Day: May 15, 2020

Well-written Gulabo Sitabo' relief from half-baked parts, says Bijendra Kala

Actors, filmmakers support digital release of films

8:54 pm May 15, 2020

Mumbai: A host of Bollywood actors and filmmakers have backed the decision of the makers of “Gulabo Sitabo” and “Shakuntala Devi” to directly release their films on the streaming platform. The move to release the two films on Amazon Prime Video has been criticised by theatre chains, INOX and PVR, who said that such a […]

2 killed as speeding truck hits car in Muzaffarnagar

8:47 pm May 15, 2020

Muzaffarnagar (UP): Two persons were killed and as many injured after a speeding truck hit a car in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district on Friday, police said. The accident took place in the morning near Falavda village under Purkazi police station limits, they said. The two injured were shifted to a hospital and the deceased identified […]

Four more corona patients die in Uttarakhand

Mizoram extends lockdown till May 31

8:44 pm May 15, 2020

Aizawl: The Mizoram government on Friday extended lockdown till May 31 to check the spread of coronavirus infection, an official said. The decision was taken after various political parties and several organisations, including those of NGOs, churches and doctors, favoured extension of the lockdown at a meeting on Thursday, he said. At a meeting of […]

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Maharashtra minister reviews Thane COVID-19 situation

8:29 pm May 15, 2020

Thane: Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday chaired a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation in Thane district and asked officials ensure the coronavirus outbreak is contained as soon as possible. Thane city and Navi Mumbai each have over 900 COVID-19 cases currently. He asked officials to take action against private hospitals if they overcharge […]

Rupee slips 2 paise to 75.58 against US dollar

8:24 pm May 15, 2020

Mumbai: The rupee pared initial gains to settle 2 paise lower at 75.58 against the US dollar on Friday amid firming oil prices and lacklustre global cues. Forex traders said the local currency was trading in a narrow range amid rising risk-aversion in the broader financial markets. Investors also awaited further details of the government’s […]