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New Delhi: Actor Ram Kapoor has sparked widespread criticism following a series of sexually inappropriate and derogatory remarks made during a promotional event for his upcoming web series Mistry. The incident reportedly occurred during a media interaction session organised by the streaming platform behind the show. According to media reports, Kapoor made insensitive comments regarding the clothing of some female executives on the platform. In a particularly disturbing moment, he allegedly compared the hectic interview schedule to a "gang rape," a comment made in the presence of a journalist who was assisting him with a microphone. The remarks have drawn sharp rebukes from industry professionals and audiences alike. In response to the controversy, Kapoor has admitted to making the comments. Speaking to The Times of India, the veteran actor said, "Let me start by saying that everything I've been accused of saying, I have said it. So, the fact is that I am guilty as charged." Kapoor attempted to explain his behaviour by saying he tends to be more expressive around people he feels comfortable with. "Everyone who knows me and who has worked with me knows that is how I am and that I don't mean to be offensive," he said, adding that he did not sense any discomfort from those present at the time. "We were laughing and joking. If I had gotten the whiff that they were offended, I would have dealt with it right away," He also attempted to justify his remark about a female executive's attire, calling it a "distraction." "If I felt it was inappropriate, why would I say it openly in a hall full of media people?" he asked. "My character has been questioned for the first time in 25 years, so do acknowledge my justification." Acknowledging the backlash, Kapoor continued, "Now, I am aware of a few things which I wasn't that day. I cannot be my obnoxious normal self," he said. He continued, "The comments I made came from a harmless space, but the bottom line is that those team members, who are half my age, did get offended, and that's not acceptable." Kapoor concluded by stating his intention to personally apologise to those offended. "Not only my fans, I have my son who looks up to me and learns from me. I do not blame them for taking this stance, because yes, it will teach me a lesson. I respect their decision, and I am going to find a way to apologise to each of those team members who were offended that day on a personal level," he said. As the controversy unfolds, the streaming platform has yet to release an official statement on the matter.
Mumbai, June 5: The reality show 'Hip Hop India 2' has decided its winner for its second season. Contestant Shubhankar, who is known by his stage name, Hectik, was crowned the winner. With Remo D'Souza and Malaika Arora added at the helm as the judges, Bollywood actors Sara Ali Khan and Adtiya Roy Kapur graced the season finale. They were there to promote their upcoming film 'Metro...In Dino'. The finalists included Hitesh, Rule Breakerz, Aman-Kunal, and Lil Pool, each of whom brought their own signature styles to the stage. Shubhankar owned the stage and raised the winner's belt in a moment ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
train Patna: Railways has rolled out QR code-based identification for all food stall vendors operating in the Danapur division of the East Central Railway (ECR) following directives from the Railway Board to ensure transparency and convenience for passengers.Danapur senior divisional commercial manager Abhinav Siddarth told this newspaper that all authorised food stall vendors have been issued a unique QR code, which is prominently displayed at their stalls. "These QR codes contain essential information including the vendor's name, licence details and a complete list of food items with their a ...Read More >
Guwahati: Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, the Assam govt, and other authorities, asking for their responses to a plea seeking completion of the remaining statutory steps under the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updating process in Assam, which have been pending for over six years since the publication of the final list.The petitioners -- Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and the All Assam Minorities Students' Union (Aamsu) -- have filed a writ petition seeking directions to complete the remaining procedures. These include issuing national identity cards to the 3.11 crore people in ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Adilabad police arrested a couple from Maharashtra on Saturday for trafficking a minor tribal girl for Rs 10,000.A rape case has also been registered against a man in Rajasthan under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for repeatedly sexually abusing the girl. He has not yet been arrested. The couple has been charged with human trafficking and kidnapping.Bheempur police registered a case on June 22 after the girl's family reported her missing, having failed in their attempts to trace her.You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the state govt has formally initiated the process to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg, paving the way for cross-border legal cooperation."We have requested MHA to invoke the MLAT. Once invoked, this will ensure full cooperation from Singaporean authorities -- giving us access to case details and assistance to bring back the accused and secure justice. The next 48 to 72 hours are going to be critical," Sarma said in reference to one of the ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 4 (ANI): Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday came down heavily on the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) over its pitch to reconsider the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution while saying that it was 'all talk'. He dared and challenged RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale and top leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the centre to remove the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble. 'Days before, I heard that some RSS person said that we should remove Secular and Socialist words from ...Read More >
The image was shared on X. Mumbai: The cause behind actor Shefali Jariwala's death is yet to be ascertained, and her body has been taken for postmortem, the Mumbai Police said on Saturday. "Her body was found at her residence in Andheri. The police received the information at 1 am (Saturday). Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The cause of her death is not yet clear," police stated. A mobile forensic unit and a team of Mumbai Police reached the actor's apartment in the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Actor Karishma Tanna has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Varun Bangera, sharing the news in a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday morning. The couple revealed the pregnancy with a series of intimate photographs, marking a new chapter in their lives. In the post, Karishma shared a carousel of pictures featuring the couple posing together with baby shoes and wearing caps labelled "Mom" and "Dad." Accompanying the images was a caption that read, "A little Miracle, Our greatest gift- August 2026," confirming the expected a ...Read More >
Imphal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sent a powerful message across the border to Nepal, where a historic political transition is underway.Modi used the stage in Imphal not only to address the people of the state but blended diplomacy with emotion, while hailing the civic spirit of Nepal's youth, who played a pivotal role in the country's recent upheaval.Highlighting "a notable aspect of recent developments in Nepal that has not received much attention", Modi said that over the past two to three days, young men and women in Nepal have been seen diligently cleaning and painting the ...Read More >
* Panchayat Season 5 filming has officially begun, announced on Instagram * The series debuted in 2020 and has become one of India's most beloved shows * Season 4 ended with a cliffhanger involving Sachiv Ji, Manju Devi, and Pradhan Ji Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai: The makers of the streaming series Panchayat have started filming for Season 5. On Friday, the makers took to their Instagram, and celebrated the show's 6th anniversary, and officially announ ...Read More >
Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas: An average watch instead of compelling nightmare, notes Mayur Sanap. Early in Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas, we see the meet-cute of a young couple on the quaint ghats of Varanasi. The guy gently but determinedly pursues the girl, and despite her initial disapproval of his soppy behaviour, she is ultimately drawn to him. So ensues a romance between the two, Meera (Ayesha Kaduskar) and Sameer (Jitendra Kumar), who then decide to elope due to their inter-caste rela ...Read More >
The upcoming show is directed by Nagraj Manjule, known for films such as "Fandry", "Sairat", and "Jhund". It is created and written by Abhay Koranne and also stars Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover. It follows Brij Bhatti, a sharp-minded and enterprising cotton trader, Varma, who navigates the fast-changing landscape of 1960s Bombay in pursuit of legitimacy and respect. Set against a world of bustling markets, crowded chawls, and shifting powe ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Lights, camera, and action! The shooting for the popular web series 'Panchayat 5' has commenced. On Friday, the streaming giant shared BTS pictures from the sets of the fifth season. Check out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) "6 years of being in Phulera and never wanting to leave #PanchayatOnPrime, New Season, Now Filming," the streamer captioned the post. Since its debut in 2020, Panchayat has steadily grown into one of India's most beloved series, winning hearts across seasons. The new season will ...Read More >
Vijay Varma in Matka King ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prime Video will premiere the series Matka King globally on April 17 * The show is set in 1960s Bombay and follows Brij Bhatti's gambling empire rise * Vijay Varma stars as Brij Bhatti, a cotton trader turned Matka kingpin Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai (Maharashtra): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama Matka King, headlined by V ...Read More >
The hit drama series Ginny & Georgia is returning for two more seasons! Following the success of its first two seasons, the Emmy-nominated show has been greenlit for seasons 3 and 4, with season 3 currently in post-production. The series, starring Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry, follows the Miller family's challenges after moving to a new town. With new additions to the cast, including Ty Doran and Noah Lamanna, season 3 promises to be even more exciting. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter of this beloved series, with season 3 set for release in 2025. ...Read More >
Srinagar: Ahead of the annual Amaranth Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with various stakeholders here on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the smooth pilgrimage. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was present at the interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here in which members of the civil society, religious leaders, DDC chairpersons, members of business and trade associations, and MLAs also participated. The LG said the administration has made preparations, including security-related, for the comfort of the visiting pilgrims. "Despite challe ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11: The much-awaited teaser of 'Hunter Season 2' starring Suniel Shetty and Jackie Shroff has finally been unveiled, promising a thrilling continuation of the gritty crime saga. The teaser was dropped by the makers on Thursday and shared by Shetty on Instagram with the caption: "Ek baar phir ladega, phodega, aur todega... #Hunter S2 Coming this July for FREE only on Amazon MX Player." The teaser opens with a fast-paced chase that stretches from the chaotic streets of Mumbai to the exotic locales of Thailand. Suniel Shetty returns as the intense and brooding Vikram, a man once ag ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed authorities concerned to make special arrangements for Khadoor Sahib's jailed member of parliament, Amritpal Singh, to cast his vote in the upcoming Vice-Presidential election by postal ballot.Amritpal Singh, a member of the electoral college for this election, is currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in Dibrugarh jail of Assam. In a letter to the union home secretary and the Assam chief secretary on Monday, the ECI directed them that a postal ballot be delivered to Amritpal Singh in jail on Sept 9, the day of ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been locked inside the car for several hours. The extreme heat and humidity had made his condition critic ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at the conclusion of his visit, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's focused efforts on developme ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi HC on Wednesday issued summons to Shah Rukh Khan-owned Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix on a defamation suit filed by IRS officer Sameer Wankhede for allegedly maligning his reputation in their series "The Ba***ds of Bollywood".Wankhede has sought Rs 2 crore in damages, which he wants donated to Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav also issued notice to other defendants, including X, Google LLC, Meta Platforms and RPSG Lifestyle Media, seeking ...Read More >
Grounded in empathy yet unflinching in its gaze, the third season peels back the layers of crime and conscience with remarkable restraint. Even in its darkest moments, 'Delhi Crime Season 3' finds light in human decency. 'Delhi Crime,' Season 3, directed by Tanuj Chopra, began streaming on Netflix from 13th November and stars Shefali Shah, Rajesh Tailang, Rasika Dugal, Anuraag Arora, Jaya Bhattacharya, Sano Di Nesh, and Huma Qureshi. 'Delhi Crime' returns with its third season, and it still car ...Read More >
You are hooked on The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case from the first episode, applauds Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Sweaty palms, nervousness and a racy heartbeat are signs of a heart attack. But if you have a healthy heart and still feel that way, it's probably because you're watching The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case. Based on Anirudhya Mitra's book, Ninety Days: The True Story of the Hunt for Rajiv Gandhi's Assassins, the OTT series The Hunt keeps you on the edge of your seat ...Read More >
Sony LIV's latest Telugu original, Mayasabha: The Rise of the Titans, has quickly become one of the most anticipated political dramas of the year. Directed by Deva Katta and Kiran Jay Kumar, the series unpacks the ideological clash between two best friends turned political rivals -- a tale set against the turbulent backdrop of united Andhra Pradesh between 1974 and 1983. At its core, Mayasabha is about friendship fractured by ambition and ideology. The story follows Krishna Kanth Naidu (played b ...Read More >
Crime thrillers are often about chasing killers, missing bodies, and hidden secrets. But what makes 'Janaawar: The Beast Within' different is the way it intertwines suspense with the raw realities of caste and identity in small-town India. Directed by Shachindra Vats, the series may not always surprise you with its plot twists, but it grips you with its setting, characters, and dilemmas they live through. Set in the fictional town of Chhand, Chhattisgarh, the series follows Sub-Inspector Hemant ...Read More >
Chennai: Trumpeting his agricultural roots and claiming familiarity with the woes of the pastoral community. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami kicked started his State-wide election tour on Monday by offering prayers at the Vanabadrakaliamman temple in Mettupalayam and raising the slogan 'Save People, Redeem Tamil Nadu' (Makkalai Kaapom, Tamilagan Meetpom). After invoking divine blessings, Palaniswami's maiden rendezvous was a group of farmers, weavers and brick makers, who were waiting at the nearby Amman Appan marriage hall, where he promised to implement the second phase of t ...Read More >
Actor Raghuvir Yadav, who plays Brij Bhushan Dubey in "Panchayat", has decoded the real reason behind "Panchayat" being so loved. He said it's India, in its truest form as it showcases everyday stories of small towns, told with so much heart. Raghubir said: "It's incredible how Panchayat has resonated with everyone -- children, young adults, elders -- across villages, cities, and even overseas. When I was in Australia for a play, people of all ages came up to talk about the show." "At first, I ...Read More >
Mysuru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar sought blessings at Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hills and later said that while "efforts may fail, but not prayers", signalling his ambition for the state's top post remains undimmed despite Siddaramaiah reaffirming that he would stay chief minister for a full five-year term.Joined by family on Ashada Friday, widely considered auspicious, Shivakumar offered puja to the deity and underlined his faith in divine intervention. "I prayed to the Goddess for what I want," he told reporters, but refused to discuss his long-rumoured chief ministerial ...Read More >