Ajit Pawar’s last conversation: Phone call to NCP worker 9 minutes before plane crash

IANS | February 4, 2026 11:00 AM

Baramati, Feb 4 (IANS) New details have emerged regarding the final moments in the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Call records, released by the NCP on Wednesday, revealed that just nine minutes before the fatal accident, he was on the phone with a dedicated party worker.

Lisa Ray heaps praise on Pamela Anderson for ‘dismantling male gaze in real time’

IANS | February 4, 2026 11:00 AM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Actress Lisa Ray has spoken about redefining the idea of a “beach body” in her 50s, describing it as a quiet, personal revolution rooted in freedom and self-acceptance, while drawing inspiration from Hollywood star Pamela Anderson’s journey of reclaiming identity beyond the male gaze.

WPL: We've plenty of time to tinker a little bit & come back stronger next year, says GG head coach Klinger

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:54 AM

Vadodara, Feb 4 (IANS) Head coach Michael Klinger felt the Gujarat Giants' WPL 2026 season demonstrated noticeable progress, despite an overall sense of unfinished goals, as the side concluded their campaign with a loss to Delhi Capitals in the Eliminator on Tuesday.

Ilaiyaraaja drops an update on his second symphony!

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:48 AM

Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) Renowned music director Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, who did the country proud by becoming the first Indian ever to present a western classical symphony, has now said that he had almost completed writing his second symphony.

Three girls die by jumping from 9th floor in UP's Ghaziabad, father suspects 'Korean game task'

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:47 AM

Ghaziabad, Feb 4 (IANS) Three minor sisters allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of a residential building in Ghaziabad. Police have also recovered a suicide note in which the girls reportedly said they could not live without online Korean games. Their father was unaware of their addiction.

Musk's net worth soars past $800 billion after SpaceX‑xAI deal

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) US entrepreneur Elon Musk’s net worth surged past the $800 billion mark after SpaceX acquired his artificial‑intelligence firm xAI, making him the richest person in history by a wide margin.

Soori drops BTS video showing him working out at sea for 'Mandaadi'

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:28 AM

Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) Actor Soori, who plays the lead in director Mathimaran Pugazhendi's much-anticipated upcoming action entertainer 'Mandaadi', has now dropped a Behind The Scenes (BTS) video from the sets of the film that shows him working out in the sea for his role as a seaman in the film.

Jacob Elordi: Margot Robbie is a pure source of energy

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:25 AM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Actor Jacob Elordi, who steps into the role of Heathcliff opposite Margot Robbie’s Cathy in “Wuthering Heights”, has spoken about the actress, whom he tagged as a “pure source of energy” and that he loves “working with her.”

CM Mamata Banerjee reaches SC for Bengal SIR hearing

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday reached the Supreme Court for the case hearing of a petition challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in the poll-bound state.

Karan Johar hopes for Meryl Streep collaboration, says ‘virtual is manifesting for me’

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:11 AM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Karan Johar has expressed his admiration for Hollywood legend Meryl Streep, sharing that he is open to any form of collaboration with the Oscar-winning actress. The Bollywood filmmaker says that the “virtual” path is “manifesting” for him.