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Veteran actress Shabana Azmi wished good health to her husband, Javed Akhtar, on his birthday. The veteran screenwriter and lyricist turned 81 on 17 January

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda passed away in October 2025 after battling for his life for 11 days following a major road accident in Himachal Pradesh. He was 35 years old

In 2024, she and her brother, Andres, were convicted in a separate case, this one involving lying to manufacturers to sell wholesale groceries and additional items at big discounts after pledging that they were meant for sale in Mexico or to prisoners or rehabilitation facilities.

Sunny Deol was seen enjoying a wood-fired pizza in the chilly weather. He was wearing a beanie and had draped a thick grey wool shawl, as he grappled with the cold

The upcoming live-action film will follow the storyline of the second animation, continuing the adventures of Hiccup as he manages to open up his village to co-existence with dragons

Thank you! Trump posted. Those sentiments come after Trump spent days suggesting that the US might strike Iran militarily if its government triggered mass killings during widespread protests that swept that country but now have quieted.

This has nothing to do with a tension or decision between Delcy Rodrguez and myself, she said, before pivoting to vague assertions about her party`s popular mandate and the government`s dismal human rights record.

CEO of Apollo Global Management, Marc Rowan, and US Deputy National Security Adviser, Robert Gabriel, are also on the list.

Trump has made similar claims many times since May 10 last year, stating that it was his pressure that led to peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbours as he makes his pitch for the Nobel Peace Prize

Notices were issued to 13 e-commerce entities Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, Meesho, MaskMan Toys, TradeIndia, Antriksh Technologies, Vardaanmart, IndiaMart, Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook Marketplace), Flipkart, Krishna Mart, and Amazon, following the identification of over 16,970 non-compliant product listings across platforms

Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl) is now available in the US for healthcare professionals to prescribe for adults with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (mCSCC) or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (llaCSCC) who are not candidates for curative surgery, the Mumbai-based drug major said in a statement.

Speaking at a mega event marking a decade of the flagship programme Startup India, Modi asked the founders and entrepreneurs to work on new ideas and solve problems, all the while keeping a sharp focus on quality products

The Supreme Court has asked Karisma Kapoor to respond to Priya Kapurs plea seeking certified copies of her 2016 divorce records with late Sunjay Kapur. The move comes amid a protracted inheritance dispute over the industrialists Rs 30,000-crore estate

The court ruled that Yoon obstructed investigators attempting to detain him, violated the rights of Cabinet members who were not consulted on his martial law plan, and drafted and later destroyed a revised martial law proclamation after the decree was lifted

The map will guide future radar surveys and improve computer models of ice flow, helping predict Antarctic contributions to global sea-level rise, though further surveys are needed

Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there would be an initial cap of 49,000 vehicles on Chinese EV exports to Canada, growing to 70,000 over five years

Samples were taken from people while they watched a scary video and a joyful video, as well as a neutral sample, and later placed on the nostrils of 43 different female horses

Tamannaah Bhatias dance number Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2 has crossed a massive one billion views on YouTube. Calling it a special milestone, the actor thanked fans on Instagram and shared behind-the-scenes moments from the songs shoot

Emilia Clarke had a delightful surprise in New York when former Game of Thrones co-star Jason Momoa visited her dressing room. Sharing a picture on Instagram, she called him her dragon daddy and described the reunion as the perfect highlight of her trip

Shiv Sena (UBT) heavyweight Yashodhar Phanse defeats BJP rival Yogiraj Dabhadkar in a tight multi-cornered fight; the contest was particularly significant as Dabhadkar had defeated Phanse in the 2017 civic elections

While the INC (Indian National Congress) candidate secured 5197 votes, her opponent, Jyoti Upadhyay from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), crept close with 5190 votes

Will Smith embarks on a five-year, seven-continent journey in National Geographics Pole to Pole, pushing his limits for 100 days. From Antarctica to the Amazon, the series captures extreme landscapes, daring challenges, and inspiring encounters

BJP emerges as single largest winner; bags 90 of 118 seats won by Mahayuti; calling the moment a tribute to the citys soul, BJP spokesperson Niranjan Shetty said the celebration reflected Mumbais identity

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to shoot two grand song sequences for Love & War featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The first lavish dance number, choreographed by Ganesh Acharya, is set to go on floors next week

BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) take BMCs top post, but election maths show the city remains politically split; the undivided Shiv Sena had ruled the countrys richest municipal corporation for over two decades, seating 12 mayors across five terms between 1996 and 2022

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra civic elections 2026 have marked a decisive shift in the urban political landscape. Held after a delay of nearly four years due to legal challenges and prolonged administrator rule, the elections were widely seen as a test of governance credibility and of existence for some

Meerra Chopraa has shifted focus from acting to producing, co-producing Gandhi Talks. Citing longevity concerns and industry hustle, she also speaks about facing sexism, saying women producers arent taken seriously in a patriarchal film industry

Rani Mukerji says Mardaani 3 was physically tough and emotionally draining, as it reflects real cases of missing girls. She believes that every director has added to the crime dramas gritty world. She also dedicates the National Award victory to her late father, Ram Mukerji

Big Congress gains across P North, but defeat in ward 62 dents party MLA Aslam Shaikhs family influence; while the results reinforced the partys organisational strength in the area, they also delivered a personal setback to local Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh.

Not all, but many key flyovers and rail overbridges have been completed or are being upgraded to ease bottlenecks at several city junctions

Winning the BMC is one thing; running it effectively is another. Only time will tell whether the Mahayuti allies will use their expertise, knowledge, and power to deliver real and lasting change

Runners who come in to race from other cities and overseas, too, have often spoken about one of the best things about the Mumbai marathon the boost they get from those who line the route.

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Barricades, bamboo poles and blanket no-parking zones around the counting centre forced two-wheelers and senior citizens to trek under the sun

BTS has unveiled the title of their upcoming album, ARIRANG, inspired by Koreas iconic folk song. Announced days after their world tour reveal, the album marks a new chapter for the band and has sparked massive excitement among fans worldwide

Prabhas upcoming film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has officially locked its release date. One of the most anticipated films, the high-intensity drama is set to hit theatres on March 5, 2027

In a rare episode in Pune civic polls, Sonali Andekar secured victory from Ward No. 23 while lodged in prison. Her victory from jail has drawn attention and sparked intense political debate across Pune

Dhurandhar 2 will witness a box office clash with Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups on March 19. Amid this, rumours were rife that Aditya Dhar will postpone the release of Ranveer Singh`s film. He has now reacted to the claims

Rani Mukerji says that the fiery response to the Mardaani 3 trailer is a testament that, as a country, we are always ready to raise our voice against social crimes

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti heading for a strong win in Maharashtras civic polls, including Mumbai. He said the mandate would boost the state governments development drive under PM Narendra Modis leadership

Shrikant Pangarkar contested from Ward No. 13 and defeated his closest rival, Raosaheb Dhoble of the BJP. Pangarkar secured 2,661 votes, while Dhoble received 2,477 votes, according to a polling official

According to election officials, the Congress emerged as the largest party with 43 seats. The BJP won 22 seats, the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi secured four seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) managed to win one seat

Kiara Advani made Sidharth Malhotras birthday special with adorable pics, a cute video, and a heartfelt post. Calling him Saraayahs favourite human, she said shes still crushing on him, and now their little one is too

In an exclusive interaction with mid-day, Amruta Khanvilkar, who plays a Customs Officer and a single mother in Taskaree: The Smuggler`s Web, shares her inspiration for the character, trusting director Neeraj Pandey for a spectacular arc, and more

NCP`s Rupali Patil Thombre and her supporters raised slogans, alleging that democracy was under threat. She claimed that as many as 17 electronic voting machines (EVMs) used for counting had been replaced, triggering sharp protests at the venue

Early civic poll trends in the Marathwada region show a split verdict, with regional and opposition parties checking BJPs gains. Congress held firm in Latur, while Shiv Sena (UBT) and AIMIM emerged strong in key cities, highlighting a competitive political landscape across Maharashtra rather than a one-sided outcome

At its core, Daldal is not just a crime suspense story, but a powerful exploration of trauma and morality - driven not by the question of who committed the crime, but by the far more haunting question of why

In a major highlight of Pune civic polls, BJPs youngest candidate and Symbiosis student Sai Thopte registered a decisive victory from Ward No. 36(C), marking a significant milestone in Punes civic politics

When Happy Patel, a blustering failure of a spy, discovers he is Indian, he volunteers for a dangerous, high-profile rescue mission in Goa to return to his homeland, unaware that the Don has been baying for his blood. The film transitions between being a gangster actioner, a romantic comedy, and an emotional tale of an NRI finding his roots

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have purchased a five-acre land parcel in Alibaug worth Rs 37.86 crore, marking their second investment in the area in four years. The land, located near Awas Beach, was registered in January 2026