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Preity Zinta tells Bobby Deol 30 years means nothing
Preity Zinta praised Bobby Deol for completing three decades in Bollywood and described his milestone as the beginning of his film career. The actress commented on Deol's Instagram post celebrating his 30-year journey in cinema with congratulations and affection. Zinta debuted in Dil Se before appearing opposite Deol in Soldier during 1998, which became the year's second highest-grossing film after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Deol expressed interest in reuniting with Zinta on screen in a 2020 interview and noted their friendship extends beyond professional collaboration. The actor shared a video montage featuring his film posters and credited Animal for transforming his career trajectory. Deol thanked fans for their support and stated his...
Puri gifts 25L LPG connections on first day of Navratri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme distributed 25 lakh new LPG connections on the first day of Navratri, bringing the total to 10.60 crore households. The petroleum minister described the program as providing freedom from smoke and dignity for women under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. India's LPG connections have grown from 14 crore households before 2014 to over 33 crore currently, while the natural gas pipeline network expanded from 14,000 kilometers to more than 22,500 kilometers. The minister noted that 90 percent of refills receive online bookings with safety checks on every delivery. Companies such as Indraprastha Gas Limited connected over one lakh rural...
BJP MP Khagen Murmu bloodied in TMC goon attack
BJP lawmakers Khagen Murmu and Shankar Ghosh faced a violent assault on Monday while traveling to assist landslide victims in North Bengal. Attackers threw stones and bricks at their vehicles in Nagrakata, Jalpaiguri district, leaving the two-time MP with severe facial and head wounds. Ghosh suffered minor injuries as assailants continued their attack with sticks and slippers until security personnel intervened. Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of orchestrating the violence to prevent BJP relief efforts. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar condemned the state government for failing to protect elected officials. The attack occurred as BJP members distributed aid following heavy rainfall and...
Tauqeer Raza aides forge letters to incite riots
Uttar Pradesh Police charged two associates of Islamic cleric Tauqeer Raza with forgery on Monday after a resident accused them of fabricating letters bearing his name and signature. Authorities filed the case against Dr Nafees and Nadeem under sections 318 (4), 338, 336 (3), and 340 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following complaints from Liyaqat. He alleged the pair forged documents claiming his support for protests related to the I Love Muhammad controversy. Officials have arrested more than 83 suspects following violence that erupted after Friday prayers on Sept. 26 in Bareilly. The Bareilly Development Authority demolished a marriage hall linked to Nafees Khan that was constructed on illegally occupied Waqf land. Authorities...
Kareena tells Saif to go home and eat after guitar pic
Kareena Kapoor praised her husband, Saif Ali Khan, on Monday by sharing a photograph of him holding a guitar on Instagram. The actress captioned the casual image with a message calling him the coolest and told him to go home and eat. She frequently posts about her appreciation for Khan on social media. The couple married on Oct. 16, 2012, after dating for five years in a private ceremony in Mumbai. They share two sons named Taimur and Jay. Their relationship began in 2007 on the set of Tashan when Kapoor reportedly initiated romantic contact first. Khan was previously married to Amrita Singh for 13 years and has two children from that relationship. Kapoor dated actor Shahid Kapoor before marrying Khan.
Raghav Juyal joins Nani as villain in Paradise debut
Actor Raghav Juyal expressed enthusiasm about joining the cast of director Srikanth Odela's action thriller The Paradise after attending a script reading session. The performer shared his excitement on Instagram about working alongside actor Nani in the Telugu film set for release on March 26, 2026. Juyal will make his Telugu cinema debut in the project after gaining recognition from his work in Bads of Bollywood. Production company SLV Cinemas announced Juyal's casting on his birthday in July and indicated he would portray a surprising character. Sources suggest the actor will play the antagonist in the pan-India production. The film will release in eight languages across global theaters and reunites Nani with Odela following their...
Amaal Mallik writes breakup song in 20 minutes flat
Music composer Amaal Mallik revealed the personal inspiration behind his song Roke Na Ruke Naina from Badrinath Ki Dulhania on the upcoming episode of Bigg Boss 19. Mallik said he created the track while experiencing a breakup and traveling at the request of director Shashank Khaitan. The composer stated the second verse held special significance as it reflected a final separation from his former partner. Mallik disclosed that playback singer Arijit Singh completed the recording in 20 minutes, and that brief session earned Singh a Filmfare Award. The romantic comedy film starred Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, serving as the second installment in the Dulhania franchise. No contestants faced elimination this weekend from the reality...
Lecornu quits weeks after Macron names him French PM
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu submitted his resignation on Monday after President Emmanuel Macron accepted his departure just weeks following his appointment. The 39-year-old former defense minister faced immediate criticism from his coalition and opposition parties after announcing his cabinet lineup on Sunday. Conservative Republicans expressed anger over the return of Bruno Le Maire as defense minister after his tenure as economy minister from 2017 to 2024. National Rally leader Jordan Bardella criticized the new government as merely representing continuity from the previous administration. Macron appointed Lecornu on Sept. 9 following the ouster of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and his cabinet through a parliamentary...
Pawan Singh calls cops on wife after hotel affair
Bhojpuri actor and politician Pawan Singh faced criticism after his wife Jyoti Singh accused him of adultery and harassment through an Instagram livestream. Police arrived at Singh's Lucknow residence to escort Jyoti to the station following a complaint filed by her husband, but she refused and began broadcasting instead. Jyoti stated her husband used her name for electoral purposes before visiting a hotel with another woman. She expressed her inability to tolerate witnessing her husband with someone else and questioned why people focused on her presence at home rather than his behavior. Social media users condemned Singh's treatment of his wife in response to the broadcast. Commenters on Singh's Instagram posts criticized his actions...
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