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Mumbai: After sending social media into a tizzy with a romantic post, Youtuber Ashish Chanchlani and Elli AvrRam revealed that it was for their latest music video "Chandaniya" , which is "finally" out. It was on July 12, when Ashish and Elli posted a heart-melting picture on their Instagram, which seemed like they made their relationship official on social media. However, it now seems that it was a promotional tactic. On July 12, Ashish and Elli dropped a joint Instagram post showing the two p ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has escalated its protests against the state government following the self-immolation and death of Soumyashri Bisi, a student at FM College, Balasore. The party announced statewide demonstrations at Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) offices in Cuttack, Sambalpur, and Berhampur on July 21, demanding a court-monitored judicial probe into the incident. At a press conference at Shankha Bhawan, senior vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra rejected the o ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain- ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wan ...Read More >
Srinagar: A batch of 7,908 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Friday, a day after the Amarnath Yatra was suspended due to bad weather. Officials said over 2.52 lakh yatris have so far performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra since it started on July 3. "Another batch of 7,908 yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys for the Valley today. First escorted convoy of 92 vehicles carrying 2,879 yatris left at 3.30 a.m. for Baltal base camp while the second escorted convoy of 1 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced a candlelight vigil this evening and a gherao of Lok Seva Bhawan on July 16 to protest the death of Soumyashree Bisi, a 20-year-old B.Ed student at Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, who succumbed to severe burn injuries on July 14 following an alleged self-immolation attempt. Senior BJD leader Debi Prasad Mishra has demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting High Court judge into the incident. The party has also called for t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Soumyashree Bisi, a second-year Integrated B.Ed student at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, lost her battle to severe burn injuries on late Monday night at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Bisi, who set herself ablaze outside the principal's chamber on July 12, succumbed to her injuries at 11:46 PM on Monday. She sustained 90-95% burn injuries, with severe damage to her kidneys, respiratory system, and internal organs due to fire-related inhalation and extensive burns. Despite inten ...Read More >
Mumbai: The song 'Nachdi' from the upcoming Ajay Devgn-starrer 'Son of Sardaar 2' was unveiled on Monday. The song, which is touted to be a bridal anthem, features the lead pair of the film with Mrunal Thakur radiating grace and glamour. The song adds more fun to the soundtrack line-up of the film. It is a catchy, foot-tapping song that promises to get everyone grooving. The song is crooned by Neha Kakkar, with music composed by Jaani, who doubles up as the lyricist. It also features Ajay Devg ...Read More >
Koraput: In a shocking incident reminiscent of the recent Rayagada case, a couple in Odisha's Koraput district was subjected to a degrading tribal ritual for marrying within the same clan, with a video of the act sparking widespread outrage on social media. The incident took place in Peda Itigi village, Borigi panchayat under Narayanpatna block, where the couple, who had previously eloped and were living together, was yoked like bullocks and forced to plough in front of villagers, as per report ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress Preity Zinta and her husband Gene Goodenough watched an "unbelievable game of tennis" at the Wimbledon 2025 and described it as a "fun weekend." Preity took to Instagram, where she dropped a string of pictures and videos from Wimbledon. In the glimpses, the actress could be seen posing with Gene, her friends, gorging on fresh strawberries and also a clip of her watching the match. "What a fun weekend this has been with my hubby - my Pati Parmeshwar & my favourite girls watc ...Read More >
New Delhi: BJD President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Sunday urged Governor Hari Babu Kambhamapati to ensure that the student, who set herself afire over alleged sexual harassment by her teacher, receives justice. On Saturday, a young student of Fakir Mohan University (FMU) in Balasore set herself on fire outside the principal's office, following months of relentless "sexual harassment" by her Head of Department. The student, who sustained grievous burn i ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Saturday suspended the Principal and an Assistant Professor at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore after a female B.Ed. student attempted self-immolation on Saturday, allegedly due to inaction on her harassment complaints against a teacher. The student, who sustained 90% burn injuries, is in critical condition and receiving treatment. Following the shocking incident, the Higher Education Department issued an order suspending Samira Kumar Sahu, Assis ...Read More >
Sambalpur (Odisha): Union Minister Jual Oram, a senior BJP leader and five-time MP from Sundargarh, announced his retirement from electoral politics. Addressing a gathering of party workers and supporters at a public function in Sambalpur, Oram said he would no longer contest elections and would instead focus on mentoring the next generation of leaders. "I have decided not to contest any future elections. It is time to give the youth a chance to take up leadership roles and represent the peopl ...Read More >
Srinagar: During the 9 days since it started on July 3, so far 1.63 lakh Yatris have performed the Amarnath Yatra, even as another batch of 6,639 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Saturday. Officials said that since the Yatra started on July 3, so far 1.63 lakh pilgrims had 'darshan' inside the holy cave shrine. "Another batch of 6,639 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys for the Valley today. "First escorted convoy of 116 vehicles carrying 2,337 Yatris left at ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, alleging that it is attempting to erase the principles of secularism and socialism from the Indian Constitution. Speaking at the 'Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh' in Bhubaneswar on Friday, Kharge warned that the BJP's actions threaten the rights of marginalized communities and the nation's youth. "The BJP government at the Centre is attempting to omit secularism and socialism from our Con ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao was again admitted to a private hospital here for medical investigations. The 71-year-old leader was admitted to Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, on Thursday on the advice of doctors. He was accompanied by his wife Shobha, nephew and former Minister T. Harish Rao and other family members. KCR, as the BRS chief is popularly known, was admitted to the same hospital on July 3 after preliminary ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in India on Thursday morning after wrapping up a highly productive and successful five-nation tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi's five-nation visit was a "productive and successful" tour. PM Modi has reached a significant milestone in his diplomatic journey, having now delivered 17 speeches to foreign Parliaments, matching the cumulative record of all Con ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following the news of Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner being let go by Red Bull Racing, four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen took to social media to bid him farewell. Recent reports suggest that Verstappen is in talks with Mercedes over a potential switch next season after what can only be described as a poor ongoing year, given the standards set by the Dutchman. It is speculated that Red Bull's decision may have to do with Horner's departure. "From my first race win to ...Read More >
Patna: An IndiGo flight from Patna to Delhi made an emergency landing at Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport in Bihar's state capital shortly after take-off on Wednesday following a bird hit, causing panic among the 169 passengers on board. According to airport officials, the pilot's quick decision and presence of mind averted a major mishap. All passengers were safely evacuated, and the aircraft is undergoing a technical inspection. IndiGo is arranging alternate flights for the strande ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress chief D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are not in Delhi to discuss a cabinet reshuffle. Speaking to the media at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi, Shivakumar said, "We are here to discuss development projects. I have also sought time to meet the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. I may be able to meet him tomorrow (Thursday)." Shivakumar dismissed reports suggesting that he an ...Read More >
Imphal: Manipur Police and other security forces have arrested 12 cadres of different outfits, including six members of the Meitei radical group 'Arambai Tengol', during the past 24 hours in different districts, officials said on Wednesday. A police official said the six 'Arambai Tengol' members, residents of Imphal West and Bishnupur districts, were arrested for the physical assault of an officer and personnel of Manipur Police during a shutdown in Bishnupur district on June 9. The 'Arambai T ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress Urvashi Rautela's mother, Meera Rautela, has revealed shocking details about Vedika Shetty, Alia Bhatt's former assistant, who has been arrested for cheating her of Rs. 77 lakh. Rautela's mother also had a troubling experience with Vedika Shetty, who once served as Urvashi's personal assistant. In a shocking revelation, Meera shared how Vedika was allegedly involved in theft running into lakhs of rupees from the Rautela family. She had reported the incident to the police some ti ...Read More >
Patna: The Bihar Bandh called by the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) -- comprising the Congress, RJD, and Left parties -- against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Voter List Revision (SIR) witnessed widespread participation and statewide disruptions on Wednesday. In Patna, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, CPI-ML general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, VIP chief Mukesh Sahani, and other senior Mahagathbandhan leaders led a protest march ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik expressed gratitude to the medical teams of Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai, and Ganga Hospital for their exceptional care during his recent cervical arthritis surgery. The BJD President also thanked people from Odisha and beyond for their prayers and well-wishes for his recovery. Taking to his 'X' handle, Naveen wrote, "I would like to thank the entire medical team of Kokilaben Hospital, Mu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Total automobile retail sales across segments in India grew 4.84 per cent year-on-year in June to cross 20.03 lakh units, driven by festival and marriage-season demand, Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday. "Segment-wise, every category closed in the green with two-wheelers at 4.73 per cent, three-wheelers at 6.68 per cent, passenger vehicles at 2.45 per cent, commercial vehicles at 6.6 per cent, tractors at 8.68 per cent and construction equipment at 5 ...Read More >
Chennai: Farmers and social activists of Tiruppur and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu are gearing up for an indefinite protest demanding the revival of the Noyyal River, which they said has been reduced to a drain due to unchecked pollution. The protest, scheduled to begin on July 13 in Mangalam, calls on the Stalin government to take immediate steps to prevent the inflow of untreated sewage, industrial waste, and plastic into the river. K.N. Mohammed Ali, a social activist, said the Noyyal, which ori ...Read More >
Birmingham: India's bowling coach Morne Morkel was full of praise for Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep after the pair combined to take 13 wickets and put India on the brink of levelling the five-match Test series 1-1. At stumps on Day 4 at Edgbaston, England were 72 for 3, still needing 536 runs with seven wickets remaining after being set 608. "Siraj is a guy that I've got a lot of respect for," Morkel said at the end of play. "He's a guy that always will push his body to the limits. I think som ...Read More >
Chennai: The release of director Krish Jagarlamudi's eagerly-awaited action thriller 'Ghaati', featuring actors Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu in the lead, has been postponed, its makers announced on Saturday. The film was supposed to hit screens on July 11 this year. Taking to its social media pages, UV Creations, one of the production houses producing the film, posted a statement that was titled, "A Note from the Heart of Ghaati." In it, the production house said, "Cinema is a living rive ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day before his 90th birthday, exiled Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama attended a 'Long Life Prayer' ceremony at the Main Buddhist Tibetan Temple in Dharamshala on Saturday. The solemn event was organised by the Kashag (Cabinet) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on behalf of all Tibetan people, marking both a celebration of his life and a reaffirmation of the enduring spiritual institution he represents. Earlier in the day, the Dalai Lama shared the an ...Read More >
Berhampur: A 19-year-old youth has reportedly met tragic death in Odisha's Ganjam district after a government-run 108 ambulance transporting him to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur broke down in the Khallikote ghat area. The deceased has been identified as Shankar Maharana. The ambulance remained stranded for nearly three hours, delaying critical medical care, according to sources. Shankar, a resident of Aitipur village, suffered severe abdominal injuries after being struck by a ...Read More >
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