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Rasika Dugal to spend Diwali 2026 in Scotland as she begins shooting for her next series
Actor Rasika Dugal will be away from her family in Mumbai this Diwali as she begins shooting for her next untitled series in Scotland. The actor spoke about missing the festive celebrations at home while also looking forward to the new professional commitment. In a statement, Rasika said Diwali has always been a special occasion for her to spend time with her family. She also spoke about the traditions she would miss this year, including sharing meals and catching up with loved ones. Diwali has always been a special time to be with family, and I will miss celebrating it with everyone in Mumbai this year. There is something very comforting about being home during the festive season good food, catching up with loved ones, and enjoying all the little traditions that make Diwali feel like Diwali, she said. However, Rasika acknowledged that work commitments sometimes require actors to spend important occasions away from home. She said she was looking forward to filming in Scotland and hoped to bring some of the festive spirit to the sets. But as actors, our work often takes us away from home during these special occasions, and that's all part of the job. I am excited to be shooting my next series in Scotland, and I am hoping to bring a little bit of the festive spirit to the set, she added. Calling it a working Diwali, the actor said she was happy to be doing what she enjoys on an auspicious day. She also noted that film units often find opportunities to celebrate despite busy schedules. It will be a working Diwali, but if you look at it another way, there is nothing better than doing what you love on an auspicious day! And a film unit always finds moments of warmth and celebration, even in the middle of a hectic schedule. I will make up for all the missed family time once I am back in Mumbai! Rasika said. Rasika was recently associated with Mirzapur: The Movie and is known for playing Beena Tripathi in the Mirzapur franchise. Details about her upcoming series, including its title and other cast members, have not yet been announced. Also Read:From Richa Chadha to Rasika Dugal to Shweta Tripathi: Take modern Diwali fashion inspo from these Bollywood divas
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Some Legends Don't Say Goodbye: Cricket Fraternity Pays Tribute As Mohammed Shami Retires From Tests
The cricket fraternity came together to celebrate Mohammed Shami's contribution to Test cricket after the veteran India fast bowler announced his retirement from the longest format, with former teammates, cricketers and IPL franchises paying tribute to his remarkable career.
Big B reflects on coming back to routine: Gentle but slow return to routine, controlled life
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a reflective note on the gradual return to routine and the unpredictability of everyday life and spoke about forgetting things such as his glasses, mobile phone and even what he was supposed to do next; the veteran actor contrasted it with how vividly he remembers his school days. He also expressed gratitude to his blog followers, Sunday well-wishers and Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) audiences for their constant love, affection and warmth on his blog. ... and the gentle but slow return to routine and the controlled life OF WORK... and the others. When in routine you remember the routinewhen not... even routine develops a temperament .. not explainable .. and never the same Amitabh wrote. He added: Oh ! where did I leave my glasses .. the mobile .. and most importantly .. what was I supposed to do next the deeds and acts done just a couple of hours ago .. lost in oblivion .. but what Class 8 was like in School 1960 at your finger-tips .. 66 years at the back of your hand .. and now .. a searching! But .. Never a searching for the connect on Blog .. that be the preference .. each day nor, the well wishers of each Sunday nor, the KBC audience , who extend love affection and the sincerity of their warmth and endearing presence my prayers for all. The cinema icon is currently seen in Kaun Banega Crorepati, which is the official Hindi version of the original British format Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The format is similar to other shows in the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? franchise: contestants are asked multiple-choice questions and must select the correct answer from four possible choices, and are provided with lifelines that may be used if they are uncertain. Amitabh is currently busy with filmmaker Nag Ashwins Kalki 2898 AD sequel. The film also stars Kamal Haasan and Prabhas.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The cricket fraternity came together to celebrate Mohammed Shamis contribution to Test cricket after the veteran India fast bowler announced his retirement from the longest format, with former teammates, cricketers and IPL franchises paying tribute to his remarkable career. Shami, who established himself as one of Indias most dependable fast bowlers across formats, leaves behind an impressive Test record of 229 wickets from 64 matches and 122 innings. His ability to extract movement off the seam, generate pace and deliver crucial breakthroughs made him a vital part of Indias bowling attack over the years. Former Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary, who had the opportunity to lead Shami at the domestic level, reflected on his experience of having the pacer in his bowling line-up and described him as a warrior. The red ball may no longer be in his hands, but the memories of his thunderbolts will forever remain in the hearts of cricket lovers. Some legends dont say goodbye; they simply become history. This what it meant to me When I was leading the bengal team and having Shami in the bowling line up. Warrior at heart, Tiwary wrote on X. Former India pacer Munaf Patel also extended his wishes, expressing his hope of seeing Shami continue to represent the country in white-ball cricket. You will be Missed in Whites Buddy, congratulations on your amazing carrer. See you soon in Blues @MdShami11, he wrote. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan kept his message brief, congratulating his former teammate on his achievements, while Ajinkya Rahane also acknowledged the fast bowlers outstanding career. Congrats brother for a great career, Dhawan said. Congratulations buddy on your fantastic career, well done, Rahane wrote. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan highlighted one of Shamis biggest strengths, paying tribute to his ability to generate late movement and trouble batters with the red ball, as he commented on Shamis Instagram post saying, Many congratulations on your wonderful red ball cricket. Your late movement with that cherry will be missed. The tributes also came from Shamis former IPL associations, with Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants celebrating the bowlers trademark skills and memorable performances. Lala, well miss that iconic seam position and the magic with the red cherry, PBKS commented. The red cherry will miss its favourite, LSG wrote. His LSG teammate Mohsin Khan also shared a personal message for the senior fast bowler. Happy retirement bhaiya. Among the most detailed tributes was that of renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, who reflected on Shamis mastery of seam bowling and his ability to create opportunities even when a match appeared to be drifting away. Just because it was inevitable doesnt make it less poignant. Shami delivered a red ball like few others before him could, his romance with the seam of a cricket ball is a story in itself. When the game seemed headed nowhere, he would cajole the seam into nipping one back, or leaving an unsuspecting batter. A player who bowled by the first principles of seam and swing bowling. Very well played Mohd Shami. Mazaa aa gaya. Wish you the very best in white ball cricket and I hope you can impart the principles of bowling to many who would want to walk in your footsteps, Bhogle wrote. Chennai Super Kings also acknowledged the numbers behind Shamis contribution to Test cricket, highlighting the consistency and impact he brought to Indias red-ball setup. 64 matches. 122 innings. 229 wickets. You gave it your all, every time you had the ball in your hand. And more often than not, you gave us a reason to celebrate. Thank you for the memories in whites, Shami, CSK wrote.
Shweta Tripathi says Diwali gifts should be thoughtful and useful, reveals her love for books
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Actress Shweta Tripathi feels Diwali gifts should reflect the personality and preferences of the person receiving them rather than follow a 'one gift fits all' approach. Sharing her gifting preferences, the actress told IANS that she loves receiving books and also spoke about her latest collaboration with Shringar for a bindi collection titled 'Jhilmil'. I think Diwali gifts should be useful. I don't like gifts that serve no purpose at all. Sometimes there are hampers and PR gifts, but I feel one gift fits all should not be the approach. If you are gifting someone, keep that person in mind. Of course, your personality as the person giving the gift matters, but so does the personality of the person receiving it, Shweta told IANS. The actress revealed what she wants as a present for Diwali. I love books, so if someone gifts me a book on every occasion, every season or every festival, I would be more than happy. This time, we have also done a little decoration at our shop in Santacruz, she wrote. The actress: Team Batata Vada has collaborated with Shringar, a bindi shop, where we have designed bindis. 'Jhilmil' is the name of the collection, and it is a gift for anyone and everyone who enjoys a little jhilmil in their life. The actress has now reprised the role for Mirzapur: The Movie, which marks the franchise's transition from the streaming platform to the big screen. The film brings back many of the franchise's popular characters, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, Divyenndu as Munna Tripathi, Rasika as Beena Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Abhishek Banerjee. The film also features Ravi Kishan, Jitendra Kumar, Mohit Malik, Sheeba Chaddha and Sonal Chauhan, among others. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written and created by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment. The movie was released in cinemas on September 4, 2026, and has been receiving great response. The original Mirzapur series premiered on OTT in 2018 and went on to become one of India's most popular crime dramas. Its second season arrived in 2020, followed by the third season in 2024.
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Twenty years after its launch in India, Bigg Boss continues to draw audiences, with its latest season achieving a new viewership milestone. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 has crossed 100 crore hours of watch time on JioHotstar in under 60 days, making it the fastest season in the franchise's history to reach the mark. The season, which premiered in September, had earlier recorded the biggest opening day ever for a reality show on JioHotstar. The latest milestone further reflects the show's continued reach and audience engagement, two decades after it first introduced the reality television format to Indian viewers. The show's engagement figures also indicate that audiences are participating beyond watching episodes. More than 350 crore votes have been cast this season, marking a 71% increase compared to the previous season. The number of fans participating in voting has also grown by 48%. Additionally, viewers have created over three times as many memes as last season, while participation in Jeeto, the show's interactive play-along game, has more than doubled. The show's reach extends beyond India as well. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 has consistently featured among JioHotstar's top five titles in the UK, Canada and Singapore since its premiere. In the UAE, the show currently ranks No. 1 on STARZPLAY and has remained among the platform's top 10 titles since its streaming debut. Speaking about the milestone, host Salman Khan said, Bigg Boss ka asli game sirf ghar ke andar nahi, ghar ke bahar bhi chalta hai, jahaan audience har moment se judi rehti hai. Reaching 100 crore watch-time hours on JioHotstar is a testament to the incredible love and connection our viewers share with the show. Every season brings something new, but what remains constant is the excitement and enthusiasm of our audience. This milestone belongs to each one of you. Thank you for being such an important part of the Bigg Boss journey! Alok Jain, Head Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, also spoke about the achievement and the show's growing digital audience. He said, 100 crore hours is a moment of real pride for all of us. Thats more than an hour of Bigg Boss for every person in the Hindi-speaking market, on digital alone, before you even count television. We are excited to have crossed 100 crore hours on JioHotstar with nearly half the season still to go. Its heartening to see viewers embrace a season we have shaped around what they love most about the show. Bigg Boss has always been made for every Indian, and today it is watched from the biggest metros to the smallest villages. This season, we gave our audience even more ways to be part of it: they dont just watch the house, they help run it, voting, polling and debating as the drama unfolds. Our heartfelt thanks go to every viewer who has made the show their own, Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, added, Reaching 100 crore watch-time hours is a moment were deeply grateful for. Every one of those hours is a testament to the love and appreciation of a viewer who chose to spend their time inside the Bigg Boss house, and we dont take that for granted. For over two decades, this show has grown because the audience has made it their own. The way our audience engages with the show is a testament to how Bigg Boss has defined unscripted content in India, and that is what makes us want to make it bigger, better and bolder with every season. To our viewers, thank you for your love and loyalty. To Salman Khan, our partners at JioStar, and the entire Endemol Shine India team, thank you for the passion and hard work that goes into making the show every day. Were proud of this milestone, and we promise to keep working to give you more reasons to tune in. In India, the show's viewership spans major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, along with Lucknow, Surat, Jaipur and Nagpur. The latest season has also attracted younger audiences, with Gen Z accounting for 45% of its total watch time. Meanwhile, connected TV viewership has continued to grow, indicating increased family viewing on larger screens. The season has also secured partnerships with 24 sponsors across multiple categories, including FMCG, e-commerce, beauty and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, real estate, consumer electronics, kitchen and home appliances, and on-demand home services. Currently available in six languages, Bigg Boss remains JioHotstar's biggest entertainment franchise and a key part of JioStar's Always On Unscripted offering. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 streams 24x7 on JioHotstar. The format is owned by Banijay Entertainment and produced by Endemol Shine India. Also Read : Bigg Boss 20: Yung DSA ADMITS cheating on girlfriend 10 times, fears losing her
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Why Integrity of Election Commission is Critical to Save the Constitution and Democracy in India
THE FRAMERS OF THE constitution recognised the paramount significance of free and fair elections for sustaining democracy and seeking mandate of people for governance of India. Now wonder that much later the conduct of free and fair elections was recognised as the basic structure of the Constitution. The members of the Constituent Assembly were acutely conscious of the possibility that the government of the day might influence the electoral process to secure its own political and partisan interests. Consequently, the Constituent Assembly sought to separate the functions of political governance and electoral administration. This marked a departure from the framework under the Government of India Act, 1935, which did not envisage an independent, all-India constitutional body to supervise elections. ECI and Legislative Intent of Constituent Assembly Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, during the debate on Article 289 of the draft Constitution (now Article 324) on 15 June 1949, observed: In the interests of purity and freedom of elections to the legislative bodies, it was of the utmost importance that they should be freed from any kind of interference from the executive of the day. Although the Assembly eventually decided not to place the provision concerning elections in the Fundamental Rights Chapter, there was little disagreement about the underlying and paramount principle: the conduct of elections had to be insulated from executive interference. The Assembly aspired to establish an impartial institution that would inspire confidence across political parties and communities. However, these aspirations were accompanied by apprehensions about how such independence could be secured in practice. Article 289 contemplated that the President would appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and such other Election Commissioners as might be considered necessary. Members, however, questioned whether presidential appointment would genuinely guarantee independence because the President as per constitutional mandate would act on the advice of the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister. Prof. Shibban Lal Saxena, seeking to address this concern, suggested that appointments of the Election Commissioners be approved by a two-thirds majority in a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. Such a requirement, he argued, would foster cross-party consensus and prevent a single ruling party from imposing its preferred candidate. He also raised a second concern: since Article 289 did not prescribe qualifications for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner or Election Commissioner, there was no constitutional assurance that the appointee would possess the necessary competence, independence or integrity. Ambedkar himself cautioned: There is no use making the tenure of the Election Commissioner a fixed and secure tenure if there is no provision in the Constitution to prevent either a fool or a knave or a person who is likely to be under the thumb of the Executive. Pandit Hriday Nath Kunzru echoed these concerns and proposed that Parliament regulate appointments through legislation. Ultimately, on 16 June 1949, the Assembly adopted Article 289 with amendments. It became Article 324 of the Constitution, vesting the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission. The debates reveal that the framers were concerned not merely with the existence of an Election Commission, but with the conditions necessary to make it genuinely independent. Golden Jubilee of ECI Celebrated its High Credibility The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established on 25 January 1950, a day before the Constitution came into force. Over the decades, it acquired a reputation as an institution capable of conducting elections on an extraordinary scale and, for much of its history, commanding public confidence. At the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the ECI on January 17, 2001 , former President K.R. Narayanan ( http://www.krnarayanan.in/html/speeches/others/jan17_01.htm ) acknowledged the institutions phenomenal contributions to Indian democracy. He commended the fact that both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition were present to pay tribute to the Commission, observing that their presence itself demonstrated the honoured position it occupied in Indias political structure. For that moment, they were in spite of being political adversaries had a shared vision of ECI as an independent institution meant to serve democracy on a bipartisan basis. SIR and Questions raised on Integrity of ECI Twenty-five years later, the picture is considerably different. ECI, once an institution that commanded respect and integrity, which had been the product of the careful craft and dogged determination of the Constituent Assembly, faces questions about its impartiality. Streets across India have witnessed protests by opposition groups, student organisations and civil society members against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the conduct of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. A central concern surrounding the SIR exercise has been the possibility that genuine voters could be removed from electoral rolls, resulting in mass disenfranchisement. Critics have particularly raised concerns about the alleged misuse of Form 7 to object to existing voter registrations, with women and minority communities among those said to be disproportionately affected. A report published by The Indian Express on 23 September 2026 (https://indianexpress.com/article/express-exclusive/election-commission-sir-14-objections-gyanesh-kumar-sukhbir-singh-sandhu-vivek-joshi-10889737/ )brought these concerns into sharper focus by documenting objections reportedly raised by the other two Election Commissioners to the manner in which CEC Kumar had handled aspects of the SIR process. These included unauthorized changes to Form 6, the centralisation of access to the voter database and the exclusion of other Commissioners from important decisions. The report has raised questions not only about the conduct of the revision exercise, but also about transparency and decision-making within the Commission itself. Tracing Erosion of ECIs Credibility The erosion of public trust in the ECI, however, has been gradual; it has not emerged out of the blue. It can be traced, at least in part, to a series of controversies that have accumulated over the years. In 2017, the Commission came under scrutiny for announcing the Assembly election schedule for Himachal Pradesh without simultaneously announcing the dates for Gujarat, departing from the convention of announcing elections in the two states together. Critics questioned whether the delay could benefit the ruling party in Gujarat. In 2018, the ECI's recommendation to disqualify twenty Aam Aadmi Party MLAs for allegedly holding offices of profit was set aside by the Delhi High Court, which held that the process had violated the principles of natural justice because the MLAs had not been given an adequate opportunity of hearing. Thereafter, in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, opposition parties raised allegations of EVM manipulation, while civil society groups expressed concern that the ECI was not adequately responding to public queries and suggestions. The Commission was also accused of selectively addressing violations of the Model Code of Conduct, particularly after it gave clean chits to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah despite the dissenting opinions of Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa, which were not reflected in the final orders. Concerns over transparency also arose from alleged discrepancies between votes polled and votes counted, with the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Common Cause approaching the Supreme Court in 2019 and ADR raising similar concerns after the 2024 elections. Further, the ECI was accused of favouring BJP-aligned factions in disputes over party names and election symbols, particularly following the splits in the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party, by relying on legislative strength disregarding the extent of support such splits received at wider levels of organisations. Collectively, these controversies have raised questions about the Commissions neutrality, accountability and credibility as an independent constitutional body. The SIR controversy is perhaps the most serious flashpoint in this gradual erosion of trust. There is a peculiar irony in the protests against the SIR of electoral rolls: one of the most visible large-scale mobilisations in independent India explicitly centred on protecting the very right to vote that the Constitution had made a foundational premise of Indian democracy. When the Constituent Assembly adopted universal adult franchise, it made a remarkably ambitious choice: political participation would not be conditional upon property ownership, education, wealth or social standing. Unlike the early United States, where voting qualifications in several states restricted the franchise to men meeting property or tax-paying requirements, India began its constitutional life by recognising the political equality of its adult citizens. The Assemblys confidence in universal suffrage was, in itself, an extraordinary act of faith in ordinary Indians. Agitations Defending Right To Vote Yet, decades later, Rahul Gandhis Voter Adhikar Yatra through Bihar in AugustSeptember 2025, protesting the alleged disenfranchisement of eligible voters through SIR, brought people onto the streets to defend a right that was supposed to be secure for every adult citizen. This irony is also a reminder that the right to vote is the means through which citizens exercise control over the institutions that determine their access to education, healthcare, employment, welfare and justice and not only an isolated political entitlement. When a person loses their political voice, they also risk losing an important means of demanding these other rights. Martin Luther Kings Straggle for Right to Vote Martin Luther King Jr., in his 1957 address Give Us the Ballot , captured this interdependence when he declared: Give us the ballot, and we will no longer have to worry the federal government about our basic rights. The SIR protests, therefore, concern the preservation of political equality and the ability of ordinary citizens to hold the State accountable. There is something deeply unsettling about having to take to the streets to demand the protection of a right that the framers had entrusted to every adult citizen. The Issue of Right to Protest The Central Government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party have accused protesters, primarily those mobilising under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and supported by opposition parties such as the Congress, of engaging in political agitation and violence rather than seeking genuine grievance redressal. However, it is important to recognise that protests demanding an impartial and accountable Election Commission are not necessarily expressions of hostility towards the constitutional establishment. They can, instead, be expressions of faith in the Constitution itself. To question an institution's functioning is not necessarily to reject its legitimacy; it may be to insist that the institution live up to the constitutional purpose for which it was created. The Supreme Court recognised this democratic significance of protest in Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan v. Union of India (2018). While considering restrictions on demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, the Court recognised that peaceful demonstrations through which citizens air their grievances and ensure that these grievances reach the relevant authorities are protected under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) of the Constitution. Importantly, the Court described legitimate dissent as a distinguishing feature of democracy. It also recognised that the right to protest must be balanced against the rights of other citizens and the requirements of public order. There is, therefore, a fundamental difference between challenging the legitimacy of constitutional democracy and demanding that constitutional institutions fulfil their responsibilities. Peaceful protest, when directed towards restoring the integrity of those institutions, can be an exercise in constitutional faith rather than constitutional defiance. Significance of Peoples Struggle for Right to Vote As mentioned earlier President Narayanan while inaugurating the golden jubilee celebrations of the Election Commission of India in 2001 observed that elections had aroused the hopes and aspirations of the unempowered sections of society. He was speaking of the extraordinary promise of universal adult suffrage: the promise that every citizen, irrespective of their social or economic position, would have a voice in the making of the Republic. Perhaps the people taking to the streets today are seeking to preserve and defend precisely that promise. The framers placed their faith in the people by entrusting every adult citizen with the vote; the people, in turn, are asking the institutions created by those framers to remain worthy of that faith. Framers of our Constitution trusted every adult citizen with the power to give shape to our democracy and fashion the destiny of our country. The leaders of the political regime at the centre operating the apparatus of the Indian State must also have the humility to listen when those very citizens take to the streets to defend the ECIs integrity which has been tragically has been eroding.
Abu Dhabi T10: Captains Gear Up For New Era As Season Starts With Triple-header
Abu Dhabi Sports Council: The captains of the six franchises came together for the pre-tournament press conference. Setting out their ambitions for the season ahead in the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10 as crickets fastest format begins on Saturday. Before the action begins, team captains Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Fakhar Zaman and Moeen Ali shared their thoughts on title defences, team identity and the demands of the 10-over game. The season opens with a triple-header on Saturday as defending champions UAE Bulls take on Yas Lions in the opening match, and the Royal Desert Champions face the Emirates Eagles early in the evening. This will be followed by United Tigers meeting newcomers Arabian Aces in the night match to conclude the hectic day. Kieron Pollard, whose UAE Bulls begin their title defence against the Yas Lions, said: Its always tougher to defend a title. When youre the reigning champions, youre the team to beat. But everybody starts fresh tomorrow. Its a new season, and were all excited to get our campaign going on the right note. On the importance of setting the tone early, the Yas Lions Jason Holder said: Its crucial to start well, especially in a format like this, but weve seen how you can always turn things around in this format. We have a great group of guys, and were all raring to go tomorrow. On what makes the 10-over format particularly challenging for captains, the Royal Desert Champions Nicholas Pooran said: Things move very quickly in this format. It adds to the excitement, but it means you make judgement calls in a short span, and right or wrong, you dont have time to dwell. As a captain, its important to support the team so they can execute their skills. On balancing power-hitting and bowling, the Emirates Eagles Rovman Powell said: If you want to go all the way, which is undoubtedly our goal this season, you have to nail both departments. Weve got the right balance in the squad. The senior players need to lead the way, and guys like Shimron Hetmyer and Trent Boult will play a huge role. On what will be his teams biggest strength this season, the United Tigers Fakhar Zaman said: We have no shortage of talent in our team. We have multiple match-winners, and thats a factor that sets us apart. It helps that many of us are already familiar with each other, and the young guys are gelling well. Were thrilled for the new season. On the identity the Arabian Aces want to establish as a new franchise, Moeen Ali said: We want to be a franchise that players are proud to represent, built on a culture of excellence. Absolutely, well fight hard and look to showcase our skills, but we also want every player to grow during their stint with the team. The 2026 Abu Dhabi T10 runs from 720 November at Abu Dhabis celebrated Zayed Cricket Stadium. It is the first full tournament since Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) took majority ownership of the event, supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). The format stays the same: high-intensity 10-over matches, international star power and nail-biting finishes. On the identity the Arabian Aces want to establish as a new franchise, Moeen Ali said: We want to be a franchise that players are proud to represent, built on a culture of excellence. Absolutely, well fight hard and look to showcase our skills, but we also want every player to grow during their stint with the team. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Ranchi, Nov 6 (IANS) The death of tribal activist Nisha Bhagat, who allegedly died by suicide after going live on Facebook, has triggered a political row in Jharkhand, with BJP leaders questioning the role of the state government and police administration and demanding an impartial investigation into the incident. The BJP has sought a response from Chief Minister Hemant Soren and demanded immediate action against those whom Bhagat held responsible in her Facebook Live video. Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, said the young activist, who had been fighting for the rights of the tribal community, had named Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the officer-in-charge of Pithoria police station, and Ajay Tirkey in her live video. The suicide of Nisha Bhagat, who fought for the rights of Adivasis, has shaken everyone to the core. The pain she expressed in her Facebook Live just before taking her life is heart-wrenching. Nisha Bhagat's words were not just her personal agony; they also laid bare the state of affairs in the state. Chief Minister @HemantSorenJMM and his MLA wife, Kalpana Soren, are misleading society by announcing from platforms their commitment to fighting for Adivasi rights. In Nisha Bhagat's statement before her death, the frustration, anguish, and pain with the system clearly reveal that today, not just Adivasi society but the entire state is groaning in agony, Marandi said in a post on X. Marandi alleged that some people were attempting to encroach upon tribal land at the behest of the Chief Minister. He demanded the arrest of those named by Bhagat and an impartial investigation into the entire episode. He also said that the Chief Minister should resign, taking ownership of the situation. BJP state president Aditya Sahu also accused the police and administration of negligence. He said Bhagat had expressed her distress and apprehensions through a Facebook Live session before the incident, which was watched by a large number of people. Despite this, the police allegedly failed to reach the spot in time, Sahu said, adding that timely intervention could have helped rescue her. He described Bhagat as an activist who raised her voice against injustice and alleged oppression. Sahu also called for the identification and investigation of those whose conduct and alleged remarks, as mentioned in the live video, had reportedly hurt her. Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth expressed grief over the incident and said Bhagat had levelled serious allegations against the state government and people linked to the land trade in her Facebook Live video. Seth said an investigation was necessary to establish the circumstances that led a socially active tribal woman to take such an extreme step. The Union Minister also referred to earlier cases involving tribal women in Jharkhand, including those of Rupa Tirkey, Pushpa Toppo and a Paharia woman, and said questions surrounding justice in these cases remained. He said the state government needed to seriously examine the concerns surrounding women's safety and the law-and-order situation. Nisha Bhagat, a prominent tribal rights activist from Pithoria in Jharkhand's Ranchi district, died on Friday after allegedly attempting to commit suicide during a Facebook Live session. She was admitted to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in a critical condition, where doctors later declared her dead, officials said. Before the incident, Bhagat went live on Facebook in a video that has since gone viral. In the livestream, she appeared visibly distressed and emotional while speaking about her prolonged struggle against alleged land mafias, attempts to defame her, and several issues related to the system and governance. According to information, Bhagat had spoken to the officer-in-charge of Pithoria police station shortly before the incident. During the livestream, she said she had been fighting alone for a long time and felt abandoned by those around her. She also expressed concern about the grief her actions would cause her parents. She further claimed that people associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), whom she believed would support her, had failed to stand by her. Bhagat voiced anger over being labelled a dalal and alleged that no action had been taken against those who were tarnishing her image.
Electors of 7 states left out of draft SIR rolls get fresh chance for inclusion in final list
New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Facing allegations of disenfranchising crores of voters, the Election Commission on Friday gave a fresh chance to electors of seven states who were marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD), and whose names could not be included in the draft rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. In a letter, the EC directed the chief electoral officers of Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana and Nagaland to facilitate the inclusion of such electors in the final electoral rolls. The decision covers electors who were issued enumeration forms but whose forms were
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The long-standing border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over the Kotia region has flared up once again following conflicting claims regarding voter turnout in the recent elections conducted by Andhra Pradesh. While Andhra Pradesh authorities claim that nearly 40% of voters in the disputed Kotia belt exercised their franchise, the Koraput district administration in [] The post Odisha Rejects Andhras 40% Voting Claim in Kotia, Cites Tight Security appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Juhi Chawla features in Apple's 2026 Diwali campaign, titled Step Into the Light, which brings together Indian textiles, traditional dance and technology. Created in collaboration with Indian fashion label Raw Mango, the campaign is part of Apple's Shot on iPhone series and has been filmed entirely using the iPhone 18 Pro. Directed by Raw Mango founder Sanjay Garg, the film is set against the backdrop of Rajasthan's Tijara Fort. It features a group of dancers dressed in traditional Indian textiles, including Chanderi, Mashru and Varanasi brocades. The dancers perform to a folk interpretation of 'Roop Suhana Lagta Hai,' the popular song from Juhi's 1994 film The Gentleman. The campaign takes a nostalgic turn towards its closing moments when Juhi makes an appearance in festive outfits from Raw Mango. One of her looks features a striking purple ensemble. The choreography also draws inspiration from her original performance in the song, bringing a connection between the actor's earlier work and the campaign's contemporary presentation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by apple (@apple) Juhi Chawla revisits her iconic song through Apple's Diwali film The choice of 'Roop Suhana Lagta Hai' gives the campaign a connection to Juhi's filmography while placing Indian textiles and folk performance at its centre. Through the collaboration, Apple and Raw Mango bring together fashion, music and visual storytelling, with the iPhone 18 Pro serving as the sole filming device. The campaign also offers a glimpse of Juhi Chawla's association with the fashion and entertainment space at a time when she has largely stepped back from taking on regular film assignments. The actor has not announced any upcoming movie projects for 2026 or 2027 and remains involved in her business interests. Among her prominent business associations is Kolkata Knight Riders, the IPL franchise she co-owns with Shah Rukh Khan and her husband Jay Mehta. Her investments and business interests have also contributed to her reported wealth, estimated at around Rs. 7,790 crore in the Hurun India Rich List 2025. Also Read:Alisha Chinai makes SHOCKING revelation She was SHORTLISTED with Juhi Chawla for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak: I didnt go for the final auditionAamir Khan was QUITE upset
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Friday, November 6, quashed a notification cancelling the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) exam, a decision the state government took in August amid protests by job aspirants against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. After hearing several petitions filed by candidates who cleared the exam, Justice Deepak 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 .
Taking reforms to the road: From Ranchi protest to a Statewide yatra
The students protest in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in Jharkhands recruitment exams for government jobs has remained in the news for most of August. Amit Bhelari examines the fallout of the governments decision to cancel exams, which has left both aspiring candidates and already-appointed government employees caught in the dispute. It has pushed student leader Devendra Nath Mahto from a prolonged protest in Ranchi to a Statewide yatra demanding transparency, accountability and reforms in the government recruitment system
Jharkhand HC quashes govt order cancelling JSSC CGL appointments, CID probe to continue
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has set aside the state government's decision to cancel the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission's (JSSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination and the appointments made on its basis. The decision has provided major relief to candidates who had been selected and appointed through the recruitment process. However, the court allowed the probe into irregularities in the examination to continue. Justice Deepak Roshan delivered the verdict on Friday while hearing petitions filed by successful candidates challenging the government's order. The state government, on August 18, had cancelled the CGL examination, certain other recruitment tests, and the appointments made through them, citing a CID investigation report and protests by aspirants. The petitioners, including candidate Akash Gaurav, argued before the court that individuals involved in any wrongdoing could be identified and proceeded against separately. They contended that it was neither fair nor justified to scrap the entire selection process and invalidate all appointments because of the alleged misconduct of a few candidates. The state government, meanwhile, submitted a sealed report to the court, claiming that the recruitment process had been marred by large-scale irregularities and systemic failures. During the hearings, however, the court observed that all selected candidates could not be presumed guilty only on the basis of allegations of wrongdoing in the examination process. The High Court had reserved its judgment on October 8 after hearing arguments from all parties. On the same day, it continued its interim stay on the government's cancellation order, allowing affected employees to remain in service until the final verdict. Earlier, on September 18, the court had appointed retired judge Gautam Kumar Choudhary to monitor the investigation into the alleged irregularities. Retired IPS officer R.K. Mallik was designated as the nodal officer to assist in the probe. The court had also directed that candidates selected through a fair process should not be harassed in the name of the investigation. With its latest ruling, the High Court has struck a blow to the state's decision to annul the appointments while making it clear that the CID investigation into the alleged examination scam will continue. The detailed order is yet to be released.
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7, including 3 children, killed in truck accident in Jharkhand
Ranchi: At least seven people, including three children and three women, were killed and one injured after being run over by a speeding 18-wheel truck in Jharkhands Khunti district, police said on Friday, November 7. The incident happened on the Karra-Torpa main road within the Karra police station limits on Thursday night. #WATCH | Khunti, 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 .
7 killed as speeding truck ploughs into crowd gathered after scooty accident in Jharkhand
Subjected To Hate When Shubman Gill Gets 100: RCB Star Shows Ugly Side Of IPL
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Ranchi DC inspects Kali Puja pandals, orders strict safety measures
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ZPTC, MPTC elections in Andhra Pradesh by and large peaceful
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Kieron Pollard Set To Step Down As MI London Head Coach In The Hundred
Former West Indies: Former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard is set to step down as MI London's head coach after earning a promotion with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the same role. Pollard was in charge of MI London for the 2026 season, where he took his team to a fourth-place finish. They missed out on qualifying for the knockouts by virtue of having an inferior NRR after they were tied on points with Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds. A report in Cricinfo stated that Pollard is now set to leave MI London to get some time off, as The Hundred franchise will have a new head coach now. This leaves The Oval with two roles open for the head coach. Earlier, Surrey head coach Gareth Batty left his role with the English club to take over as assistant coach at Chennai Super Kings. Surrey co-owns MI London with Reliance Industries Limited, and the Oval is the home ground for both Surrey and MI London. Surrey are likely to invite interested candidates for their head coach role, and the successful candidate can be allowed to work with MI London, the report added. Late last month, Pollard was promoted to MI's head coach in the IPL. He served as the batting coach in recent years and takes over the head coach role from Mahela Jayawardene. Surrey are likely to invite interested candidates for their head coach role, and the successful candidate can be allowed to work with MI London, the report added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research
Office of the Conservator of Forest, Plantation, Research & Evaluation, Jharkhand, Ranchi has released the official notification for the post of Senior Research Associate. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 21 November 2026. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit forest.jharkhand.gov.in.
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Jagan Reddy accuses TDP-led coalition of subverting democratic process
Digital Desk | Tadepalli, Nov 5 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has slammed the coalition government for its 'manipulative' election process and for 'subverting' the democratic process like never before. The Opposition, however, has fought back and exposed the follies of the ruling coalition, he said. Speaking to the media here on Thursday, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said the entire electoral process had been hijacked by the Chandrababu Naidu government, from nominations to counting. He said the governments victory in urban local body polls was a moral defeat, while the Opposition had won the hearts of the people, even though the mandate had been subverted. The entire election process was hijacked by Chandrababu and his people, mocking democracy at every stagefrom nominations to scrutiny, withdrawals, polling and even counting. Such an exercise does not merit being called an election, as it was neither free nor fair, he said. He alleged that in the ZPTC and MPTC polls, the script was the same as in the municipal polls, with the police and ruling party goons preventing Opposition candidates from filing nominations. This was followed by rejection of nominations during scrutiny, attacks on our polling agents, rigging and cycling of votes, he said. Such an election is a scar on the face of democracy. The ruling party resorted to all manner of malafide practices in local body elections across the State, from Tekkali and Kotabommali to Darsi, Kanigiri, Palamaner, and the Vemula and Lingala mandals of the Pulivendula constituency. Voters were prevented from exercising their franchise, rigging continued unabated, and the police acted as TDP agents, using force against voters, he said. The former Chief Minister alleged that despite the Supreme Courts directives, there has been no change in the functioning of the coalition government. YSRCP cadre and booth agents were attacked with petrol bombs, he said. Showing clips of violence during the local body and municipal elections, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy asked why anyone would vote for Chandrababu, who had failed all sections of societyfrom women and farmers to youthby not honouring his promises. In the municipal polls, the polling percentage and figures were fudged: the numbers were inflated at the counting tables, far exceeding the figures officially announced after polling. He has put Andhra Pradesh up for sale by handing over medical colleges and ports to private parties, while disregarding the common man despite the twin cyclones that wreaked havoc in the State, YS Jagan said. The manner in which the elections were held could serve as a case study in electoral reforms, as there is enough material, he said. The YSRCP chief stated that while it was Safe Andhra during their term, people are now calling for Save Andhra because they are vexed with the ruling coalition. Like Shakunis magic dice in the Mahabharata, Chandrababu has rolled the official machinery in favour of the coalition. But we fought bravely and exposed the misdeeds at the national level, he added
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