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Diddy faces over 11 years as kids beg judge for mercy
Hip-hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs received his sentence on Friday in federal court after being convicted of violating the Mann Act by transporting individuals across state lines for sexual encounters. A jury found him guilty on two prostitution-related counts in July, but acquitted him of more serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges that carried potential life imprisonment. Prosecutors requested more than 11 years behind bars, while defense attorneys argued for immediate release based on time already served at the Brooklyn detention center, where he has been held since his September 2024 arrest. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian heard testimony from six of Combs' seven children, who pleaded for leniency and...
Stray dog bites Kenyan official at Para Athletics meet
Organizers at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium implemented enhanced safety protocols after a stray dog bit a Kenyan official at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025. Municipal Corporation of Delhi dispatched two dog-catching teams to remove all stray animals from the venue, and the dogs were transferred to shelter facilities for care and rehabilitation. Authorities sanitized affected areas in partnership with civic agencies to maintain hygiene standards and prevent future incidents. The organizing committee had requested MCD intervention in August to address stray dog concerns at the stadium premises. The Supreme Court ordered Delhi-NCR civic bodies on Aug. 22 to capture and relocate stray dogs to shelters over rabies concerns. The...
Divya Dutta was injured, carried up rough terrain by the crew
Actress Divya Dutta injured herself while filming her upcoming project, but crew members helped her navigate difficult terrain the following day. The Veer Zaara star posted a video on Instagram showing spot supervisors, lighting technicians, and security personnel carrying her up the rough landscape after she could not climb independently. She thanked these workers for their constant assistance and noted she has begun forming friendships with lighting crew members who share home-cooked meals with her. Dutta expressed gratitude to her personal staff for their support and emphasized how their presence allows actors to focus on performances without concern. In September, she celebrated with veteran actresses Shabana Azmi, Rekha, Neena...
Kajol says she doesn't sugarcoat, she's not a bakery
Bollywood actress Kajol showcased her straightforward personality on Friday when she posted photos on Instagram wearing a pink dress with subtle makeup, stud earrings, and a sleek ponytail. The 51-year-old captioned the images with a direct message about her communication style, stating she does not sugarcoat things because she is not a bakery. She recently maintained her annual tradition of attending Durga pandals during Navratri celebrations, where she appeared alongside Jaya Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Karan Johar. The actress currently hosts Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle on Amazon Prime Video with Twinkle Khanna, which premiered on Sept. 25, 2025, featuring Salman Khan and Aamir Khan in the first episode. Her latest acting work...
Muttaqi gets UN travel pass to meet India officials
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will visit India from Oct. 9 through 16 after the United Nations Security Council Committee approved his travel exemption. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced the trip on Friday and stated that officials would provide updates as developments occur. Muttaqi will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The visit follows months of diplomatic exchanges between New Delhi, and the Taliban regime. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Muttaqi in January, while Afghanistan's Deputy Minister of Medicine and Food visited the Indian capital last month for a pharmaceutical exhibition. India transported relief materials to...
India crushes West Indies with 286-run lead
India extended their lead to 286 runs after reaching 448 for 5 in 128 overs against the West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja scored centuries to strengthen India's commanding position heading into the third day. Jurel completed his maiden Test hundred before falling for 125 runs, while Jadeja remained unbeaten on 104 runs alongside Washington Sundar. The fifth-wicket partnership between Jurel and Jadeja produced 206 runs and dominated the final session. Jurel struck three boundaries and one six off Jomel Warrican before edging a delivery to the wicketkeeper off Khary Pierre. Jadeja accelerated after reaching his century by hitting Warrican for six runs. The West Indies struggled to...
Adani praises workers before Navi Mumbai airport opens
Gautam Adani credited the workers and staff for building the Navi Mumbai International Airport ahead of its October 8 inauguration on Friday. The Adani Group chairman acknowledged the construction teams and colleagues with disabilities who contributed to the project. His son Jeet Adani described watching his father thank workers as a lesson in leadership. The facility features a 3,700-meter runway and advanced terminals designed to serve 20 million passengers annually. The airport received its operating license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday. IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India Express plan to launch domestic services from the location. The airport is 14 kilometers from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and 32...
Dwivedi vows to erase Pakistan from the map over terror
Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi warned on Friday that India would eliminate Pakistan if cross-border terrorism continues. He addressed soldiers at the Army cantonment in village 22 MD, Ghadsana, Sriganganagar, and stated that future responses would prove decisive and destructive. The general emphasized that Pakistan must abandon its support for terrorism to survive in the international community. Gen. Dwivedi referenced Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, which destroyed nine Pakistani terror hideouts and killed more than 100 terrorists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi named the operation and dedicated it to women. The Army chief presented evidence of destroyed terror camps to the world, and three officers...
Two Indian tourists die in Italy crash near Grosseto
Two Indian nationals from Nagpur died in a traffic collision near Grosseto, Italy, and the Indian Embassy announced on Friday that officials are coordinating with relatives and Italian authorities to provide support. The embassy expressed condolences for the deaths, and requested prayers for injured family members receiving medical treatment at hospitals. The crash occurred before 9 a.m. local time on Thursday when a van collided with a nine-seat minibus carrying tourists of Asian origin. Emergency responders deployed two helicopters to transport five injured passengers to facilities in Siena, Florence, and Grosseto, while firefighters extracted victims from damaged vehicles. Traffic police and road management technicians are...
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