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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

The new promo of Koffee With Karan 9 features Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, with Sidharth's witty ara Hindi mein batayiye (Please say that in Hindi) response leaving Karan Johar tongue-tied. Kiara also spills secrets about their sangeet night, while the couple shares fun and candid moments on the show.

Meghan Markle made her first public appearance since her father Thomas Markle was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. She accompanied Prince Harry to an online child safety event in Brussels but withdrew from her scheduled speech, with Harry addressing the gathering alone.

Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya escaped a fire at their Andheri building with their twin sons, but their 56-year-old watchman, Dhanpat, lost his life. Divyanka paid an emotional tribute, recalling how he had blessed her newborn boys.

Kalyan and Anna, a Russian citizen, got married in 2013 and have a daughter and a son. This is his third marriage. He married his first wife, Nandini, in 1997, and the two separated in 1999. In 2009, he married Renu Desai. They had a son and a daughter before divorcing in 2012.

Indian stock markets remained closed on November 10 for Diwali-Balipratipada, with trading scheduled to resume on November 11. In the previous session, Sensex and Nifty ended higher, while the Nifty 500 extended its winning streak to seven sessions.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has recalled breaking down in tears while watching the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992. In her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, she reflects on the incident, describing the challenges of preserving India's secular identity.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's wife, Lori Huang, could potentially receive up to $81.1 billion (approximately 7.62 lakh crore) in a hypothetical divorce settlement, according to media reports. However, the couple has not announced any divorce plans, and the figure is speculative.

Karnataka Police have recovered all seven bodies in the alleged mass murder of members of a single family, with the investigation now focusing on establishing the motive. The accused told investigators that mental harassment by his wife and her family, along with property disputes, drove him to commit the killings. H

The White House was placed under lockdown after a driver crashed into a sign near Lafayette Square on Monday. The driver reportedly clashed physically with Secret Service personnel and National Guard members before being detained. President Donald Trump was inside the White House

Mumbai Fire Brigade received 142 fire calls on November 8, of which 137 were attributed to firecrackers, making it one of the busiest days for the department in recent times. Region 4, covering Borivli to Kandivli, tops the list with 53 calls

10-year-old boy, identified as Rishi, died after a firecracker exploded while he was celebrating Diwali in Delhi's Narela area. His family has accused Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital of medical negligence, alleging delayed treatment and claiming that his body was transferred for post-mortem without informing them.

Her remarks drew sarcastic reactions online amid concerns over Kolkata's post-Diwali air pollution. Kolkata recorded an average AQI of 301 on Diwali, placing it in the 'very poor' category.

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.