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The incidents were reported in Dhar, Bhind, Khandwa and Sehore districts in Madhya Pradesh as devotees gathered to immerse Ganesh idols, officials said on Friday
Vedaant Madhavan, son of actor R Madhavan, talks about the pressure of carrying a famous surname, his sincerity towards carving his own path as a swimmer and the training approach he worked on for the Asian Games.
Amid the ongoing chatter surrounding Nani's The Paradise after its release, a clip from the film has now leaked online a day after the film hit the screens. The clip features a scene from the film showing Kayadu Lohar attempting suicide
Divers have recovered 52 bodies after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in rough seas in Indonesias Java Sea. Of the 243 people aboard, 108 were rescued, while 83 remain missing. Authorities continue searching for victims and plan to salvage the wreck from about 30 metres underwater.
Pakistans PTI has postponed its planned Islamabad long march from September 27 to October 4. The party is seeking the release of jailed founder Imran Khan, while authorities have blocked roads and increased security in Islamabad and surrounding areas ahead of the protest
Morne Morkel said that the management will provide opportunities to Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar to test what they can do in different roles
Addressing the inaugural meeting of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Jaishankar said India and Liberia had brought together a group of countries to strengthen efforts to protect commercial vessels and their crews
Following actor Mushtaq Khan's death in Mumbai on September 24, his son Mohsin has now shared the actor's final moments before death. He also shared that his cancer had relapsed recently, however, the actor died smiling
Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi remembers Mushtaq Khan after his demise. He also reveals that the veteran actor was set to work with him in his next film, calling him what an actor in a post shared on X.
Barbie actress Margot Robbie has quietly changed her surname, taking her husband Tom Ackerley's name nearly 10 years after tying the knot. While the actress changed her name in company records, she continues to use her maiden name professionally
Ajay Devgn had a cheeky response when asked what Drishyam would have looked like if Kajol had been part of the franchise. Appearing on The Great Indian Kapil Show season 5 with the cast of Drishyam: The Conclusion, Ajay joked that the first film wouldnt have been made
The voluminous charge sheet puts the recovered proceeds of crime (PoC) at over Rs 79.85 lakh and flags more than 105 instances of cash removal or concealment by counting staff, an investigator linked to the Supreme Court-appointed SIT of the Uttar Pradesh Police said
Catch up on top sports headlines, Jos Buttler's record, Gulveer Singh's silver medal, and other stories
Actor Ajay Devgns Juhu bungalow has drawn the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations (BMC) attention after the civic body issued a 'stop-work' notice regarding ongoing work for a proposed salon and spa on the premises.
India's long-distance runner Gulveer Singh clocked 28:29.38 minutes, continuing his impressive run on the international stage
A video claiming to show Alia Bhatt performing a dance sequence from Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love and War has gone viral online. The clip surfaced shortly after her character posters were released, with the outfit appearing similar to her cabaret dancer look
Chennithala, who was in charge of the Congress campaign in Maharashtra, made the remarks amid a political row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and reports of objections raised by two Election Commissioners
After Nani's The Paradise opened to negative to mixed reviews from the audience, the actor has now reacted to the criticism via a post on social media. He acknowledged the trolls and criticism, saying he has learnt from the flaws
Shiv Sena-UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said concerns over the Special Intensive Revision are not limited to political parties, claiming common people are also questioning voter additions, deletions and the validity of electoral rolls
Sathyarajs daughter Divya Sathyaraj has filed a Rs 1 crore defamation suit against actor-critic Bayilvan Ranganathan, alleging defamatory remarks following her comments on marriage. The Madras High Court has granted interim protection, restraining circulation of the objectionable remarks
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khans last rites were held in Mumbai on Friday, with Rajat Bedi, Manish Wadhwa, Sulabha Arya and others arriving to pay their respects. Khan, who battled lung cancer, died at 56, leaving colleagues mourning his loss
BJPs Prasannchand Mehta was elected Jodhpur Mayor after securing 53 votes in the 100-member municipal corporation, defeating Congress candidate Rajendra Solanki, who received 47. Congress raised allegations about ballot secrecy and claimed BJP workers obstructed its councillors bus, though the claims were not independently verified.
Karan Johars popular chat show Koffee With Karan is set to return with its ninth season. According to a report, Alia Bhatt is set to return, but this time she will be appearing with her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, making the episode particularly interesting for viewers.
The Paradise actor Remo Raheem recently shared a video on social media, sharing that his role in the film was shortened, causing deep mental anguish. Nevertheless, the actor defended the film amid the negative reviews
West Indies' head coach Daren Sammy sees it as an opportunity to challenge themselves and see where the Caribbean side stands in the ODIs
Large crowds gathered across Mumbai on Anant Chaturdashi as devotees took part in immersion processions, accompanied by music, dancing and traditional celebrations
BJPs Anusuiya Goswami was elected Kota mayor with 65 votes against Congress candidate Sunita Sumans 35. Sunil Kothari won Jaipur, while voting in Jodhpur was underway. Protests were reported outside Jaipur Municipal Corporation over alleged irregularities during the voting process.
The Paradise box office collection day 1: Nani's mass action entertainer has scored the biggest opening of his career and surpassed the day 1 collection of two of the biggest blockbusters from Telugu and Hindi cinema.
The protest was organised by the AISA Delhi unit amid a wider political and public debate over the functioning of the Election Commission and its handling of electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
A total of 1,755 idols were immersed across Mumbai till 3 pm on Friday, on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, with no untoward incident reported, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said
Air India has suspended a pilot who failed a breath analyser test at Zurich airport before operating a Delhi-bound flight, with the airline initiating further medical evaluation and an investigation while strengthening compliance measures after recent incidents
England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler achieved a historic feat. During the match, the swashbuckling batsman delivered a knock of 69 runs off 49 deliveries
Ranveer Singh, who embraced fatherhood for the second time after welcoming his second daughter with Deepika Padukone recently, made his first appearance after the birth. The actor was seen attending the premiere of Hunkkaar, looking dapper
Nayyi Navellis first song, Bhabhi Tabaahi, introduces Yami Gautam Dhar as Mohini, the mysterious new bhabhi at the centre of the films intrigue. Set during her Muh Dikhayi ceremony, the colourful track blends Bhangra, rap, classical influences and hip-hop
iHeartRadios The Woody Show host has apologised to BTS member Jungkook and the groups ARMY fandom after facing backlash over his on-air comments. After mispronouncing Jungkooks name and making remarks about BTS fans, Woody acknowledged that he became defensive while responding to criticism
A Russian drone struck a 16-storey residential building in central Kyiv, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring at least seven people, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said attacks also hit several other Ukrainian regions, including Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy and Mykolaiv
Gauahar Khan criticised Bigg Boss 20 contestant Aasif Khan over his remark linking moustaches with masculinity. Questioning his views, Gauahar said a mans identity should be defined by his unchi soch aur behaviour, not facial hair or appearance
Kothari, a councillor from Ward 112, secured 89 votes, crossing the majority mark of 76 in the 150-member corporation. Mawar received 60 votes. The mayoral election was marked by protests and allegations from Congress during the voting process
Sunita Ahuja has seemingly taken a dig at Govinda and Rani Swarnkar amid ongoing rumours. During her visit to Kolkatas Dakshineswar Kali Temple, she said her house was breaking down and sought Goddess Kalis help to overcome her problems
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and his wife Amruta Fadnavis took part in the traditional immersion ceremony and offered prayers to Lord Ganesha before the idol was immersed
Four Mumbai residents were killed after their car crashed into a stationary dumper on the Bharatmala Expressway near Dhatva village in Gujarats Surat district. Police said the victims were travelling to a Jain pilgrimage site in Patan when the fatal collision occurred on Friday morning
Taapsee Pannu, known for her straightforward personality, recently recalled being dropped from a film at the hero's demand. She also shared another incident where she was removed because the hero's wife didn't like her.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has demanded cancellation of the ongoing SIR exercise, an impartial probe into alleged irregularities and a nationwide Opposition movement to restore paper ballot voting instead of EVMs
Defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty exited the Asian Games in the first round, while Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila reached the QF
Rajpal Yadav paid an emotional tribute to his late co-star Mushtaq Khan, sharing details of their final hospital meeting. He recalled shaking hands with the actor hours before his death. Mushtaqs son Mohsin also urged fans to celebrate his life
Speaking at the Seva First Innovation Challenge at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Joshi said the objective of the education policy was not merely to prepare students for jobs but also to encourage them to think critically, experiment, innovate and find solutions to real-world problems
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government would hold consultations with Mathadi leaders to curb illegal practices while maintaining that the Mathadi Workers Act has helped provide dignity to organised labourers
Vijay Sethupathis Baththa trailer introduces a feared man known for his larger-than-life reputation. However, he has a gentle and caring side at home. Set in the 1980s, the film blends action, humour and family drama
A Level-I fire broke out at Bhairumal House on Mumba Devi Road in Mumbais Bhuleshwar area on Friday afternoon. The blaze was confined to an electric meter cabin and two ground-floor galas, while one person was reported stranded on the terrace. No injuries were reported
A powerful explosion struck Athens historic Plaka district near the Acropolis, collapsing a two-story building and damaging nearby structures. Two women were rescued from an adjacent building and taken to hospital, while authorities investigated the cause

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