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Hyderabad: Asha Bhosle, the legendary Indian singer known for her evergreen songs like "Dum Maaro Dum," "Sharara," and "Radha Kaise Na Jale," has been loved by millions for decades. Her voice is part of India's musical soul, and she is truly one of the greatest singers the country has ever seen. On July 1, 2025, a shocking post appeared on Facebook. A user named Shabana Shaikh shared a picture of Asha Bhosle with a garland around her neck and wrote, "Famous singer Asha Bhosle passed away - a musical era ends." The post spread quickly, and many people believed it without checking if it was true. Soon, other similar posts started appearing, with people posting emotional messages and offering prayers. The news went viral in no time, causing panic and sadness among her fans. As the rumour kept spreading, Asha Bhosle's son Anand Bhosle came forward and strongly denied the news. In a short statement to ETimes, he said, "It is untrue." This brought relief to fans who were worried and upset by the false news. Just a few days before the rumour, Asha ji had celebrated her late husband R.D. Burman's birth anniversary and was seen at a film screening. At 91 years old, she is still active, graceful, and full of life. She has sung over 12,000 songs in more than 20 languages. She is known all over the world and has performed in many countries. She received big honours like the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Vibhushan, and is even in the Guinness Book of World Records for recording the most songs.
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
MUMBAI/MILAN, July 2 (Reuters) - Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada 'sandal scandal' in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back to the 12th century, raising hopes of reviving a struggling craft. Sales are surging over the past week for the 'Kolhapuri' sandals that have garnered global attention after Prada sparked a controversy by showcasing similar designs in Milan, without initially crediting the footwear's origi ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The iconic veteran singer Asha Bhosle and the maestro of melody, Sonu Nigam, are uniting for their first and final live performance at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 29, 2024. This extraordinary live concert will bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, celebrating decades of timeless music and unforgettable memories. A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration for UAE music enthusiasts, the event promises an unforgettable night. Organized by Asia's leading live entertainment company PME Entertainment and presented by BNW Developments & Burj Mayfair Real Estate this high-profile intern ...Read More >
Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh): A policeman has offered ₹10 lakh to anyone who can prove that the snake he is holding in a viral video is poisonous. The clip, now widely shared on social media, shows the officer confidently handling the snake and claiming it is completely harmless. In the video, the officer can be seen turning it all around, touching it everywhere and telling people that it is completely harmless. Check out the video below : The cop can be seen promoting a self-proclaimed snake lover on Facebook, claiming that everything people believe about the snake is just blind faith and s ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station CBSE Supplementary Exam Schedule 2025: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable of the Class 10th and Class 12th Supplementary Exams. Students who could not clear the class 10th or 12th exams (not more than two) or want to improve their scores can check their exam schedule through the official website, i.e. cbse.gov.in. The exams will start from 15th July, 2025 so students are advised to prepare accordingly. The exam will start at 10:30 AM and wil ...Read More >
Concerns about Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj's health are circulating. An ashram statement confirms he is well and continuing his routine. Maharaj himself has spoken about his kidney condition. He is undergoing dialysis. Many devotees have offered kidney donations, which he has declined. Prominent figures have visited him. Devotees continue to pray for his well-being. In recent days, social media was abuzz with concerns about Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj's health. The speculation began ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) The Bombay High Court has termed as alarming the realistic nature of deepfake images and videos and granted interim protection to actor Akshay Kumar over his personality rights. A bench of Justice Arif Doctor in the order passed on Wednesday termed as "truly alarming" the realistic nature of the deepfake images and videos that are being created using artificial intelligence. The order was made available on Thursday. "Both in the context of images and videos, the morphing is so sophisticated and deceptive that it is virtually impossible to discern that the same are not ge ...Read More >
His running club and charity, Sikhs In The City, said its upcoming events in Ilford, east London, where he had lived since 1992, would be a celebration of his life and achievements. The hit and run happened on Monday as the centenarian was walking in his birth village, Beas Pind, near Jalandhar. "A search is under way, and the accused will be caught soon," said Harvinder Singh, a top district police officer. As news of his death broke, tributes poured in. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi c ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India has proposed sweeping new regulations to govern artificial intelligence, aiming to curb a surge in misinformation and deepfake videos in the world's most populous nation. The Ministry of Information Technology announced the proposed amendments, citing "the growing misuse of technologies used for the creation or generation of synthetic media". "Recent incidents of deepfake audio, videos and synthetic media going viral on social platforms have demonstrated the potential of generative AI to create convincing falsehoods," a briefing note from the ministry issued late on Wednesda ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Wing of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will begin its probe into the Chinnaswamy stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives on June 4, starting Saturday. Concurrently, the magisterial enquiry by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban district is also progressing. Sources confirmed that the CID probe will be headed by SP Shubanvita and Dy SPs Gowtham and Purushottam were named as investigators. The CID is likely to seek custody of the four arrested accused, who were sent to jail, for questioning on Monday, June 9. The department ha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Heritage Foods Limited, a leading Indian dairy brand, reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs11,368 million for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 10% year-on-year growth despite headwinds from unseasonal rainfall across its key markets. The company, which is celebrating 34 years of operations, attributed its strong performance to steady progress in milk procurement, resilient milk and value-added product (VAP) sales, and its continued focus on quality, innovation, and farmer empowerment. Heritage also unveiled its "Vision 2030" strategy to become India's most admir ...Read More >
Chiranjeevi protects his personality rights. The Hyderabad City Civil Court has granted interim relief to veteran Telugu actor Chiranjeevi, safeguarding his personality rights against unauthorised use of his identity. Court Restrains Platforms From Misusing Chiranjeevi's Identity The court, led by Chief Judge S Sasidhar Reddy, issued an ad-interim injunction on September 26, prohibiting more than 30 online platforms, including e-commerce sites, YouTube channels, and digital outlets, from using ...Read More >
US President Donald Trump's $100,000 fees hike for specific H-1B visa hires has sparked debate among various industry representatives, with many expressing their views on its effects on the US economy. Xavier Fernandes, the founder of the immigration agency Y-Axis, stated that the policy might be more detrimental to the US than beneficial. In an interview with CBS News programme on India's IT sector and H-1B visas, Fernandes said, "It's definitely America's loss. Many CEOs are from Hyderabad. I ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 15: Google's Gemini AI saree trend has taken the internet by storm, with women in India and across the globe using DeepMind's latest image editing tool "Nano Banana" to create vintage saree looks. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, among others, are flooded with photos of users who are sharing AI-generated images of themselves draped in sarees. Users using Gemini are experimenting with prompts such as "retro", "traditional bridal look", "Bollywood-inspired saree shoot etc. These prompts have helped users generate photorealistic results which look strikingl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) A Delhi court on Friday decided to start hearing arguments on charge from July 2 in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case related to February 2020 riots. Additional Sessions Judge Lalit Kumar on June 2 noted that the prosecution and counsel for five accused persons had completed their arguments on charge. The court then sought the "schedule regarding the time frame" and the manner of addressing the arguments, "particularly time or hours" from the special public prosecutors and accused's advocates. On Friday, special public prosecutor Amit Prasad said the prose ...Read More >
Indian moms express their love in specific ways. Some of the most popular expressions involve food - whether it is making their children's favourite dishes from scratch, cutting fruits for them every day or packing their lunches with great care. Another 'love language' many of us are familiar with is our moms feeding us food by hand - especially when we are in a hurry or when we don't feel like eating by ourselves. Recently, an American vlogger visiting India got a taste of this kind of affection. He posted a video about the same on Instagram, and it has gone viral. Also Read: 'Shut Up Pronth ...Read More >
Former Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur. A controversy has erupted over former Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur's remarks that parents should refrain their daughters from visiting the houses of "non-Hindus" and "break their legs" if they disobey, with the Congress accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading "hatred". Speaking at a religious event in Bhopal earlier this month, Thakur called on parents to physically punish their daughters if they acted against their (parents') wishes. "Stre ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its fi ...Read More >
The actor died on March 29. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Bengali entertainment industry announced an indefinite strike starting April 7, 2026 * Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on March 29 during shooting of Bhole Baba Paar Karega * Strike demands stricter safety measures for artists and technicians on indoor and outdoor shoots Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Kolkata (West Bengal): The Bengali entertainment industry has announc ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving two police personnel injured. Shivakumar, who was following the escort vehicle in his own car, was unharmed in the incident, said officials. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. The incident occurred near Goudahalli-T.M. Hosur when the escort vehicle struck a divider and overturned while escorting DCM Shivakumar, who was return ...Read More >
New Delhi: A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team from Delhi reached Kaliachak in Bengal's Malda on Friday following the Election Commission of India's orders to investigate the mob siege at a block development officer's (BDO) office the night before that held seven judicial officers hostage for hours and attracted the ire of the Supreme Court. The 20-member NIA team reached Mothabari in the afternoon in 12 cars kept at the Kolkata airport - about 315 km away - hours after the state Criminal ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 5 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, along with his wife, flew to the United States today for specialized medical treatment. The Chief Minister, whose trip is scheduled for ten days, departed from Thiruvananthapuram Airport in the early hours via Dubai. He is visiting the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for follow-up consultation and further treatment, having previously sought care at the same facility. During his foreign visits, the Chief Minister typically does not delegate responsibilities. He usually attends cabinet meetings online and o ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): The situation is now under control in Yavat village in Pune district after tensions flared over an alleged objectionable social media post by a youth, said police. Superintendent of Police (SP) of Pune district, Sandeep Singh Gill, said a few villagers gathered in protest, and some youngsters tried to vandalise a structure, but no one was injured. The boy was taken to the police station and action was initiated. Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Singh Gill said, Here in Yavat village, around 12-12.30 pm, Police received information that a young boy posted a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Filmmaker and television personality Karan Johar has moved the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights, following similar petitions filed by actors Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. Senior advocate Rajshekhar Rao, representing Johar, argued that his client's name and images were being exploited online for commercial and misleading purposes. "These are websites where my photos are downloaded. Various pages on various [social media] platforms are in my name," he told the court, stressing that Johar's persona was being misused to raise funds without his knowl ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In the age of viral forwards and deepfake déjà vu, the government's fact-checkers are working overtime to separate fact from fiction. India's Press Information Bureau Fact Check Unit (FCU), operating under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has flagged a total of 2,913 instances of fake news and misinformation linked to the Central Government, highlighting the growing scale of the information battle in the digital era. Tasked with identifying misleading content from AI-generated videos and deepfakes to forged notifications, letters and spoofed websites, the FCU verifies cla ...Read More >
Asha Bhosle celebrated her late husband, music composer RD Burman's 85th birth anniversary by paying tribute to his harmonium and awards. Singing maestro Asha Bhosle is celebrating her husband, late music composer Rahul Dev Burman, on his 85th birth anniversary today, June 27. She remembered him on the day by paying special respect to his most cherished possession, his harmonium, along with the many awards and medals proudly displayed around his photo. Asha Bhosle, in a beautiful pastel saree a ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 13: The Gemini Nano Banana AI 3D figurines generation trend has become viral on social media platforms. People have been posting AI images of film stars, politicians, YouTubers, gods, public figures and themselves on X, Instagram, Facebook and various other platforms. Just like the Ghibli trend that became a widespread trend across many platforms, the Gemini Nano Banana figurines trend has taken over the internet. Politicians, film stars, influencers and people with large fan followings also started posting 3D AI figurines generated using Google's latest AI Tool called 'Nano ...Read More >
Shahjahanpur (UP), Sep 15 (PTI) Police here have registered a case against 200 unknown people in connection with the protest that erupted here on Friday following objectionable social media posts against Prophet Muhammad and the Quran. This came after police arrested a 45-year-old man for his derogatory social media posts against Prophet Muhammad and the Quran. Soon after the arrest on Friday, several people tried to enter the police station around 9 pm and raised slogans amid the protest that turned violent as they set two two-wheelers on fire. They did not relent even after the police exp ...Read More >