PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected people block Karakoram Highway, thousands stranded on road

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:47 PM

Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) People blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) at various locations in Diamer district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan to demand rights of Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected people and warned that they would hold a long march towards the construction site of the dam if their demands were not met. Several people travelling to and from other parts of Pakistan to PoGB were left stranded due to the sit-in.

Sangram Singh registers hat-trick of MMA victories

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:46 PM

Argentina, April 6 (IANS) Indian MMA star Sangram Singh made history in Buenos Aires by becoming the first Indian to win an MMA bout on Argentine soil. He produced a commanding display to defeat French fighter Florian Coudier in just one minute and 45 seconds at a packed Tiger Sports Club stadium.

Namish Taneja opens up about working with a transgender actor for the first time in his career on Mangal Mukhi

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:44 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actor Namish Taneja has shared his experience of working with a transgender actor for the first time in his career, in the show Mangal Mukhi.

UIDAI invites applications for 28 tech internships till April 15

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has invited applications for 28 internship positions in Bengaluru, with the deadline set at April 15.

Asif’s Kolkata threat under lens; agencies suspect bid to incite terror in West Bengal

Vicky Nanjappa | April 6, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) India’s security agencies are closely examining the remarks made by Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, where he made a reference to Kolkata. Asif warned that if India attempted any 'false flag operation', then Pakistan’s response would extend to Kolkata. "If India tries to stage any false flag operation this time then God-willing, we will take it to Kolkata," Asif said.

Shubhangi Atre sheds light on how she constructed her character in ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun On The Run’

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:29 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actress Shubhangi Atre, who essays the role of Angoori Bhabhi in the ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun On The Run’, has said that the film’s narrative does lend a new dimension to her fan-favourite character.

CEC launches ‘Gen Z Vote’ song in Kerala, youth urged to lead electoral participation

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:17 PM

Kochi, April 6 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar launched a Gen Z-themed voter awareness song in Malayalam in Kochi, aimed at encouraging young voters to take an active role in the electoral process.

Akshay Kumar talks about the power of an officer's uniform: Spine seedhi ho jaati hai!

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:14 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) In a recent interaction on the quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune, host and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar captivated the audience with a deeply moving reflection on his experience of portraying men in uniform.

Amit Jogi sentenced to life imprisonment in 2003 Jaggi murder case

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:12 PM

Raipur, April 6 (IANS) In a landmark verdict that has sent ripples across Chhattisgarh’s political landscape, the High Court has sentenced former MLA Amit Jogi, son of the state’s first Chief Minister, late Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 in the sensational 2003 murder case of senior NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi.

CAIT urges govt to implement credit relief, input cost stabilisation measures amid Iran war

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Monday urged the government to implement credit and liquidity-supportive measures, especially for MSMEs over concerns of the ongoing West Asia crisis impacting India’s trade and industry.