Dharmendra left deep impression with his unparalleled acting, simple life: Kharge
New Delhi (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday condoled the passing away of Bollywood actor Dharmendra, saying the Indian film industry has lost a precious star who ruled over the hearts of cinema lovers for decades.
Dharmendra, the star who wrote himself into showbiz legend in a 65-year career spanning 300 films ranging from "Satyakam' to "Sholay", died in Mumbai on Monday, police said. He was 89.
"The Indian film world has lost a precious star today. The renowned actor Dharmendra is no longer with us. Honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2012, Dharmendra reigned over the hearts of cinema lovers for decades and left a deep impression with his unparalleled acting and simple life," Kharge said in a post in Hindi on X.
He said his passing away marks the end of an era.
"In this hour of grief, I extend my deepest condolences to his family and millions of fans. May God grant peace to his soul," the Congress president said.
The actor, who would have turned 90 on December 8, was not keeping well for a while and was in and out of a Mumbai hospital with the family finally deciding to continue his treatment at home earlier this month.
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US offers $3 million reward for information on attacks in Iraq
Washington/Baghdad: The United States has announced a reward of $3 million for information related to recent attacks on its diplomatic and military-linked facilities in Iraq.
In a post on X, the US Department of State’s Rewards for Justice programme sought public assistance in identifying those responsible for attacks on the US Embassy in Baghdad, the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre and the US Consulate General in Erbil, located in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
The programme said the reward would be given for information on Iran-aligned armed groups and others believed to be behind the attacks.
