'Peddi' director Buchi Babu Sana responds to backlash over Janhvi Kapoor's objectification in film

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:54 AM

Hyderabad, June 6 (IANS) Responding to the backlash over Janhvi Kapoor's objectification in his rural sports drama 'Peddi', featuring actor Ram Charan in the lead, the film's director Buchi Babu Sana on Saturday tendered an apology and said that after reviewing the feedback, they had decided to make changes to the concerned portions in the film.

Sonu Nigam revisits ‘early days from his 1997 music video ‘Sapne Ki Baat Main Bataoon’ featuring Aditi Govitrikar

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:52 AM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Stalwart Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam recently took a trip down memory lane by sharing a a video clip from his 1997 music video ‘Sapne Ki Baat Main Bataoon’, on Saturday morning.

Kota seer Devanand Maharaj stabbed to death inside monastery; body found in pool of blood

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:52 AM

Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) A shocking murder has rocked Rajasthan's Kota district after Mahant Devanand Maharaj, head of a prominent monastery in Chandresal village under Borkheda police station limits, was brutally killed by unidentified assailants late on Friday night, police said on Saturday.

Shots fired: Shekhar Suman takes a dig at Indian fugitives, says ‘they used to fly airplanes, play cricket’

Akshay Acharya | June 6, 2026 10:52 AM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) After his brave and relentless satire on his chat show, actor Shekhar Suman, has taken a dig at fugitives, who left India, calling them “glib talkers” with immeasurable charm.

Anu Malik reveals which song of his was loved by Dharmendra

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:50 AM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Composer and singer Anu Malik revealed which song of his was loved by the late legendary actor Dharmendra.

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Tone Kajzer on becoming Slovenia's Foreign Minister

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:49 AM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday congratulated Tone Kajzer on his appointment as Foreign Minister of Slovenia and expressed his desire to work together.

Centre to bolster evidence-based fiscal governance for State Finance Commissions

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:45 AM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) In a significant step to strengthen the evidence base for fiscal decentralisation in India, the government is set to launch the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions on Monday.

‘Marco Jansen still has a lot ahead of him to achieve’: Kallis backs Proteas all-rounder despite modest IPL season

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:34 AM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) South African great Jacques Kallis threw his support behind fellow Proteas all-rounder Marco Jansen, insisting the 26-year-old’s best years are still ahead of him despite a relatively quiet IPL 2026 campaign.

Bitcoin plummets below $60,000 for first time since October 2024

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:34 AM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Bitcoin fell below $60,000 for the first time since October 2024, extending a broad reversal that has seen the largest cryptocurrency lose more than half its value from an October peak above $126,000.

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi recalls being scolded by Kundan Shah on 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' set

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:33 AM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Actress and singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi is still fondly remembered by movie buffs as the beloved 'Anna' from the 1994 release, "Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa" even after more than 3 decades of release.