TCIL pays govt 43.86 crore dividend for FY26
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Raveena Tandon celebrates Aafiya Sayed
Mumbai: Actress Raveena Tandon showered praise on Aafiya Sayed as she marked her entry into films with Prem Keetanu, calling herself the proudest Maasi after watching her niece on screen. The actress took to Instagram to congratulate Aafiya, applauding her dedication and determination in overcoming obstacles while staying focused on her goal. Congratulations @aafiyasayed_ . Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Florence Pugh calls East of Eden one of her most vulnerable performances
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Hollywood actress Florence Pugh has described her latest series East of Eden as a deeply personal project, saying that she had been working on the adaptation for six years and calling the role one of her most vulnerable performances to date. Pugh took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images from the making of East Of Eden. She wrote: Hello everyone.. East of Eden is finally here and able to watch on your TVs. This one is a big one for me. Ive been working on this project for 6 years, I signed on early 2020 and today its been released for all of you to enjoy/consume/devour.. however you like to watch things. Hah. The actress mentioned: Not only can I believe how much life has happened in that time, but just how much this role required for me to evolve. The show has had some of the most talented people working on it, I still watch it marvelling at the craftsmanship across the screen. Pugh thanked her extraordinary crew. To our extraordinary crew, what a piece of art you created. Thank you. I hope you get to sit and watch it with friends and family and you get to have the smuggest grin on your face every time those credits roll. She went on to profess love for the international location New Zealand. She said: New Zealand, Im so so in love with you. I will sing your praises forever and ever. What a true honour it was to film there, thank you for your landscapes, food, people, history, love. You have so much love! To my darling Cathy, thank you for making me a better actor. Playing you required me to dig deeper and it demanded every single cell of my body to focus on only you. And for that, Im so proud as its made one of my most vulnerable performances and experiences to date. She credited filmmaker and actor Zoe Kazan for helping her deliver one of her most vulnerable performances to date, as she reflected on her experience of working on their latest project. Zoe Kazan has poured her heart and soul into this project, I wouldnt have been able to do any of this without her. She was my protector, my work wife, my cheerleader, my confidence. She created something so epic we all wanted to work on it. And I think thats a pretty fucking cool skill. Enjoy East of Eden, out now on Netflix. #eastofeden Jacinta Scott took that beautiful B&W on the second slide btw!.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon showered praise on Aafiya Sayed as she marked her entry into films with Prem Keetanu, calling herself the proudest Maasi after watching her niece on screen. The actress took to Instagram to congratulate Aafiya, applauding her dedication and determination in overcoming obstacles while staying focused on her goal. Congratulations @aafiyasayed_ . Love blessings and everything that your heart desires should be fulfilled. I have seen you work hard dedicatedly towards your goal. Obstacles in your way , but never losing focus . Alone, Standing strong, Raveena wrote in the caption. She went on to write: Braving it all for that one opportunity towards the winning post. Today seeing you in your full glory on the screen has made me the proudest Maasi of all. Love you beta and may Eeshwar bestow upon you all the blessings and more. With all our love, Welcome to the movies ,you are here to conquer . #premkeetanu playing at your nearest theatre. #funfilm, Raveena stated. Raveena also praised the performances of Veer Pahariya, Aparshakti Khurana and Nikhil Isht. Excellent performances. @veerpahariya you are too good! @aparshakti_khurana wickedly fantastic. @nickhilist you are too cute and funnyyyyyy! Congratulations. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, Prem Keetanu follows a group of college friends navigate heartbreak, family expectations, career challenges and growing up. This comedy-drama follows their journey as they search for love, purpose and success. Talking about Raveena, she was last seen on screen in Ahmed Khans comedy film titled Welcome To The Jungle. The film has a huge star cast including names such as Jackie Shroff, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Tusshar Kapoor, and Sayaji Shinde. It is loosely based on the 2005 American film The Producers as well as the 2008 American film Tropic Thunder.
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Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Gandhi Jayanti, observed on October 2, highlights the transformative teachings of Mahatma Gandhi centered around truth and non-violence. This day invites everyone to engage in acts of kindness, compassion, and unity. It's an opportunity to reflect on how even the smallest gestures can create meaningful change. Gandhi's lasting influence continues to motivate individuals across generations to uphold these essential principles in their lives.
ON the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October this year several opposition parties including Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) have launched massive protests across the country demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar who according to the Indian Express expose flagrantly violated the constitutional provisions and rules leading to the appalling erosion of independence of the Election Commission of India for implementing SIR without involving two other Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. It has resulted in the disenfranchisement of crores of voters across India and the expose revealed the shocking decision of Kumar to include illegally and in an unauthorised manner a provision in Form 6 asking the first time voters, using that Form for getting enrolled in the electoral roll, to mention from the electoral roll of 2002 the names of their parents and or grand parents. Additionally the Indian Express revelations laid bare the manipulation of electoral rolls to add and delete voters centrally at the office of Election Commission of India by employing a software which lawfully should have been operated by Electoral Registration Officers posted in different States of the Indian Union. Such egregious transgressions of CEC Kumar with impunity has erased millions of names from the voters list and overwhelmed people with anxiety and desperation. They apprehend that because of their disenfranchisement they would lose their citizenship and all other rights enshrined in the Constitution assuring them their individual dignity. Specious Grounds For Disenfranchisement It is salutary to note that the aforementioned protests unleashed against Kumar in defence of the right to vote of the citizens has an echo of Mahatma Gandhis 1894 heroic struggle in South Africas Natal province for retaining the voting rights of Indians after the Franchise Law Amendment Bill was introduced in the Natal Assembly to take away their restricted franchise rights on very specious grounds. On December 16, 1895 Mahatma Gandhi in his article Indian Franchise wrote that British authorities asked Indians to prove that they were voters in India so as to be entitled to it in Natal. He then asked, Why such a rule for the poor Indians alone? He added that they would not object to such an arrangement if it were applicable to all including whites who were inhabitants of Natal . He noted that the Europeans would find it difficult to get their names on the Voters List in the Colony under such conditions. Colonial Playbook For Disenfranchisement and SIR That colonial play book of 1894 asking Indians in Natal Province of South Africa to prove that they were voters in India is getting replicated in 2026 SIR mandating that those desirous of getting enrolled in the electoral roll should locate their names in the voter list of 2002. Any attempt to ask Europeans to prove their status as voters in the countries from where they came to Natal, in the words of Gandhi, would be received with the strongest indignation. His utterances are resonating in 2026 when people in India are expressing their indignation because the ECI while implementing SIR asked them to prove their citizenship and eligibility as a voter disregarding their enrolment in earlier electoral rolls and Supreme Court in its May 2026 judgement upheld that ECI can examine citizenship of a voter in a limited way. It is instructive to note that the right to vote in Natal in 1894 was restricted to a few and it was available to those possessing immovable property worth 50 pounds. Yet Gandhi in his July 1894 petition to Lord Rippon, Principal Secretary of State for Colonies, stated that any civilised country would value franchise right as the birth right and the commonest right of a citizen and asserted that disenfranchisement of Indians would subject them to indignity and heap insult to the whole Indian nation. Fast forward to 2026 when 13 crores of voters are now facing disenfranchisement due to SIR. Combine it with Indian Express expose pinning the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for his deliberate acts of commission and omission in flouting all rules and norms while taking crucial decisions concerning SIR. All such actions removing millions of voters from the electoral roll constitute an insult to the Indian nation and its Constitution which upholds the dignity of an enfranchised country upholding parliamentary democracy. In the aforementioned petition to Lord Rippon, Gandhi wrote that bereft of voting rights Indians would lose, self-respect, to remain in the Colony and that such a thing would materially interfere with their business, and throw hundreds of Her Majestys Indian subjects out of work. Those articulations of Gandhi uttered in echo in Rahul Gandhis assertions during his Vote Adhikar rally in Bihar in September 2025 that Vote Theft meant theft of rights, theft of employment, theft of education, theft of democracy and theft of the future of the youth. In fact many people whose names were removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal and Bihar following the implementation of SIR are now being deprived of their opportunities to earn their livelihood, their small business establishments getting demolished and even the ration cards issued to them have been withdrawn. What Indians are facing on account of their disenfranchisement in 2026 were predicted by Mahatma Gandhi when voting rights of settlers of India in Natal were taken away by colonial rulers. He, in his article, The Indian Franchise written on December 16, 1895 very emphatically stated, I repeat again, it is not political power that the Indians want. It is degradation, it is many other consequences and measures that will flow from and will be based on the disfranchisement that they dread and resist. Hundred and thirty one years later Indians suffering the process of disenfranchisement on account of SIR are indeed confronting its dreadful consequences and, therefore, on October 2, 2026, on Gandhi Jayanti, country wide protests have been launched to uphold the jurisprudence of universal adult franchise and flag the point that the constitutionally mandated independence of Election Commission of India must be restored and defended to salvage democracy from the onslaught of the powers that be. Communal Grounds for Disenfranchisement The British rulers of Natal employed communal factors in 1894 to disenfranchise Muslims hailing from India. They manufactured the reasoning that mostly Muslims among Indians were more keen to retain their right to vote. Specifically peddling the false argument that overwhelming numbers of Muslims in the voter list would enable them to wield greater political power over Hindus they cautioned the latter to be wary of the former. Mahatma Gandhi in his aforementioned letter to Rippon referred to charges made by British rulers that a few Indians wanted political power and that those few were Mahomedan agitators and so the Hindus should learn from past experience that the Mahomedan rule would be ruinous for them. He remarked that people of both the communities lived amicably in Natal and such attempts to set the Hindus against the Mahomedans would be most mischievous and calamitous causing grievous results which India tragically faced due to divisive British rule. Juxtapose those observations of Gandhi with the SIR produced curated voter list from which more names of Muslim voters have been deleted across the country. In doing so the play book of colonial rulers in employing Hindu-Muslim narrative to disenfranchise voters is being followed by those operating State apparatus of India during 2025-2026 when SIR process is being carried and adverse consequences on the purity and integrity of electoral process are being unmistakably felt. Debunking Ghuspatia Narrative It is rather tragic that the devious strategy of British rulers of Natal describing Indians settled there as intruders and so should be devoid of right to vote has been replicated by the present rulers of India including CEC Gyanesh Kumar who justified SIR on the ground that Ghuspatias (infiltrators) would be removed from the electoral roll. Mahatma Gandhi in his above mentioned article, Indian Franchise, debunked the characterisation of Indians as intruders and charged that even the white rulers coming from Europe would not be spared of the same charge that they intruded to South Africa. A Retrograde Step It is quite significant that Gandhi described Franchise Law Amendment Bill to disenfranchise Indians as a legislative activity, of a retrograde character. Description of the SIR by opposition leaders as a form of Vote Bandi captures Gandhis words retrograde invoked in the context of Franchise Law Amendment Bill of 1894. That retrograde Bill became an Act but due to petitions of Gandhi that Indians were removed from electoral roll on racial grounds, the UK Government disallowed it. But it was then altered and racial element was removed by providing for the disqualifications as voters of all Asiatics as such. That became an Act and Indians lost their voting rights. Gandhi wrote in his petition to Lord Rippon I take the liberty to say that, had not an attempt been made to tread upon their commercial pursuits, had not attempts been made and repeated to degrade them to the condition of pariahs of society, had not, in fact, an attempt been made to keep them for ever hewers of wood and drawers of water, i.e., in a state of indenture or in one very much resembling it, there would have been no franchise agitation. It is indeed tragic that several decades after splendid success of universal adult suffrage in India and an agitation has been launched in defence of the right to vote, that too on the occasion of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi whose first struggle in South Africa in 1894 was in defence of the voting rights of Indians who were then disenfranchised. Millions of Indians now losing their right to vote and massive erosion of independence and integrity of the Election Commission under the leadership of CEC Gyanesh Kumar is imperilling democracy in India . The struggle of Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa during 1894-95 against disenfranchisement of Indians in South Africa offers valuable lessons to uphold universal adult franchise and the rights of all Indians who are constitutionally mandated to be treated equally regardless of their identities rooted in faith, caste, language or ethnicity for inclusion in voter list. Presumption of Citizenship In his book Satyagraha in South Africa Gandhi wrote, There is always a general presumption in favour of the right of the subject. So long, therefore, as the government of the day does not become positively hostile, the names of Indians and others could be included in the electoral roll, the above law notwithstanding. Those words are assume salience in the context of the protests against mass disenfranchisement on account of SIR and erroneous functioning of CEC Kumar disregarding the general presumption in favour of the rights of the citizens. Therefore, Mahatma Gandhis 1894 struggled for the rights of Indians in Natal to vote is of enduring significance to save the Constitution.
US Energy Department employee charged with aiding Houthis
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 2 (IANS) A US Department of Energy employee has been arrested on charges of attempting to provide material support to the Houthis after allegedly travelling to Yemen and using his electrical engineering expertise to help the Iran-backed group improve its communications capabilities, the Justice Department said. Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, a resident of Richland, Washington, was arrested Thursday morning. He is scheduled to make his initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge in Richland on Friday. If convicted, Ellaboudy faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. As alleged, a U.S. government employee traveled overseas and used his specialized expertise in an attempt to aid the Houthis, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization backed by Iran, Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg said. Additionally, Ellaboudy acquired materials for the construction of explosive material and drones capable of delivering these explosives, Eisenberg said. According to court records cited by the Justice Department, Ellaboudy came to the attention of the FBI after authorities received information that he had purchased precursor chemicals, components and other materials commonly used to construct homemade explosive devices. Investigators also found that he had purchased parts used to build drones and remotely operated aerial systems, according to the department. The criminal complaint alleges that in December 2024, Ellaboudy took sick leave from his job after claiming he had been exposed to highly concentrated nitric acid, a chemical that can be used in making explosive materials. Prosecutors allege that in September 2025, Ellaboudy used an official passport previously issued to him when he worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers to travel from Richland to Oman. He then allegedly used the same passport to cross from Oman into Yemen intending to travel to Sanaa, the Yemeni capital controlled by the Houthis. After returning to the United States, Ellaboudy told US Customs and Border Protection officers that he had travelled overseas on official government business, according to the complaint. The Justice Department said information subsequently obtained from Ellaboudy's Department of Energy supervisor showed he had no authorised government travel to the region. During the investigation, Ellaboudy began communicating with an FBI confidential human source who purported to work for a Houthi Colonel, according to prosecutors. The source was purportedly seeking communications equipment for a mobile communications centre in Yemen. Prosecutors allege Ellaboudy used his electrical engineering background to help test and modify solar power generators and communications equipment. He also allegedly explained how power and communications systems could be integrated, provided schematics and diagrams for setting them up and researched additional equipment that could improve Houthi communications capabilities. This individual allegedly betrayed the U.S. and attempted to aid the Houthis, a designated foreign terrorist organization, but thanks to the work of the men and women of the FBI, his actions were detected and he is now in custody, said Jarod Brown, assistant director of the FBI's Counterterrorism Division.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on Friday, stating that Bapu's ideals, simplicity, and thoughts continue to guide us in building a self-reliant and Viksit Bharat. In a post on X, CM Yogi wrote: On the sacred birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, who walked the path of truth and non-violence to convey the message of freedom to the entire world through indigenous means and non-violence, millions of salutations. Best wishes to the people of the state on International Day of Non-Violence, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said. The revered Bapu's ideals, simplicity, and thoughts continue to provide us all with constant guidance even today in building a self-reliant and Viksit Bharat, he added. In a video message, CM Yogi said Gandhis leadership during Indias freedom struggle demonstrated the strength of truth and non-violence. During the nations struggle for independence, Indias freedom movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi demonstrated the power of truth and non-violence. For the whole world, it remains a matter of curiosity that India achieved independence by following the path of truth and non-violence, he said. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion. In a post on X, Gadkari said the life of Gandhi, who inspired the world to follow the path of peace and non-violence, was itself an ideal. He said Gandhis ideas of Swadeshi and Swaraj would continue to inspire generations. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, countless salutations to Bapu, Gadkari said. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also remembered Gandhi and extended greetings to citizens on the International Day of Non-Violence. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, I offer countless salutations to him. His thoughts on truth, non-violence, and Satyagraha continue to this day to convey a message of peace, harmony, and love to all humanity. Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on International Day of Non-Violence, Choudhary said in an X post. Gandhi Jayanti is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most prominent leaders of Indias freedom struggle. The day is also observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence. The occasion recalls Gandhis principles of truth, non-violence, simplicity, Swadeshi and peaceful resistance. Across the country, people and institutions commemorate his contribution to the freedom movement and reflect on his message of peace, harmony and non-violence.
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Apple on Instagram today shared a curated gallery of six photos shot on the iPhone Duo . The photos were shot by American photographers Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito , as part of a project commissioned by Apple. iPhone Duo is equipped with four cameras: A rear 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera A rear 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera A front 12-megapixel Center Stage camera in the outer display A front camera under the inner display iPhone Duo lacks a dedicated Telephoto camera, which is a dealbreaker for some customers. The main camera does have optical-quality 2 Telephoto capabilities, but this pales in comparison to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro models, which can achieve up to 8 optical zoom. Still, the photos shared by Apple prove that the iPhone Duo is still very capable for photography, at least in the hands of skilled photographers. You can pre-order the iPhone Duo starting Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by apple (@apple) Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Photos Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple Shares Photos Shot on iPhone Duo first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Bigg Boss 20 Week 4 has had its share of fights, nominations, task drama and shifting equations, but the overall energy inside the house has remained relatively subdued. With Friday set for the Weekend Ka Vaar shoot, there are several issues from the week that deserve to be put under the spotlight. From Love Gills increasingly complicated group dynamics to Gullus captaincy and Qazi Touqeers growing disconnect with his own allies, here are four things Salman Khan should address. 1. Love Gill needs to STOP playing peacemaker at her own expense Love Gills biggest problem right now may not be her game, but her tendency to constantly keep the peace within her group. Across the past few weeks, Love has repeatedly found herself apologising to her friends and group members after confrontations. One of the earliest examples came after Yung DSA lost his life, with the group suspecting that Gullu had played a role in the decision. At the same time, Gullus equation with Love, including their flirting, appeared to create discomfort among some members of the group. Aamrapali Dubey subsequently confronted Love over the situation. While Love initially stood her ground, she eventually apologised to Aamrapali. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JioHotstar Reality (@jiohotstarreality) A similar pattern emerged when Aasif Khan expressed his frustration over Love seemingly prioritising Scout OP and Yung DSA and relying more heavily on their opinions. The latest incident involving Yung was even more telling. After Love danced on Gullus bed, Yung made a comment that she found inappropriate. Love confronted him, but the situation escalated, with Aamrapali also getting involved. Love eventually apologised to Yung. The most interesting part is that Love herself has admitted to Aasif that she does not feel she can completely be herself within the group. That is precisely where Salman could ask her to take a step back and assess her game. Being diplomatic is one thing, but constantly trying to keep everyone happy can prevent a contestant from establishing an individual identity. Love has shown that she can stand her ground. The question is whether she will continue doing so when it comes at the cost of keeping her group happy. 2. Gullu needs to move beyond the safety net of captaincy Kushal Tanwar, aka Gullu, entered the Bigg Boss house with expectations attached to him. As a winner of MTV Roadies XX: Double Cross, he already had a reality-show history built around tasks, strategy and confrontations. Yet, three weeks into Bigg Boss 20, his contribution to the central drama has often felt quieter than expected. His biggest advantage has been his position as captain. Gullu has managed to keep himself safe for two consecutive weeks, but that also means his game has not been tested in the same way as several other contestants. Salman had already questioned Gullu during the previous Weekend Ka Vaar after he failed to take a strong stand while serving as sanchalak during the diss battle. Bigg Boss also took a dig at him over his relatively passive approach. This week, Gullu became captaincy contender again, but even his leadership came under scrutiny. During the housemates' rose-based assessment of his captaincy, several contestants criticised him for being careless, people-pleasing and insufficiently strict. The messy-house footage shown by Bigg Boss further added to the criticism. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JioHotstar Reality (@jiohotstarreality) Salman does not necessarily need to question Gullu simply because he has not been involved in every fight. Instead, the bigger question is whether he is using his position to actively shape the game. If Gullu wants to establish himself beyond the captain's badge, this could be the week to ask him to take more decisions, drive tasks and take clear positions instead of relying on safety. 3. The entire house needs a wake-up call If there is one larger issue Salman should address, it is the overall energy of the house. Week 4 has had individual incidents, but very few moments have managed to sustain momentum. The ration and captaincy task created some conflict, the Love-Yung argument added another layer to the group dynamics and Qazi's remarks sparked a confrontation with Kanika. Beyond these moments, however, the house has often felt quieter than it should at this stage of the season. That is where a larger Weekend Ka Vaar intervention could help. Kanika Mann, in particular, is an interesting case. She has had strong opinions on several issues and has not shied away from calling out behaviour she disagrees with. Her objection to Qazi's use of the word lollipop during their interaction was one example. However, she has also frequently chosen to discuss her frustrations with the cameras rather than directly with the person involved. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JioHotstar Reality (@jiohotstarreality) The latest confrontation with Qazi showed that Kanika is capable of taking the issue directly to the person concerned. That side of her game could potentially be more impactful than repeatedly discussing the same concerns privately. The same applies to the rest of the house. At this point, the contestants need to realise that simply reacting to one another is not enough. They need to actively play the game. 4. Qazi Touqeer needs to realise what is happening within his own group Qazi Touqeer has been involved in several conversations and confrontations this week, but there is another aspect of his game that could make for an interesting Weekend Ka Vaar discussion. While Qazi appears to be comfortable with his group, some of the people around him have also been critical of him behind his back. His recent clash with Kanika over the lollipop remark is already one issue Salman could revisit. Kanika had objected to the word earlier, and the matter eventually became a direct confrontation. But beyond that incident, Qazi could benefit from being made aware of how some of his own group members perceive him when he is not around. The purpose would not simply be to create another fight. Instead, it could force Qazi to reassess his equations and understand whether the people he considers allies view the relationship in the same way. That could also test how Qazi handles uncomfortable information when it comes directly from Salman rather than through another contestant. This Weekend Ka Vaar needs to shake things up Week 4 has not been completely devoid of drama. There have been nominations, ration cuts, captaincy politics, personal clashes and questions around individual gameplay. However, the bigger issue is that very few contestants have managed to consistently drive the narrative. That makes this Weekend Ka Vaar particularly important. Love needs to examine whether keeping her group happy is coming at the cost of her individual game. Gullu needs to prove that his captaincy is more than a route to safety. Kanika needs to take her opinions directly to the people involved, while Qazi may need to look more closely at the equations within his own group. If Salman addresses these issues, the focus can move beyond simply revisiting isolated fights and towards the larger question of how each contestant intends to play Bigg Boss 20 from here. Also Read:Bigg Boss 20: Rhiti Tiwari evicted in surprise mid-week exit after captaincy task? Heres what we know!
Australia vs India Public Holidays: Indian Man
An Indian man living in Australia has sparked a lively discussion online after sharing a humorous comparison of public holidays in Australia and India. Aditya Khaneja, who said he has lived in Australia for 10 years, shared an Instagram video comparing the reasons behind holidays in the two countries. His light-hearted take on Australian holiday [] The post Australia vs India Public Holidays: Indian Mans Viral Take appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Google Translate once struggled with long sentences because its software processed language one word at a time. This sequential reading approach created severe computational bottlenecks, slowing down translation and causing models to lose context by the time they reached the end of a paragraph. Computer scientists solved this limitation by abandoning step-by-step reading entirely. Their Transformer architecture analyzed full blocks of text simultaneously using self-attention.
Maha govt unveils Invest Maharashtra brand, signs 66 MoUs worth Rs 8.58 lakh crore
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched the Invest Maharashtra brand initiative with the tagline Made for Business, unveiling a proposed investment portfolio of 66 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth more than $92.19 billion, or approximately Rs 8.58 lakh crore. The proposed investments are estimated to generate more than three lakh direct and indirect jobs. Addressing global investors, industry leaders and state officials, Chief Minister Fadnavis said the initiative aims to connect enterprise with grassroots development and create opportunities for young engineers, local suppliers and farming communities across the state. The newly unveiled logo merges the i of investment with the M of Maharashtra, symbolising a partnership between enterprise and government. Under the Made for Business positioning, the administration has promised single-window accountability, time-bound approvals and proactive dispute resolution. The 66 MoUs worth $92.19 billion target high-growth sectors, including semiconductors, data centres, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defence, healthcare and agro-processing. Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision for economic growth, the initiative is designed to help Maharashtra achieve its target of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030, Chief Minister Fadnavis said. A key focus of the initiative is to ensure that industrial opportunities extend beyond traditional metropolitan centres such as Mumbai and Pune. The proposed projects span regions including Chandrapur, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Jalna in Vidarbha and Marathwada, as well as Nashik, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Ratnagiri, Palghar and the broader Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). To support these investments, the state government outlined plans for dedicated hubs such as an Education City, a Medicity, and an AI and Innovation City, aimed at linking industrial growth with talent development and research ecosystems. Setting expectations for the administration, Chief Minister Fadnavis directed the Invest Maharashtra team to take direct ownership of projects, monitor progress continuously, and address regulatory bottlenecks early. A timely decision can advance a factory. A resolved bottleneck can unlock employment. A clear answer can give an entrepreneur the confidence to expand, he said. The Chief Minister also appealed to industry leaders to support communities in agrarian regions facing rainfall deficits through contributions to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. He urged technology and manufacturing companies to apply their engineering expertise to water conservation, efficient irrigation and wastewater recycling to strengthen resilience in rural Maharashtra. Chief Minister Fadnavis also highlighted Maharashtras investor-friendly ecosystem and ongoing development initiatives. Principal Secretary, Industries Department, P. Anbalagan highlighted Maharashtras strategy to attract global investments, launch innovation hubs and maintain leadership in technology and industry.
Bhumi Pednekar is 'living her best life' in New York while 'missing' home
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Building Araku into a premier global coffee destination: Chandrababu Naidu
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 1 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government is actively investing in building Araku into a premier global coffee destination, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday. On the occasion of International Coffee Day, the Chief Minister noted that for millions around the world, the day doesn't truly begin without that first perfect sip of coffee. For me, it starts with Araku - a taste of Andhra Pradeshs rich heritage. This International Coffee Day, we celebrate the incredible journey of Araku Coffee from the vibrant hills of our state to coffee cups across the globe, he said in a post on X. We are actively investing in building Araku into a premier global coffee destination - empowering our local growers and ensuring Andhra Pradesh takes its rightful place on the world coffee map, he added. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also greeted people on the occasion of International Coffee Day. Sharing his thoughts on Araku coffee, he said that every cup of Araku coffee carries the fragrance of the Eastern Ghats, the richness of its soil and the hard work of our tribal farmers. On International Coffee Day, I am proud to celebrate Araku Coffee, a distinctive treasure of Andhra Pradesh, grown amidst the magnificent landscapes of the Eastern Ghats. For me, Araku Coffee is not just about its flavour and aroma. It represents the bond between our forests, our tribal communities and their traditional knowledge, transforming the richness of the land into an identity that is finding appreciation across the world. From the valleys of Araku to Parliament in New Delhi, where Araku Coffee has been showcased through dedicated stalls, its journey reflects how a local product rooted in our communities can carry the story of Bharat to a wider world, said the actor-politician. He noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also highlighted Araku coffee and the contribution of tribal families associated with its cultivation. Let us celebrate the farmers, the forests and the Eastern Ghats that make every cup possible, and work towards taking Araku Coffee from the hills of Andhra Pradesh to every corner of the world. A cup of Araku Coffee is a taste of our land, a story of our people and the aroma of our Eastern Ghats, added Pawan Kalyan.
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Ranveer Singh named first Indian brand ambassador for Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta
Ranveer Singh has added another international brand association to his portfolio, becoming the first Indian brand ambassador for Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta. With the partnership, the actor joins a global roster of personalities associated with the brands, including BLACKPINKs Jennie and Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton. The association marks Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Metas partnership with Singh in India and adds to the actors growing presence beyond Indian cinema. The collaboration brings together his interest in fashion and self-expression with Ray-Bans eyewear legacy and Ray-Ban Metas technology-focused offerings. Speaking about the association, Ranveer Singh says, Ray-Ban has always stood for individuality, and that is something I have connected with for as long as I can remember. Style, for me, has never been about following a fixed formula - it is about instinct, mood and having the freedom to express every version of yourself. A Combination of these iconic styles and cutting-edge technology with Ray-Ban Meta, makes this partnership feel so natural. Ray-Bans incredible legacy of people who have done things their own way along with Metas vision of building AI glasses for everyone Im excited to be a part of that story in India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ray-Ban (@rayban) The partnership comes at a notable point in Ranveers career, following the success of the Dhurandhar franchise. The actor has been in the spotlight for his performances in the films, which have also contributed to his continued visibility internationally. The new association further expands Ranveers brand portfolio and global presence. His partnership with Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta also places him alongside international names such as Jennie and Lewis Hamilton, who have previously been associated with the brands. With this collaboration, Ranveer becomes the first Indian ambassador for Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta, bringing his personal approach to style and self-expression to the brands India association. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: CBFC orders 45-50 cuts for Dhurandhar The Revenges TV Premiere; U/A 16+ version is 10 minutes shorter
Some runway moments are about the clothes. Others are about the story stitched into them. Alia Bhatt's turn at the Mijwan charity fashion show managed both. The show celebrated 15 years of collaboration between couturier Manish Malhotra and the Mijwan Welfare Society, spearheaded by Shabana Azmi, and brought cinematic glamour together with grassroots artistry to empower female artisans from rural India. From the first pencil strokes on Malhotra's sketchpad to the glare of the runway lights, Alia's outfit was an ode to timeless romance. She walked the ramp in a custom ivory georgette saree, paired with a flowing organza veil that trailed behind her with every step. Weeks of behind-the-scenes work went into the ensemble, which showcased fine Chikankari needlework, tonal thread accents and a soft luminescence. Styled by the sartorial duo Rhea Kapoor and Sanya Kapoor, the look leaned into regal minimalism. A pleated micro-corset blouse anchored the drapes, leaving the veil's scalloped borders and delicate lace motifs to take centre stage. Manish Malhotra's official Instagram page shared behind-the-scenes photos, captioned: From the sketch to the runway, Alia Bhatt (@aliaabhatt) in our ivory georgette saree and flowing organza veil. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MANISH MALHOTRA (@manishmalhotraworld) The opulence peaked with pieces from Manish Malhotra Jewellery. As the caption stated, Alia wore a heirloom choker set with uncut diamonds and strung with over 310 carats of cascading pearls. She completed the look with an understated maang tikka, delicate earrings and ornate haathphools that shimmered under the spotlights. The atmosphere was shaped by the evocative soundscapes of electronic duo Lost Stories, which turned the charity runway into what felt like a living gallery of craft and purpose. The show was supported by Manta Goyal and presented by L'Oral. With its bridal-inspired spirit, Alia's walk was more than a fashion statement. It served as a tribute to artisanal legacy, empowerment and fifteen years of purposeful couture. Also Read: Love & War: Sanjay Leela Bhansali and others celebrate the birthday of Ranbir Kapoor with grand dinner
Gujarat: 4.35 kg of whale vomit valued at Rs 4.35 crore seized, two held
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 1 (IANS) The Gujarat Polices State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized 4.354 kg of ambergris, valued at Rs 4.35 crore, from two men during a raid in Bavla, Ahmedabad Rural, police said on Thursday. Police made the seizure at the parking area of Akriti Arcade Complex on the Rajkot-Ahmedabad Highway, following instructions from Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to take action against illegal activities in the state. Police identified the two detained men as Ajay Chavda, a resident of Tarkpur in Anand districts Khambhat taluka, and Hitesh Chauhan, a resident of Bhetawada in Ahmedabad districts Dholka taluka. According to the State Monitoring Cell, its Police Sub-Inspector V.K. Rathod led the raid. The team found pieces of ambergris of different sizes and shapes, described as hard, solid material in white, cream, golden and brown shades. Officials from the Forest Department and the Forensic Science Laboratory examined the material. The seized ambergris weighed 4 kg 354 grams and was valued at Rs 4,35,40,000. Including other material seized during the operation, the total value of the confiscated items was Rs 4,38,17,770. Police said they seized the material for investigation under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, while detaining the two men under Section 35(1)(e) of the law. Police handed them over to Bavla Police Station for further legal action under the Wildlife Protection Act. During questioning, Chavda allegedly told police that Mehul Dabhi, also from Tarkpur in Khambhat, had called him to Bavla to help sell ambergris. Chavda then travelled to Bavla with Kishan Gohel and another person. According to the statement recorded by police, they went near Gawaliya Hotel, where Hitesh Chauhan arrived after obtaining the ambergris from Ashok Vaghela of Hedalpara in Khambhat, allegedly at the direction of a person identified as Sachin. The group then went to the parking area of Akriti Arcade Complex near Bavla Chokdi to hand over the ambergris to Kishan Gohel for sale, when the two men were caught with the material, police said. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is listed under Schedule I. Police said ambergris is used in high-quality perfumes as a fixative, helping fragrances last longer and enhancing their scent. It has also been used in incense, scented oils and other fragrance products. The substance has historically been used for medicinal purposes and as an aphrodisiac in some cultures, contributing to its high value in international markets. The State Monitoring Cell said further legal proceedings in the case are being carried out through Bavla Police Station.
967 cannabis plants worth Rs 1.72 cr found near Gujarat-Rajasthan border
Digital Desk | Himmatnagar, Oct 1 (IANS) The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Sabarkantha police has seized 967 cannabis plants weighing 345.6 kg and valued at over Rs 1.72 crore that were allegedly being cultivated under the cover of cotton crops on a farm in Kotda Gadhi village near the Rajasthan border. Police said the action was carried out as part of the Say No to Drugs and Drug-Free Sabarkantha missions aimed at curbing the production, illegal transportation, purchase and sale of narcotic substances in the district. The LCB team received information while conducting patrols in the Kheroj police station area that Jaga Rama Gamar and his family members were allegedly cultivating cannabis in agricultural fields under their possession in the Magra Falia area of Kotda Gadhi village. Acting on the information, the team conducted a raid and found cannabis plants cultivated alongside cotton. Police identified the fields as owned and possessed by Raychandbhai Ramabhai Gamar, Jaga Ramabhai Gamar, and Rava Punabhai Gamar, all residents of Kotda Gadhi village in Poshi taluka. A total of 967 cannabis plants weighing 345.600 kg were seized, with their value assessed at Rs 1,72,80,000. The team also collected three soil samples and three control samples during the operation. Police registered a case at Kheroj Police Station under Sections 8(c), 20(a)(1), 20(b)(2-C) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway. Raychandbhai Ramabhai Gamar, 25, has been arrested in connection with the case, while Jaga Rama Gamar and Rava Punabhai Gamar are yet to be arrested. Sabarkantha police said detecting illegal cultivation along the districts Rajasthan border and in remote areas poses geographical and logistical challenges because of the hilly terrain, isolated locations, farms away from main roads, and limited human movement. The LCB said its personnel were using human intelligence, technical information and field verification to identify such cultivation. The operation followed directions from senior officials to take legal action against those involved in narcotics-related activities.
David Warner shares his love for Hyderabad with a special post
Hyderabad: David Warner may no longer wear the Sunrisers Hyderabad jersey, but the city still finds a place on his Instagram. From dancing to Telugu chartbusters to recreating Tollywood dialogues, the Australian cricketer has often given local fans something to cheer about beyond cricket. This time, he shared a post featuring his daughter Indi with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SC's written order on e-challans does not include linking traffic fines to electricity bills
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Supreme Courts suggestion that pending traffic e-challan dues could be linked to electricity bills was an oral remark made during the hearing and does not form part of the order uploaded by the top court, which instead records a series of measures for effective recovery of unpaid traffic fines. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan, while hearing a long-pending road safety matter, had on Monday suggested that authorities could explore adding unpaid traffic challans to electricity bills as a possible mechanism to ensure recovery of the dues arising from traffic violations. However, the order passed on the same day but uploaded on Thursday does not contain any direction to link e-challan dues with electricity bills. The order records several specific measures for recovery of outstanding e-challan amounts, including freezing online vehicle-related services, withholding renewal or issuance of registration certificates and duplicate registration certificates, and not entertaining requests for updating the owner's address until pending dues are cleared. The Justice Pardiwala-led Bench also directed that fitness certificates should be denied until all pending traffic fines are cleared and called for blacklisting of vehicles with outstanding challans on the Parivahan portal, which would come in the way of their sale and transfer of ownership. It further directed that, in cases of multiple violations, driving licences should not be renewed and steps should be taken to suspend licences already in force. The Supreme Court said that no centre should be permitted to issue a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate until the pending dues are cleared. It directed random checking of vehicles and said that if an e-challan issued against a vehicle had not been honoured, ecessary steps shall be taken to impound the vehicle itself. The directions were issued in a long-pending writ petition concerning implementation of provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 relating to road safety and electronic enforcement. The order recorded that the apex court had been monitoring the litigation for almost 14 years and that the present Bench had been hearing it for over a year, during which several directions had been issued for effective implementation of the statutory provisions relating to road safety. It is not just sufficient to keep issuing e-challans to the person who is alleged to have violated the provisions of the Act. Police may issue thousands and lakhs of such e-challans, but the question is how do you recover the fine as sought to be imposed by way of those e-challans, the bench observed. It noted that the states and Union Territories (UTs) had to recover approximately Rs 49,194.05 crore towards e-challans issued over a period of time, while around Rs 26,175.05 crore had been recovered so far. The Supreme Court said that the authorities needed to work at the ground level, having regard to the ground realities, and stressed that merely issuing e-challans would not be sufficient unless there was an effective mechanism for recovery. It also directed all states and UTs to implement the Standard Operating Procedure dated October 28, 2025, prepared by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and to ensure compliance with Section 136A of the Motor Vehicles Act read with Rule 167A of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The National Road Safety Board was also directed to monitor electronic enforcement. The bench asked the amicus curiae, senior advocate Gaurav Agrawal, to prepare a chart setting out the directions issued since it began monitoring the matter, the date of each direction, the time granted for implementation, its current status and the amicus curiae's remarks. The top court also directed the Delhi Chief Secretary to file a report on compliance with its earlier directions concerning pedestrian safety near the Delhi High Court and the National Zoological Park on Mathura Road. It warned that if its directions had not been complied with, the Delhi Chief Secretary would have to personally remain present before the Supreme Court on the next date of hearing. The matter has been listed for November 25 at 2 p.m.
Maha Dy CM urges simple Navratri celebrations, appeals for aid to drought-hit farmers
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the severe drought-like situation prevailing across 265 talukas in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday appealed to the public to celebrate the upcoming Navratri festival and other religious and cultural events with utmost simplicity to stand firmly by the farmers, the nations providers. He also urged Shiv Sena office-bearers, public festival committees (Ganesh and Navratri mandals), and citizens to contribute the funds saved from festival expenditure directly as relief to drought-affected farmers. Forego lavish festival celebrations this season and reallocate event funds towards the relief and rehabilitation of drought-affected farmers across Maharashtra, he said in a post on X. This year, due to failed rains in Vidarbha, Marathwada and other parts of the state, a shadow of drought has spread across most regions. With natures fury ruining standing crops, thousands of farmers are left devastated. Speaking on this critical situation, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde reiterated his stance, stating that our Baliraja (farmers) have the primary right over the state treasury. He emphasised that during such times of crisis, the Mahayuti government and the Shiv Sena stand resolutely behind farmers with full strength. While official government-level relief measures are actively underway, he noted that it is equally vital for everyone to step forward as a society and contribute during this hour of need. He said celebrating upcoming festivals with grandeur and fanfare while farmers are in distress and anxiety would be inappropriate. Therefore, public committees, Shiv Sena office-bearers, social organisations, and citizens should observe festivals. Instead of lavish expenditure on celebrations, the saved funds should be redirected towards direct relief and rehabilitation for drought-affected farmers. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde expressed confidence that if everyone comes to the aid of food providers during their time of crisis, overcoming this natural disaster would be well within reach. He noted that if saving festival costs allows society to wipe away the tears of even a single farmer and bring a smile to that persons face, it would truly be genuine service to Goddess Jagadamba. Reaffirming the Mahayuti administrations commitment to the farming sector, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde said the government has prioritized mobilizing resources. However, he called for a broader collective effort to support farmers battling agrarian distress. The first claim on the treasury of this state belongs to our farmers, he said, adding that when farmers are battling the dire circumstances of drought, it is a collective moral and social responsibility to stand firmly by their side. He further said it would not be appropriate to celebrate upcoming religious or cultural festivals with great pomp and show while farmers remain gripped by anxiety. With dry spells affecting multiple districts, the state government is actively deploying relief measures. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde said unified public participation, alongside government assistance, would help the state overcome this natural adversity and restore long-term security to rural Maharashtra.
Parineeti Chopras latest project Shaque: Trust No One has received a special review from her husband, politician Raghav Chadha. After watching the Netflix mystery thriller, Raghav took to social media to praise the series and Parineetis performance as Anvita. Calling the seven-episode series a genuinely gripping, nail biting watch, Raghav said the suspense kept him engaged until the final episode. He also highlighted the performances by the ensemble cast and praised Parineeti for fully stepping into her character. Raghav Chadha praises Parineeti Chopras performance Sharing his thoughts on social media, Raghav said Shaque: Trust No One managed to keep him guessing throughout its run. He wrote, Shaque had me hooked till the very end. The suspense keeps building, every episode makes you question what you think you know. By the end I only wanted one answer. Who was the kidnapper? Raghav also recalled attending the premiere of the series with their close friends and family. He said, The premiere felt even more special with our closest friends and family there with us. Praising the cast, he added, The whole cast really pulls you into the story, and @parineetichopra, you completely lived Anvita. Raghav concluded his note by acknowledging that his appreciation for the series came not only from being Parineetis husband. Proud husband aside, this is a genuinely gripping, nail biting watch. Go watch Shaque on Netflix now! he wrote, adding, Brilliant performances all around. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raghav Chadha (@raghavchadha88) Siddharth P Malhotra reacts to Raghavs post Shaque: Trust No One director Siddharth P Malhotra also responded to Raghavs post. Expressing his happiness over the response, the filmmaker commented, so so happy my brother and yaaayyy for all of us. Shaque: Trust No One marks Parineeti Chopras OTT debut. The mystery thriller follows a mother who begins searching for her daughter after she goes missing, with the investigation gradually raising questions about what really happened. The series features Parineeti alongside Jennifer Winget, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Soni Razdan, Anup Soni and Sumeet Vyas. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, the seven-episode series began streaming on Netflix on September 24. Also Read:Parineeti Chopra REACTS to Raghav Chadhas special message ahead of Shaque release: Big support and a protective husband
Created and produced by Rajkumar Hirani and directed by Avinash Arun, Pritam and Pedro has emerged as one of the most-watched shows on streaming. The cybercrime comedy-thriller features Arshad Warsi, Vir Hirani, Vikrant Massey, Boman Irani and Mona Singh in key roles. Set in Goa, the series follows Pedro (Arshad Warsi), an old-school police officer who is transferred to the IT cell, and Pritam (Vir Hirani), a tech-savvy coding expert. The two form an unlikely partnership as they work together to investigate digital crimes and mysterious kidnappings. The show combines comedy, suspense and emotional moments as the duo navigates a series of cases. The series has received a strong response from viewers, with its blend of humour and thriller elements becoming a key part of its appeal. Rajkumar Hirani Films recently marked the show's performance with a special social media post, expressing gratitude to the audience. The post was captioned, Pritam and Pedro continue to rule hearts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rajkumar Hirani Films (@rhfilmsofficial) According to the makers, Pritam and Pedro has officially become the most-viewed show ever, crossing 31 million views and recording more than 73 million watch hours. The figures mark a significant streaming milestone for the series. The show's performance also puts the spotlight on Rajkumar Hirani's move into the OTT space. His storytelling style has been brought into the series while retaining elements of humour and emotion. Vir Hirani has also drawn attention for his portrayal of Pritam, with viewers and critics responding to his performance. With its reported viewership continuing to grow, Pritam and Pedro has set a new benchmark in streaming numbers, while bringing together Rajkumar Hirani's creative direction and Vir Hirani's performance in the series. Also Read : SHOCKING: Gurugram youth takes inspiration from Vikrant Masseys Pritam And Pedro character to allegedly con student of Rs. 24.60 lakhs
A Rajkot vegetable vendor has been arrested after police allegedly found counterfeit Rs 100 and Rs 500 notes along with equipment used to produce them at his home. Investigators said Kishan Solanki learned the process after seeing an Instagram reel and later communicating with a trainer on Telegram. Police allege he circulated around 40 fake Rs 100 notes through small purchases.
A taste of Kerala in Hyderabad: 10 restaurants to explore
Hyderabad is famous for biryani, but the citys food scene has another delicious side waiting to be explored. There is a sea of Kerala restaurants in Hyderabad serving Malabar parottas, spicy chicken, soft appam, fragrant stew, seafood and meals. For Malayalis and food lovers wanting something different, these restaurants offer plenty to explore. Here is Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Christa Pike, Tennessees only woman on death row, was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, her classmate at a job training facility. Slemmer was attacked with a box cutter, and prosecutors said Pike carved a pentagram into her chest and removed part of her skull. Pike was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death, while her boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp received a life sentence.
Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad Celebrate 5 Years Together with Unseen Romantic Photos
To mark their fifth anniversary, Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan shared a series of intimate, never-before-seen photos with actor-musician Saba Azad on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan) Captioning the heartfelt post, Hrithik wrote, Its our birthday. HAPPY 5th, my love. The post quickly caught the attention [] The post Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad Celebrate 5 Years Together with Unseen Romantic Photos appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Google is giving its newest AI model a million-token memory. Here
Gemini 4 Argon can generate up to one million tokens in a single output. Google says the model is already being used internally for coding, research and large-scale engineering work. The AI is initially being tested by trusted cyber defenders before wider access. Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier AI model that can generate up to one million tokens in a single output, a sharp increase from the previous 64,000-token limit. In simple terms, the bigger limit is designed to let the Google AI model work through much longer and more complicated tasks without having to break them into as many separate steps. Google says this could be useful for software development, financial and legal research, enterprise work and other jobs that require sustained reasoning. The company said Argon is already being used internally by thousands of its employees for debugging, research and large-scale software projects. It has also been used to optimise quantum computing algorithms, improve memory efficiency in Google's data centres and help migrate C and C++ code to Rust. Google described the model as capable of deep reasoning across complex, long-horizon workflows, reflecting its focus on tasks that can take much longer than a typical chatbot exchange. Why the million-token limit matters The jump from 64,000 to one million tokens is not simply a bigger number. Tokens are the small units into which AI models break text and other information, so a higher output limit gives a model more room to reason through a task and produce a lengthy response. Google says Argon can use that capacity for large codebases, lengthy research and multi-step enterprise workflows. In one example, the company said Argon replaced 32,000 lines of SIMD code in its libgav1 video decoder and produced a Rust version that was 2.7 times faster than an earlier Rust port while producing the same video output. The model is also designed to work with visual information, including professional charts, long videos and collections of documents. On the DeepSWE v1.1 benchmark, which measures performance on long-horizon software engineering tasks, Google reported a score of 77.9 per cent. It also reported a 51.3 per cent score on Zapier's AutomationBench, which assesses end-to-end execution across business functions. These are Google's own reported benchmark results, rather than independent assessments. The AI is going after cyber threats too Cybersecurity is another major focus for Argon. Google says the model can autonomously find, validate and patch critical software vulnerabilities. The company said Argon uncovered a critical vulnerability affecting healthcare software used by hospitals worldwide, which it said previous frontier models had missed. On CWE-bench v1, a test of vulnerability remediation, Google reported that Argon tied for first place with a score of 68 per cent. That capability is also one reason Google is not releasing the model to everyone immediately. Argon is initially being made available to a select group of trusted cyber defenders through Google's Fairwind Program. Google says the phased rollout will give it more time to test safety measures and strengthen safeguards against cyber misuse, prompt injection attacks and other risks. Google said it will expand access to developers, enterprises and consumers, starting with paid API customers and Google AI Ultra subscribers. It has not given a final date for wider consumer availability. For businesses, the model will initially cost $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, with cached input tokens receiving a 95 per cent discount. Google said the prices will later rise to $4 per million input tokens and $20 per million output tokens. The bigger question may be what businesses do with an AI model that can sustain much longer workflows. Rather than simply generating a paragraph, writing a short piece of code or answering a single question, Argon is being positioned for jobs where the work itself can stretch across thousands of lines of code, large collections of documents and multiple stages of reasoning.
Rozlyn Khan threatens to commit suicide: Mental stress has taken my life and everything on a toll
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Actress and stage 4 cancer survivor Rozlyn Khan has expressed deep distress over her ongoing legal battle, saying the mounting mental stress has taken a toll on her life. In an emotional social media post, she also made a troubling statement about committing suicide and said she would hold those she alleges are responsible accountable if anything happens to her. Khan has made several allegations about her ongoing legal case. She said the pressure of the case and the Rs 5 lakh cost ordered by the Supreme Court have added to the stress she is already dealing with while undergoing cancer treatment. She wrote on her Instagram stories, If anything happens to me, the Supreme Court will be responsible. They have been torturing me for 5 lakh. Fine, I have been taking my treatment, but there is absolutely no empathy. I am fighting cancer and simultaneously fighting a legal battle. Instead of understanding what I am going through, I feel I am being continuously pressured, Rozlyn alleged. She further claimed that people connected with the proceedings have been coming to Kokilaben Hospital and allegedly harassing her over the money. They have gone to an extent where they feel I am faking my cancer. Can you imagine what a cancer patient goes through when, instead of empathy, she feels that her illness itself is being questioned? She further stated, I am saying this openly because I dont want anybody to later say that nobody knew what I was going through. If I commit suicide or if something happens to me, I will hold Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta responsible. I am already battling for my life, and I dont understand why I should have to fight this kind of pressure at the same time. Rozlyn also added on her Instagram, stating, Are you forcing me to commit suicide? What else can I do? Mental stress has taken my life and everything on a toll Supreme Court and corrupt judges you all are responsible for my health If anything happens to me, please put them behind the bars. The Supreme Court recently ordered Rozlyn Khan and Siddiquee to pay Rs 5 lakh each. The money has to be deposited with the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. According to court reports, the legal case has been going on for more than 11 years.
Disha Patani marks 10 years in Bollywood sharing a throwback pic with SSR
To mark 10 years in the industry, Disha Patani took to her Instagram stories and shared a heartwarming picture from MS Dhoni featuring herself and her co-star Sushant Singh Rajput
Hrithik Roshan shares unseen vacation photos as he celebrates 5 years with Saba Azad; see post
Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad are marking five years of togetherness on Thursday, October 1. The couple, who began making their relationship more public in 2022, celebrated the occasion with a series of unseen photographs from their time together during a vacation. Hrithik took to Instagram to share several glimpses of his special moments with Saba. Alongside the pictures, the actor penned a short note for his girlfriend, writing, It's our birthday. HAPPY 5th my love. Among the photographs shared by Hrithik was a romantic frame of the couple standing by the sea. They posed together against a sunset, with their silhouettes visible against the golden sky and ocean. The picture captured a quiet moment between the two as they enjoyed their time away. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan) Another photograph showed Hrithik and Saba posing for a selfie inside what appears to be an aircraft. The two were seen wearing aviation-style headsets and winter outfits. Hrithik also included a few more selfies and vacation photographs, offering a glimpse into their celebration. Hrithik and Saba first sparked dating rumours in 2022 after being spotted together on several occasions. Their relationship became more visible when they arrived hand-in-hand at Karan Johar's 50th birthday celebration. Since then, the two have frequently been seen supporting each other at public events and sharing glimpses of their time together. Before his relationship with Saba, Hrithik was married to Sussanne Khan. The two tied the knot in 2000 and separated in 2014. They continue to co-parent their sons, Hrehaan and Hridaan Roshan. Hrithik was born on January 10, 1974, while Saba was born on November 1, 1985. The couple has a 12-year age difference. On the work front, Hrithik was last seen in Ayan Mukerji's War 2, alongside Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. He reprised his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal in the sequel to the 2019 action film War. He also made a cameo appearance in Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, Bobby Deol and Sharvari. Saba, meanwhile, was last seen in Anurag Kashyap's Bandar. Also Read : Mihir Ahuja recalls how Lakshya inspired his dream of playing a uniformed officer; says, It genuinely felt like something I had been manifesting for years
Disha Patani completes a decade in Bollywood as MS Dhoni: The Untold Story turns 10: Beyond grateful
Disha Patani has completed a decade in films, marking 10 years since she began her journey in cinema. The actor, who made her Telugu debut with Loafer in 2015 before making her Bollywood debut with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story in 2016, looked back at the journey with a note of gratitude shared on social media. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Disha reflected on the characters she has played and the experiences that have shaped her career. She wrote, Grateful to have completed a decade into this journey of exploring myself. Blessed to have lived through these beautiful characters that'll stay with me forver and for everyone who gave me the opportunity to do so. Thank you for all the love and support. Beyond grateful. The actor's post comes as she completes 10 years since her breakthrough Hindi film appearance as Priyanka Jha in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the biographical sports drama featured Sushant Singh Rajput as former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, with Disha playing Priyanka, Dhoni's first love. A busy 2026 for Disha Patani Disha's 10-year milestone arrives during a particularly active phase of her career. In 2026, she appeared in a brief role in O' Romeo and was also part of the ensemble cast of Welcome to the Jungle. She also took on the female lead opposite Emraan Hashmi in Awarapan 2. The film, which followed the legacy of the 2007 cult romantic action drama Awarapan, marked another prominent role for Disha. Her slate ahead includes projects across Hindi, Tamil and international cinema. She is set to make her Hollywood debut with Holiguards Saga: The Portal of Force, which also features Kevin Spacey. Disha is also expected to return as Roxie in Kalki 2898 AD Part 2, following her appearance in Nag Ashwin's 2024 science-fiction film Kalki 2898 AD. She is additionally attached to the Tamil historical epic Sangamithra. Also Read:Disha Patani shares BTS moments from Awarapan 2, pens note of gratitude amid films success
Amitabh Bachchan began the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 by informing viewers about a knee injury he sustained during the shoot. The veteran actor, who generally delivers his opening monologue while standing at the centre of the stage, appeared seated this time and explained the reason behind the change. Addressing the audience, Amitabh said that he had injured his knee after slipping and falling during the previous days shoot. Usually, I do my monologue standing at the centre, but today, I have a knee injury, Amitabh told viewers. Recalling the incident, he added, Yesterday, during the shoot, I slipped and fell and injured my knee. The actor clarified that the injury was not serious and assured viewers that he was doing fine. However, he explained that he was experiencing some discomfort while standing. Although he could have delivered the monologue on his feet, Amitabh chose to remain seated because of a little bit of difficulty while standing. The latest injury comes amid Amitabhs continued professional commitments. He is set to return as Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwins Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2, with regular shooting scheduled to begin in October 2026. The actor is also awaiting the release of Ribhu Dasguptas courtroom drama Section 84. Meanwhile, the Hindi remake of The Intern, which also stars Deepika Padukone, is reportedly progressing towards production. This is not the first time Amitabh has sustained an injury while working. In March 2023, he suffered a right rib-cage injury and muscle tear while filming an action sequence for Kalki 2898 AD in Hyderabad. The injury reportedly caused discomfort while moving and breathing, following which the shoot was halted and he was advised rest and medication. He later returned to work after recovering. Amitabh has been associated with Kaun Banega Crorepati for more than two decades. The quiz show premiered on July 3, 2000, with him as its host. He has hosted every season except Season 3, which was presented by Shah Rukh Khan. With Season 18, the show has completed 26 years, with Amitabh continuing his association with the popular quiz format. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: Geeta Agrawal Sharma talks about playing a dementia patient in Vajood Rahe Maujood; director Keigan Pinto says, Geeta ji is the Amitabh Bachchan of female actor today!
Sanjay Mishra Reveals Special Connection to Prayagraj with Arjun Bewakoof Film Launch
Sanjay Mishra discusses his special bond with Prayagraj during the teaser launch of Arjun Bewakoof, expressing gratitude to the citys people. Sanjay Mishra Reveals Special Connection to Prayagraj with Arjun Bewakoof Film Launch
The young and the satyagraha | Gandhis motto was truth and non-violence, and so is Gen Zs
At the recent protests at Jantar Mantar and in subsequent agitations, the countrys youth have drawn upon Gandhian ideas and ethos
The young and the satyagraha | Gandhis motto was truth and non-violence, and so is Gen Zs
At the recent protests at Jantar Mantar and in subsequent agitations, the countrys youth have drawn upon Gandhian ideas and ethos
A 23-year-old Bengaluru woman says a man she met at an Indiranagar cafe asked for her LinkedIn profile instead of her phone number or Instagram. She claimed he wanted to check her professional background and ensure their career trajectories matched before investing time. The unusual encounter sparked debate on Reddit, with some joking he wanted a referral, while others defended LinkedIn as a less intrusive way to stay connected. One user, however, claimed the story never happened.
An employees alleged fake sick leave for a Coorg trip reportedly came to light after they appeared in a dance video that went viral on Instagram. According to a Reddit post on r/antiLinkedIn, the employee had told their manager they had stomach flu, only to receive the reel from their skip-level manager on Monday with the message, Hope your stomach is better. The story has since sparked reactions online.
It was a day full of glitter, grooves and giggles for the Pataudi-Kemmu family. Soha Ali Khan took to Instagram to share a series of photo dumps from the ninth birthday celebrations of her daughter Inaaya, and the posts offer a delightful peek into the family's pink-tinted party. Going by the pictures, the colour pink set the backdrop for the festivities, with the dcor and cake curated around a Disco party theme. In the first set of photos, Soha is seen helping her daughter cut the cake, surrounded by family. The gathering included her mother Sharmila Tagore, brother Saif Ali Khan and his sons Taimur and Jeh, husband Kunal Kemmu, and sister Saba Pataudi. The caption read, One birthday. One photo. Zero coordinated poses - just one big blurry blast! And just like that she's 9! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) The second post was a video offering glimpses of the bash, including the fun activities and stalls that were part of the event. In the caption, Soha thanked the entire team who were instrumental in putting the celebration together. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) The final set of photos came with a personal note from the proud mother to her daughter. Soha wrote, Nine years ago, we cut the umbilical cord. But apparently, you can't actually get rid of your mother that easily. I read somewhere (probably Instagram) that some of the mother's cells cross the placenta into the child and can hang around for years while some of the child's cross into the mothers. So here we are, nine years later: still connected haha!! You can't roll your eyes at that! (Or can you) Happy 9th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) The witty yet emotional message struck a chord with fans, and the posts are a reminder of how the Pataudi family continues to come together for every milestone, big or small. With three generations of the family under one roof, the party was as much about togetherness as it was about the disco lights and the cake. Soha Ali Khan, who is known for sharing candid glimpses of her family life with her followers, has often spoken of keeping things warm and unfussy at home. On the work front, she is active on the podcast scene with her show All About Her, while also juggling her other work commitments. Also Read: Soha Ali Khan shares why she keeps missing her 10k steps goal: After 2,467 obstacles, I give up
Macworld Podcast: Mac mini and Mac Studio reviews
Macworld Apple recently updated the Mac mini and the Mac Studio, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new chips in those Macs, the speed improvements, and what you get for the money. This is episode 1002 with Michael Simon , Jason Cross , and Roman Loyola . Episode 1002 on YouTube Episode 1002 on Apple Podcasts Episode 1002 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show., Mac mini (M5 Pro) review: Killer performance at a lethal price Should you buy a Mac mini now? M6 vs M5 Pro buying advice The new Mac mini hides an ugly SSD secret Mac Studio (M5 Max) review: Shifting into overdrive A Brief History of Microsoft Excel (Noble Desktop) Photo of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates announcing Microsoft Excel (Getty Images) Comment Corner We talked about the Apple Watch Series 12 last week, and said its the most significant upgrade since the Series 4. we got a few a comment sabout that on social. Its great but literally cant set a cooking timer Will.i.cook via TikTok This is lacking AI. AI on watches where it is headed. This is an embarrassment asg4aa via Instagram Im sure itll be great for people who actually use and understand all the extra data, but Im not heavily invested/nerdy regarding this sort of thing so just seems like a lot of stuff I wouldnt use. Same with all the new granular controls on the iPhone 18 Pro. Isaac P. via Facebook Subscribe to the Macworld Podcast You can subscribe to the Macworld Podcastor leave us a review! right here in the Podcasts app . The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel . Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/macworld To find previous episodes, visit Macworlds podcast page or our home on MegaPhone . Apple Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026) Price When Reviewed: $1,699 Best Prices Today: $1,669 at Amazon $1669 at B&H $1699 at Apple Read our full Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026) review Apple Mac mini (M6, 2026) Price When Reviewed: $899 Best Prices Today: $879.99 at Amazon $879.99 at Walmart $899 at Apple Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026) Price When Reviewed: $5,499 Best Prices Today: $5499 at Apple $5499 at Best Buy US Read our full Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026) review Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max, 2026) Price When Reviewed: $2,499 Best Prices Today: $2,449 at Amazon $2449 at B&H $2499 at Apple Read our full Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max, 2026) review
Why Did Cristiano Ronaldo Leave Portugal Camp? Jorge Jesus Rift Explained
Ronaldo announced his exit in an Instagram post on Wednesday evening. He left the Copenhagen stadium before Portugal's scheduled eve-of-match training.
Anupam Kher, 71, climbs 35-foot rock wall in North Carolina: I felt a wonderful sense of achievement
At 71, Anupam Kher has once again chosen to challenge himself, this time by taking on a 35-foot indoor rock climbing wall in Raleigh, North Carolina. The veteran actor shared a video and a detailed note on social media, recalling how he initially questioned whether he could complete the climb before deciding to give it a shot. Sharing the experience, Kher described it as a lesson in self-belief and perseverance. He began his post by writing, TRIUMPH OF HUMAN SPIRIT! Sometimes, looking up at a challenge, we begin to decide what we cannot do before we have even tried. Kher revealed that he came across the climbing wall while visiting a mall in Raleigh. After watching people attempt the climb, he noticed that several of them were unable to reach the top. When Herman encouraged him to try it himself, the actor admitted that he was uncertain. I had my doubts. Then I remembered the boy who grew up climbing hills in Shimla. And I thought, Chalo, let me try. So what if I am 71 now! he wrote. Anupam Kher on facing the challenge For Kher, the experience was not simply about reaching the top of a climbing wall. He explained that although he was secured with a harness, the actual climb required him to rely on his own hands and feet. Being secured by a harness did not take away the effort or the hesitation. I still had to make each move myself. Just with my bare hands and feet! No other support, Kher wrote. He also reflected on the difference between looking at a challenge and actually working through it. Looking at the top was one thing. Finding my way towards it, one hold at a time, was another. After successfully reaching the top, Kher said the experience left him with a strong sense of achievement. For him, the climb became an opportunity to discover what he could still accomplish rather than focusing on the limitations he had initially imagined. When I reached the top, I felt a wonderful sense of achievement. I had given myself a chance to discover what I was still capable of. That is called the triumph of human spirit! he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Kher went on to connect the experience with the role that doubt can play when people face unfamiliar challenges. The human mind and spirit hold possibilities that doubt can keep us from exploring. Belief does not make the climb easy. But it can give us the courage to begin and to keep going when it gets difficult, he wrote. Concluding his note, the actor said the experience had left him with greater faith in his own abilities. Today, at 71, I came down from that wall with a little more faith in myself and my capabilities. We owe ourselves that chance, he said, while thanking Herman and his instructor Scott. Khers post also drew a response from several people, including actor Parineeti Chopra, who worked with him in Sooraj Barjatyas Uunchai. Reacting to the video, Chopra wrote, Loved this sir. The climbing experience comes at a particularly busy time for Kher, who is currently travelling across North America with the Hindi musical play Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane, alongside Swaroop Sampat. The production recently marked its 25th show in Toronto as part of the ongoing tour. Kher described the milestone as a significant moment for the play and said it had received amazing love from audiences in Toronto and other cities. Also Read:Anupam Kher honoured in Toronto with Certificate of Recognition: What a wonderful feeling
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp in anger, releases strong statement on social media
Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugals training camp ahead of the teams Nations League meeting with Denmark . He refused to reveal the reason but confirmed that he will announce it at a later date. The veteran confirmed the development on Instagram and added that he spoke to the president of the Portuguese Football Federation about the same. The federation subsequently confirmed that preparations for the upcoming fixtures would continue with the remaining 24 players.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan celebrated her daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmus ninth birthday with a heartfelt note reflecting on the special bond between a mother and her child. Sharing the message on Instagram, she looked back at the day Inaaya was born and wrote, Nine years ago, we cut the umbilical cord. But apparently, you cant actually get rid of your mother that easily. Soha went on to mention something she had read about the connection between a mother and child during pregnancy. She wrote that some of the mothers cells can cross the placenta into the child and remain there for years, while some of the childs cells can cross into the mother. So here we are, nine years later: still connected haha!! You can't roll your eyes at that! (Or can you), she added. Concluding her note, the Rang De Basanti actress wished her daughter, writing, Happy 9th.. The doting mother also shared heartwarming glimpses from the birthday celebrations. In the first image, Inaaya is seen planting a sweet kiss on her mothers cheek. In the next, she strikes a pose alongside her mother and grandmother, Sharmila Tagore. Another picture shows Soha posing with her mother, Sharmila. Kunal Kemmu marked his daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmus ninth birthday by sharing a heartwarming video featuring a tender father-daughter moment. The clip showed the Kalyug actor strumming his guitar and singing for Inaaya, who appeared overjoyed by the special gesture. The birthday girl then hugged and kissed her father, adding to the warmth of the moment. Kunal shared the adorable video on Instagram and penned a sweet birthday message for his daughter, writing, Happy Birthday my Inni Boo. In the video, the actor was seen seated on a couch with his guitar while Inaaya affectionately embraced him. Soha and Kunal tied the knot in 2015 and welcomed their daughter in September 2017. Over the years, Soha has often shared glimpses of her life as a mother and her special bond with Inaaya on social media.
MP: HC relief for Mahakumbh fame woman in date of birth dispute
Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted relief to a young woman who made headlines during the 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj by quashing the order of a municipal officer that altered her date of birth. The HCs Indore bench directed the Chief Municipal Officer (CMO) of Maheshwar town in Khargone district to decide afresh Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jessica Chastain hails Michael Shannons favorite performance on Take Shelter anniversary
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Hollywood star Jessica Chastain marked the 15th anniversary of Take Shelter by praising co-star Michael Shannons performance in the critically acclaimed film, calling it one of her favourite performances of all time. Chastain took to Instagram, where she shared the scene featuring a powerful public outburst by Shannon, standing before the stunned crowd, his eyes wide with a terrifying conviction, he delivers his famous warning: There is a storm coming like nothing you have ever seen, and not a one of you is prepared for it! The actress wrote in the caption: Take Shelter came out 15 years ago today. @michaelshannon gave one of my favorite performances of all time. Show-off (GOAT) emoji. Take Shelter is a 2011 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Jeff Nichols. The plot follows a young husband and father who, plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself and his increasing worry over having paranoid schizophrenia. It explores themes of masculinity, mental illness, and the lengths people go to protect the ones they love. Shannon has twice received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Revolutionary Road and Nocturnal Animals. He received Actor Award and Golden Globe nominations for his role in 99 Homes. His film debut was in 1993 with Groundhog Day. He then appeared in Jesus' Son, Pearl Harbor, Kangaroo Jack, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, The Iceman, The Night Before, The Shape of Water, Knives Out, and Bullet Train. He frequently collaborates with director Jeff Nichols, appearing in all of his films to date, which includes Shotgun Stories, Take Shelter, Mud, Midnight Special, Loving, and The Bikeriders. Talking about Chastain, she is known for starring in projects with feminist themes. The actress has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, two Tony Awards and two British Academy Film Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012.
Britney Spears says she felt set up during outing, hits out at security over random paparazzi shot
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Pop icon Britney Spears has spoken about an incident during a recent outing, saying that she was deliberately kept waiting before being led outside at a moment when photographers were ready to capture her. Spears took to Instagram, where she shared a meme with the text overlay that read: OMG !!!! YOU SCARED THE S**T OUT OF ME. Taking to the caption section, she expressed frustration over what she described as a huge set up and sarcastically thanked the people around her for making her feel beautiful before ending her post with a blunt message to America. Dont just understand, take the time each day and second to REALLY UNDERSTAND how loved each and every one of us are. So loved in a country where we as humanity are never plotted against Spears wrote. She added: Know you might have to stay in the ladies room a bit longer because for some reason your instincts tell you the security youre with has oddly made it an extra 15 minutes for your food to be paid for Spears went on to write: Dear Jesus knows the real innocence on my face to proceed with only food thats supposed to be served hot but is dreadfully cold Just happy to be there. When I decide to leave, a birdie tells me, Yo inspector gadget! Remember that pink panther in grade school? Huge set up She revealed that after she left the bathroom she was held outside for pictures. I not only leave the bathroom but am held outside by an adorable girl for an extra 20 minutes who says, With respect, yes Miss Spears, they can take your picture here. Im unbelievably grateful how seriously the men who drive me and call themselves security are to possibly get a 4 million dollar random shot of me at just the right time when I leave She concluded: After meeting me most of these a****les hit the lottery In a country where they have always made me feel so god damn beautiful, I salute the pledge of allegiance to America and officially say f**k you !!!
Instagramming this picture of the drivers dabbling in a game of chess while chilling on a beach to his 9.2 million followers, Russell captioned the post: Boys trip to Langkawi.
Raiza Wilson's horror sci-fi thriller 'Nova' to now hit screens on October 9
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) The makers of director Milo's eagerly awaited horror science-fiction supernatural fantasy thriller 'Nova', featuring actress Raiza Wilson in the lead, have now announced that their film will hit screens worldwide on October 1 this year. Director Milo shared cinematographer Christo Bob's announcement that the film would hit screens on October 1 on his Instagram page. For the unaware, the film was earlier supposed to release on September 25. However, it was postponed. It may be recalled that the Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with a U/A certificate. Actress Raiza Wilson had taken to her Instagram page to share the update. Sharing a poster that showed the film had been certified U/A, she wrote, A fun sci-fi film for everyone. Raiza Wilson had disclosed earlier that she had braved blood-sucking leeches, constant mist and rain among other things to shoot for this film. Raiza, who is best known for her performance in 'Pyaar Prema Kaadhal', while sharing her experience of working on the eagerly awaited film, had said, The film is structured like a story within a story. I play an important character that appears in the flashback portions. The movie combines elements of action, thriller, and science-fiction. I have never acted in a story or role like this before, which is exactly why I was drawn to it, said Raiza Wilson and went on to add that the shoot took place in the forests of Marayoor in Kerala. We even filmed inside sandalwood forests, where obtaining permission itself is difficult. There were many challenges-- blood-sucking leeches, constant mist and rain, the intimidating sounds of wild animals, and muddy, slippery paths. Before going there, I thought the shoot would be quite easy. I had no idea it would be so demanding. I have never faced such difficulties in any of my previous films. Despite all this, we completed the shoot on schedule without delays, she had explained. Stating that director Milo always kept the atmosphere on set energetic and positive, the actress had said because of that, the hardships they faced never felt overwhelming. It is remarkable that he chose such a complex story for his very first feature film. It takes a lot of courage. He worked extremely hard and deserves appreciation for it. Since it rained most of the time, I often had to sit on set in wet clothes. The action scenes I performed were filmed there. Stunt master Vimal Rambo gave me specialized training. I had also already undergone fight training for my film 'Mr. X'. So, performing the action scenes in Nova became easier. Apart from Raiza Wilson, the cast also includes Dhruva of 'Aanmai Thavarael', Adviti Shetty, Bengali actress Krithika Biswas, Malayalam actor Joe John Chacko, Sendrayan, and YouTube personalities Finally Swathika and Finally Krishna.
Wife locked in bedroom and a missing caretaker: Ex-IAS officers murder gets murkier
Nishi Agrawal found her husband Rakesh murdered in their home, with the caretaker Varun now a prime suspect. She discovered her bedroom door was locked from the outside, prompting immediate action from the cook Amar. They found evidence of a potential gas leak, indicating a possible motive for arson. Police believe the murder occurred between 12:30 am and 2:00 am while Varun was seen on CCTV escaping around 2:15 am.
Turn used pooja flowers into fragrant dhoop at home
Many Indian homes use flowers in pooja, creating floral waste after the rituals are completed. Instead of discarding used flowers, they can be transformed into dhoop at home. The process involves drying, grinding, and mixing flowers with natural binders and essential oils. After shaping the mixture into cones, they must be dried again thoroughly.
Judge clears final barrier to Paramount's $111 billion Warner Bros. deal
Paramount chief David Ellison, after a fierce year-long battle, is finally about to get his hands on Warner Bros. Discovery in the most expensive takeover in Hollywood history. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martnez-Olgun, who is overseeing the antitrust case aimed at blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal approved Paramounts settlement with the 12 Democratic state attorneys general who brought the case to resolve the litigation. More from Variety How HBO's Casey Bloys Wound Up With the Keys to Paramount-Warner Bros.' Streaming Empire, and What's to Come Paramount Deal and U.S. Film Incentive Reflect Hollywood's Deepening Ties to Government David Ellison Recruits Mattel's Ynon Kreiz for Senior Role at Merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Paramount has tentatively set next Tuesday, Oct. 6, to close the merger, according to regulatory filings. The order approving the settlement by Martnez-Olgun was the final remaining barrier to Paramounts debt-fueled $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, after it had been cleared by regulators in 68 jurisdictions worldwide including the Justice Department. [T]he Court finds the proposed consent decree represents a reasonable factual and legal resolution of the dispute, Martnez-Olgun wrote in her order. She determined that the proposed settlement agreement reflects a procedurally sound resolution. The parties reached their agreement following highly contested, however brief, litigation, and they reached their agreement following what they report to have been several rounds of in-depth negotiations, the judge wrote. The merged Paramount-WBD will bring together two of Hollywoods biggest movie studios; the HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming services; and TV businesses including CBS, CNN, MTV, TBS, Comedy Central, Food Network and more. The new companys entertainment franchises will span Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and other HBO hits, the DC Universe, Yellowstone, Mission: Impossible, Top Gun and the Nickelodeon kids empire. Some of the top leadership of the soon-to-be-merged company, whose name hasnt been revealed at this point, is already taking shape. On Wednesday came word that Ellison has recruited Ynon Kreiz, who is stepping down as Mattels CEO, for a senior management role at the combined Paramount-WBD. Casey Bloys, head of WBDs HBO, is poised to assume oversight of the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. streaming business after Cindy Holland announced Tuesday she was stepping down from her role running Paramount+ and other direct-to-consumer. With the deal close, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is expected to depart. Zaslav stands to earn more than $550 million in stock and cash once the Paramount-WBD deal closes, including $34.2 million in cash severance payments. Other top WBD execs anticipated to exit include chief revenue and strategy officer Bruce Campbell and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels. Martnez-Olguns ruling came after merger opponents filed official objections with the court over Paramounts settlement with the states . The consent decree includes no structural remedies (i.e., divestitures) as California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who led the coalition of states in suing to stop the looming merger, had previously insisted on. Among the terms of the settlement: Paramount-WBD is prohibited from selling the Paramount Studios or Warner Bros. lots in the state for at least five years, and is obligated to invest at least an additional $300 million on film production in the U.S. annually. The combined Paramount-WB also must release at least 30 movies for theatrical distribution in the first two years (something Ellison has repeatedly promised he would do) and at least 32 in years 3-5, with a 45-day window for wide-release films. The merged Paramount-Warner Bros. also will be subject to monitoring by a news editorial independence board, which will establish guiding editorial and journalism principles for for CNN and CBS News. Questioned by the judge last week about how the settlement addresses the state AGs concerns over fair competition in the three markets identified in the lawsuit wide-release movies, tentpole movies and basic cable Paula Blizzard, senior assistant attorney general for the antitrust section of the California Attorney Generals Office, said the reasoning was that the states were wary about permanently blocking the Paramount-WBD deal and she said Warner Bros. Discovery, if it were denied the deal to merge with Paramount, would likely seek another M&A partner. Sometimes we say, here are some remedies that will address the harm we see, but are not going to permanently change the structure by either completely blocking the merger or [requiring] divestment, and this is one of those cases, Blizzard told the judge. In her order, Martnez-Olgun wrote that she found that the proposed consent includes important backstops requiring divestment of studios and/or cable channels in case of the combined entitys failure to comply with the proposed consent decrees terms. Further, the proposed consent decree imposes these requirements on film distribution and basic cable negotiations in the midst of a rapidly changing marketplace. The Court therefore finds that the proposed consent decree reflects a settlement between the parties that is a fair, reasonable, and good faith approach to address the competitive harms alleged in the Complaint, and does not violate the law or public policy. The groups behind the #BlockTheMerger coalition, for one, filed an amicus brief with the court urging Martnez-Olgun to reject the settlement . And the judge had left open the door to a potential additional third-party review of the settlement: Martnez-Olguin asked both the AGs and Paramount to respond to a letter submitted by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to urge the Court to subject the proposed consent decree to an independent public-interest review before entering it. In separate filings Monday, Paramount and the AGs countered that the deal was vigorously negotiated, has teeth and should not be subjected to an independent public interest review. Paramount lawyers argued that the deal resolves the AGs primary concern of a reduction in theatrical releases after it merges with Warner Bros. Discovery. Martnez-Olguin noted that Amici express dismay at many of the proposed consent decrees provisions. However, a proposed consent decree like this one represents a negotiated settlement that does not fully remediate an alleged violation or even necessarily resolve the ultimate factual and legal issues of a case. Best of Variety What's New on Netflix in October 2026 What to Watch on Disney+ in October 2026 The Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2026: Sylvester Stallone, Ari Emmanuel, Lena Dunham and More Sign up for Variety's Newsletter . For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . This article originally appeared on Variety at https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-judge-approves-settlement-ags-1236893467/
A Dutch filmmaker and storyteller has shared an emotional account of her visit to Rishikesh, saying the Indian city gave her a sense of belonging she had never felt elsewhere. Isha Branderhorst recalled crying while walking across a bridge and described the moment as deeply personal. Her Instagram video prompted users to share their own reflections on Rishikesh, spirituality, identity and belonging.
HRera directs Agrante Realty to pay 10.8% interest over delayed Kavyam possession
Promoter To Hand Over Possession Of Respective Units & Execute Conveyance Deed
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Gandhi Jayanti 2026 Short Speech: Students can use these English speeches for school assemblies and special programmes marking Mahatma Gandhis 157th birth anniversary on October 2. The collection includes short, two-minute and five-minute speeches covering Gandhis life, role in Indias freedom struggle, philosophy of non-violence, Satyagraha and the values students can apply in everyday life.
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Tara Sutaria opens up on the essence of good manners: Etiquette is thoughtfulness
Tara Sutaria recently opened up about the foundational values of social grace, personal presentation, and basic manners during her appearance on the show Fashionably Pernia. During the candid conversation, host Pernia Qureshi brought up Taras upbringing, noting that her mother was an etiquette coach, and asked her to share valuable lessons and tips on good manners that viewers could learn from. Tara emphasized that etiquette is fundamentally rooted in empathy and consideration for others rather than rigid formalities. Explaining the true essence of manners, Tara stated, Etiquette is thoughtfulness. Elaborating on body language and physical habits, she demonstrated improper posture and remarked, Very often youll find people sitting, you know, like that. If their foot is pointing towards you, thats inetiquette, thats considered... Yeah, bad manners and not very thoughtful because your foot is probably touching another person, facing another person, its rude. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fashionably Pernia (@fashionablypernia) Moving on to dining decorum, she pointed out common table mistakes and said, Things like elbows on the table, it doesn't look great, but its also just like youre gonna probably drop something. Its going to be messy. Tara further highlighted the significance of non-verbal cues and social interactions, adding, Eye contact, very important. When you touch another person, how you do it, gently, but with a slight firmness to show confidence. Concluding her thoughts on interpersonal grace, she underscored communication and warmth, The tone of your voice, how you make another person feel, I think that is what etiquette is all about. Its simple, but I think we complicate it sometimes, she said. Also Read : Tara Sutaria shares her take on hosting and meaningful gatherings at home: It doesnt have to be fancy, the best moments are the ones when you can just chat
Yami Gautam brings warmth, mystery and mischief as Mohini in Nayyi Navelli trailer, out now
Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow have unveiled the trailer of Nayyi Navelli, offering a glimpse into a fantasy family entertainer that combines family dynamics, humour, mystery and action. Headlined by Yami Gautam Dhar, the film sees the actress in a new avatar as Mohini, a newly married woman whose arrival in the Awasthi family brings a series of unexpected developments. Set in Meerut, Nayyi Navelli revolves around the Awasthi family and their new bahu (daughter-in-law), Mohini. The trailer initially introduces viewers to the familiar atmosphere of an Indian household, complete with wedding rituals, family opinions and different personalities. However, the story gradually moves beyond the everyday family setting as Mohinis presence begins to raise questions and hints at a mystery surrounding her. The film is directed by Balaji Mohan and written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma. The ensemble cast includes Addinath M Kothare, Anurag Thakur, Sunita Rajwar, Mita Vasisth, Aaditya Kulshreshth, Susmita Mukherjee and Prateek Pachori in pivotal roles. Produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, the film features music by G. V. Prakash Kumar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amazon MGM Studios India (@amazonmgmstudiosin) Speaking about the film, director Balaji Mohan said, What makes Nayyi Navelli special to me is that it starts with a family that feels instantly relatable, with all the quirks, opinions and madness youd recognise from any family, and then takes things somewhere completely unexpected that will leave you pleasantly surprised. He further added, We have a fantastic ensemble, with everyone bringing something unique to the mix, while Yami brings warmth, mystery and mischief to Mohini. Weve taken these household dynamics and given them a larger-than-life spin while keeping the humour intact throughout, and I am excited for audiences to experience my first Hindi film and this epic, fantastical world on the big screen this Dussehra. Yami Gautam Dhar also opened up about her character Mohini, saying, What drew me to Mohini is that she is never quite what you expect. Theres a warmth and familiarity to her, but also a mystery that slowly reveals itself. Nayyi Navelli gave me the opportunity to explore a character that moves seamlessly between family, humour, emotion, fantasy and action, while still staying rooted at heart. It was a wonderful experience working with Balaji sir, Aanand sir, Himanshu, the team at Colour Yellow and Amazon MGM Studios. Im really excited for audiences to meet Mohini this Dussehra and discover her for themselves. Also Read : Yami Gautam Dhar recalls being asked to breakdance at audition: I would honestly love to see that tape today
Agastya Nanda voices Project Hums latest video on memories, people and home
Agastya Nanda has lent his voice to Project Hums latest promotional video, continuing his association with the Mumbai-based farm-to-table fast-casual restaurant. The actor has been a partner at Project Hum for the past four years, alongside Raghav, Jatin and Pragun. The latest video centres on the people, memories and small moments that contribute to making a place feel like home. Through Agastyas voiceover, the film explores the familiar feeling of returning to a place where there is always a table waiting for you. Built around the idea of coming back to a familiar space, the video focuses on the sense of warmth and familiarity associated with Hum over the years. Rather than highlighting the restaurant solely as a dining destination, the film brings attention to the experiences and personal connections that develop around a shared table. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Project Hum (@project.hum) Agastyas involvement in the project marks another chapter in his ongoing association with Project Hum. Having been connected with the restaurant for four years, his latest contribution adds a personal voice to the story the brand seeks to tell through the video. The project has been put together by a team comprising Executive Producers Aanya Jain and Meghna Sahgal, Producer Bherulal Prajapati, Creative Producer Vishwa Sankhe and Director Tanvi Ghosh. They have worked alongside the wider crew to bring the concept and visual narrative of the video together. With its focus on familiarity, shared memories and the idea of having a place to return to, the latest video reflects the connection Project Hum aims to build around its space and community. Agastyas voice serves as the narrative thread through the film, bringing together its central theme of finding comfort in a place that feels familiar. Also Read : Vivaan Shah pays heartfelt tribute to real-life hero he portrayed in Ikkis; calls it one of his most meaningful roles
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Highlights: South Asians seek health advice on WhatsApp NHS information can feel culturally disconnected Family networks remain highly trusted Social media fills perceived health information gaps Researchers warn about misinformation risks British south Asians are increasingly turning to family, friends and social media for health information when official advice does not feel relevant to their everyday lives. A new UK study suggests that WhatsApp, in particular, has become an important part of how some communities discuss illnesses, medicines, and treatment. A study published in early September 2026 by National Center for Biotechnology Information suggests that when official health information does not feel relevant to people's lives, they often turn to family, community networks, and social media instead. The qualitative study, published in PLOS One on September 2, examined how south Asian and Black communities in the UK decide whether health information is trustworthy. Researchers from Kingston University and City St George's, University of London, spoke to 68 people, including 42 South Asian and 26 Black participants. The research is particularly striking because it shows that this is not simply a case of people rejecting doctors or the NHS. South Asian participants often held GPs in very high regard. The problem was access, communication, and whether the information offered felt relevant to their cultural experiences. When the GP is trusted but hard to reach Some participants described GP appointments as rushed, with one saying doctors seemed to give patients only a couple of minutes before sending them away. Being directed to a website instead of having a conversation could leave people feeling that their concerns had not been taken seriously. In one case, a woman struggling to get an appointment for pain in her side was eventually helped by a local charity leader and sent to hospital, where an X-ray found a broken bone. The researchers found that official health messaging often assumes the NHS website and GP are the obvious starting points. But participants wanted more personalised information, including advice around diet, nutrition, and natural remedies, as well as information about how particular conditions may affect south Asian communities. When those gaps appeared, people looked elsewhere. The family WhatsApp group steps in For first-generation south Asian immigrants in particular, WhatsApp and Facebook were important sources of health information. Instagram and YouTube videos were also shared through WhatsApp, effectively turning the messaging app into a bridge between social networks and health advice. One participant described people using WhatsApp and social media to ask family members about their ailments or medicines they had been prescribed. That reliance makes sense within close family networks, where relatives may have personal experience of a condition or treatment. But it also creates a problem: being trusted does not necessarily mean being medically accurate. The researchers warn that when mainstream health information feels impersonal or culturally disconnected, people may move towards non-medical online sources, increasing exposure to misinformation. When WhatsApp medicine becomes risky The concern is not hypothetical. Separate research into the global south Asian diaspora found that COVID-19 misinformation circulated through WhatsApp included false claims about how the virus was transmitted, prevented and treated. Some messages used scientific language and referred to major health organisations or public figures to make misleading information appear credible. The new UK study is based on fieldwork carried out in February and March 2022, even though the paper was published in September 2026. That timing is an important limitation when considering how social media habits may have changed. Still, the researchers' central warning remains relevant: health information has to reach people through channels they trust and in ways that reflect their lives. Their recommendations include culturally sensitive resources, trusted community intermediaries and communication through platforms communities already use. For British south Asians, that may increasingly mean meeting people where health conversations are already happening, including the family WhatsApp group.
Gandhi Jayanti 2026 History: Why India observes October 2, significance, theme and freedom struggle
Gandhi Jayanti 2026 Theme, History: October 2 marks the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, whose leadership, Satyagraha and commitment to non-violence played a major role in Indias freedom struggle. The day is observed as a national holiday in India and is also recognised by the United Nations as the International Day of Non-Violence, highlighting Gandhis enduring global legacy.
Todd Murphy Helps Australia A Hold Upper Hand As India Trail By 236 Runs
Todd Murphy: Off-spinners Todd Murphy and Corey Rocchiccioli accounted for three crucial wickets to push India A onto the back foot and hand Australia A the upper hand on day two of the second and final four-day game at the Siechem Stadium here on Wednesday. Bespectacled Murphy dismissed opener Sai Sudharsan (8) and plucky southpaw Yash Rathod (15), and Rocchiccioli scalped skipper Devdutt Padikkal (31) to leave the hosts struggling at 122/5 in their first innings with Shaik Rasheed (36 n.o.) and Tanush Kotian (6 n.o.) at the crease at stumps. India A, which won the opening match by 162 runs, trail by 236 runs on first innings after Australia A, resuming at 282/7, finished at a strong 358. The overnight pair of centurion Sam Harper and Jhye Richardson (31) took their eighth-wicket stand to 53, as the visitors played out the first session and were only bowled out 20 minutes after lunch, with medium pacer Anshul Kamboj dismissing Harper (128) and new man Liam Hatcher off successive deliveries. Fast bowler Jhye Richardson dismissed opener Aayush Pandey caught behind in the first over, before left-handers Sudharsan and Padikkal put on 35 for the second wicket. However, India A lost the trio of Sudharsan, Padikkal and Rathod for the addition of just 54 runs, and first-match centurion Kumar Kushagra subsequently fell lbw to fast-medium bowler Liam Scott to leave the hosts in deep trouble. Brief scores: However, India A lost the trio of Sudharsan, Padikkal and Rathod for the addition of just 54 runs, and first-match centurion Kumar Kushagra subsequently fell lbw to fast-medium bowler Liam Scott to leave the hosts in deep trouble. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Netflixs The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 continues Hasi Ka Tyo-ha-ha-har with The Vvaan cast
Netflixs The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 continues its festive run with another episode of comedy, conversations and light-hearted banter. The second episode, premiering on Saturday, October 3 at 8:00 PM, will feature the cast of The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Shweta Tiwari, Anup Soni and Maniesh Paul. The upcoming episode will bring together the cast for conversations, playful exchanges and a family-friendly roast. One of the highlights will be Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra discussing Kapil Sharma and Maniesh Pauls style of comedy. Tamannaah praises the duo for their clean humour and their ability to entertain audiences across generations. Sidharth also appreciates their ability to roast guests without crossing the line or offending them, describing it as a rare skill. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Sidharth further recalls his association with Kapils show, revealing that since his debut film, Student of the Year, he has returned to the comedians stage for film promotions. He shares that the show is a stop he looks forward to during promotional tours, citing the fun and warmth on the sets. The episode also features Kapil teasing Sidharth over his opportunity to work with Tamannaah Bhatia, joking that his Tamannaah was finally fulfilled. He then takes a playful dig at the media attention surrounding Sidharth and Kiara Advani, asking whether the headlines had Kiara wondering, Ye media mein Ki-ara hai? Responding to the banter, Tamannaah calls Sidharth and Kiara one of the country's most loved couples, saying they are true couple goals and look incredibly cute together. Meanwhile, Sunil Grover returns in new avatars, while Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda add to the episode with their comic performances. Together, the cast and comedians are set to bring more light-hearted moments to the latest episode. With its fifth season, The Great Indian Kapil Show continues to feature celebrity guests from the worlds of films and entertainment. The upcoming episode will see the cast of The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest joining Kapil Sharma for an evening of conversations and comedy. Also Read : The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 to premiere on Netflix on September 26; Kapil Sharma and gang return with Hasi Ka Tyohaar
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Retired IAS officer's murder in Bhopal triggers political row over MP law and order
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 30 (IANS) The murder of a retired IAS officer at his home in Bhopal on Wednesday gave the Opposition Congress fresh ammunition to target the Madhya Pradesh government over law and order, with party leaders questioning how a senior retired bureaucrat could be killed inside his residence in the state capital. Retired IAS officer Rakesh Agrawal was allegedly found with his throat slit at his residence behind Panghat Colony in Suraj Nagar under Ratibad police station limits. The killing came as a major political issue for the Congress, which accused the BJP government of failing to ensure the safety of people in Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari said Agrawal was murdered right under the government's nose, and attacked Chief Minister Mohan Yadav over the functioning of the government and its law-and-order machinery. If, even after achieving the distinction of being the country's most unsuccessful Home Minister, there is no improvement in the ruling establishment, the system, or the government, then your entire apparatus has become abject and shameless, Patwari said in a post on X. He said the public would teach the government a lesson and remove it from power. Leader of Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Umang Singhar, said the murder had exposed the law-and-order situation in the state. Criminals have become emboldened under the BJP government, and even people in the state capital Bhopal are not safe. Under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the law-and-order situation has completely gone off track, Singhar said. When a retired IAS officer is not safe inside his own home in the state capital, who will take responsibility for the safety of the common people? he asked. Singhar alleged that Mohan Yadav could not escape responsibility by leaving the state at the mercy of criminals. The political attack came as police launched an investigation into the killing. Several senior police officers visited Agrawal's residence and examined the scene. The investigation has so far focused on a caretaker, identified as Varun Kumar, who was hired through an agency three days ago as a 24-hour caretaker-cum-male nurse. He has been missing since the incident, and police suspect he may have fled. His belongings, except for a pair of clothes, were reportedly missing from the residence. According to preliminary information, Agrawal and his wife slept in separate rooms. Around 4 a.m., his wife woke up and found the door of her room latched from the outside. She called another caretaker, Amar, who opened the door. They then checked Agrawal's room and found that its door was also latched from the outside. Agrawal was later found dead inside with his throat allegedly slit. ACP Zone-1 Ankita Khatarkar, speaking to IANS, said the Ratibad police received information at around 5.30 a.m. about the murder. Following this, the local police team and senior officers inspected the scene of the incident. Prima facie, it has emerged that a caretaker was hired through an agency three days ago and has been absconding since the incident, she said. Khatarkar said the weapon allegedly used in the murder had not been recovered. The weapon used in the murder has not yet been recovered. Further investigation is underway, and efforts are being made to trace the missing caretaker, she said. Police are now trying to trace the missing caretaker, establish the motive and piece together the sequence of events leading to the killing.
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Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia gets parents inked for the first time: Things you succumb to for your kids
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Television actress Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia recently celebrated her special bond with her parents by getting inked alongside them. Sharing glimpses of the special moment on Instagram, the Choti Sarrdaarni actress opened up about how her parents continue to be her source of comfort and strength despite the demands of their individual lives and the distance between them. Through different countries, time zones, cities, work schedules, individual lives, constant hustle; I know I miss being there as much as I would want to. And I am unable to show up like I wish to. But everyday, I think of you all without amiss. And then my nervous system feels safe, she wrote. The actress added that no matter where they are, the family continues to support and pray for one another. For I know wherever we might be; we are always backing each other and praying for each other. Perhaps love is not always flashy. Perhaps its about surviving the chaos and silences together, Nimrit said. Sharing a glimpse of her parents getting inked, she humorously wrote, Mom & Dads first. Things you succumb to for your kids. That weird family on Pinterest? I think of you three every time I see it. Through the post, Nimrit highlighted the strong bond she shares with her parents and the ways in which families remain connected despite busy schedules, distance, and the chaos of everyday life. The carousel of images features Nimrit alongside her parents as they proudly show off their matching tattoos. On the professional front, Nimrit Kaur recently featured alongside actor Tiger Shroff in the music video Bepanaah. The actress described the experience of collaborating with Tiger as truly inspiring. Nimrat said, Working with Tiger has been an absolute blast his passion and dedication to every frame is truly inspiring. I had to match his energy, and I want to thank choreographer Bosco, his choreography pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way possible. This song is special because it celebrates style, rhythm, and chemistry, and I can't wait for everyone to see the magic weve created on screen.
Who is Lalit Prabhakar? Meet the National Award-winning actor playing Ajmal Kasab in Prahaar
The trailer of Rajkummar Rao's much-awaited Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story is out, and while Rao impresses as special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, it is the final reveal that has everyone talking. The actor unrecognisable as Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is none other than Lalit Prabhakar. The trailer was launched on September 29 at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), one of the sites targeted during the 2008 attacks. Since then, fans have been curious to know more about the actor behind the striking transformation. Lalit Prabhakar As Ajmal Kasab In Prahaar Lalit bagged the role of Kasab after auditioning for it. For the part, the actor went far beyond a physical makeover, studying Kasab's psychology, language and body language to bring the real-life figure to the screen. The role marks one of the most daring choices of his career, and a striking departure from the characters audiences have come to associate him with. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lalit Prabhakar (@lalit.prabhakar) Who Is Lalit Prabhakar? Lalit Prabhakar is one of Marathi cinema's most accomplished actors. Born in Kalyan, Maharashtra, he began his journey in experimental theatre and was among around thirty artists in India selected for the Ministry of Culture's Young Artiste Scholarship. He rose to fame with the Zee Marathi show Julun Yeti Reshimgathi, which won him the Best Actor award at the Zee Marathi Awards. He made his film debut with Paresh Mokashi's Chi Va Chi Sau Ka (2017), which earned him the Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Debut Actor. Critically acclaimed across platforms: Lalit's biggest milestone came with Sameer Vidwans' Anandi Gopal (2019), in which he played Gopalrao Joshi, the progressive husband of Anandibai Joshi, one of India's first women physicians. The film won two National Awards, and Lalit's performance earned him the Filmfare Marathi Best Actor (Critics) award, Best Actor at the Pune International Film Festival and Best Actor at the Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar. The accolades have only continued. In 2026, he received a Jury Special Mention at the Pune International Film Festival for Toh Ti Ani Fuji, an India-Japan romance that also drew international attention. Lalit Prabhakar's Versatility Across Genres: Over the years, Lalit has built a reputation for never repeating himself. He has played a charming romantic in Hampi, taken on a double role in the horror-comedy Zombivli, and won praise for slice-of-life dramas like Medium Spicy and Sunny. He has also backed films that reflect contemporary lives and relationships. Super Duperr (2026), a family comedy-drama about two households forced to share one home, was loved by critics and audiences alike. Aarpar (2025), an intense love story, fetched him a Filmfare Marathi Best Actor nomination and the Zee Chitra Gaurav award for Best Jodi with Hruta Durgule. On OTT, he has featured in popular series such as Shantit Kranti, Pet Puraan and The Raikar Case. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hruta Durgule (@hruta12) Lalit is effortlessly taking up challenging roles, especially real-life characters. After Gopalrao Joshi in Anandi Gopal and Ajmal Kasab in Prahaar, he will next be seen as Dalit Panther co-founder and Padma Shri poet Namdeo Dhasal in the biopic Dhasal. The film features music by Ilaiyaraaja, and his first look as Dhasal, crafted by veteran make-up artist Shrikant Desai, has already created a buzz. Having created his mark with impressive work in the Marathi industry, Lalit is now broadening his horizons by stepping into Hindi cinema with not only Prahaar but also as Dhasal, which will be released in Marathi as well as Hindi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lalit Prabhakar (@lalit.prabhakar) Directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story stars Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher and Ashish Vidyarthi, along with Lalit Prabhakar. The film is set to hit theatres on October 16, 2026. Also Read:Prahaar trailer launch: Devendra Fadnavis hails Rajkummar Rao as an ACCOMPLISHED actor; urges every Indian to watch Prahaar
Actress Rupali Ganguly became emotional while recalling her familys financial struggles and her late father, filmmaker Anil Gangulys long-standing dream of owning a house in Mumbai. Speaking at FICCI Frames 2026 in Mumbai on Wednesday, September 30, the actress opened up about the difficult phase her family went through and how the success of Anupamaa eventually helped her fulfil her fathers wish. Rupali recalled that her father had to make difficult financial decisions while pursuing his career in filmmaking. She explained that during those years, filmmakers working outside the corporate system often had to sell their homes to finance their movies. Her family, too, went through a difficult period and eventually lost their property. My father was a filmmaker. In those times, those who were not into corporate filmmaking business, they sold homes and made films. There was a point when we lost it all. My father's only dream was to make a house in Mumbai, Rupali recalled, becoming emotional. The actress also reflected on growing up as the daughter of a filmmaker and the assumptions that came with being a epo kid. While acknowledging her background, Rupali said that she wanted to build something of her own while also fulfilling her father's dream. I was a typical nepo kid, a big filmmaker's daughter. But that was the only dream of my dad that I wanted to fulfil. Anupamaa hua and maine apna pehla ghar khareeda (Anupamaa happened and I finally bought my first home). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama (@realbollywoodhungama) The success of Anupamaa proved to be an important turning point for Rupali, both professionally and personally. The show gave her wider recognition and also helped her achieve a goal that had remained close to her heart. Rajan Shahi recalls Rupali Gangulys early struggles Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi, who was also present at the event, recalled Rupali's initial struggles in the industry. He revealed that she had auditioned multiple times for the first show they worked on together, but he had initially rejected her. For the first show we did together, Rupali had given three auditions and I had rejected her. She asked me to give her another chance. That time, she used to walk all the way from Worli as she didn't have money to travel by bus. So that is her struggle and I am very proud of her, Rajan said. Rupali was visibly emotional as Rajan spoke about her early years in the industry and wiped away tears on stage. Also Read : Rupali Ganguly drops adorable Yashoda-Krishna reel on Janmashtami 2026
Ranveer Singh gives a glimpse of his fitness routine in new shirtless picture; see pic
Ranveer Singh has grabbed attention on social media after sharing a new shirtless picture. The actor posted the photograph on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of his fitness routine and toned physique. In the picture, Ranveer is seen posing in what appears to be a gym. He sports a rugged look with his hair swept back and beard on full display. Holding a shaker bottle in his hand, the actor appears to have shared the picture straight from his fitness routine. The photograph has since sparked reactions from fans and followers on social media. The latest post comes at a busy phase in Ranveer's personal and professional life. The year 2026 has been significant for the actor, with several major developments taking place on both fronts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) Professionally, Ranveer has had a successful run with the Dhurandhar franchise. The two films have collectively crossed the Rs 3,000 crore mark worldwide, with the franchise becoming the first Indian film franchise to achieve the milestone. Ranveer's performances in the films have also remained a major talking point, particularly as he portrayed different shades through his characters Hamza and Jaskirat. Away from films, Ranveer and Deepika Padukone recently welcomed their second daughter on September 19, 2026. The couple, who are already parents to a daughter, have now become parents to two daughters. Meanwhile, Ranveer has already moved on to his next project. He has begun shooting for Pralay, a post-apocalyptic action thriller directed by Jai Mehta. The film also marks Ranveer's debut as a producer, adding another responsibility to his upcoming professional chapter. With the success of the Dhurandhar franchise, the arrival of his second daughter and his new role as a producer, Ranveer has had plenty happening in 2026. His latest shirtless picture has now added another talking point, as the actor continues to share glimpses of his life and fitness routine with his social media followers. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: CBFC orders 45-50 cuts for Dhurandhar The Revenges TV Premiere; U/A 16+ version is 10 minutes shorter
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Singer Jasbir Jassi, best known for his popular track Dil Le Gayee, has seemingly taken an indirect dig at those making various promises about changing Punjab. Jassi shared his thoughts on Instagram, questioning the growing number of people he described as outsiders who, according to him, have been coming to Punjab with different messages and promises. Sharing his photos, the Koka singer wrote, Bahar waaale saaare punjab nu Samjhaun aaa gye aa, koi kehnda Dharam parvartan naa ho jaaave, koi kehndi Punjab da bhala karan Aaye aaan, koi kehnda Nasha khattam karna, koi kehnda assin punjab nu Rangla bna dena, koi kehnda punjab Paris Bna dena. (All these outsiders have come to Punjab to explain things to us. One says there should be no religious conversions, another says they have come to work for Punjabs betterment, someone says they will eradicate drugs, another says they will make Punjab Rangla, and someone else says they will turn Punjab into Paris, he said. Jasbir then made his message clear, saying, yaaaar Punjab nuu Punjab rehan doo Apna kamm karo jaaake Tuanu koi problem hoyee taan dassyo. Yaar, just let Punjab remain Punjab. Go and do your own work. If you face any problem, let us know. In the images, Jasbir Jassi can be seen striking different poses for the camera. Recently, Jasbir made headlines after expressing his gratitude to actress Neena Gupta for visiting his rehearsal session and encouraging the performing artists. The singer shared video from the rehearsal on Instagram, thanking the actress for taking the time to meet the artists and cheer them on. He said Neenas presence during the session boosted the performers morale as they prepared for their upcoming performance. He wrote, Reharsal te saade Punjab de Artists da Hounsla vadhaun vaaste Bahut Bahut Dhanwad Neena jii. (Thank you so much, Neena ji, for coming to our rehearsal and boosting the morale of our artists from Punjab.) Jasbir Jassi has several popular songs to his credit and has made a mark in the Punjabi music industry over the years. His well-known tracks include Dil Le Gayee, Kudi Kudi and Laung Da Lashkara. He has also ventured into Bollywood music, with Koka from the film Patiala House.
Three Sisters from Arunachal Pradesh Win Hearts with Soulful Singing
From Arunachal Pradeshs Longding district, three sisters are winning hearts online with their soulful singing videos. Hailing from Wanu village, the trio often performs together against the backdrop of the mountains and shares their music on Instagram.
Which flowers travel best: choosing blooms that stay fresh on long journeys
A few years ago, I watched a bouquet of peonies leave a florist in Oregon for a wedding in Florida. They were tight, blush-pink buds, and they arrived four days later fully open, fragrant and flawless. The same week, a batch of delicate sweet peas made a much shorter trip and showed up limp. Why []
Hyderabad: Stand-up comedian Hussain to perform this weekend
Hyderabad: Looking to swap your usual weekend outing for a few laughs? Comedian Mohammed Hussain is bringing his stand-up show, Im Trying, to Hyderabad, with two performances lined up for October 3 at The Comedy Theatre Hyderabad. The venue announced the shows through a joint Instagram post with the comedian, inviting comedy lovers to catch Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Veer Pahariya is set to showcase a more vulnerable and emotional side of his character with Tujhse Bichad Ke, the heartbreak song from his upcoming film Prem Keetanu. The track captures the pain and emotional turmoil of separation, adding a poignant layer to the young actors journey in the film. Featuring Veer Pahariya and Aafiya Sayed, the song presents moments of love, longing and heartbreak, giving audiences a glimpse into the emotional complications surrounding Veers character. Tujhse Bichad Ke has been sung by Madhur Sharma, with music composed by Rahul Mishra and lyrics penned by Meer. The song features prominently in the films trailer and complements the emotional side of the story. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Music Company (@zeemusiccompany) While Prem Keetanu blends comedy, college life and romance, the track brings a distinctly bittersweet mood to Veer Pahariyas character. After exploring his romantic side in earlier tracks from the film, Veer now appears to be stepping into the heartbreak and vulnerability that come with young love. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, Prem Keetanu stars Veer Pahariya, Aparshakti Khurana, Aafiya Sayed, Rakesh Bedi and Nikhil Vijay. The film is produced by Gaurav Verma under Avanika Films and is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 2, 2026. Also Read: Veer Pahariya gets Varun Dhawan to dance to Prem Keetanu song Ishq Ka Ghulam; Varuns pet dog Joey steals the show
