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Chennai, June 23 (IANS) The makers of director Vysakh, who is directing the eagerly awaited revenge thriller ‘Khalifa’, featuring actor Prithviraj in the lead, have now announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped up. Taking to his social media timelines to share the announcement of the film’s shooting being wrapped up, actor Prithviraj wrote, “It’s a WRAP on #KHALIFA !Aamir Ali will follow Rajeevan..The smuggler will meet you after the nobody!KHALIFA Part 1. In theatres worldwide fro…

Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that Air India will commence direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 4, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening Assam’s international connectivity and positioning Guwahati as a key travel and transit hub in the region.In a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma said the launch of the two international routes comes just days after European Union member states lifted their tra…

Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 21 (IANS): The Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has widened its investigation into an alleged illegal online cricket betting and cyber fraud network, with authorities reporting multiple arrests, extensive use of mule bank accounts and suspected fraudulent transactions amounting to more than Rs 324 crore.The case originated in May this year with the arrest of Vijay Kardani, following which investigators began tracing a wider network allegedly operating ac…

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Saturday shared a heartwarming glimpse of a special musical moment, where she was serenaded by two of her favourite people. Taking to Instagram, she offered a peek into the intimate and joyful gathering. Shabana posted a candid image featuring her and her husband Javed Akhtar, along with singer Shankar Mahadevan. In the photo, Javed and Shankar can be seen smiling while holding microphones in their hands. Shabana is seen beaming with joy as …

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The investigation into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi in Jharkhand is continuing, with agencies examining all possible angles, including a potential external link. Intelligence officials believe the incident may reflect a broader shift in tactics by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and its India-based operatives.According to Intelligence Bureau officials, the attack comes at a time when several terror and esp…

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Actress Gauahar Khan took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she reflected on the carefree days before parenthood. Gauahar shared a hilarious reel video featuring her husband, Zaid Darbar. She funnily recalled a time when no deadlines were waiting at home and date nights could stretch well past 2 AM.“Woh din …..Jab raat ko ghar lautne par koi deadline nahi hua karti thi !!!!! Jab date nights raat ko 2 baje tak bhi chalti thi, woh din….. haahahah #parentlife #noexcu…

Chandigarh, June 14 (IANS) Making yet another breakthrough in the 30 kg heroin seizure case, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested two more accused, including a juvenile, and recovered an additional 5.041 kg heroin, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Abhishek, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar, and one Juvenile. The accused has a criminal background, with previous cases registered against him under the Arms Ac…

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India recorded nearly 300 crore domestic trips over the past year which highlights the growing strength of the country’s tourism sector and its ability to withstand global uncertainties, according to Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.Shekhawat said domestic travel in India has witnessed exponential growth, with the figure covering all kinds of trips, including leisure, social visits, weddings, medical travel, and other purposes, at recently …

Ahmedabad, June 13 (IANS) Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad have seized 24 foreign-origin gold biscuits weighing 2,799.3 grams and valued at Rs 4.26 crore after they were discovered concealed inside an IndiGo aircraft that had arrived from Dubai, officials said on Friday. According to Customs authorities, the seizure was made during rummaging operations conducted on board IndiGo flight 6E-1478 after its arrival from Dubai.With the assistance…

Guwahati, June 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday flagged off a consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur litchis bound for Singapore, marking another milestone in the state’s efforts to expand the global footprint of its premium agricultural produce.The Chief Minister ceremonially launched the export of 500 kg of the famed “Piyaji” variety of litchi at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.The shipment comes shortly aft…