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Rihanna joins Isha Ambani for Mumbai Gala

MUMBAI The city of dreams sparkled even brighter last night as global music sensation Rihanna arrived for a massive fashion celebration. The star was in town to launch her famous Fenty Beauty line, which is now officially hitting shelves in India. The glamorous party, held at

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Entertainment

Intense Maarige Daari teaser grips film fans

BENGALURU A powerful new cinematic storm is brewing in the Kannada film industry. The ninety-second teaser for the upcoming movie Maarige Daari was released on the eve of legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar’s birthday, instantly capturing the hearts of thousands. Within just a few ho

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Entertainment

Allu Arjun spotted watching new Hollywood biopic

HYDERABAD Movie fans are buzzing after photos of superstar Allu Arjun sitting in a local cinema went viral. The actor, famous for his role in Pushpa, was seen wearing a crisp white outfit while sitting in the back row of a theater. Reports suggest he was there to watch Michael

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India

Pak looks to replace flagged OGWs in J&K

Terror network revival New Delhi In a bid to rebuild and revive its terror network in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has been trying to set up a group of completely new overground workers (OGWs). The OGW network, crucial for terror operations in the Valley has largely falle

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India

CAIT hails RBI decision to cancel Paytm Payments Bank licence

New Delhi The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Saturday hailed the decisive action taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in cancelling the licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), seeking probe into the matter. This firm regulatory intervention is in th

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India

Cong leaders claim key role in govt formation in West Bengal

Kolkata Their remarks come as the party contests independently in the state after a gap of two decades.  The Congress has entered the West Bengal Assembly elections without any alliance, marking a significant shift in its electoral strategy after 20 years. With this approac

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India

Succession speculation rises in Baramati after Jay Pawar’s remark

BaramatiThe political landscape in Baramati has witnessed renewed internal churn after a recent statement by Jay Pawar, the younger son of Ajit Pawar, sparked fresh discussions about leadership succession within the influential Pawar family. The development has drawn attention

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India

Suspect in 31-year-old kidnap, murder case finally arrested

New Delhi The accused, who was allegedly absconding for over three decades, was apprehended from Loni in Uttar Pradesh following sustained surveillance and verification efforts by the police.  According to officials, Salim Wastik, also known as Salim Ahmed or Salim Khan, wa

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India

Srinagar cops attach drug traffickers’ assets worth Rs 3.5 cr

The action has been taken under the ongoing ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan’ Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Police said on Saturday that in the intensified crackdown on drugs, it has targeted assets worth Rs 3.5 crore belonging to a drug smugglers. A police s

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India

Delhi min Verma accuses Kejriwal of luxury living

‘Kejriwal presents himself as a leader of simplicity while ‘enjoying’ privileges that contradict his public image’ New Delhi Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday launched a strong criticism against former Delhi Chief Minister Arv

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India

No re-election recommended in TN, WB: ECI

New Delhi The Election Commission of India on Saturday said that no re-poll has been recommended in either Tamil Nadu or West Bengal after the completion of scrutiny of the register of voters and other poll-day documents following the Assembly elections and bye-elections held

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India

Digital enumeration to boost data-driven policymaking

New Delhi Census 2027 will be India’s first fully digital enumeration, leveraging mobile‑based data collection to provide reliable and comprehensive data for informed policymaking and inclusive development, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday. It introduces several pioneer

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India

Ward councillor killed, 3 critically hurt in knife attack

Patna A ward councillor was killed and three others sustained critical injuries in a knife attack following a violent clash in Bihar’s Saran district, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred in the Manjhi area around 11.30 p.m. on Friday and has triggered shock and tens

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Karnataka

Magadi leaders ready for open debate

Magadi Magadi Block Congress President K. Krishnamurthy has said that MLA H.C. Balakrishna and BDCC Bank President H.N. Ashok are ready for an open discussion as challenged by former MLA A. Manjunath regarding alleged scams in Chakrabhavi VSSN and Kudur BDCC Bank. Speaking

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Karnataka

Dr Rajkumar legacy inspires leaders always: MLA T. Raghumurthy

Chitradurga Dr Rajkumar 97th birthday was celebrated in Chitradurga with tributes by leaders and officials. MLA T. Raghumurthy said Rajkumar’s life values are an ideal for everyone and his films carried strong social messages. He noted that Rajkumar acted in mythological, lite

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Karnataka

Karnataka faces welfare push political tensions rise

Hassan Karnataka is witnessing a mix of welfare progress, political debate, and public service challenges across districts. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy recently rejected rumours about Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan returning to JD S, saying the party does not need such people.

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Karnataka

Mysuru sub-registrar suspended over illegal plot sale case

Mysuru The Sub-Registrar of Mysuru West office has been suspended after allegations of irregularities in the registration of property documents involving 24 plots. The action was taken following charges of dereliction of duty and violation of official procedures. According

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