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While tighter than Season 1, the second outing still has its outrageous shoot-outs and hit-and-miss humour, but its quieter moments make up for them to a certain extent

Abhishek was supported by Krishna Sriram on the ghatam and Surmukh Karanth on the kanjira at Bharat Sangeet Utsav, held at Narada Gana Sabha.

In such turbulent times of global unease, we must question ourselves what freedom means to us in the modern day. Let us explore how Indian cinema has captured a nation which questions and rebuilds itself after centuries of British rule. Rudrangsh Gupta reviews films made in India that capture the spirit of Post-Independent India over the years...

Poland has long accused Russia and its ally Belarus of waging a hybrid campaign involving sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation since Moscows 2022 invasion of Ukraine

In her time, Kadambini Ganguly challenged convention to become the first Indian female doctor to practice Western medicine

Can parental salary alone disqualify a candidate from claiming OBC reservation benefits? What role do the 1993 Office Memorandum and the 2004 clarification play in determining creamy-layer status?

The project is being developed to promote river-based tourism along the Yamuna stretch upstream of the Wazirabad barrage

How an Indian designer and two Madhubani artists translated an ancient epic into the English alphabet

Commissioner Amalraj warned that legal action would be taken against those involved in criminal activities or acts that threaten law and order

Three persons who visited the couples porridge shop on Monday consumed the food but refused to pay; when an argument broke out, they pushed the couple into a pit and fled

Clean air is a fundamental right, not a privilege to be granted by the Government, Mallikarjun Kharge said

Following a tip-off about the illegal sale of ganja in the area, a police team conducted a search near the market and detained two persons on suspicion

TN Minister Rajmohan says there will be no party bias in the Thuraiyur issue, adding that allegations against anyone, including the Deputy Speaker, will be thoroughly investigated.

Several groups, including the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, have demanded postponement of the polls until after the winter season

The Iraqi government closed the Al-Sheeb crossing in Missan province in October

Tamil Nadu Deputy Speaker and Thuraiyur TVK MLA M. Ravishankar faces allegations of assaulting a resident who raised drinking water shortage and other civic issues. The resident also alleges that he was threatened and forced to withdraw his claims.

The ambitious plan, envisaging intelligent traffic control systems, modern parking solutions and scientific traffic management practices, was expected to bring a major transformation to the citys increasingly strained road network

U.S. President Donald Trump says military action against Iran is not necessary for now, but warns that American forces remain ready to strike if needed. He also says Washington is seeking a long-term deal to curb Irans nuclear programme, amid efforts to end the eight-month-old war.

Thomas Markle, 82, is charged with one count of possession of child pornography and made an initial court appearance in Tampa, Florida

The State government is planning to establish a modern Vachana Mantap near Kapnoor village on the outskirts of Kalaburagi city to showcase the literary, cultural and social legacy of the 12th-centuryVachana movement.

The ANTF team arrested Mohammed Sahil, 23, for allegedly selling ganja illegally, and seized 300 grams of ganja and 1,100 in cash from him.

Organisations can now apply online to undertake desilting, strengthening of bunds, and other permitted minor improvement works

ICSE (Class 10) from February 15 and ISC (Class 12) from February 9

The Nordic countries are among the main supporters of Ukraine and Zelensky travelled to Oslo at the end of October to meet with American envoys

The BTP has clarified that there will be no restrictions on any vehicles, except heavy goods vehicles, using Ballari Road, where work is under way near Hebbal Flyover.

The Election Commission of India said such individuals must maintain political neutrality and refrain from participating in election campaigns or canvassing

Professor Gufran Baig of NIAS said winds from the sea increased in speed over 48 hours. A change in wind direction took place over 48 hours. The process controlled pollutants in the air

In his debut solo exhibition, Odia sculptor and painter Pinaki Ranjan Mohanty confronts the ecological decay plaguing Asias largest brackish lagoon

The return of severe air pollution after Deepavali has reignited debate over the effectiveness of green crackers, firecracker regulations and public health protections.

He was riding his motorcycle along Vanniyar Street when a group of friends was bursting firecrackers on the road. Some of the crackers reportedly landed on him

From catastrophic floods in Nepal to record-breaking heat, droughts and wildfires, the climate crisis is no longer a future threat. It is happening now. As world leaders gather in Antalya for COP31, the focus has shifted from promises to implementation. Countries are under pressure to cut emissions, fund adaptation efforts and help vulnerable nations cope with rising climate impacts.

Billionaire Deepinder Goyal has begun selling Temple, a temple-attached wearable he says can monitor brain health and ageing by measuring cerebral blood flow outside the lab. Critics and doctors question the devices medical claims, noting the evidence is preliminary, not peer-reviewed, and its core metricthe Brain Flow indexremains controversial amid concerns over links to longevity or cognitive outcomes

The transformation plan includes installing CCTV cameras, and providing contact numbers to help passengers access information about Telangana RTC bus services

K. Muraleedharan defends his action, saying he will not allow anyone to hijack a State government event

The Narcotics Control Bureau hosted the 2nd India-United States of America Drug Policy Executive Working Group Meeting on November 2-3

All 56 samples tested in Karnataka by the OMCs were compliant, recording 1920% of ethanol blend in petrol, with an average of 19.30%, the Minister claimed in a post on X.

According to BRR Vamsadhara Project Chairman Aravala Ravindrababu, the State government which had given an administrative sanction for 461 crores a couple of months back, may give additional sanctions in the next budget

The delegation demanded a 2 lakh incentive grant for farmers who regularly repay their loans and 1 lakh per hectare in financial assistance for drought-affected cultivators

Bihar Association urges civic bodies to make arrangements with focus on sanitation and hygiene. Telangana government has directed civic bodies and disaster management authorities to facilitate Chhath Puja at 28 locations across Hyderabad.

The State Department said it was legally obliged to do so and is not taking a position on the case

Out of more than 60,000 students who are going to Germany, 12,000 students (20%), are from Karnataka, says Karan Lalit, Executive Director, South Asia, TOEFL and GRE

The associations said they had repeatedly requested the government to frame comprehensive and uniform service rules for Government and Panchayat Raj teachers in the wake of the Presidential Order, 2025