Manoj Bajpayee battles changes, soothes economic challenges of country in ‘The Silent Saviour: Governor’ teaser

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:45 AM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) The teaser of the upcoming film ‘The Silent Saviour: Governor’ was unveiled on Thursday. The film stars Manoj Bajpayee in the titular role. It showcases Manoj Bajpayee’s character trying to assess the situation of a nation which is going through a crisis. He takes over the reins of the RBI to ease the financial strain on the country while putting the system in place.

PM’s Employment Generation Programme generates 36.33 lakh opportunities, empower women

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has generated opportunities for approximately 36.33 lakh individuals, significantly contributing to livelihood creation and grassroots economic development across the country, the government said on Thursday.

Shobhaa De on Vijay’s win: Tamil Nadu's cult of movie stars in politics is nothing new

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:40 AM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Author-columnist Shobhaa De has spoken about actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s growing political presence, saying that despite being a “novice”, he deserves a fair chance to prove himself.

'He's probably been among to-3 pacers in IPL history': Kohli praises Bhuvneshwar ahead of 200th IPL match

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:36 AM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran Virat Kohli has heaped praise on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, game awareness and longevity in the shortest format ahead of the pacer's 200th Indian Premier League (IPL) match.

Cowardly execution by TMC goons: Dharmendra Pradhan on Chandranath Rath murder

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday condemned the killing of Chandranath Rath, Personal Assistant (PA) to BJP leader and outgoing Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari, and accused the "goons" of Trinamool Congress of the attack.

Culprits will be tracked down, strict action imminent: Bihar BJP president on Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:28 AM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) Following the killing of Chandranath Rath, Personal Assistant (PA) to Suvendu Adhikari, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi voiced confidence that the criminal will be hunted down sooner or later, even if hiding in the underworld and will be brought to justice.

Lawyer says Warner accepts 'reckless, foolish' drink-driving decision; case adjourned till June 24

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Former Australian Test cricketer David Warner will accept responsibility for a "reckless", "foolish" decision to get in his car after sharing a few glasses of wine, which resulted in a mid-range drink-driving charge, his lawyer said.

IPL 2026: ‘If I bowl a good ball, batter won't be able to hit it even 30 yards,’ says Krunal

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:22 AM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya said his bowling plans against quality batters are centered on trusting himself to bowl his best delivery so that batters can’t hit him for boundaries on small grounds.

Palak Tiwari says she's done her ‘bit of easy acting’, wants to now challenge herself as an actor

Rasika Deshpande | May 7, 2026 11:15 AM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actress Palak Tiwari seems to have become more particular about the projects that she plans to opt for.

Brendan Fraser quips about getting his ‘57-year-old gear’ in shape for new ‘Mummy’ film

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:13 AM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Hollywood star Brendan Fraser has confirmed that another ‘Mummy’ film is finally in the works, saying he is doing his best to get his “57-year-old gear” back in shape for the much-loved return to the adventure franchise, which first released in 1999.