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Ashneer Grover Says Salman Khan Took Faltu Ka Panga With Him On Big Boss 18

Ashneer Grover recently called out Salman Khan publicly for not being able to recognise him and also stated that it was all to create drama

1 Feb 2025 10:14 pm
'I've allowed Enough conversations about my Personal Life': Arjun Kapoor snaps at media over marriage questions

The official trailer of Mere Husband Ki Biwi introduces Arjun Kapoor's character, who finds himself caught in a comical predicament between his ex-wife (Bhumi Pednekar) and his future wife (Rakul Preet Singh). Packed with chaos, humour, and unexpected twists, the film promises an entertaining rollercoaster ride of laughter and drama.

1 Feb 2025 10:04 pm
Allu Arjun, SRK, Prabhas and others make it to IMDB's top 25 Superstars list

The top position is achieved by the Icon Star Allu Arjun. He has conquered the Box Office with his latest film Pushpa 2- The Rule. The actor has mainly achieved the position because of his peak performance and massive fan following across the nation.

1 Feb 2025 7:39 pm
Emotional Raftaar kisses wife Manraj as they tie knot in Sikh and South Indian Ceremonies; shares dreamy wedding pics from Mandap

For the unversed, Raftaar was previously married to Komal Vohra, but they parted ways after six years. Their divorce was finalized in 2022. Now, after a few years, he has taken the plunge again and married Manraj Jawanda.

1 Feb 2025 7:38 pm
Budget 2025: No Income Tax up to Rs12 Lakh, big relief for middle class; Netizens react with memes

Under the revised New Income Tax Regime for 2025, no income tax will be payable on income up to Rs12 lakh. With the inclusion of the standard deduction, the tax-free income limit extends to Rs12.75 lakh. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha today, social media was flooded with memes.

1 Feb 2025 7:36 pm
Budget offers a lot to Delhi voters to cheer about

The Narendra Modi government on Saturday complied with the Election Commission of India's directive not to announce any Delhi-specific schemes or sops in the Union Budget 2025-26 yet managed to give voters in the election-bound city a few reasons to cheer.

1 Feb 2025 7:25 pm
Nil tax till Rs 12 lakh: How taxpayers will benefit from tax slab changes in Budget 2025-26

The big-ticket announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding the income tax slab for an income up to Rs 12 lakh has brought wide cheers to the faces of the middle-class and taxpayers.

1 Feb 2025 7:25 pm
Union Budget: Centre clears citizens' doubt on new income tax slabs

The government on Saturday explained how the tax reforms, proposed under the new income tax slabs, will benefit the middle class and ease the tax burden for them.

1 Feb 2025 7:23 pm
Union Budget: India's domestic defence production reaches Rs 1.27 lakh crore, says MoD

In wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Saturday that the country's domestic defence production has reached Rs 1.27 lakh crore.

1 Feb 2025 7:22 pm
Union Budget 2025-26: FM exempts basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs; boosts medical tourism

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced exemptions on basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs and also gave a big boost to medical tourism.

1 Feb 2025 4:00 pm
Indian Stock Market Volatile Following Union Budget Presentation

The domestic stock market on Saturday saw significant fluctuations after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26.

1 Feb 2025 3:56 pm
FM Sitharaman cuts fiscal deficit to 4.4% of GDP

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Budget 2025-26 in Parliament which aims to give a big push to employment-led growth with its focus on the agricultural and rural sector, MSMEs, and exports, while sticking to the fiscal consolidation path to ensure stability in the economy.

1 Feb 2025 3:52 pm
Big leap in tax exemption limit: Modi govt breaks away from UPA's style of offering small reliefs

The Narendra Modi government 3.0 has continued the focus on income tax relief for the salaried class initiated by the NDA government in 2014, breaking away from the UPA's practice of offering small doses of tax savings to the middle class.

1 Feb 2025 3:51 pm
Union Budget 2025-26: Key measures to bolster 1 crore MSMEs, 1.59 lakh startups

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced significant measures to bolster more than 1 crore registered micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), employing 7.5 crore people and generating 36 per cent of the country's manufacturing.

1 Feb 2025 3:50 pm
'Hum log decent hai..': Udit Narayan calls female Fan 'Deewani' after Kissing Her on lip during his concert; fans disgusted

Videos circulating on social media show Udit Narayan performing the popular song Tip Tip Barsa Paani when several female fans gathered near the stage for selfies. One fan kissed him on the cheek, and the singer responded by kissing her on the lips.

1 Feb 2025 3:47 pm
Shahid Kapoor calls Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor his favourite contemporary actors; netizens react

Sahid Kapoor, in an AMA session on X, revealed his favourite contemporary actors and netizens cannot help but agree with him on it

1 Feb 2025 3:45 pm
FM Sitharaman's announcements for internet in govt schools, social security for gig workers

Presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of initiatives for the poor and marginalised sections including the gig workers. Her blueprint for 'Viksit Bharat' includes a social security plan for gig workers and a major thrust on addressing the educational gaps in government-run schools.

1 Feb 2025 1:18 pm
Tax booster for middle class: No income tax payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh per annum

In a big boost to the Indian middle class, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that there will be no income tax payable for incomes up to Rs 12 lakh, and Rs 12.75 lakh for salaried taxpayers (including standard deduction).

1 Feb 2025 1:04 pm
Union Budget 2025-26: FM Sitharaman announces measures for making India a global toy manufacturing hub

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the eight consecutive Budget of the NDA government, shared the blueprint of a 'Viksit Bharat' and made key announcements, centering primarily on four key segments -- women, youth, farmers and the poor.

1 Feb 2025 1:01 pm
'Two nepo kids in one frame': Karan Johar introduces Ibrahim Ali Khan opposite Khushi Kapoor in Nadaaniyan; fans unhappy

Nadaaniyan is a young adult romantic drama that captures the magic, madness, and innocence of first love. At its heart are Piya, a bold and spirited girl from South Delhi, and Arjun, a determined middle-class boy from Noida. As their two completely different worlds collide, they embark on a journey filled with mischief, heart, and the sweet messiness of first love.

1 Feb 2025 12:57 pm
Union Budget 2025-26: Centre to introduce new Income Tax Bill next week

In a major announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government will introduce a new Income Tax Bill next week.

1 Feb 2025 12:40 pm
Markets Open Today: Sensex, Nifty Soar in Anticipation of 2025-26 Budget

The Union Budget 2025 is expected to focus on economic growth and equity, with a focus on rural development.

1 Feb 2025 10:04 am
Tamil cinema faces 1,000-crore loss; What's gone wrong?

241 films were released last year, out of which only about 18 films were successful at the box office and 223 failed. A film industry that has given us some legendary filmmakers, actors, and memorable films, what went wrong with Kollywood in 2024?

1 Feb 2025 9:46 am
Jaideep Ahlawat Praises Ranbir Kapoor, Says, Used To Be Mesmerised Seeing Him, Netizens React

Jaideep Ahlawat had briefly worked with Ranbir on the sets of Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar' where he portrayed the role of Kapoor's older brother

1 Feb 2025 9:45 am
'Embarrassing nepokids': Junaid Khan-Khushi Kapoor's dance to 'Loveyapa' track shocks netizens

Boney Kapoor and the late Sridevi's daughter, Khushi Kapoor, made her Bollywood debut in the 2023 musical romantic drama The Archies. Aamir Khan and his ex-wife Reena Dutta's son, Junaid Khan, made his Bollywood debut in the 2024 social drama Maharaj. Both films were direct-to-digital releases and premiered on Netflix.

31 Jan 2025 7:27 pm
Hunt for new face of Prega News underway; Manforce founder reveals interest in Deepika Padukone, but...

Prega News founder has said that Anushka Sharma comes without any fuss or tantrums, and reveals they are looking at Deepika Padukone or Alia Bhatt as their next face.

31 Jan 2025 7:12 pm
Is Aamir Khan dating this mystery woman from Bengaluru? Here's all that we know

Recent reports suggest that Aamir Khan might just have found love the third time around and is also pretty serious about it.

31 Jan 2025 7:07 pm
'I don't need it': Kajol refuses ladoos at event, her expression draws flak [reactions]

On Friday, January 31, 2025, Kajol attended the Bonsai Bonanza event at Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai. Kajol was honoured with a basket of ladoos. The host offered her one and encouraged her to take a bite, but Kajol refused, making a rather unpleasant facial expression while declining.

31 Jan 2025 6:55 pm
NCERT team seizes pirated textbooks in Agartala

Officials of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), along with Tripura Police, seized pirated NCERT books that were being sold to students in bookshops in Agartala, officials said on Friday.

31 Jan 2025 6:51 pm
Saif Ali Khan knife attack: Face recognition test confirms accused Shariful Islam matches CCTV footage; sent to 14-day custody

After his discharge from the hospital, Saif Ali Khan recounted the harrowing ordeal in his statement to the police. The actor revealed that between 2:30 AM and 2:40 AM on January 16, he heard a commotion in his home. He was in his bedroom on the 12th floor of his building with his wife, Kareena Kapoor, at the time.

31 Jan 2025 6:16 pm
Rohit Sharma's official complaint against Sunil Gavaskar has left social media divided

Rohit Sharma has reportedly complained to BCCI against Sunil Gavaskar after the latter criticised his captaincy and batting skills in the recent series.

31 Jan 2025 6:12 pm
Karnataka passes order to implement SC directive for patient's right to die with dignity

The Karnataka government passed an order on Friday to implement the Supreme Court's directive on the right to die with dignity for terminally ill patients.

31 Jan 2025 6:10 pm
Tamannaah Bhatia's cryptic post 'secret to being loved' triggers breakup rumours with Vijay Varma

Tamannaah Bhatia's cryptic post has left netizens wondering if the Stree 2 actress and Vijay Varma have broken up.

31 Jan 2025 6:00 pm
Don't end lives; file plaints as govt is with you: K'taka CM assures people of action against microfinance firms

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday assured people of action against microfinance companies and urged them to file complaints against the firms if their representatives harass them.

31 Jan 2025 5:58 pm
Prez Murmu faces 'repeated' insults from Congress: Sonia Gandhi's comments fuel backlash

The Budget Session of Parliament began on Friday amidst a fresh controversy following remarks by Congress MP Sonia Gandhi about President Droupadi Murmu. Speaking to reporters after the President's address to a joint sitting of Parliament, Sonia Gandhi described President Murmu as a poor thing, expressing concern that the 66-year-old President appeared exhausted after delivering her long customary speech.

31 Jan 2025 5:57 pm
Number of Kisan Credit Cards rises to 7.5 crore, loans jump to Rs 9.81 lakh crore

The Economic Survey highlights that providing adequate credit support to farmers, especially small and marginal farmers and vulnerable sections of society, is crucial to improving agricultural productivity and incomes in the agriculture sector.

31 Jan 2025 5:57 pm
Eco Survey suggests enhanced deregulation for MSMEs to boost growth

Faster economic growth is only possible if the Union and state governments continue to implement reforms that allow small and medium enterprises to operate efficiently and compete cost-effectively, said the Economic Survey 2024 on Friday.

31 Jan 2025 5:56 pm
India's economy remains steady amidst global uncertainties: Economic Survey

India's domestic economy remains steady amidst global uncertainties, driven by robust growth in the services sector, a rebound in agriculture, and the industrial sector picking up momentum on the back of rising private consumption, according to the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday.

31 Jan 2025 5:56 pm
India will have to rely on domestic growth drivers: CEA Nageswaran

ndia's Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday that the country will have to rely on domestic growth drivers as he era of globalisation, faster and larger movement of trade and goods and services is behind us.

31 Jan 2025 5:55 pm
Sensex, Nifty surge as markets cheer Economic Survey ahead of Budget

The Indian stock market on Friday continued its rise for the fourth straight day as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26.

31 Jan 2025 5:55 pm
India's farm sector has clocked robust growth on the back of govt schemes: Economic Survey

The agriculture sector in India has shown robust growth in recent years, averaging 5 per cent annually from FY17 to FY23, demonstrating resilience despite challenges, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25.

31 Jan 2025 5:54 pm
Economic Survey: Health expenditure grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Friday noted that health expenditure in the country grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25.

31 Jan 2025 5:53 pm
Things took a turn for worse: Rakesh Roshan on Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan troubling him during Karan Arjun

Rakesh Roshan has spilled the beans on how Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan's pranks went into the worst direction during Karan Arjun shoot.

31 Jan 2025 3:59 pm
Shahid Kapoor's Deva ticket price hits Rs 2,000 at Jio World Drive in Mumbai; Fans shocked

Deva stars Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde in lead roles. The film marks the Hindi directorial debut of celebrated Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews. Deva delves into the world of a brilliant but rebellious police officer who unravels layers of deceit and betrayal while investigating a high-profile case.

31 Jan 2025 3:57 pm
Nadda strongly condemns Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark for President Murmu

BJP President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda has strongly condemned senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's reference to President Droupadi Murmu as a poor thing while commenting on her address to Parliament.

31 Jan 2025 3:53 pm
Politics over Yamuna is disgraceful, EC must seek answer from UP govt too: Priyanka Chaturvedi

The political debate surrounding AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's claim about the Yamuna river being poisoned, continues to stir controversy in the run up to the Delhi Assembly elections. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has weighed in, stressing that cleaning the sacred Yamuna River should not be reduced to a political game.

31 Jan 2025 3:51 pm
Pace of govt's work has tripled: Key highlights of President Murmu's address

President Droupadi Murmu while addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament highlighted key achievements of the government in her speech. Here are key highlights of her address.

31 Jan 2025 3:51 pm
ED attempting to fix my father in MUDA case, says CM Siddaramaiah's son

Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, said on Friday that attempts were being made to fix his father in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

31 Jan 2025 3:49 pm
Budget 2025: NSUI advocates for increased education spending and reforms

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has proposed student-centric recommendations for the Union Budget 2025. Key proposals include the establishment of institutions in honor of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and inclusion of postgraduates in the PM Internship Scheme.

31 Jan 2025 3:45 pm
Nine killed, 11 injured in road accident in Punjab

At least nine people were killed and 11 injured in a collision between a pick-up van and canter truck while transporting workers of a catering service provider in Punjab's Ferozepur district on Friday, police said.

31 Jan 2025 3:32 pm