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NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday strongly condemned the terror attack during Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney's Bondi Beach and said that India and Israel share a policy of "zero tolerance" towards terrorism. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Israel, held discussions with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar. "Let me first of all convey our very, very sincere, deep condolences at the loss of life due to the terror attack at Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi Beach. ...Read More >
Leh (Ladakh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps commemorated Vijay Diwas in honour of India's victory in the Indo-Pak War 1971 with reverence and patriotic fervour in Ladakh's Leh on Tuesday. According to an official statement from corps, homage was paid to the soldiers who "made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during 1971 War." General Officer Commanding of Fire and Fury Corps Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, on behalf of all ranks of the formation, laid a wr ...Read More >
Thiruvanathapuram: After the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused screening permission for several films at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2025, the Kerala CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, said that all films that were denied screening permission will be screened at the festival. On his Facebook page, Kerala CM called the Union Government's decision to deny screening of scheduled films "unacceptable". "The Union Government's decision to deny screening permission to films sche ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The union government has denied permission for screening to a total of 14 films at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala, held from December 12-19 in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. However, the festival authorities, with the support of the state government, have decided to go ahead with the screenings despite the denial of clearance. "I am happy to let you know, dousing all the fire on the controversies regarding film screening in the IFFK, we are going ahead with all ...Read More >
Thane, Dec 16 (PTI) Police on Tuesday said an Uber bike taxi rider has been arrested at Kalyan in the district for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman passenger and robbing her. Earlier on Monday, police had identified the accused as a Rapido bike taxi rider. Siddhesh Pardeshi (19), a class VII drop-out, has been arrested under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 309 (robbery) and 74 (assault or criminal force to woman with the intention of outraging her modesty) for the incident which took pl ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Tuesday that all films denied permission for screening at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will still be shown at the event. He criticised the Union Government's decision, calling it unacceptable and a sign of the Sangh Parivar regime's totalitarian approach, which stifles diverse voices and creative expression in the country. "Enlightened Kerala will not bow to such censorship. Every film denied permis ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the teaser of the highly anticipated war drama "Border 2" was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday, Ahan Shetty decided to take a trip down memory lane and recalled his debut movie "Tadap", which released back in 2021. Ahan further expressed his gratitude for being trusted with a project like "Border 2". Sharing a couple of photos from the teaser launch event, Ahan penned on his IG, "It's been a long journey since my first film Tadap released four years ago. A j ...Read More >
Thiruvanathapuram (Kerala) [India], December 16 (ANI): After the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused screening permission for several films at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2025, the Kerala CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, said that all films that were denied screening permission will be screened at the festival. On his Facebook page, Kerala CM called the Union Government's decision to deny screening of scheduled films "unacceptable". "The Union Government's decision to den ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, who is gearing up for his upcoming film 'Border 2', has shared an interesting anecdote, and how he made sure that one dialogue from the film made it to the output. For the same, he took a little help from Sunny Deol. The actor attended the teaser launch of the film on Tuesday, where he interacted with the media, and spoke about the addition in the script, and how he made sure that the director kept it. During the shoot, Varun and th ...Read More >
The Dangal superstar, Zaira Wasim, has reacted to the action of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for attempting to pull the hijab of a woman down during an event on Monday. She said that Nitish Kumar owes the woman an unconditional apology. The video of Nitish Kumar's attempt is also making rounds on social media. The viral video clearly shows that the Bihar Chief Minister pointed at the woman's hijab, and before she could react, he pulled her hijab down. At this, Zaira Wasim has shown her ange ...Read More >
Karan Johar is known for being at the centre of Bollywood's biggest celebrations, so his latest confession came as a surprise -- and felt refreshingly relatable. Despite attending countless star-studded weddings over the years, the filmmaker revealed that he has never actually eaten at one, admitting that the experience makes him uncomfortable. The revelation was made during a candid discussion between Karan Johar and recently married actors Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat on A Shaadi Show, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Police confirmed on Tuesday that Sajid Akram, one of the shooters involved in the deadly shooting incident at Sydney's Bondi Beach, actually hailed from Hyderabad and migrated to Australia in 1998. Sajid and his son Naveed Akram killed 15 civilians on Sunday as they targeted Jews who were celebrating Hanukkah, a festival of lights. Sajid, an Indian passport holder, died in police crossfire, while Australian citizen Naveed is battling for life in a Sydney hospital, having s ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): Ahan Shetty, son of Suniel Shetty, expressed gratitude for his role in the upcoming sequel of 'Border', calling it an opportunity to carry forward his father's legacy in the movie. He also shared his father's advice ahead of 'Border 2' shoot. The grand teaser launch of Border 2 was held in Mumbai today and was attended by the lead cast, including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and others. While addressing the media, Ahan Shetty highlight ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Farah Khan and Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunickaa Sadanand were recently seen talking and praising BB19 third runner-up Tanya Mittal. In Farah Khan's recent vlog, she was seen visiting Kunickaa's house for a fun round of chit-chat followed by some interesting cooking sessions. It was here when the two ladies were seen talking about Tanya Mittal's fun and unique Bigg Boss game and journey. While talking about her, Farah Khan quipped about Tanya's fun elem ...Read More >
New Delhi: Harshvardhan Rane-starrer Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat hit theatres on October 21, 2025, and opened to mixed reviews from critics. Despite the divided response, the romantic drama found favour with audiences and emerged as the 12th highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. Released during the Diwali festive window, the film registered strong box-office numbers, earning Rs 78.99 crore in India and Rs 110.28 crore worldwide, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. It faced stiff competition ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) Actor Sunny Deol on Tuesday said he is looking forward to "Border 2" as it gave him a chance to play a solider again. The project is a follow-up to the 1997 blockbuster film "Border", which featured Deol alongside Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff and Akshaye Khanna. The war epic was helmed by J P Dutta. The new movie is directed by Anurag Singh of Akshay Kumar-starrer "Kesari" fame. "Whenever you wear the uniform there's an excitement that you feel and you feel you are also a ...Read More >
Sunil Pal is a comedian and actor. Besides being an actor, Sunil is also a director. Back in 2024, he made headlines after he slammed the makers of Kapil Sharma's show, The Great Indian Kapil Show. He also urged the famous comedian, Kapil Sharma, not to use foul language on the show. However, currently, Sunil is grabbing a lot of attention due to his drastic weight loss transformation. The sudden change has sparked health concerns among his fans. Sunil Pal appears at the Mumbai premiere of Kapi ...Read More >
Actor Anupam Kher's trip to the Khajuraho International Film Festival was briefly halted due to a cancelled IndiGo flight from Varanasi. He plans to explore Varanasi, try local food, and visit the Vishwanath temple while awaiting his onward journey. His film 'Tanvi The Great' will be screened at the festival. Mumbai: Actor Anupam Kher has joined the list of affected travellers in the ongoing IndiGo flight fiasco, bringing his trip to the Khajuraho International Film Festival to a brief halt. T ...Read More >
Rishab Shetty has recently indirectly addressed the ongoing Daiva mimicry controversy linked to Kantara Chapter 1, making a heartfelt appeal for sensitivity and respect. His comments come following actor Ranveer Singh issued an apology after a video related to Daiva's performance sparked criticism online. Risabh Shetty was recently spotted at a public event in Chennai, where he expressed discomfort over people imitating or mocking elements linked to Daiva worship. He explained that the Daiva el ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Indian police said on Tuesday (Dec 16) that the dead gunman in Australia's Bondi Beach shooting incident, Sajid Akram, was originally from the southern Indian city of Hyderabad but had limited contact with his family in India. The attack on Sunday was Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, and is being investigated as an act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community. The death toll stands at 16, including one of the gunmen, identified by police as 50-year-old Sajid Ak ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan penned a lengthy note on social media, praising his nephew, Agastya Nanda, for his work in the upcoming film "Ikkis", calling it "a huge honour and responsibility". In "Ikkis", which is set to release on December 25, Nanda essays the role of Khetarpal, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. For his courage and sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, making him the yo ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, marked Vijay Diwas by paying a heartfelt tribute to India's war hero, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. Remembering his extraordinary courage and sacrifice, she highlighted how his legacy continues to inspire young Indians. In her recent post on Instagram, Navya also reminded that age is no barrier when it comes to serving the nation with bravery and conviction. Sharing an image featuring her brother Agastya Nanda in the ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: A 15-year marriage in Amritsar has reportedly fractured after a husband, Ravi Gulati, tracked his wife to a hotel using a GPS device installed on her scooter, claiming to have caught her with another man. This is the second such incident alleged by the husband. The couple, married on April 25, 2010, have young children. The husband stated that he had recently installed a GPS tracker due to growing suspicion over the past year. Ravi Gulati reported that his wife, Himani, lef ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: Actor Abhishek Bachchan has lauded his nephew Agastya Nanda for his portrayal of war hero Arun Khetarpal in the film "Ikkis." He praising his dedication in bringing the iconic role to life. Junior Bachchan called his dedication to portraying Arun Khetarpal "commendable." In his recent post, Abhishek highlighted the honour and responsibility of portraying a national hero like Arun Khetarpal and acknowledged Agastya's effort in giving the character the respect, valor, and dign ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Fifty-year-old Sajid Akram, one of the gunmen of Sydney's Bondi beach shooting incident, left for Australia from Hyderabad 27 years ago. He discontinued relationship with the family members at Al Hasnath Colony in Tolichowki after marrying in Australia. Akram completed his B.Com degree in Hyderabad and migrated to Australia in search of employment, approximately 27 years ago, in November 1998. He subsequently married Venera Grosso, a European origin woman before settle permanently in ...Read More >
New Delhi: OTT giant Prime Video today announced December 16 as the exclusive global streaming premiere date for the supernatural horror-comedy movie Thamma, following its blockbuster theatrical run. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma is written by Niren Bhatt, Arun Fulara, and Suresh Mathew. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead, with Paresh Rawal and Faisal Malik playing pivotal roles, and special appearances by Varun Dhawan, Abhishek Baner ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals face a challenge in the upcoming mini-auction with a limited purse of ₹16.05 crore. They aim to address their need for a tearaway pacer and a quality Indian spinner, while also seeking middle-order reinforcement. Key targets include Ravi Bishnoi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Abhinav Manohar to bolster their squad. The management of Rajasthan Royals (RR) surprised many when they traded away a seasoned and familiar performer Sanju Samson, who had worn the pink jersey for several seaso ...Read More >
Mukesh Chhabra opened up on casting Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal in 'Dhurandhar'. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra credited the success of Dhurandhar to the creative choice of casting both established and lesser-known actors in unique, surprising roles. He confessed about extensively debating the suitability of Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan before finalising the cast for the film. Mukesh, while speaking to PTI, said, "I always think about how to surprise people, a ...Read More >
Just days after actor Dileep was acquitted in the 2017 actress assault case, a new controversy is buzzing within the Malayalam film industry. The release of promotional material for Dileep's upcoming film Bha Bha Ba has drawn strong reactions, especially after Mohanlal shared the film's poster and trailer. Actor and dubbing artiste Bhagyalakshmi has now openly slammed Mohanlal's move, calling it insensitive and ethically troubling. Bhagyalakshmi was speaking on the sidelines of the Internationa ...Read More >
An Andheri court has adjourned the hearing in the domestic violence case filed by actress Celina Jaitly against her husband, Peter Haag, until January 27, 2026. The court has granted time for both parties to file necessary documents.An Andheri Court in Mumbai adjourned the hearing for the alleged domestic violence case filed by actress Celina Jaitly against her husband Peter Haag till January 27, 2026. The matter came before the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, SC Tadye, in Mumbai, for ...Read More >
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