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Veteran Telugu actor Giribabu died on Saturday at the age of 83 in Hyderabad, reportedly following prolonged health issues and age-related illness. He had been receiving treatment at a private hospital. The actor featured in over 600 films

Comedian Samay Raina has sparked a social media debate over a joke about India's Got Latent contestant Salma Deewani. His cousin is her husband remark has gone viral, with several social media users questioning whether the joke mocked the Muslim community.

Chhath Puja 2026 is being celebrated from November 13 to 16, and devotional music is an integral part of the festivities. From Sharda Sinha's popular Bhojpuri tracks, including Kelwa Ke Paat Par and Uga Hai Suraj Dev, to Bollywood songs such as Chhathi Maiyya and Bulaye Chhathi Maa, here are five songs to add to your playlist.

Rajan shared pictures with the actor on Instagram, expressing happiness about their reunion and a fresh beginning. Hina responded with an emotional note about gratitude, forgiveness and mutual respect, saying she never wanted to say anything she couldn't take back.

On Children's Day, Soha Ali Khan shared unseen black-and-white childhood pictures of her parents, Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, with former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.Soha recalled Nehru's belief in children as the future of the nation and wished every child an opportunity to fulfil their dreams.

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran married in Greece on November 11, choosing a self-respect marriage instead of a conventional Hindu ceremony. The nearly century-old Tamil tradition does not require priests or religious rituals; it emphasises mutual consent, equality and dignity.

Preetika looked resplendent in a red bridal outfit, while her husband wore white. However, the actor blurred her husband's face, explaining that she wanted to keep the wedding private, as it was a personal and sacred occasion.

Singer Dhvani Bhanushali announced her engagement to boyfriend Yash Bhanushali. On Friday, she shared romantic pictures from the proposal, including one in which she flaunts her engagement ring. Calling Yash her cupcake for life.

NPCI's UPI scheme details incentives for QR codes, soundboxes and transaction growth among small merchants in India. It will run for three years from the date UPI MDR takes effect.

Bala Trichy's Stories Before the Silence, published by BlueRose Publishers, is a 121-page collection that leads readers towards meditation without a formula. Here's our review.

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Pathankot ADC Kuldeep Singh and stone crusher operator Nipun Mahajan in a money laundering investigation involving alleged illegal mining and fraudulent transfer of 92 acres of shamlat land. An IIT Ropar survey reportedly estimated illegal excavation worth Rs 367.5 crore across seven sites.

Ahead of his November 21 Ahmedabad concert, Diljit Dosanjh has been asked to avoid performing four songs allegedly promoting alcohol, drugs and violence. Meanwhile, bomb threats targeting three banks and Indore's Mayor's Secretariat have triggered heightened security ahead of his November 15 concert.

Komal Rani's pictures with Govinda have sparked a discussion online, with Rakhi Sawant reacting with angry-face emojis. Fans also weighed in, recalling Sunita Ahuja's recent remark that no one could separate her from Govinda.

Huang's deep technical expertise, innovation-driven culture and leadership style have made him difficult to replace. With nearly 60 executives reportedly reporting directly to him, finding someone who can maintain this structure is another challenge.

It calls for scientifically driven officer selection, cognitive assessments, continuous professional development, AI-enabled simulations and stress-management training to strengthen decision-making, adaptability and leadership under pressure.

Some employees joked about getting an unexpected early weekend, switched to Slack and resorted to phone calls. The outage also brought Microsoft's recent layoffs and workforce restructuring back into focus, although there is no evidence linking the job cuts to the technical disruption.

Sensex fell 450 points to 81,457.74 while Nifty slipped to 25,117 amid weak global cues. Realty and auto stocks declined as inflation concerns and profit-booking weighed on markets.

Downdetector says disruption spread to 74 countries within about an hour. Microsoft says its fixes have not worked as expected. Outage tracker Downdetector logged more than 800 problem reports from India this morning.

Karan Johar's unfiltered conversations on Koffee With Karan featuring Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have left netizens surprised, with viewers questioning the show's explicit bedroom-related questions and comparing them to the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina's India's Got Latent.

The actor has been advised strict bed rest and is undergoing physiotherapy at home. Amid his health concerns, a report has also raised questions about producers reportedly contacting him to finish pending dubbing work, even as he struggles to speak comfortably.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has claimed that he was placed under house arrest a day after announcing an indefinite dharna against the decision to hold LAHDC elections during winter. Amid the controversy, the Ladakh administration has banned rallies, protests, dharnas and hunger strikes in Leh and Kargil during the Model Code of Conduct for municipal elections.

Families of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, along with DSGMC members, burned a copy of Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' at Delhi's Rakab Ganj Gurdwara on Thursday. The protest was triggered by her remarks describing the riots as a ragic and shameful chapter in India's history

Samreen Kaur's reported engagement to Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh has brought renewed attention to her past association with Ashish Chanchlani. Social media users have revisited their old collaborations and interactions, bringing back discussions about the dating rumours that once surrounded them.

Kareena Kapoor faced backlash after Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez reportedly served a legal notice to her stylist, Rhea Kapoor, over a pendant allegedly featuring Ayat-ul-Kursi, a Quranic verse, worn by the actress during Diwali celebrations.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan attended the event alongside Danube Group Founder and Chairman Rizwan Sajan, Managing Director Adel Sajan and filmmaker Karan Johar, who hosted the evening. The launch marked the second collaboration between the Bollywood superstar and the Dubai-based developer.

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's Greece wedding pictures have taken social media by storm, with the couple embracing dreamy pastels, earthy browns and bohemian glamour. A viral video from the sangeet ceremony shows Rajinikanth dancing to 'Manasilaayo' from the 2024 film Vettaiyan, composed by Anirudh.

Multi-hyphenate poet, lyricist, and performer Ayaz Gorakhpuri bridges classical Urdu literary heritage with modern urban life through over 150 diverse songs, including contemporary cultural pieces like Emoji Wala Dil and Burji Pav.

On Wednesday, November 11, the makers officially unveiled a new motion poster, revealing the movie's release date. Inji Vellam will hit screens worldwide on January 29, 2027, about a fortnight after the Pongal weekend. The motion poster features Sethupathi and Pallavi holding two little girls and smiling.

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran have shared their first wedding picture on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of their special day. Dressed in matching white outfits, the couple looked elegant, while another picture from the ceremony features MK Stalin, Rajinikanth and MP Dhayanidhi Maran.

Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh and Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal celebrated Diwali 2026 with their families and children, skipping Bollywood parties. Deepika and Katrina coincidentally twinned in yellow traditional outfits at their respective celebrations.

Actress Samreen Kaur announced her engagement to cricketer Arshdeep Singh through a series of romantic pictures on Instagram. Flaunting her diamond ring, she shared glimpses of the proposal and expressed happiness about their future together.

The makers of Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace shared the trailer of the film on Tuesday evening. Offering a glimpse into a story of patriotism, sacrifice and the human cost of war, the film features Salman Khan as an Indian soldier. Let's take a look at what fans have to say

A 50-member delegation of 1947 PoJK displaced persons will travel to New Delhi on September 20 and seek meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 21.

The poster of Ladakhi feature film 'Birds on Ice' was released at PVR Leh by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra. Directed by Sahil H. Shah, the film has been selected for the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere in October 2026.

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits across the world are observing September 14 as Balidan Diwas to honour those who lost their lives during decades of terrorism in Kashmir, with special tribute being paid to BJP leader Tika Lal Taploo, who was assassinated on September 14, 1989. The occasion also brings renewed focus on the community's long-standing demands for rehabilitation, employment, relief and a separate homeland.

Differences have emerged among Ladakh's Buddhist leadership over the outcome of the September 9 meeting with the Union Home Ministry. While veteran leader Thupstan Chhewang termed the talks fruitful and pointed to progress on constitutional safeguards, Sonam Wangchuk maintained that there had been no movement on the core demands and warned of a fresh padyatra from September 19 to 24.

A week after a fierce encounter in Doda, security forces recovered the decomposed body of a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from the high-altitude Seoj Dhar forest area. A night-enabled M4 rifle was also recovered. The development comes amid intensified counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent killing of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in Budgam.

Anantnag Police intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, conducting a cordon-and-search operation at 20 locations in Waghama and picking up 13 suspected drug peddlers. In separate operations, police also arrested three alleged drug peddlers and a long-pending NDPS absconder who had been evading arrest since 2009.

Security forces on Friday eliminated one terrorist during a 12-hour-long joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF following specific intelligence inputs.

The ruling National Conference and opposition BJP staged parallel demonstrations in Srinagar, trading accusations over governance, unfulfilled promises and statehood as police detained activists and blocked both marches from reaching their targets.

The Chatroo case in Kishtwar has taken a fresh turn with police arresting four more persons, including Health Department employees, amid allegations of an infant being swapped. A nurse has also been detained for questioning, while the SIT continues to investigate the alleged sexual assault, illegal pregnancy termination and death of the minor.

Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive wave of Tiranga rallies, with students, farmers, government employees, security personnel, youth and residents participating across cities, villages and border areas. From Jammu city to the Suchetgarh International Border and Srinagar, the celebrations have highlighted patriotism, national unity and growing public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Srinagar, paid tribute to the millions who suffered during the 1947 Partition and said its wounds continue to linger in India's collective consciousness. He urged people, particularly the youth, to learn from the past, reject communal bitterness and work towards peace, harmony, national unity and a Viksit Bharat

J&K Transport Minister Satish Sharma has reportedly sought the immediate removal of Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, accusing him of defiance, insubordination and bypassing the ministry. The letter, dated August 6, has gone viral on social media, though the government has neither confirmed nor denied its authenticity.

Over Rs 62,683 crore remains unclaimed in Public Sector Banks across India as of June 30, 2026, according to the Union Government. To help depositors, nominees and legal heirs recover their money, the Centre and the RBI have introduced a series of measures, including simplified claim procedures, special outreach drives, the UDGAM portal, and the nationwide Your Money, Your Right campaign.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of the first-ever Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026. The pilot project will begin in the two worst-affected districts of Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on treatment, counselling, skill development, employment, and long-term reintegration of drug abuse victims.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it will generate up to 212 MW of electricity, irrigate nearly 90,000 hectares across J&K and Punjab, supply drinking water to Kathua, and strengthen water security, agriculture and border management.

The Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing has chargesheeted a former ICICI Prudential Life Insurance employee for allegedly siphoning off over 10.75 lakh by fraudulently surrendering an insurance policy using forged documents and a fake SBI account. The investigation found evidence of forgery, cheating and attempted fraud involving multiple insurance policies, with the case now before a Jammu court.

Thousands of residents reportedly boycotted the first phase of PoJK Assembly elections as JAAC-led protests intensified, with demonstrators calling the polls a sham and demanding political rights.

The Union Government informed the Rajya Sabha that it has launched the National Mental Health Survey-2 to assess mental health disorders, including those linked to prolonged conflict, natural disasters and substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. It said the Union Territory has around 120 psychiatrists, 40 clinical psychologists, 21 addiction treatment facilities and expanded Tele-MANAS services as part of efforts to strengthen mental healthcare across all districts.