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Janki described the win as unexpected and emotional for her family Gujarati actor Janki Bodiwala won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards for her performance in 'Vash', a film that has been making waves in Gujarati cinema. She shares the award with acclaimed Malayalam actor Urvashi, who was recognised for her role in 'Ullozhukku'. In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, Janki was still soaking in the joy of the honour. "Everyone is so happy," she said. "The tra
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena-UBT supremo and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday fired a salvo at the MahaYuti government saying that the imposition of Hindi along with Marathi and English in schools for classes 1 and 5 would not be allowed in Maharashtra. "Had there been opposition to Hindi, then Hindi cinema would not have grown in Mumbai and Maharashtra. There is no need for Hindi, there is no need for Hindi to be forced... one direction, one statement, one leader... this is a move towards totalitarianism. We will oppose the linguistic emergency, and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actor Kajol says she isn't a fan of horror films and will be watching "Maa", her own entry in the genre, solely for professional reasons. "Maa", directed by Vishal Furia, is the first horror project of Kajol's career of over 30 years. The movie shares the same universe with the 2023 movie "Shaitaan", which featured her actor-husband Ajay Devgn. "I don't watch horror films. I have watched a lot of big films. I'm not a horror film aficionado at all. "I haven't watched 'Maa' yet. Only in parts with lots of green screens behind me so that I don't get scared, and no background music, ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 5 (ANI): Following Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray addressing a joint rally at Worli Dome in Mumbai on Saturday, Union Minister Chirag Paswan said that they were not coming together for language, but for their selfish motives and to recover their lost base. Chirag Paswan said, "They are not coming together for language, but for their selfish motives. They are coming together to recover their lost base. Both brothers saw that staying apart not only reduced their strength but also finished it...I'm not s ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading the country with its claim that the BJP-led government at the Centre wants to change the Constitution. He added that AICC has now become the 'All India Cheating Congress'. "The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not there in the Constitution. It was added after the 42nd Amendment. The Amendment was brought during the Emergency. Emergency was a black day in the democratic history of our country. So, the original Constitution did not have the words 'secular' and ...Read More >
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 >
New Delhi [India], August 14: TECNO, the global smartphone brand known for bringing next-gen technology to the masses, today announced the launch of the Spark Go 5G -- a powerful, stylish, and reliable 5G device built for India ambitious digital generation. From students attending online classes in small towns, to creators capturing street reels, to professionals hustling between day jobs and passion projects -- Spark Go 5G is designed to keep pace without breaking the bank. Living up to TECNO Double Up philosophy, the Spark Go 5G combines next-gen speed, smart AI, and thoughtful design -- g ...Read More >
GANDHINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said there was no conflict between Hindi and other Indian languages, and stressed that it should not just serve as a spoken tongue but must also become a language of science, technology, the judiciary, and police. Addressing the inaugural session of the 5th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan, Shah said Indians must preserve their languages and make them "immortal", urging parents to speak to children in their mother tongue. "There is no conflict between Hindi and other Indian languages. Learned men like Dayanand Saraswati, Mahatma Gandhi, ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], 14 September (ANI): On the occasion of Hindi Diwas 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the coexistence of Gujarati and Hindi has significantly expanded the national reach of Gujarati children. Shah presided over the inaugural ceremony of 'Hindi Diwas 2025' and Fifth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release. Also Read | ITR Filing 2025: IT Department Refutes Reports on Tax Return Filing Date Extension, September 15 Remains Deadline. The BJP leader said that from the very be ...Read More >
Mumbai: Police arrested activists of the Raj Thackeray led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Mira-Bhayandar area after they tried to take out a morcha on the Marathi issue while opposing the imposition of Hindi from Grade 1 in Maharashtra. They hit the streets to counter the morcha organised by traders. MNS activists strongly protested the police's decision of allowing traders to take out a rally while turning down their request. The traders had organised a morcha to protest against the beating of a shopkeeper by MNS men last week. Many prominent MNS leaders and office bearers had been d ...Read More >
New Delhi: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has launched a sharp counterattack against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his controversial "patak patak ke maarenge" remark targeting Marathi people. In a fiery public address, Thackeray warned, "You come to Mumbai, we will drown you in the sea here, Dubey, tum Mumbai me aajao, Mumbai Ke Samundar Mein Dubo Dubo ke Maarenge" The war of words comes amid an escalating row over language politics in Maharashtra, with the MNS chief making it clear that he will not tolerate disrespect toward the Marathi language or its people. "I will no ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (UNI) A 'pucca Mumbaikar' Sunit Prakash and his Gujarat-rooted wife Lalita Kasanji - both dual New Zealand-Australia citizens - have been selected for the 'Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit' honour for services to the Information Technology industry and the Indian diaspora there. The Royal honours -- similar to India's top Padma national awards -- will soon be conferred on the Indian-origin couple by New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, the representative of King Charles III of the United Kingdom. New Zealand recognises the British monarch as its head of state. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) The 14-year-old son of an actor allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a high-rise in Kandivali in the northern part of Mumbai after an argument over going to tuition, a police official said on Thursday. The incident took place at 6pm on Wednesday at a residential complex where the actor, who has worked in popular Gujarati and Hindi television serials, stays in a 51st floor flat, the official said. "On Wednesday, the Class 9 student was asked by his mother to go for tuition but he was reluctant, which led to an argument. The boy left the house at 6pm, climbed down a c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday defended his Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's 'Jai Gujarat' remarks and said that creating ruckus over the issue was unnecessary. He recalled the time when Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar had raised the slogan 'Jai Maharashtra, Jai Karnataka' during the unveiling of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in the neighbouring state. Fadnavis added that all leaders speak what people like while keeping in mind the place they visit. He said that Shinde was speaking among the Gu ...Read More >
Kolkata, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal unit of BJP, under the leadership of its new State party President Samik Bhattacharya is making all efforts to ensure a political rally in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it, before Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' day rally in Kolkata on July 21. An insider from the state committee of BJP said that the week before July 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to go for an election campaign in Bihar where the Assembly polls are scheduled later this year. "We are trying hard so that the Prime Minister can spare some time ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Phase-2 Kanya Chhatralaya and Rs 100 crore "Dikri Dattak Yojana" at Sardardham. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the event, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release. Union Home Minister and Chief Minister offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Patel at Sardar Dham. Furthermore, they engaged in a direct dialogue with all the trustees of Sardar Dham and held detailed discussions on the role of Sardar Dham in nation-building. On this occasion, Amit Shah stated th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Maruthi's eagerly awaited horror thriller 'The Raja Saab', featuring Prabhas in the lead, on Monday released a spine-chilling trailer of the film that showed that the film's release had now been pushed to January 9 next year. For the unaware, the film was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 5 this year. People Media Factory, the production house producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the link to a spine-chilling but really well cut trailer of the film that showed that the unit had readied a spine-tin ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Hrishikesh Pandey known for his role as Inspector Sachin in the popular CID franchise, shared his views on the ongoing Marathi language debate in Maharashtra. Talking exclusively with IANS, he shared that while it is admirable to respect one's local language, it is not easy for everyone to learn a new language quickly. When asked about his views on the growing pressure in Mumbai about speaking Marathi, Hrishikesh stressed that we should promote living with harmony instead of language politics. Speaking to IANS, he said, "Marathi is Maharashtra's pride, ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Urdu edition of the state govt's Lokrajya magazine has been discontinued. Raising concerns over this, Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh wrote to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging him to resume its publication. In his letter, Shaikh urged the CM to direct the Directorate General of Information and Public Relations (DGIPR) to restart the Urdu edition to cater to Urdu-speaking readers across Maharashtra. The Lokrajya magazine, first published in Marathi in 1947, was later released in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu. According to Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) data, Lokrajy ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna says her parents called her latest horror comedy film "Thamma" by far the best film of hers that they've watched and that her younger sister thoroughly enjoyed it, which makes her genuinely feel at peace. Talking about the reaction of her parents and sister on watching "Thamma", Rashmika told IANS: "Oh, they are bluntly saying that this is by far the best film of mine that they've watched. So that is their reaction." She added: "And my sister, she is extremely happy. She has a gazillion questions, which I think I should get her in ...Read More >
The government-backed cooperative taxi service, which will charge the drivers only a small membership fee and no commission, is set to give private ride-hailing companies like Ola and Uber a run for their money. India has launched Bharat Taxi, the country's first government-backed cooperative taxi service, which could rival private ride-hailing companies like Ola and Uber and shake up the domestic market by offering drivers a commission-free model. What is Bharat Taxi? Bharat Taxi is India's f ...Read More >
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday announced a significant update in its approach to conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students for the year 2025. The UGC has invited public feedback on the revised methodology aiming to refine the examination process for a better and more efficient testing environment for candidates. Since its inception in 1956 under the UGC Act, UGC has been pivotal in setting and maintaining the standards for higher education, coordinating with universities, and providing fina ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) US authorities have arrested fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's younger brother, Nehal Modi, following extradition requests from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), officials said on Saturday. Nehal Modi, who is the subject of a Red Notice issued by the Interpol, was taken into custody on Friday, US officials told Indian authorities. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for July 17, during which Nehal Modi may seek bail -- a move expected to be contested by US prosecutors, the officials said. The arrest stems from a jo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's younger Brother, Nehal Modi, walked out of a US prison on Thursday after serving a nearly-three-year sentence in a cheating case and was taken into custody the very next day by authorities there on the request of Indian agencies, officials said. The Interpol had issued a Red Notice against Nehal Modi on the request of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in 2021 and an extradition request was also sent in 2022, but it could not be executed as he was incarcerated in a US prison after being sentenced in a cheating case, the officials ...Read More >
Nagpur: Despite aggressive promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) under green energy initiatives, Nagpur district continues to grapple with a critical shortage of charging infrastructure. According to official data, there is just one EV charging station for every 515 electric vehicles in the district.The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL), which is the sole authority for providing power connections to EV charging points, revealed that 151 charging stations have been set up so far across the district and many of them are private and not available to public. Of these, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Prabhas is one of the most popular actors in Tollywood and among the biggest stars in Indian cinema today. His superstardom grew to global heights after the success of Baahubali, which turned him into a household name across India and beyond. With his larger-than-life screen presence and massive fan following, every film of Prabhas is celebrated like a festival by fans. Fans are eagerly waiting for his next film, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. The makers have announced that the trailer will be released on September 29, 2025, at 6 PM. The news was revealed with a powerful poste ...Read More >
Chennai, October 18: The makers of director Rahul Sadasivan's eagerly awaited horror thriller, 'Dies Irae', on Saturday urged fans and the general public to avoid creating, sharing or resharing unofficial posters of the film, which they said altered the movie's intended tone. Taking to its social media timelines, All Night Shifts, one of the production houses producing the film, said, "We're grateful for the love, enthusiasm and creativity around #Diesirae. However, kindly avoid creating, sharing or resharing unofficial posters which alter the movie's intended tone. All official artwork and u ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that he raised the "Jai Gujarat" slogan while addressing a gathering in Pune to pay his respects to the Gujarati community present at the program. Responding to the critiques, Shinde said that those who were criticising him for raising the slogan must look within themselves. Also Read | 'Seeking Clarity Is Not Misinformation': CM Siddaramaiah Responds to Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw on COVID-19 Vaccine Row. He added that the Mahayuti government has worked hard for Marathi to be gra ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 5 (ANI): Following Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray addressing a joint rally at Worli Dome in Mumbai on Saturday, Union Minister Chirag Paswan said that they were not coming together for language, but for their selfish motives and to recover their lost base. Chirag Paswan said, 'They are not coming together for language, but for their selfish motives. They are coming together to recover their lost base. Both brothers saw that staying apart not only reduced their strength but also finished it...I'm not s ...Read More >