Lom Harsh: Subsidy and local support critical for independent films
Filmmaker Lom Harsh chooses locations in Bareilly and Lucknow to shoot his next film, A Man with White Coat, based on his own book and realistic locations. The film, which is about a doctor's career, will showcase the importance of doctors and will feature Netaji's Kadam kadam badhaiye ja as an anthem for doctors. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIn a first, Mohali police introduces QR codes to identify specific locations
Until now, local police officials assisted forces from other districts about specific locations. However, with this first-of-its-kind initiative, security personnel from other regions will get the maps of vital locations when they arrive at Mohali. Key Points
The Indian ExpressPay-and-park system to make comeback in PCMC
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) will implement the pay and park system in eight zones after previous failed attempts. The system will be decentralised and agencies will be appointed. The current pay and park system is active at six locations, but the new proposal aims to expand it to 58 locations with the same designated rates. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPran Pratishtha at Ram temple: How the world is celebrating the historic day
India News: As India prepares to celebrate the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, devotees across the world are planning their own events to mark the historic occasion. Explore how different countries are celebrating and the preparations being made. Key Points
Times Of IndiaOver Rs 100 crore in cash and counting: Congress MP raided in Jharkhand, Odisha
Tax raids on several locations linked to Jharkhand Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu's premises in Odisha led to the recovery of cash worth more than Rs 100 crore on Friday. The BJP has demanded an Enforcement Directorate probe into the matter. Key Points
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Mumbai: Bomb planted at six different locations? Police on alert after threat messages
A series of bomb threats allegedly targeting six locations in the financial capital of India has prompted heightened alertness from the city police. In response to a message claiming the presence of planted bombs with intentions to detonate them, Mumbai police have initiated an investigation. The threats, delivered by an anonymous sender, have raised concerns and prompted authorities to take swift action. Key Points
Economic TimesNew Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2024: Will Bank, Post Office, UPS, and FedEx remain open?
As the year comes to an end, those undertaking last-minute banking, postal, or shipping tasks should be aware of the operating hours of key institutions on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Here's a detailed guide to assist in planning your errands and deliveries as we transition from 2023 to 2024. Key Points
Economic TimesWillem Dafoe spills details on 'Beetlejuice 2' as cast and release date faces uncertainty; here's everythi
Willem Dafoe shares insights on his role in 'Beetlejuice 2,' a sequel to the 1988 classic. The film, facing possible delays due to industry strikes, reunites original stars like Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine OHara. With Dafoe playing a deceased cop, the plot hints at Lydias daughter taking center stage. Director Tim Burton returns amid filming challenges, aiming for a September 6, 2024 release. Expect fresh locations and a blend of nostalgia in this eagerly anticipated continuation. Key Points
Economic TimesThe Body Shop files for bankruptcy, shuts down all US-based stores
The UK-based cosmetics company, The Body Shop, shut down all of its US-based operations and will soon be closing dozens of Canadian store locations... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaRay-esque | Satyajit Ray's Favourite Shooting Locations
When world famous film maker Satyajit Ray decided to make Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road), he would go on location scouting. One of them was the Boral village. The village finally ended up turning into Pather Panchali’s pivotal outdoor location Key Points
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NIA conducts raids at over 70 locations in 8 states in gangster network cases
The ongoing raids are in connection with a probe into a case registered by NIA against gangster and their criminal syndicate. This is the fourth round of NIA raids on the gangster network. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesCentral Railway officials spot boulders at 5 different locations on Pune-Mumbai upline, averts accident | Watch
According to details, the incident happened on Friday at around 3.40 pm at the Pune-Mumbai upline, where officials located big boulders at five different locations. Key Points
mintBaskin Robbins plans to open 10-12 parlours every year in Delhi-NCR, says CEO Mohit Khattar
With a growing focus on Delhi-NCR market, Baskin Robbins is planning to add 10-12 parlours every year in the national capital region. Currently, the brand is present across 60 parlours in prime locations of Delhi-NCR, out of which 30 parlours are in Delhi alone. Key Points
FinancialexpressDelhi govt’s film policy kicks in; city has 6 more film locations
This will bring the number of such spots in the city to 513. The areas that made it to the list are old Delhi Police headquarters, Kalu Sarai Village, Pushpa Vihar sector-1 colony, Anglo-Arabic Senior Secondary school, Ajmeri Gate, Gaffar Market in Karol Bagh and Mukherjee Nagar. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAnanya Panday is ‘happiest on beach or set’. See her latest pics
Ananya Pandey recently delighted fans by sharing a collection of pictures from her beach visits and filming locations. She was last seen in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. | Bollywood Key Points
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Indian Army to form 2 sports companies for girls, to identify & groom sporting talent
The Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSCs) will be set up at Mhow and Pune and will be fully functional by April. These girls will also be eligible to be absorbed into the forces. Key Points
ThePrintUCO Bank IMPS scam: CBI raids 62 locations in Rajasthan, Maharashtra
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids across 62 locations in Rajasthan and Maharashtra in connection with suspicious Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) transactions worth Rs 820 crore reported at UCO Bank. The raids aimed to uncover details related to the IMPS scam, which involved wrongful posting of transactions and credited Rs 820 crore to UCO Bank accounts without debiting the originating banks. Key Points
Economic TimesNetanyahu vows to continue fighting against Hamas as Gaza conflict hits 100 days
The strikes have displaced most of Gaza's about 2.3 million population and levelled many parts of the territory.. As the bloody Israel-Hamas conflict entered... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaED conducts searches at 30 locations in Rs 56,000-cr bank fraud case against Bhushan Steel promoters
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search and survey operations at 30 locations, including Delhi NCR, Haryana, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bhubaneswar, against the promoters of Bhushan Steel Limited (BSL) in connection with a bank fraud of Rs 56,000 crore. The investigation revealed that the promoters and directors of BSL formed several shell companies and rotated funds through a chain of multiple entities. Key Points
Economic TimesNIA raids 31 locations in Punjab, Haryana in Indian High Commission attack case
A total of 31 locations across Punjab and Haryana were raided on Tuesday in connection with the attack on the Indian High Commission in London on March 19. Digital data, documents and other evidence were seized following the raids. Key Points
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Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam
Security forces on Tuesday neutralised one terrorist during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. One Army jawan was also injuredin the gunfight. Key Points
India TodaySTF raids gangster’s hideouts in Ambala
Bunty is accused of killing his associate outside a private hospital in February last year. He has been absconding since then and carries a reward of ₹25,000 on his head, the DSP, STF, Aman Kumar said. The Ambala Unit of the Special Task Force (STF) on Wednesday Key Points
Hindustan TimesNIA raids several locations in J&K in terror conspiracy case
Raids are being conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, including in Srinagar, Kupwara, Poonch and Rajouri. The raids pertain to the criminal conspiracy hatched by the terror groups operating under various pseudo names, at the behest of their Pakistani commanders and handlers. Key Points
India TodayNIA raids multiple locations in Jammu & Kashmir, searches underway in Poonch
Searches are underway in south and central Kashmir, sources said. Raids are also being reported from the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch. Key Points
India TodayGovt plans to set up helipads, drone landing facilities along national highways: Nitin Gadkari
According to an official release, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways said that NHAI is developing world-class 'Wayside Amenities (WSA) at more than 600 locations along the National Highways. Apart from basic facilities like good toilets, parking and restaurants; these wayside amenities will also have dormitories for truck drivers, facilities for charging electric vehicles, and trauma centres, among others, he said. Key Points
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Mann Ki Baat’ 100th episode: Haryana BJP eyes participation of 9 lakh people, 9k locations ready
Under the plan, chalked out by Haryana BJP chief Om Prakash Dhankar, the party has printed 13 lakh invitation cards and will roll out a red carpet for the attendees at 100 different locations in each assembly segment. The 4.50-lakh foot soldiers of the BJP are busy mobilising the people for Mann Ki Baat’ 100th episode Key Points
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