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Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan recently co-hosted the Screen Awards 2026, where he took a dig at the Hindi film industry, claiming that Bollywood is "shaken and scared" following the success of Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar'. After the clip from the event went viral on social media and drew widespread attention, Ameesha Patel hit back at Zakir Khan, asking him to stop spreading negativity. "Dude, stop spreading NEGATIVITY! film industry has valued and respected DHURANDHAR! Superstars like SR ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid linkup rumours with Vijay, actor Trisha Krishnan dismissed rumours about quitting films, and also addressed speculation about marriage and kids. Speculation about Trisha's career gained traction after actor-journalist Chithra Lakshmanan, who runs the YouTube channel Touring Talkies, claimed that Tamil producers had suggested she might be planning to quit acting. He also pointed out that she has not announced any new projects, which further fuelled the rumours. However, Trisha has ...Read More >
Mumbai: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a final notice to Nora Fatehi after the actor failed to appear despite repeated summons over the controversy surrounding alleged obscenity in the song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' from the Kannada film 'KD: The Devil'. The commission did not accept Nora's response through her lawyer, and asked her to appear in person before the panel. NCW has set April 27 as the next hearing date. "A final opportunity has been granted to Nora Fatehi to a ...Read More >
New Delhi: With Donald Trump's deadline for Iran set to end in nine hours, and the US President saying that "a whole civilization will die tonight", the Indian Embassy in Tehran on Tuesday evening issued an urgent advisory for its citizens in that country. Amid an extremely tense situation, the government instructed Indian nationals to "stay where they are" for the next 48 hours, and avoid sensitive areas such as electric and military installations, and upper floors of multi-storeyed buildings. ...Read More >
Imphal: The Manipur government on Tuesday suspended mobile internet services in five districts following a suspected rocket attack that killed two children. This has triggered fresh unrest in the violence-hit state, officials said. According to reports, the incident occurred at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai village in Moirang, where a projectile believed to be a rocket struck a residential house. The blast killed a five-year-old boy and his infant sister, while their mother sustained serious injuries ...Read More >
New Delhi: Two days ahead of the latest round of Assembly election in four states and one Union territory (UT), the Election Commission of India (ECI) spelt out the exit polls restriction timeline. ECI made it clear that exit polls can neither be held nor disseminated from 7 am on April 9 till 6.30 pm on April 29. The poll panel reminded everyone that conducting or broadcasting exit polls during the said period is violative of section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and "pun ...Read More >
Mumbai: Rajpal Yadav recently attended the Chetak Screen Awards in Mumbai, where the host joked about his cheque-bounce controversy. Amid the ensuing buzz, Salman Khan has stepped forward to support Rajpal. On Tuesday, Salman took to his X handle and wrote, "Rajpal bhai aap 30 yrs se kaam kar rahe ho aur hum sabne aapko repeat kiya hai baar baar kyunki aap apna kaam jante ho aur ek value laate ho, kaam toh aapko bohot milega aur issi dollar rate pe milega aur milte rahega. Hakikat yeh hai (Rajp ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: While thunderstorm activity may continue in Odisha till April 10, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted a rise in the day temperature across the state after 3 days. "There will be no large change in maximum temperature during the next 3 days & thereafter gradual rise by 4-6 °C over the districts of Odisha." A trough, running from Gangetic West Bengal to Gulf of Mannar across the cyclonic circulation over Odisha, is also triggering rains in the state. The weathe ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards waste-to-energy initiatives and sustainable urban management, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexband Renewables to process vegetable and organic waste into Compressed Biogas (CBG or CNG). The agreement focuses on utilising segregated organic waste, particularly vegetable waste from markets and households, along with Napier grass, to produce renewable energy at Nexband Renewables' upcoming ...Read More >
Kuwait City: The family of an Indian electrician killed in a drone strike in Kuwait will be paid a year's salary by the Al Thiqa Food Group Company. Santhanaselvam Krishnan, from Tamil Nadu, was killed when an Iranian drone struck his workplace - a power and water desalination plant based in Kuwait, as reported by Hindustan Times. The company made the decision to uphold its social and humanitarian responsibilities, Kuwait Times reported. Al Thiqa told the media outlet that it had received all ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Senior BJD leader and Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra has written to Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, seeking immediate central intervention to prevent the scrapping of the proposed Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project and facilitate its revival under national policy frameworks. In the letter dated April 6, Patra described the project -- originally envisioned during the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government as a "critical mass transit backbone" for the Bhubaneswar-Cu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended former Bhadrak MP Manjulata Mandal and her husband, former Dhamnagar MLA Muktikanta Mandal, for alleged anti-party activities. Party sources indicated that the couple had been engaging with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), actions seen as detrimental to BJD's interests in Bhadrak district. Speculation is rife that both leaders may formally join the BJP in the near future. Manjulata won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Bhadrak on a BJD tick ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a recent chat with Raj Shamani, Janhvi Kapoor spoke about the impact of losing her mother, Sridevi. Janhvi said she was very dependent on her mother, and after her death, she felt she had lost a part of her father, Boney Kapoor. Janhvi recalled Sridevi was often called a "homewrecker", but she always protected her children from negativity and kept her struggles hidden. "I have seen that journey. People were not very kind when she was around. They called her a homewrecker and all the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jindal Steel achieved a global first by establishing India's first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant, using syngas for iron-making. In response to shortages of natural gas, LPG and propane, Jindal Steel has successfully deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces, marking the first such application in the steel industry. Jindal Steel has also injected syngas into its blast furnace, reducing dependence on imported coking coal and lowering car ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid the massive success of 'Dhurandhar', filmmaker Aditya Dhar praised cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, calling him the 'soul' of the film and thanking him for carrying its vision on his shoulders. Dhar took to Instagram on Sunday and shared several BTS photos of Nowlakha working behind the camera. He also wrote a heartfelt note, praising Vikash's dedication and thanking him for bringing the film's vision to life. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind ...Read More >
Mumbai: 'Scoop' star Karishma Tanna on Monday announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Varun Bangera. The actor shared the news through a series of heartwarming photos on social media, drawing wishes from fans and celebrities. Karishma took to Instagram to post a set of intimate pictures with Varun. In one photo, the couple is seen wearing matching caps that read "MOM" and "DAD" while posing with their pet dogs. Another image shows them holding tiny baby socks, while other ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Oracle recently fired more than 10,000 employees worldwide. One of them was a techie from Bhubaneswar, who was based in Bengaluru. But unlike others, he did not fret, panic or tear his hair in despair despite losing his job with the American tech giant. He decided to return to his hometown and start life afresh. The man with 14 years of experience had planned well to build a financial safety net, which came handy in this hour of crisis. He also decided to use his driving skills t ...Read More >
Leh: Residents of the Leh district in Ladakh have been holding unique collection drives to support victims of the ongoing conflict in Iran. As part of one such drive, a single egg was auctioned for Rs 25,000. Local resident Shabir Hussain paid the high amount during the auction, stating that while the market price of an egg is only about Rs 10, the bid was a message of solidarity. The funds are intended to help those suffering, particularly children, amid the ongoing conflict, he noted. The don ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid dating rumours with Vijay, Trisha Krishnan's cryptic posts on love and peace have left tongues wagging. The actress took to Instagram on Sunday and dropped a video and post focusing on peace, self-worth and love. "I'm at a stage in my life where I don't argue anymore. If you say an elephant can fly, you're absolutely right. Not because I agree, but because I don't care enough to convince you. I've learnt something important -- peace is more valuable than being right. Silence is ch ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Union Home ministry has decided to provide X-category security to tennis great Leander Paes. The 18-time Grand Slam doubles winner and India's only Olympic medallist in tennis, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) six days ago, will have CISF personnel deployed for his security, reported India Today. The move comes amid heightened political activity ahead of crucial state Assembly elections, including in West Bengal, where Paes is expected to play an active role. The 52-ye ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major security breach, a car smashed through the gate of the Delhi Assembly on Monday, triggering alarm among staff and security personnel. The masked driver briefly stopped inside, stepped out to place a bouquet near the porch outside Speaker Vijender Gupta's office, and then fled with the vehicle. The car -- a Tata Sierra with a Uttar Pradesh registration number -- entered the complex and remained inside for barely five minutes before exiting through Gate No 2, officials said, ...Read More >
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh High Court, on Monday, sentenced Amit Jogi -- son of former chief minister, the late Ajit Jogi -- to life imprisonment for a murder he committed nearly 23 years ago. Amit was convicted of murdering businessman and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ramavatar Jaggi in Raipur in 2003, when his father was the sitting chief minister of the state. A trial court convicted 28 people in the case in 2007, but Amit was acquitted on the basis of benefit of the doubt. The ev ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Three newly-elected Rajy Sabha members from Odisha on Monday took their oath of office and secrecy in their mother tongue, Odia, marking a proud moment for the state's linguistic and cultural identity in the Upper House of Parliament. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oaths to Manmohan Samal, the BJP's Odisha state unit president; Dilip Ray, a BJP-supported Independent candidate and former Union minister; and Santrupt Misra from th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court, on Monday, directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of public contracts by the Arunachal Pradesh government to companies owned by relatives the state's chief minister Pema Khandu. The CBI will submit a report within 16 weeks as to whether an independent investigation is warranted, the Court directed. The agency will examine contracts awarded from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2025. H ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a clarification on the availability of 5 kg LPG cylinders, reassuring students, migrant labourers, and other vulnerable consumers amid ongoing supply concerns linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. "There is no restriction on 5Kg cylinders marketed by Oil Marketing Companies for migrant labours and students on production of ID proof and 5Kg domestic cylinders sold by OMCs on e-KYC. Enforcement is only on illegal cylinders and black marketing ...Read More >
Guwahati: A political controversy has erupted in Assam after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted to allegations made by Congress leader Pawan Khera regarding his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, warning of legal consequences including possible life imprisonment if the claims are found to be fabricated. The row began after Khera alleged at a press conference that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma possessed three foreign passports from the UAE, Antigua and Barbuda, and Egypt. He also raised questions about all ...Read More >
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and ex-Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday moved a recusal application before the Delhi High Court, seeking the withdrawal of Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma from hearing a case related to the excise policy irregularities. According to party sources, Kejriwal is likely to argue the matter himself before the court during the hearing scheduled for Monday. The development comes in connection with a petition filed by the CBI, challenging a trial court o ...Read More >
Idukki: A political controversy has erupted ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge made remarks comparing the political awareness of Kerala voters with those in Gujarat. It has triggered a row and drawn sharp reactions from the BJP. The controversy began after Kharge, while addressing an election rally in Kerala's Idukki district, said that the people of Kerala are "educated and intelligent" and cannot be easily misled by political narratives. His rem ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian diplomacy is strong and can play a bigger role in bringing about peace, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran's supreme leader in India, said even as the West Asia crisis entered its 6th week. "We have to talk about peace. We have to bring peace to the world," Ilahi said. The war was a "very big mistake" and not just against Iran, but against the whole world, with people across countries suffering, he added. "Indian diplomacy is very good, and they can also ...Read More >
Mumbai: There's no stopping 'Dhurandhar 2' in its march towards immortality. Already the highest-grossing Hindi film in India, the Ranveer Singh-spearheaded spy thriller on Sunday became the first Bollywood movie to cross the Rs 1000-crore net mark domestically. Having hit theatres on March 19, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' achieved the remarkable milestone on its 18th day. At the time of reporting, the Aditya Dhar-directed film has earned Rs 1008 crore in India itself, as per Sacnilk. The other ...Read More >
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