Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) As they completed 37 years of marital bliss, Marathi actress Nivedita Saraf penned a note for her veteran star-husband Ashok Saraf, whom she lovingly called her “best friend, strength and forever love.” Nandita shared a collaborative post with Ashok, where she shared a string of images. In one image, the couple are seen exchanging garlands to mark their special day.“37 years later, my heart still smiles the same way when I look at you. Thank you for being my best fri…

Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Stalwart playback singer Shaan paid a heartfelt musical tribute to legendary composer R.D. Burman on his 87th birth anniversary by singing the timeless classic ‘Rimjhim Gire Saawan’.Sharing a video on his social media account, Shaan was seen in the enclosure of his home, dressed casually in a yellow T-shirt, enjoying the monsoon weather.The actor further rendered the iconic melody composed by the late music maestro.The singer began the video by saying, “It’s beautiful, glo…

Chennai, June 27 (IANS) One of India’s finest screenplay writers and eminent Tamil film director and actor K Bhagyaraj passed away here on Saturday after suffering a major cardiac arrest. He was 73.The veteran director and actor, who is considered to one of the legends of the Tamil film industry, is survived by his wife Poornima Bhagayaraj, son Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and daughter Saranya Bhagyaraj.Sources close to the actor said that Bhagyaraj complained of chest pain early in the morning and was ru…

Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted a third consecutive week of gains, over sharp correction in crude oil prices to pre‑Iran war levels and improved traffic at the Strait of Hormuz.Nifty added 0.18 per cent during the week and edged up 0.14 per cent on the last trading day to reach 24,056. At close, Sensex was up 109 points or 0.14 per cent at 77,100. It added 0.39 per cent during the week.The domestic markets navigated a week of mixed signals with notable resilience, ev…

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) US-based AI company OpenAI has announced that new GPT‑5.6 models, such as Sol, Terra and Luna, will be rolled out with a limited preview for trusted partners, with a wider release planned in the coming weeks.These models bring advances in reasoning, coding and cybersecurity, according to the company.OpenAI said it briefed the US government on GPT‑5.6’s capabilities before launch and agreed to the government’s request of a limited launch, while federal authoritie…

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said India and the United States are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with only “a handful of issues” left to resolve, and negotiators now focused on finalising the legal language before both sides sign the deal. In an exclusive interview with IANS at the White House, Gor expressed confidence that the agreement would be concluded in the coming weeks or months, saying the negotiations had already progressed at an unusually fast …

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has sought to reassure Indians over the Trump administration’s immigration measures, saying changes to the US visa system are “not targeted at India” while insisting that people-to-people ties, trade and defence cooperation between the two countries will continue to grow. In an exclusive interview with IANS at the White House, Gor said the administration’s immigration reforms were part of a broader effort to overhaul the entire US im…

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has described India and the United States as natural partners with “limitless potential”, saying the Trump administration is working to deepen cooperation across technology, defence, investment and emerging sectors while building on the close personal relationship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In an exclusive interview with IANS at the White House, Gor reflected on his first six months in India, say…

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Commenting on the controversy surrounding the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Dr. Vaishnavi Jagdamba Nandgiri, Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara and Juna Akhara on Saturday said the matter requires an impartial investigation and that whoever is found guilty must be punished. Speaking to IANS, Dr. Vaishnavi Jagdamba Nandgiri said, “Whether it is the Chief Minister, the Prime Minister, or the President, whoever intervenes in this ma…

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Saturday launched a sharp attack on SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging large-scale corruption in the construction of the Lucknow-Agra Expressway during the previous Samajwadi Party government.In a post on X, Rajbhar alleged that the expressway became a symbol of corruption and mismanagement. He said, “If one wants to see some examples of the corruption that took place during Shri @yadavakhilesh ji’s government, the biggest…