Pandhurna, Aug 23 (IANS) As many as 25 people are reported to have been injured so far in the world-famous stone-battle fair or “Gotmar Mela” in Pandhurna district of Madhya Pradesh.The centuries-old spectacle began around 6 a.m. on Saturday at the confluence of Pandhurna and Sawargaon on the banks of the Jam River.As tradition dictates, thousands gathered to witness — and partake in — the ritualistic “stone-pelting battle” known as Gotmar, a practice that defies modern sensibilities y…

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) A nurse and her partner were arrested on Saturday in connection with the murder of an elderly woman in the Panchasayar Police Station area on the outskirts of Kolkata.According to the police, the accused was identified as 36-year-old Ashalata Sardar and her partner, Mohammad Jalal Mir (41), both residents of Dholahat in South 24 Parganas.The two had conspired to rob the elderly couple in the absence of their children, who live outside Bengal, the police said.”Jalal was arr…

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The stage is set for a blockbuster finale as the South Delhi Superstarz take on the Central Delhi Queens in the Adani Women’s Delhi Premier League 2025 grand final on Sunday (August 24) at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium.Both teams have been the standout performers of the tournament and will now battle it out for the coveted crown. The Superstarz sealed their spot in the title clash after a thrilling 10-run victory in their previous outing, while the Queens had already…

North Sound, Aug 23 (IANS) At 46 years and 148 days, Imran Tahir etched his name into the record books on Saturday by becoming the second-oldest bowler to take a five-wicket haul in T20 cricket.The Guyana Amazon Warriors’ skipper produced a spell of vintage leg-spin in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, dismantling the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in North Sound with figures of 5/21 in four overs, including a maiden. His effort not only powered Guyana to a resounding 84-run victory but al…

Manchester, Aug 23 (IANS) Omar Marmoush says it’s important to have competition for places in the Manchester City squad if they are to compete for trophies. City return to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday for the eagerly anticipated Premier League clash with Tottenham.Pep Guardiola has plenty of options to choose from for his starting line-up, following their impressive start to the campaign last weekend when they kicked off with a 4-0 victory at Wolves.Marmoush was a second half substitute and …

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) The 90s kids have a reason to rejoice as Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan have reunited for the upcoming film ‘Haiwaan’. The film went on floors on Saturday. Akshay took to his Instagram, and shared a BTS video in which he and Saif can be seen casually talking with director Priyadarshan. The film marks Saif and Akshay’s reunion after 18 years, the two last worked together in ‘Tashan’, which was a commercial and critical disaster.He wrote in the capt…

Chennai, Aug 23 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Sathyan Anthikad’s eagerly awaited family drama ‘Hridayapoorvam’, featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, for release with a clean ‘U’ certificate. Mohanlal, who took to his X timeline to make the announcement, wrote, “Crafted with heart. #Hridayapoorvam is ready” and shared a poster that had the phrase “Censored clean” on the word ‘U’.It may be recalled that music director Justin Prabhakar…

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) India’s commercial office real estate sector achieved exceptional growth in the first half of 2025, with net office leasing surging 40 per cent (year-on-year) to 26.8 million square feet across the top seven cities, a report said on Saturday.Bengaluru maintained market leadership with 6.55 million square feet of absorption, while Pune emerged as the fastest-growing market with 188 per cent growth.”New office supply increased 25 per cent to 24.51 million square feet, creatin…

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The 56th meeting of the GST Council, slated for September 3-4, will decide on the Group of Minister’s (GoM) proposal to retain two slabs — 5 per cent and 18 per cent.As per an official statement, the Council meeting comes amid the Centre’s mega push to reform the GST taxation regime’s structure into two slabs, from four at present.According to Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who leads the six-member GoM, “we have recommended a two-slab GST structure a…

Dhaka, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League on Saturday slammed the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for “threatening” the country’s media houses with legal action against any future publication or dissemination of statements from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.In a statement released on Friday, the interim government termed airing or promoting Hasina’s remarks on television channels, news platforms, or online media a violation of law, considering her conviction for genocide and cri…