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From Arunachal Pradeshs Longding district, three sisters are winning hearts online with their soulful singing videos. Hailing from Wanu village, the trio often performs together against the backdrop of the mountains and shares their music on Instagram.
Watch the song 'Madhana Raavukal' from Malayalam movie 'Dhoomakethu' starring Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal, Shine Tom Chacko, Sidharth Bharathan and Ganapathi. 'Madhana Raavukal' is sung by Afsal and music of the song is given by Ankit Menon. Lyrics of 'Dhoomakethu' song 'Madhana Raavukal' are written by Muthu. To know more about 'Madhana Raavukal' song from the movie 'Dhoomakethu' watch the video.
American troops trapped in Hormuz? An Iranian official has accused Washington of being stuck in the Strait and using the nuclear issue to divert attention from the standoff. Tehran has rejected reports that it is softening its nuclear position, while negotiations involving mediators continue amid efforts to resolve the conflict and reopen the strategic waterway. The confrontation comes after a series of incidents involving US forces and Iranian military activity around the Strait of Hormuz.
Watch the song 'Ekavali' from Telugu movie 'Renigunta 2' starring Johnny and Shali Nivekas. 'Ekavali' is sung by Sid Sriram and music of the song is given by Manu Ravichandran. Lyrics of 'Renigunta 2' song 'Ekavali' are written by Dr. Challa Bhagyalakshmi. To know more about 'Ekavali' song from Johnny and Shali Nivekas starrer 'Renigunta 2' watch the video
Watch the song 'Shivanna Anthem' from Kannada movie 'Bail' starring Dr. Shiva Rajkumar. 'Shivanna Anthem' is sung by B. Ajaneesh Loknath and Aniruddha Sastry and music of the song is given by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. Lyrics of 'Bail' song 'Shivanna Anthem' are written by Trilok Trivikrama. Directed by Pavan Wadeyar, 'Bail' is produced by Venkat K Narayana. To know more about 'Shivanna Anthem' song from Dr. Shiva Rajkumar starrer 'Bail' watch the video.
Donald Trump has raised eyebrows by openly praising Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and revealing plans to have dinner with him, even as the AI company remains locked in a bitter fight with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon. Trump called Amodei very highly respected and said he was meeting with the Anthropic chief later that night a striking shift in tone after months of hostility between the administration and the company.
Women from various Delhi University colleges demonstrated for their freedom and safety against violence on Monday. They marched under the banner 'Hum Auratein Aazad Hain' despite rain, emphasizing the need for social change. Participants expressed solidarity and rejected restrictions on women's movement in response to sexual violence. The crowd included supportive men, stressing the need for changing men's attitudes toward women's safety.
Amid the aggressive policy pursued by Nato leadership and member countries, the embassy has conveyed our principled approaches to the Nato International Secretariat and the Belgian foreign minisry, TASS reported citing a statement by the Russian Embassy to Belgium, which is in charge of diplomatic contacts with the North Atlantic alliance. Kaliningrad is a Russian territory on the Baltic Sea that is separated from mainland Russia by other countries.
Donald Trump is facing fresh scrutiny after two separate clips from his weekend began circulating online. At the Presidents Cup in Illinois, a hot microphone appeared to capture Trump saying, Id like to go home, shortly after the trophy presentation.A second video involving longtime aide Natalie Harp has added to the speculation. Footage filmed through an Air Force One window showed Trump in conversation with Harp.
Russia has claimed a major air-defence success, saying a Pantsir-S crew intercepted three Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missiles approaching the Moscow region during the September 20 attack. The Russian Defence Ministry identified the crew by the call sign Barnaul and said it destroyed all three missiles. Moscow also claimed 1,600 aerial targets were shot down that night. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported a Russian strike on its National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv, with casualties reported after
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said no new pledges had been made to provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptors, while urging EU member states to speed up defence investment and address Kyivs urgent air-defence needs. Kallas said the EU has already approved procurement plans worth 28.3 billion under the Ukraine Support Loan, including Patriot missiles from future U.S. production. But with production expected to take time, she called for interceptors from existing stocks to be supplied to Ukra
ASML, Europe's biggest chip company, is currently selling no chipmaking machines in Europe, says executive Frank Heemskerk, blaming a lack of investment and zero new chip factories. As the US, China and India court ASML, the EU's Chips Act is falling short of its 2030 goal to double Europe's global chip market share. CEO Christophe Fouquet and CFO Roger Dassen have also warned Brussels over AI regulation and tech sovereignty.
Nihal Sarin responded to an X user who told him to play for Pakistan after Indias Open team won silver at the Chess Olympiad, replying simply, on board 0? Nihals tournament was mixed, with five points from nine games after a strong start and two consecutive losses in the middle. India finished runners-up to Uzbekistan.
The Houthis are threatening to expand their campaign beyond Yemen and target infrastructure inside Saudi Arabia, including bridges, if Riyadh continues its airstrikes. A Houthi military source in Sanaa told the Lebanese outlet Al-Akhbar that Saudi bridges could become targets in retaliation for what the group says are attacks on civilian infrastructure in Yemen. The warning follows accusations over a Saudi strike near a market in Taiz province. The Houthis said Saudi F-15s carried out the attack
Intelligence agencies are investigating pro-Khalistan groups recruiting within jails across north India. A recently detained operative disclosed connections to key figures while serving in Patiala jail. Agency investigations now focus on dead-drop recruitment methods and funding channels used by these groups. An SFJ-backed operatives was arrested after graffiti incidents linked to Khalistan activities. The arrested operative revealed a prior history of pro-Khalistan involvement and further recru
The National Security Agency and other military cyber units have long assisted with monitoring election infrastructure and defending it against possible hacking attempts. Election systems were designated as critical infrastructure in 2017, paving the way for greater federal cybersecurity support. Hegseth's announcement comes weeks before Election Day on November 3, with early voting already underway.
Delhi Police has submitted a non-cognisable report after a complaint involving PWD minister Parvesh Verma. The complaint was filed by Sahib Singh, who reported being slapped by the minister. Additionally, an FIR related to extortion was registered by an assistant engineer of the PWD. AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has demanded Verma's dismissal and arrest. Kejriwal criticized the quality of the road built in Tilak Nagar, asserting it was substandard.
Horizontal stripes on hotel towels not only contribute to a sleek and polished appearance but also signify their durability and quality. These stripes facilitate easier folding for housekeeping, ensuring an immaculate presentation in every room. While some believe the stripes enhance hygiene, true cleanliness relies more on meticulous washing practices.
Donald Trump has lashed out at Britain over the release on bail of five suspects arrested near RAF Fairford, saying the United States would have not released them and claiming Washington knows extensive details about the men. Trump also suggested the alleged plot may have been connected to Iran, escalating speculation around the security scare at the strategically important airbase.
At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan earned the coveted Woman Grandmaster title during the Chess Olympiad, marking an extraordinary entry into the chess world. Her journey began during lockdown, spurred by a family friend's encouragement. By age seven, she was winning competitions, and at nine, she proudly represented England internationally.
Yashvir Singh secured his second major international medal of the year after winning silver in the men's javelin throw at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The Indian athlete produced a personal best of 85.72m with his final attempt but could not overtake Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage for gold. Yashvir had earlier won bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
James Talarico has launched a sweeping attack on Donald Trump ahead of the Texas Senate showdown, telling voters that several promises Trump made in 2024 remain unfulfilled. Talarico said many Texans backed Trump because they expected lower prices, an end to forever wars, the release of the Epstein files and a smaller political swamp but argued that the opposite has happened.
Rep. Jim Himes tore into Donald Trumps economic agenda during a tense House Financial Services Committee hearing, telling Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent he could think of no administration in the last 50 years that is quite as communist as the Trump administration. Himes pointed to government ownership stakes in dozens of private companies, sweeping tariffs, Treasury-market intervention and Trumps proposed $5,000 dividend as examples of what he called constant government interference in the fr

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