New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) There is no exact count of how many people have been killed in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), and perhaps there never will be. The Pakistani establishment has long been accused of concealing uncomfortable truths and controlling the flow of information from the region. What is unfolding in PoK is shocking, though not entirely surprising. It is inhuman, certainly, but allegations of repression and heavy-handed action by Pakistani authorities in the territory are not new…
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New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed reports of attacks on an Indian-crewed tanker, MT Liaki Freedom, off the coast of Oman, which had triggered fresh concerns amid a series of such incidents in the region, clarifying that all the crew members were safe after directly speaking with the vessel’s master.MEA sources said immediate contact was established with the ship to verify the situation, given the heightened sensitivity surrounding recent incidents involving c…
Chennai, June 12 (IANS) Expressing his desire to enter politics, actor, dance choreographer and producer Raghava Lawrence on Friday asked his fans and the general public to let him know if they thought he should enter politics or not. Taking to his social media timelines to post a video in which he explained his desire to enter politics, Raghava Lawrence said, “Do your duty sincerely, without expecting anything in return. I Need Your Advice and Guidance. I never imagined entering politics. I nev…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Actor Kanwar Dhillon has spoken out about the growing influence of social media on how celebrities’ personal lives are perceived and discussed online. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the actor pointed out that even simple, harmless moments are often misinterpreted and quickly turned into speculation or headlines. Kanwar added that in today’s digital age, nothing remains private, as small gestures or casual interactions are frequently amplified into larger narra…
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) As social media is becoming an increasing part of our everyday life, actress Kriti Kharbanda shed light on how it is constantly leaving people drained. In her latest post, Kriti shared that she met many people who complained that social media keeps them busy without leading to any real productivity.She wrote on the photo-sharing app, “I met a few people today. They were all drained. Emotionally, physically and mentally. Work has been demanding without actually existing and…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) The war of words between television stars Shilpa Shinde and Hina Khan appears far from over.In a latest video shared on social media, Shilpa was seen taking an indirect dig at Hina’s recent statements and lengthy social media notes against her.She was seen urging the actress to instead use her influence to support educator Khan Sir amid the controversy surrounding him.Beginning the video with a sarcastic reference to her own English-speaking abilities and Hina’s long Engl…
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actress Niyati Fatnani shared her views on whether, in this era of reality shows, celebrities’ words are judged out of context at times. Sharing a personal example from her ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ stint during an exclusive conversation with IANS, Fatnani said that she ended up receiving a lot of backlash after the release of one of the promos.She added that once the complete episode was aired, people understood the entire context and even ended up supporting her.Fatnani was as…
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed the administration and all concerned state authorities to remain highly vigilant and implement necessary measures at examination centres to ensure a transparent, smooth, and stress-free environment for students appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). He emphasised the need to take strict precautions to prevent any form of malpractice.The directives were issued during a high-level review meeting cha…
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her social media account on Thursday night to share her love for mangoes.The actress took to her social media account to share a picture of a nearly empty bowl of ‘aamras’ (mango dessert) , suggesting as if it had been thoroughly enjoyed after a meal.In the picture shared by Kareena, a silver bowl filled with the mango delicacy has been placed on a tray with a spoon resting inside the bowl.Kareena captioned the picture in Hindi, …
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Television superstar Hina Khan has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding actress Shilpa Shinde’s recent confession about filing false allegations against a producer.Though Hina refrained from naming anyone directly in her social media posts, she took to her social media account, and shared a series of notes expressing her views on the issue.The actress stated that she generally avoids commenting on other people’s matters but felt compelled to speak up becaus…