UP deputy CM booked in Bihar for ‘hurting religious sentiments’

UP deputy CM booked in Bihar for ‘hurting religious sentiments’

Patna, June 2 : A case was lodged against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district on Saturday for allegedly insulting Sita by claiming “she was the first test-tube baby of India”. Chandan Kumar Singh, an advocate, filed the case in the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court. It will be heard on […]

Now, Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal ‘receives’ extortion call

Now, Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal ‘receives’ extortion call

Mohali : Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal claims to have received an extortion call from gangster Dilpreet Dhahan, accused of shooting at Parmish Verma for similar reasons. The Mohali police have registered an FIR on Grewal’s statement. While speaking to Chandigarh Tribune, Mohali SSP Kuldeep Chahal said they had registered an FIR at the Phase 8 […]

Day 3: Petrol price cut by 6 paise, diesel by 5 paise

Day 3: Petrol price cut by 6 paise, diesel by 5 paise

New Delhi, June 1 : The trend of miniscule reduction in petrol and diesel prices continued for the third consecutive day on Friday with oil firms cutting rates by 6 paise and 5 paise a litre respectively. The reductions follow softening of international oil rates and the rupee gaining against the US dollar. Petrol in […]

Police summon actor Arbaaz Khan in IPL betting case

Police summon actor Arbaaz Khan in IPL betting case

Mumbai, June 1 : Thane Police on Friday summoned actor Arbaaz Khan, better known as superstar Salman Khan’s older brother, for his alleged links to a bookie who is accused of operating a betting racket in connection with the latest edition of IPL. According to sources here, the Thane police have asked Khan to appear […]

Punjab govt hikes bus fare, second time this year

Punjab govt hikes bus fare, second time this year

Patiala : Get ready to pay more for bus travel as the Punjab government on Friday hiked fares of ordinary and air-conditioned buses by 6 paise. The government has increased the fair after a gap of three-and-a-half months and now the travelling cost is 110 paise per km. The fair was previously hiked in February, 2017, by […]