literacy and awareness among the rural population, including microfinance borrowers, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.The Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL) project has been initiated by the RBI since 2017 with an objective to adopt community-led, innovative, and participatory approaches to financial literac…

Banki Mongra, Chhattisgarh, Aug 5 (IANS) Banki Mongra Municipal Council has taken a significant step towards fulfilling the dream of housing for all by distributing “Mor Awaas” certificates to eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). This initiative aims to ensure that economically weaker sections of society receive access to safe, secure, and permanent housing.As per the latest data, a total of 53 beneficiaries have been selected under the “Mor Awaas” scheme in Banki …

Agartala, Aug 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that culture plays the most important role in achieving mental and spiritual peace, and efforts should be made to showcase the traditional mixed culture of the state to the world. The Chief Minister, while speaking at the first meeting of the reconstituted State-level Cultural Advisory Committee at the civil secretariat, said that culture is the ornament of a society. Saha, who also holds the Information and Cultural Affair…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) After a gruelling around nine-hour interrogation regarding an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case, Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani finally left the Enforcement Directorate (ED) headquarters here on Tuesday.After the first round, the regulator is set to call Anil Ambani again for questioning in a couple of days, according to sources.Reliance Group Chairman has reportedly sought 7-10 days from the probe agency to submit documents related to the alleged scam.The 66-y…

Bengaluru, Aug 5 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that his government is fast-tracking the Airport Metro line and further is fast-tracking suburban rail access by 2029. He was addressing the gathering after the inaugural ceremony of SAP Labs India Innovation Park, at Devanahalli, in Bengaluru.Siddaramaiah stated, “Our government in 2017 finalised the line and kick-started the airport line process. Currently, we are fast-tracking the Airport Metro line and are fast-tracking…