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Yami Gautam has sparked online discussions after a screenshot appeared to show her liking a post claiming she would be a better choice than Sai Pallavi to play Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The incident has also revived her past controversy involving Kriti Sanon
Sony LIV has unveiled the first look of Maharani Season 5, with Huma Qureshi returning as Rani Bharti. The promo shows her vowing to avenge her son Jai's death. Huma says the new season will surprise audiences with unexpected twists and turns
The Madhya Pradesh High Court's Gwalior bench received a bomb threat email that also mentioned Diljit Dosanjh's November 15 Indore concert. Police have strengthened security at the court premises and are investigating the origin of the threatening message
A statement from the IPL said, In a marquee player trade ahead of the TATA IPL 2027, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya will move to Punjab Kings (PBKS), while Arshdeep Singh, Indias leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, will join the five-time champions.
Samridhii Shukla has completed three years as Abhira in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Reflecting on her journey, she called it beautiful and fulfilling, adding that the show has made her stronger, more dedicated and hardworking
Billboard's final Grammy 2027 predictions tip Ella Langley for nominations across four major categories, including Album of the Year and Best New Artist. Olivia Dean, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift are also among the contenders for Album of the Year
TV producer Jemima Goldsmith has accused ex-boyfriend Russell Brand of violence, coercive control and abuse during their relationship. She revealed that she called the police to remove him from her home following an alleged violent incident in 2014
The former world No. 1, who will next face No. 3 seed Mirra Andreeva, got through two close sets to beat Muchova in 1 hour, 53 minutes.
While Esha finished eighth and last, Manu narrowly missed the podium, ending fourth.
Pant is one of the few cricketers in this current set-up, who has the experience of playing Test cricket in New Zealand when the national team toured that nation in 2020.
Victories earn three points, while draws are worth one point. A nine-round Blitz Swiss tournament held before the competition determines tie-break rankings.
Bharat, who played seven Tests for India between 2023 and 2024, announced his retirement from international cricket in June this year, which also made him eligible to play in T20 leagues around the world.
Bigg Boss 20 contestants Mahhi Vij and Love Gill's feud takes an ugly turn as Mahhi warns Love against bringing up her divorce from Jay Bhanushali. The latest promo also shows Yung and other housemates confronting Mahhi over her behaviour
The tournament begins on November 14. Suryakumar said he overcame the difficult phase by reconnecting with his early passion for cricket, following a suggestion from his wife to rediscover the enthusiasm he had as a 15-year-old aspiring to represent Mumbai.
He recounted confronting one member who shouted in his ear before hearing another use a racial slur against him, prompting him to lose his temper.
Bigg Boss 20 contestant Manish Goel's son Aryaveer has come out in his father's defence amid the Qazi Touqeer controversy. He accused Qazi of provoking Manish and called out the singer's fans for their 'blindness and toxicity'
Farmers today are no longer like those in the past, and have become accustomed to a comfortable lifestyle, Mishra was purportedly heard saying in the video.
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer Ramayana has reportedly been submitted for Oscar consideration at the 99th Academy Awards. Marathi film Gondhal is India's official entry, while Naga-language film Angh has also qualified for consideration
The proposed action comes amid an intensifying political and legal confrontation between the two leaders, who have faced each other in successive Assembly elections.
An FIR was registered at the Special Cell police station on July 8, 2021, and an investigation was initiated.
Salman Khan's most awaited and most delayed film, Maatrubhumi's first trailer is finally out. The trailer offers glimpses of lives lost on both sides of the border, families separated by conflict and the suffering that extends beyond the battlefield.
The election was conducted under the supervision of Returning Officer Mosami Chougule. All four government-nominated directors with voting rights supported the Mahayuti candidate
Nick Jonas, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 13, has completed 21 years of managing the condition. In a personal letter, he has described the constant monitoring, difficult decisions and emotional challenges that come with it
A low-pressure area is expected to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13. It is likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area within the next 24 hours, potentially influencing weather patterns over the eastern and southern parts of the country in the following days
Ranveer Singhs maternal grandfather, Dr Ram Hingorani, has passed away at the age of 96. The news was shared by actor's cousin, Saumya Hingorani Thackeray.
The action comes after the Thane district administration banned sky rockets and similar airborne firecrackers following multiple fire incidents linked to aerial fireworks on Sunday
A senior official of the Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) said that no Opposition or other political parties had fielded candidates in 65 seats across five municipal bodies. These include Kamalpur in Dhalai district, Santir Bazar in South Tripura district, and Ranir Bazar, Jirania and Mohanpur in West Tripura district
Rohit Shetty took to his Instagram story to clarify his social media presence. He revealed that Instagram is the only platform he uses and that he has no official accounts on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter). He has also asked fans not to believe misleading information about him circulating on these platforms.
A total of 3,79,980 candidates are expected to appear for the two examinations. Of these, around 2.70 lakh students from 3,106 affiliated schools will take the ICSE examination, while 1,10,025 candidates from 1,651 schools will appear for the ISC examination
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt was impressed by his son-in-law Ranbir Kapoor's performance as Lord Rama in Ramayana. His wife, Soni Razdan, shared his reaction to the Nitesh Tiwari directorial on her Instagram stories.
Pawan Kalyan's ex-wife, Renu Desai, shared a cryptic note on social media after the actor-politician announced his separation from his wife, Anna Konidala. Her note spoke about not criticising people who are going through difficult times
Actor Anupam Kher recently recalled how the audience got teary-eyed at Ramayana's premiere in Sweden. The actor also opened up about their response to his Jatayu, revealing they thanked him for voicing the character
Fire brigade personnel reached the spot and completely extinguished the fires. The Thane Municipal Corporation's Regional Disaster Management Cell said all incidents were brought under control and no one was injured
Renu Desai, former wife of actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, has hit back at social media users accusing her of being anti-Hindu after she expressed concerns over people bursting loud firecrackers late into the night.
Hitting back at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Fadnavis said the UCC is rooted in the Directive Principles of State Policy. He also alleged that the Opposition was attempting to orchestrate street protests similar to those witnessed in neighbouring countries
An alleged coordinated anti-India campaign involving Chinese vloggers and livestreamers has raised concerns after videos filmed in impoverished neighbourhoods of Dhaka, Bangladesh, were reportedly presented as footage from New Delhi, official sources said.
Florence Pugh, who collaborated with Sebastin Lelio on The Wonder, remembered him as a sensitive soul with bright, beaming blue eyes. She also highlighted how the late filmmaker dedicated much of his career to telling women's stories.
t least 12 people were killed and 46 injured in a series of vehicle crashes on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria on Tuesday after thick fog severely reduced visibility, a government minister said. The dense fog triggered two major pileups on the motorway connecting the capital Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas.
At least 74 firecracker-related eye injury cases have been reported at Minto Ophthalmic Hospital and Narayana Nethralaya in Bengaluru, with children and bystanders among those affected, hospital officials said on Tuesday.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, Our relations with Israel are good. We have good ties with the people theremulti-faceted relations, as well as strategic ones
Actress Krystle D'Souza has reflected on her career and how the past one year has changed her life after she appeared in the song Shararat in Dhurandhar and won The Traitors 2. She said her life had taken a 360 degree turn in the past year
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised Maharashtra's proposed Uniform Civil Code, alleging it targets Muslims and imposes a 'Hindu Civil Code' on non-Hindu communities. He also questioned the government's consultation questionnaire and its lack of minority representation
Maharashtra CM Fadnavi on Tuesday said that the Mumbai Police managed to track down and nabbed the accused in the case despite their attempts to evade arrest
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, saying both countries are tired of fighting and that diplomatic efforts could help bring the prolonged conflict to an end.
Actor Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in the iconic series Ramayan, and now plays Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, revealed that he initially did not want to play the character. He added that Tiwari was insistent on having him
New Delhi's remarks came as three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States began in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday to find a peaceful solution to the conflict, which has disrupted energy and food supplies
Karan Johar defended newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda amid the criticism they faced following their appearance on Koffee With Karan season 9. Calling out those judging their relationship, the filmmaker particularly took issue with people dragging their families into the discussion.
A bench comprising presiding member Poonam Maharshi and member Nisha Amol Chavhan observed that developers cannot retain homebuyers' hard-earned money while failing to deliver flats within a reasonable timeframe
According to the police, the incident occurred around midnight on Sunday outside a residential complex in the Sonivali area of Badlapur. The complainant, Aditya Sharad Dhanawade (32), tried to intervene after an unidentified person began scolding children for bursting firecrackers nearby
Yash, who co-produced Ramayana and essays the role of Ravana, expressed gratitude to fans for their love and support. He also shared a goofy picture with his children, dressed in his character's look.

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