Actor Rohit Roy called Emraan Hashmi one of the "easiest actors to direct" after working with him in an advertisement.

Dropping an appreciation post for the 'HAQ' actor on social media, Rohit called him a breath of fresh air as someone with an impressive work ethic.

In a major achievement, the Unique Identification Authority of India has covered more than 1.03 lakh schools across the country to help students complete their mandatory biometric update (MBU) in Aadhaar easily within their school campuses, Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Tuesday.

So far, around 1.2 crore school children have completed their biometric updates under this large-scale drive.

India’s cleantech industry -- which includes products, services and processes -- emerged as one of the country’s fastest-scaling talent markets, with hiring rising 56.6 per cent over the past two years, a report said on Tuesday.

A portion of a 150-year-old house on Park Street in central Kolkata collapsed on Tuesday morning, triggering alarm in the neighbourhood.

No injuries were reported as the building was unoccupied at the time of the incident.

However, the collapse of the building has left the local people in a state of panic.

At least three people were killed and two others severely injured after the car they were travelling hit a stationary crane on a highway connecting Itarsi and Betul on Tuesday.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday congratulated the people of Punjab on the successful completion of one year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, declaring it as a decisive and unprecedented campaign to make Punjab free from the menace of drugs. Marking the first anniversary of the mass movement launched by the Punjab Government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the campaign has fundamentally altered the fight against narcotics in Punjab by dismantling entrenched networks and ensuring strict enforcement.

Marking one year of the Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu said Punjab is fighting a systematic and multi-dimensional war against drugs unmatched anywhere in the world. Addressing the media, Baltej Pannu declared the campaign as a historic and people-driven movement that has transformed the fight against narcotics into a structured and result-oriented mission.

Amid escalating conflict in parts of the Middle East, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced a 24x7 helpline to assist stranded Punjabis, asking families to call 0172 2260042, 0172 2260043 or WhatsApp +91 94787 79112 for immediate support. Stating that the state government is in constant touch with the Government of India to ensure their safe and prompt return, he said Punjab will extend full support and cooperation to those affected. 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab General Secretary Baltej Pannu contacted Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk over the phone and inquired about the well being of his family in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pannu reassured Ammy Virk and said that in this time of crisis, the Punjab government stands firmly with them like a rock.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, reacting to the bank scam of more than ₹550 crore in the neighbouring state of Haryana during the rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party government, said that in Punjab, after the Aam Aadmi Party government assumed power in 2022, a modern e-Deposit Management System was implemented with the assistance of National Informatics Centre (NIC), eliminating any possibility of fraud in the banking sector. 

With Holi set to be celebrated on March 4, the Delhi Police have intensified security arrangements across the national capital with special deployments to ensure that the festival is observed peacefully and with enthusiasm.

Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna, who recently got married to south Vijay Deverakonda, has opened up about their magical Sangeet night, calling it one of the most joyful and emotional evenings of her life.

Sharing a series of pictures in a carousel post from the celebration, the actress reflected on the love, laughter and surprises galore that unfolded through the night.

Gold prices climbed for a fifth straight session in the global markets on Tuesday amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and a spike in energy prices.

MCX gold April futures gained 2.53 per cent to Rs 1,66,199 per 10 grams on Monday, while MCX silver May futures eased 0.90 per cent to Rs 2,80,090 per kg.

India’s Multi Commodity Exchange will remain closed for the first half of trading on Tuesday for Holi, with evening trading resuming at 5 pm.

The makers of director Buchi Babu Sana's eagerly awaited rural action drama 'Peddi' have now released 'Rai Rai Raa Raa', the intro song of actor Ram Charan in the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Six people, including three women and three men, were killed and several others injured in a tragic road accident involving a van and a double-decker bus near the 141 milestone on the Yamuna Expressway under the jurisdiction of the Sadabad police station in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday.

The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange will remain closed on Tuesday on account of the Holi festival.

Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing and interest rate derivatives will be suspended for the day, exchanges said on Tuesday. Commodity derivatives will be closed in the morning and open for the evening session.