Kolkata, July 7 (IANS): Civic volunteer Sanjay Ray, the sole convict in the ghastly RG Kar rape and murder in August last year, seems to be heading for bigger trouble over complaints of his sustained misbehaviour and defiance of the orders of prison authorities,Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court last year, and since then, he has been serving his term at Presidency Central Correctional Home in South Kolkata.”It has been almost seven months since he has been behind bars, and t…

Bengaluru, Aug 7 (IANS) A delegation of BJP MPs from Karnataka led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on Thursday regarding the objections by Maharashtra over increasing the height of the Alamatti dam. The delegation conveyed that Maharashtra’s objection to Alamatti height increase is ill-intentioned.The delegation met C.R. Paatil in Delhi and informed him that in the second phase of the Upper Krishna Project, the move to raise the height of the Almatti D…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Ahead of Independence Day, the Intelligence Bureau has issued a warning that some terror groups may try and strike in various parts of the country. However, this time around, the highest threat perception is from Bangladesh, and terror could make its way through the eastern border, the Intelligence Bureau has warned.The security agencies of the Northeastern states and West Bengal have been advised to remain on a state of very high alert as terror outfits in Bangladesh may…

London, Aug 7 (IANS) England midfielder James Maddison will undergo surgery after suffering a ruptured ACL, Tottenham Hotspur announced on Thursday. The injury occurred during the Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul. The club has not specified a timeline for his recovery.”We can confirm that James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee,” the club said.”His surgery will take place in the coming days, and, followin…

Bengaluru, Aug 7 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 will take place at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Cricket Stadium in Mysuru. The two-week competition will run from August 11 to 28 and will be held as a closed-door event with no spectators in attendance. Legendary cricketer Gundappa Vishwanath, speaking on the tournament being held in Mysuru, said, “It has happened before in Mysuru and it has always been a good centre. Mysuru has always been a rich catchment …

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission took a major step toward athlete empowerment and welfare on Thursday, conducting a crucial meeting that signalled the beginning of sweeping reforms focused on athlete voices, rights, and post-career development.The meeting, held at the Olympic Bhawan in New Delhi, saw prominent athletes including Sharath Kamal, OP Kharana, Bhavani Devi, and Shiva Keshavan participate in person, while PV Sindhu, Rani Rampal, and Bajr…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) While gestational diabetes is known to affect the heart, women who follow healthy habits like proper weight, diet, and no alcohol or tobacco are 86 per cent less likely to experience any future risks to heart, according to a global study.Gestational diabetes — a condition characterised by elevated blood sugar during pregnancy — remains one of the most common pregnancy complications worldwide.The research found that women who adopted a long-term commitment to a combinati…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Veteran actor Dalip Tahil, who has completed an impressive 45 years in the film industry, shared insights into how the landscape of cinema has transformed over the decades. Recalling the early days when single-screen theatres dominated and opportunities were limited, he noted the rise of OTT platforms, television, and multiplexes has now opened up a wider range of possibilities for actors and filmmakers alike. Reflecting on his career, Dalip told IANS, “When I started 45 y…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt’s cinematic masterpiece “Pyaasa” has been restored in 4K by NFDC-NFAI under the National Film Heritage Mission, an initiative by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. A special premiere of the drama was held in Mumbai, preceded by an engaging panel discussion with lyricist Javed Akhtar, filmmakers Hansal Mehta, R Balki, Sudhir Mishra, and senior journalist and critic Bhawana Somaaya.The premiere was graced by some …

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey reflected on the massive success of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer “Saiyaara” and the resultant increased demand for new faces in the industry.During an exclusive interaction with IANS, the director was asked, “Previously, there was a notion that newcomers are unable to deliver huge hits in the industry; but the unexpected success of ‘Saiyaar’ has challenged that belief. Your take on it.”Reacting to this, Neeraj shared that the people who say su…