Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor took some time off from her busy schedule to meet and greet her fans and celebrated the success of her recent back to back releases, 'Saaho' and 'Chhichhore' in Mumbai. For the occasion, the actress wore a white tank top and blue loose denims, paired with Kolhapuri chappals. The actress looked absolutely pretty and flashed her million-dollar smile for the paparazzi. Shraddha interacted with her fans and also had a cake cutting session. Meanwhile, on the work front, Shraddha will be next seen in Remo D'Souza's 'Street Dancer' alongside Varun Dhawan.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a government web portal to help private security agencies get the licence at a function here on Tuesday. 'Private Security Agency Licensing Portal' will help private agencies in police verification of security guards, expand their business across the country apart from providing other facilities. Speaking at the launch event at Ambedkar International Centre, Shah said the portal will reduce formalities to get the licence and expand the business. "It will help you expand your business. I believe this portal will help you in a great way and give multi-dimensional speed to the industry," he said. The portal, Shah said, will be available in several Indian languages within 90 days and more facilities will be added to it on a later stage. Private Security Agency Licensing Portal has police data of all state and cover over 90 per cent police stations, he said.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on September 24, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan said, "You have seen the situation due to floods in several parts of country like in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh etc, the transportation is disturbed, that is also one of the reasons." "We have kept 50,000 ton onion in buffer stock," he added. His comments came amid surging price of onions in the market due to floods in several parts of country.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): Starring actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, the Hindi film 'Gully Boy' follows the journey of an aspiring rapper from the Dharavi slums of Mumbai, fighting against the odds. This Bollywood film has made an official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. While speaking to media, Bollywood Actress Radhika Apte said, "I think it is such a good film and I am very much excited and also hope that they get nominations in Oscars." Meanwhile, actor Rajkummar Rao said, "I am very proud of it and also a big fan of film 'Gully Boy'. When it came out, I saw the trailer and it really touched me somewhere so I saw the film twice." While actor Aparshakti Khurana added, "The movie 'Gully Boy' is one of the best films of this year. It's an apt choice to send to the Oscars and I have a half musician in me and I really cried while watching the film." Speaking to media persons, Anupria Goenka said, "I am a huge fan of 'Gully Boy' and also o
Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): The trailer of much awaited movie 'Saand Ki Aankh' was launched in Mumbai on September 23. Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar were present during the trailer launch. The film showcases life of Haryana-based sharpshooters, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, played by Bhumi and Taapsee respectively. Before the trailer launch, Bhumi and Taapsee made a musical entry on a tractor. Taapsee was looking gorgeous wearing a floral print shirt with high waist pant, while Bhumi was seen wearing a multi-coloured suit. To get into her character of Prakashi, Taapsee lived with Chandro and Prakashi at their residence in Haryana. 'Saand Ki Aankh' also stars Viineet Kumar Singh and Shaad Randhawa. The movie is scheduled to hit the theatres, this Diwali. 'Saand Ki Aankh' is directed by Tushar Hiranandani.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Salman Khan made a grand entry at the press conference of Bigg Boss season 13. The actor was accompanied by Ameesha Patel on the stage. She confirmed that she'll be a part of the season. The grand premiere of the show will be aired on September 29. This time, there will be no space for commoners and the show will feature only celebrity contestants.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 'India Water Week-2019' at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on September 24. While addressing the event, Kovind said, "When child is born, the parent starts planning his or her future. But does the parent think that their child would need fresh and clean water for survival? We should save water for our future generations on priority." Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was also present at the event.
Buxar (Bihar), Sep 24 (ANI): While holding a 'Janta Darbar' in Bihar's Buxar on September 23, the Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Choubey threatened police personnel for registering a case against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker. Ashwini Choubey said, "Who told you to call him (BJP worker) a 'gunda' (hooligan) and why you gave him a notice?" Later, he clarified his statement and told media persons, "Some BJP workers and workers of other political parties, who protested against corruption and crime in 2003 were called 'gunda' by the present administration." "I told the police personnel it is not right to call someone a 'gunda'," Choubey added.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): Superstar Salman Khan made a grand entry in a metro train named 'Bigg Boss Celebrity Express' at the press conference. Dressed in casual attire, the actor danced on the beat of the drums. While speaking to the media, actor said, "I have not met anyone so far, who has come out of the house and has not grown. They've really got to know the meaning of how to behave, how to conduct themselves outside. They have grown as people." The grand premiere of the show will be aired on September 29. This time there will be no space for commoners and show will feature only celebrity contestants.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 24 (ANI): The Madurai Corporation has conducted a surprise check at a flower market in the city on September 24. They have seized around 100 kg of plastic bags from the flower market. The surprise check was conducted near MGR bus stand in Madurai. Fine of Rs 25000 each has been imposed on two shop owners of the market. Single-use plastics are often referred to as disposal items that are used for packaging and include items intended for use only once. The Centre gave advisory to the states to ban production of certain kinds of articles of single-use plastic before October 02. The deadline was set by the Prime Minister for the citizens to give up the single-use plastic. The most common single-use plastics found are carry bags, drinking bottles, plastic bottle caps, food wrappers, plastic grocery bags, plastic sachets etc.
Jaipur (Rajasthan), Sep 24 (ANI): While speaking to media in Jaipur on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, "It must have happened for the first time in the last 70 years that a Prime Minister of a country campaigned for a political party openly, 'Agli sarkar Trump sarkar.'' "We have followed the foreign policy of non-alignment," Gehlot added. "The more we criticise it the less it is. We can't imagine how the relations will be of the two countries (India and USA) if a person from an Opposition party becomes the president," he further stated.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the attack by the chain snatchers on a journalist said that we all need to work together to reduce the crime incidents in Delhi. Kejriwal said, "I got to know about the incident, wherein a woman journalist from ANI was attacked by chain snatchers. It's very saddening. I hope culprits get the strictest punishment. All of us together need to work to reduce the crime incidents in Delhi."A woman working as a journalist in ANI, suffered injuries on her face and hand after she was allegedly attacked by two bike-borne robbers in broad daylight, who dragged her out of an auto-rickshaw, snatched her phone and managed to flee.
Patna (Bihar), Sep 24 (ANI): An onion trader in Bihar's Patna has alleged that onions worth over Rs 8 lakh were stolen from his godown. The incident took place in Fatuha area of Patna on September 23. Around 328 sacks were being stolen by the robbers from the godown. While speaking to ANI, police official said, "Investigation will be conducted in the case."
Kanker (Chhattisgarh), Sep 24 (ANI): Three civilians killed in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxals on September 24. The blast happened in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district. Further details are awaited.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Government of India is selling onions at Rs 22 per kg in the national capital on September 24. People queued up in large numbers to buy onions which is being sold by the Centre. The government is selling onions near Krishi Bhavan in Delhi. Due to heavy monsoons, low production has pushed onion prices to nearly Rs 80 per kg. Vegetable sellers are selling the onion at Rs 80 per kg in the market at various places.
Kolkata, Sep 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Deputy Mayor, Atin Ghosh said that in comparison to last year, there is lesser number of dengue cases registered this year in Kolkata. "Till now, 2 deaths have been registered due to dengue in KMC area," he added.
Dumka (Jharkhand), Sep 24 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Dumka, Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das said that our government plan is to change the face of the villages, we want every village to develop and the people of the village getting employment. We are working and providing the basic necessities to the people of the villages.
Ajmer (Rajasthan), Sep 24 (ANI): Principal of Dayanand College was attacked and threatened by students' union president after the principal opposed his birthday celebration on campus on September 23. Police confirmed that both the parties have filed complaints against each other, case will be registered in this regard. While speaking to ANI, Dr Laxmikant, Principal, Dayanand College, Ajmer said, "It is not allowed to celebrate birthdays on campus. When I told Sita Ram Chaudhary, he threw cake at my face, attacked and threatened me. I've filed a police complaint."
Chennai, Sep 23 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on September 23 said that Balakot terror camps have been reactivated recently by Pakistan. He added that Balakot was affected by Indian Air Force air strike and it was destroyed and terrorists ran away from there but now they have come back. He also highlighted that minimum 500 terrorist are waiting to infiltrate into India.
Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir), Sep 23 (ANI): Government opens an internet facility centre for students in Pulwama. Students can avail the facility to fill forms as rest of the state face restricted internet facility. Other necessities such as downloading admit cards or paying fee can also be done at this centre. Mohd Ashraf Hakak, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, said, "Students can come here, access internet and fill various forms, as internet facility is unavailable outside in the region."