2:44 am - Thursday April 23, 2026

National

Latest News on National
Mumbai - Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan became "very sad" when he heard of the sudden demise of veteran actor Farooque Sheikh, whom he always appreciated for his honesty and zero pretence. "God! Farooque Sheikh passes away. A true gentleman, a wonderful colleague. A quiet honesty about him. Very very sad," the 71-year-old posted on microblogging website Twitter Saturday. The star of films like "Umrao Jaan" and "Chashme Buddoor", Farooque breathed his last following a heart attack while he was in Dubai late Friday night. He was 65. Born March 25, 1948, Sheikh started his Bollywood career in 1973 with the classic "Garam Hava" and later excelled in both parallel and mainstream cinema. Amitabh said he cannot believe "he has gone". "There was an absence of any kind of pretence in his demeanour, or towards his work," added Amitabh, who was himself in Dubai Thursday for a jewellery store launch. He returned to Mumbai Friday.
A true benevolent authoritarian enforces...

A true benevolent authoritarian enforces discipline for the greater good: S...

A true benevolent authoritarian enforces discipline for the greater good: Seeman **Seeman Advocates for Disciplined Governance and Agrarian Economy in Tamil Nadu** **Chennai, India** – In a recent address outlining his party’s vision for Tamil Nadu, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief... read more »

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Ramad...

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Ramadoss, Sasikala join hands, to field ...

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Ramadoss, Sasikala join hands, to field candidates in all 234 seats **New Political Alliance Emerges in Tamil Nadu Ahead of 2026 Elections** A significant political development has unfolded in Tamil Nadu with the announcement of an alliance between Pattali Makkal... read more »

Dozens of polling stations ablaze on eve of disputed Bangladesh poll
14 polling stations across T.N. to be in...

14 polling stations across T.N. to be in high-rise buildings or group housi...

14 polling stations across T.N. to be in high-rise buildings or group housing societies **Elevated Polling: Tamil Nadu Prepares for Accessibility in High-Rise and Group Housing Precincts** Tamil Nadu is set to implement an innovative approach to electoral accessibility, designating fourteen polling... read more »

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to S...

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europes Power Grid...

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europes Power Grids ## Europe’s Power Grids Face Unprecedented Demand Amidst AI Boom **Brussels, Belgium** – The burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence is placing immense pressure on Europe’s electricity grids, compelling... read more »

More from National

History-sheeter shot dead by police near Chennais Madhavaram

History-sheeter shot dead by police near Chennais Madhavaram **Suspected Criminal Fatally Shot by Police in Chennai Encounter** Chennai, India – A man identified as a prolific offender,... read more »

West Asia conflict: Emirates flight from Keralas Thiruvananthapuram returns due to Dubai a...

West Asia conflict: Emirates flight from Keralas Thiruvananthapuram returns due to Dubai airport closure **Emirates Flight Diverted to Thiruvananthapuram Amidst Dubai Airspace... read more »

Ladakh to protest for safeguards on March 16, despite Sonam Wangchuk release

Ladakh to protest for safeguards on March 16, despite Sonam Wangchuk release ## Ladakh Gears Up for Protests Amidst Ongoing Demands for Constitutional Safeguards **Leh, Ladakh –** Despite... read more »

Jal Jeevan Mission: Cabinet nod to Kerala Water Authority for availing 4,000 crore more as...

Jal Jeevan Mission: Cabinet nod to Kerala Water Authority for availing 4,000 crore more as loan from NABARD ## Kerala Water Authority Secures Additional ₹4,000 Crore Loan for Jal Jeevan... read more »

Mamata govt. to clear DA arrears of staff, pensioners

Mamata govt. to clear DA arrears of staff, pensioners **West Bengal Government to Address Outstanding Dearness Allowance Dues** **Kolkata, [Date]** – The West Bengal government has announced its... read more »