"Bihar has only two major crop seasons. Since there is no crop season between April and July, most farmhands remain unemployed during this period. Consequently, land-related clashes escalate. Some of them, especially the youth, even take up contract killings for quick money," Krishnan said. Murder cases increase mainly between May and July, he added. The comment triggered outrage on social media
In a powerful blend of devotion and cinematic storytelling, Curzon Films, in association with Purushottam Studios, has announced their most ambitious... In a powerful blend of devotion and cinematic storytelling, Curzon Films, in association with Purushottam Studios, has announced their most ambitious project yet -- Sant Tukaram. Slated for a worldwide theatrical release on July 18, 2025, the fil
New Delhi, July 17: Social media major Meta on Thursday apologised for inaccurate Kannada translation and claimed to have fixed the issue, after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised concerns over faulty auto-translation of Kannada content on its platforms. Raising concerns over the faulty auto-translation of Kannada content on Meta platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, Siddaramaiah sai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): July 18, 2025, will always hold a special place in Ahaan Pandey life as it marks the release date of his debut film Saiyaara. On the eve of the film release, Ahaan took to Instagram and poured his heart out, expressing gratitude to director Mohit Suri. You mightve met me a year ago, but the truth is, I met you long before that. I met you through the
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India] July 17 (ANI): In a shocking incident in Madhya Nayanapalli village of Pakala mandal, a man named Giri allegedly murdered his wife and two daughters and then attempted to take his own life. According to police reports, Giri and his wife, Hemalatha, had two daughters. In a heinous act, Giri reportedly pushed his wife and daughters into a well. A family member sta
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): Star couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who recently embarked on the chapter of parenthood, have made a heartfelt appeal to paps and media, urging them to respect their daughter privacy. In an Instagram post, the new parents in B-town wrote, Were so grateful for all the love and wishes; our hearts are truly full. As we take our first steps into
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): The Mumbai premiere of Anupam Kher's directorial film Tanvi The Great was held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on Thursday, with the real-life Tanvi, the inspiration behind the film, attending the event as the 'Guest of Honour'. The event drew a star-studded turnout, with Kirron Kher, Sikandar Kher, Annu Kapoor, Rumy Jafry, and members of the
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): Border 2 producer Nidhi Dutta and her husband Binoy Gandhi have been blessed with a baby girl. On Thursday evening, the couple announced the birth of their daughter via a joint Instagram post. They also shared that they have named the little one Sitara. She here. Ecstatic and overjoyed parents. Nidhi and Binoy, a cute announcement post read. View thi
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Offi
Patna: The Patna high court on Thursday organised a farewell for Acting Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar, who has been appointed Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. His oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for July 21.On the same day, Justice Vipul M Pancholi, recently appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court, will be sworn in at 10.45am at Raj Bhavan.The farewell ceremony took place in the cente
Mumbai, July 17: Producer Nidhi Dutta, who is currently busy with her production 'Border 2', has embraced parenthood. Nidhi and her husband Binoy Gandhi have welcomed a baby girl, whom they have named Sitara Dutta Gandhi. For Nidhi, the experience of becoming a mother has been both transformative and deeply grounding. The days leading up to Sitara's birth were filled with anticipation, and her arr
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): The Mumbai premiere of Anupam Kher directorial film Tanvi The Great was held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on Thursday, with the real-life Tanvi, the inspiration behind the film, attending the event as the Guest of Honour. The event drew a star-studded turnout, with Kirron Kher, Sikandar Kher, Annu Kapoor, Rumy Jafry, and members of the fil
The actress was taken to HN Reliance Hospital in Girgaon area of Mumbai for delivery; both mother and baby are reported to be healthy The couple announced their pregnancy in February this year, and the actress was due in August. However, a few days ago, the couple were spotted at a maternity medical facility raising concerns about the mother and the child. The actress was taken to HN Reliance Hos
The married woman, who later got divorced, and the man, had been in a relationship after knowing each other through social media in 2016 The Supreme Court on July 16 (Wednesday) slammed a woman who was seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail to a man accused of raping her on promise of marriage. The court warned her she might be liable for prosecution for having a physical relationship with a m
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success,
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 17 (ANI): The makers of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen starrer Thalaivan Thalaivii has released the trailer on Thursday. Written and directed by Pandiraaj, the film revolves around an unconventional love story between a married couple portrayed by Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen. In the trailer, Vijay Sethupathi seems to work in an restraunt which is run
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 17 (ANI): The makers of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen starrer 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' has released the trailer on Thursday. Written and directed by Pandiraaj, the film revolves around an unconventional love story between a married couple portrayed by Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen. Also Read | Amitabh Bachchan to Return With 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Seaso
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was
Chennai, July 17: The 17th season of the immensely popular television game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' will premiere on August 11 this year and will seek to champion the dreams of commoners and their 'Can Do' Attitude, its creators announced on Thursday. Sony Entertainment Television on Thursday unveiled the new campaign for Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 17, highlighting the spirit of today'
Mumbai, July 17: Bollywood couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who have been blessed with a baby girl, are requesting privacy from the media, as they step forward in their journey of parenthood. On Thursday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared a note in which he urged the media to grant them and their daughter privacy. He wrote, "We're so grateful for all the
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to
Mumbai: Richa Chadha became a target of trolls over her birthday post for daughter Zuneyra, who turned one on Thursday. In a heartfelt post, Richa shared a reel that showcased her journey of motherhood. The reel included memorable moments from her pregnancy to glimpses of her life as a new mother. However, what caught the attention of netizens in the celebratory post was the term "natural birth
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Director Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani defended the content of the Class 8 Social Science textbook on Thursday, asserting that the historical facts included are grounded in well-established and authentic sources. 'All the historical facts and evidence mentioned in the Class 8 Social Science textbook
According to police, Vishal was involved in conducting a recce of the singer's movement and passing on information to the men who attacked the singer on Monday. A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with gun firing at singer Rahul Fazilpuria, police said on Wednesday. The man was identified as Vishal, a native of Jajjal in Haryana's Sonipat. He was arrested by a police team led by Se
With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze. Opening this month is the largest beach club in Phuket at Laguna Phuket. It is designed to enhance the beach club experience and cel
Buxar: Murder convict Chandan Mishra, who was shot dead inside the ICU of Paras HMRI in Patna on Thursday, had built a fearsome reputation over two decades through his involvement in murder, extortion and kidnapping. A native of Sonvarsha village under the Industrial police station area in Buxar, Chandan was the son of Shrikant Mishra, also known locally as Mantu Mishra.Mishra's notoriety arose no
Mumbai: As Salman Khan's blockbuster movie 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' completed 10 years of its release, director Kabir Khan shared how Kareena Kapoor came on board for the film. "I always knew Rasika was a very small character, but she's the voice of reason in the film. And from day one, I was sure I wanted Kareena for it. When I went to meet her, I told her upfront: it's a small role, but you should l
Patna: The state govt has sanctioned a grant of over Rs 3026.219 crore for payment of salaries and pension and other benefits to the teachers and non-teaching staff of all the 13 conventional universities from June 2025 to February 2026.According to a notification issued by the state education department on Thursday, the university wise sanctioned grants include Patna University (Rs 210.5 crore),
Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dairy company Heritage Foods Limited on Thursday reported a sharp decline in net profit for the first quarter of FY26, as the company posted a net profit of Rs 40.5 crore for the April-June quarter, down 30.7 per cent from Rs 58.4 crore reported in the same period previous year (Q1 FY25). The fall in profit came despite a 10.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in
Hyderabad: Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda, who is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Kingdom, has reportedly been hospitalised after being diagnosed with dengue fever. As per a newswire report, the actor has been admitted to a private hospital recently and is kept under observation by doctors. Sources indicate that although his health had become a cause of concern initially,