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Abhishek congratulates Amitabh Bachchan for Dada Saheb Phalke award: My inspiration. My hero. We are all so, so proud of you - Times of India
Amitabh Bachchan received the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award today from President Ram Nath Kovind . The 77 year old actor attended the ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and was accompanied by son Abhishek and wife Jaya Bachchan. Soon after he received the honour for his contribution to cinema, Abhishek penned a heartfelt note on Instagram, congratulating his Pa. Bachchan Junior wrote, “My inspiration. My hero. Congratulations Pa on the Dadasahab Phalke award.
Iran airspace restriction adds 30 minutes to Kerala-Saudi Arabia flights
A senior official of Air India Express’ (AI-Ex) that flies between Kerala and Saudi cities said that a 200-mile detour will be taken to avoid the over-water area of Tehran airspace which has increased flying time of Kerala-Saudi Arabia flights by 30 minutes, leading to an extra fuel burn of 1 ton per flight on our Boeing 737s. The budget airline has so far not hiked airfares.
‘Judgemental Hai Kya’: Makers release motion poster ahead of trailer launch tomorrow - Times of India
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Watch: Hrithik Roshan dancing on ‘Lagawelu Jab Tu Lipistick’ is a sight to the sore eyes - Times of India
Hrithik Roshan, with his chiseled body, good looks and calm demeanour, is rightly known as the Greek God of Bollywood . While his fans are used to seeing him in a calm and composed manner, he recently surprised them all by showing off his other side.
Supreme Court declines plea seeking guidelines for safety of adopted children | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking guidelines for the safety of children adopted under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA) and said that it would amount to legislation. The top court observed that in some religious beliefs when a man cannot have a child he goes for adoption so as to ensure proper last rites. A bench of Justices S A Bobde and B R Gavai said that it cannot entertain the plea for framing of guidelines as it would amount to legislating.
Railways' new time table: 49 new trains added | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The railways has speeded up 261 trains as part of Mission Raftaar, by up to 110 minutes over different zones, providing a faster transit to passengers which will be reflected in the new time table with effect from Monday. 'Mission Raftaar' was announced in the Railway Budget 2016-17 and envisages a target of doubling average speed of freight trains and increasing the average speed of all non-suburban passenger trains by 25 kmph in the next five years.
Woman uses shovel to kill cobra slithering on her patio
Photo provided by Kathy Kehoe, a 4 to 5-foot-long snake slithers on the patio of her apartment in Fairless Hil...Read More FAIRLESS HILLS ( PENNSYLVANIA): A Pennsylvaniawoman used a shoveltokill a cobra she saw slitheringon the patio of her apartment. Kathy Kehoe said the squawking of some blue jays outside her unit caught her attention Monday. When she looked outside, she saw a 4 to 5-foot-long serpent.
Congress MLA resigns in Karnataka; another also reportedly quits | India News - Times of India
BENGALURU: The wobbly coalition government in Karnataka suffered a jolt on Monday after Congress MLA Anand Singh announced his resignation from the assembly over certain demands. Unconfirmed reports said another Congress MLA - Ramesh Jarkiholi - too has resigned but he not was available for comments even as the Assembly Secretariat said it had not received his letter in person, as was required under rules.
Extend quota benefit to border residents of Arunachal: BJP MP | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: A BJP MP on Monday demanded that the government should provide reservation to people living in border areas of Arunachal Pradesh on lines of the legislation for Jammu and Kashmir. Participating in a debate in Lok Sabha, BJP MP from Arunachal East Tapir Gao said that to provide equal facilities and opportunities to people living in border areas of Arunachal Pradesh, the government should introduce a legislation similar to the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
Israeli spymaster says 'one-time' chance for peace with Arabs sharing Iran worries
HERZLIYA:Israel and US-aligned Arab countries have what might be a unique chance to forge a regional peace deal given their shared worries about Iran, the chief of Israelâs Mossad spy service said on Monday. In a rare public appearance, Joseph (Yossi) Cohen said his agency had formed a task force designed to spot peacemaking opportunities in a region where only two Arab states, Egypt and Jordan, have full ties with Israel.
Iran says it exceeds enriched uranium stockpile limit
TEHRAN: Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Monday that Iran has exceeded a limit on its enriched uranium reserves set under a 2015 nuclear deal, semi-official news agency ISNA reported. "Iran has crossed the 300-kilogramme limit based on its plan," Zarif told ISNA, saying Tehran had set out its intentions "very clearly" in May. The United States withdrew from the nuclear deal last year and reimposed biting sanctions on Iran as part of its "maximum pressure" campaign.
'Jal Shakti Abhiyan': Govt launches water conservation campaign | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: With some parts of the country reporting water shortage, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday launched a conservation campaign, with an emphasis on 1592 stressed blocks in 256 districts.
Countries should ensure speedy extradition of economic offenders: Venkaiah Naidu | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu Monday pitched for exchange of information among countries to curb economic frauds as well as efforts for speedy extradition of economic offenders. His remarks come against the backdrop of Indian authorities working to bring back various economic offenders who have fled the country.
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