Pankaj Tripathi: Never imagined that stories I would become a part of would travel across the world

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:37 AM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Pankaj Tripathi is all set to be feted with the 'Artist of Distinction' honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026. The overwhelmed actor says that coming from a small village in Bihar, he never imagined that the stories he would become a part of would travel across the world and be celebrated.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pens b’day note for beau Jason Statham: The action man who does it all

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:37 AM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Model-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has penned a heartfelt birthday message for her beau Jason Statham, calling him their "number one" and "the action man who does it all."

FCNR (B) deposits may have surpassed 2013 level of $26 billion in just 45 days: SBI report

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India may receive FCNR (B) deposits in the range of $65-70 billion by the end of the RBI scheme on September 30, and overall $80-$85 billion, an SBI Research report said on Monday.

'We're strategically preparing Mirabai for Asiad; not satisfied with Raja's show': Sahdev Yadav

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:34 AM

Glasgow, July 27 (IANS) Weightlifting Federation of India (WFI) President Sahdev Yadav expressed mixed feelings regarding India's weightlifting performance so far at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026, noting room for improvement while praising ace lifter Mirabai Chanu's golden performance.

Indian equity markets opened higher on easing crude oil prices

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:31 AM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices.

PoK tensions rise as JAAC launches long march after talks with Pakistan authorities fail, calls for restraint

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:26 AM

Islamabad, July 27 (IANS) The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) on Monday called on the Pakistani authorities to exercise restraint and refrain from using force against peaceful protesters participating in the Long March organised by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) from Rawalakot to Muzaffarabad in Pakistan- occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Non-Hindus come to Haridwar to pollute, desecrate Kanwar Yatra: Kali Sena chief

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:16 AM

Haridwar, July 27 (IANS) Kali Sena's National President Swami Anand Swaroop Maharaj on Monday said that shops operated by non-Hindus will be "forcibly removed" from Haridwar's Kanwar Mela and strict action will be taken against them.

Kim Kardashian remembers late grandmother MJ on 92nd b’day: Miss you like crazy

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:14 AM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian paid a heartfelt tribute to her late grandmother, Mary Jo "MJ," on her 92nd birth anniversary.

Ryan Reynolds celebrates 10 years of ‘Deadpool’, says fans 'got Deadpool off the ground'

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:12 AM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds looked back on a decade of “Deadpool” with heartfelt gratitude, crediting fans for helping launch the beloved anti-hero's cinematic journey.

‘Corporate Mitras’ to empower MSMEs in smaller cities

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:10 AM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The government has said that ‘Corporate Mitras’ are envisaged to provide accessible, affordable, and quality compliance and business support services to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), while creating a pool of trained para-professionals by equipping young graduates with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills.