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DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand high court (HC), while hearing a petition concerning the nomadic Van Gujjar tribe — who inhabit areas around reserve forests and primarily engage in cattle-rearing — said that “they may carry out self-cultivation of the land in question but cannot engage in commercial activities.” The court’s response came following a submission by amicus…
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio expressed concerns about the evolving landscape of cinema, noting the decline of documentaries and the increasing preference for streaming over theatrical releases. He fears that traditional moviegoing might become a niche pursuit, akin to jazz clubs. Despite these worries, DiCaprio hopes that creative visionaries will continue to find platforms to share…
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal once faced a surprising arrest while working as an assistant director for Anurag Kashyap. The ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ crew was shooting without permission at a site used for illegal sand mining, leading to their detention. Fortunately, Kaushal’s time behind bars was short, a stark contrast to his current success in films…
NEW DELHI: The central government has banned the manufacture, sale, and distribution of all oral formulations of painkiller Nimesulide containing more than 100 mg in immediate-release form, saying such doses posed risk to human health.In a notification issued on Monday, the ministry of health and family welfare said it was “satisfied that the use of…
NEW DELHI: In a crackdown on the functioning of a dummy school that enrolled hundreds of students in higher secondary classes, the Delhi high court on Wednesday barred it from running classes XI and XII or admitting new students. High court also initiated contempt of court proceedings against the owner and management of Richmondd Global…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat government on Tuesday imposed an immediate ban on the storage, sale, and distribution of rolling papers and pre-rolled cones, citing health risks, the state home department said.These ultra-thin paper sheets and cones are commonly sold at grocery stores and paan shops across the state. They are mainly used by tobacco smokers to…
NEW DELHI: With Christmas and New Year festivities nearing and entertainment venues expected to draw heavy crowds, Delhi excise department has banned the use of firecrackers — including electric variants — in clubs, restaurants and bars across the city. The decision comes in the wake of the recent Goa nightclub fire that killed at least…
Jairam Ramesh (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking whether he would take up South Africa’s cause with his “good friend” Donald Trump.This comes after the US President announced that South Africa would not be invited to next year’s G20 Summit in Miami….
Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump (ANI image) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 Summit, accusing the government of ignoring human rights abuses. He claimed white communities in the country were being targeted under state policies.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “At…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has implemented a key constitutional clause following a Supreme Court directive. This clause prevents officials from simultaneously holding positions in both national and state football organisations. The Supreme Court had instructed AIFF to adopt Article 25.3 (c) and (d) within three weeks of its October 15 order. These articles…
