Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan appeared at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Mumbai on Tuesday, where she smiled for photographers in a rare display of warmth. The actress wore a red silk saree to attend the Mukerji family's celebration and posed alongside Kajol, who repeatedly asked paparazzi to lower their voices. Video footage shows Kajol being mindful of Bachchan's well-known aversion to loud photographers, and despite their continued shouting, the actress-politician remained composed. She smiled warmly while posing with Kajol, showing visible affection toward her.
Bachchan has maintained a tense relationship with media photographers throughout her career, and she frequently voices her concerns about invasive practices that...
Ram Gopal Varma praised Prabhas after viewing the trailer for The Raja Saab and said the film reveals an unexpected dimension of the Baahubali star. The filmmaker posted his reaction on X and thanked director Maruthi for presenting the actor in multiple facets beyond his usual intense performances. Maruthi responded by noting he began his career inspired by Varma and credited the producer for enabling him to showcase different aspects of Prabhas.
The director stated that the production team designed a grand and emotional experience for audiences while finishing the introduction song recently. The film features Prabhas alongside Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar in major roles...
Israel released documents on Monday that link Hamas to the Global Sumud Flotilla heading toward Gaza. The Foreign Ministry published translations and photographs showing flotilla organizers with senior Hamas figures. The flotilla consists of approximately 50 civilian ships carrying participants from more than 40 nations who plan to break Israel's blockade and deliver humanitarian supplies.
The documents identify the Palestinian Conference for Palestinians Abroad as a Hamas front organization established in 2018. Israeli officials said this group coordinates anti-Israel activities abroad under civilian cover. One letter from 2021 bears the signature of Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas' Political Bureau, endorsing the organization. Israel...
The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday for keeping his trip to South America under wraps while serving as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. BJP leader Tuhin Sinha questioned why Gandhi traveled abroad during Navratri instead of attending religious ceremonies at home. Opposition parties defended the Congress leader against what they called politically motivated attacks.
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi rejected claims that Gandhi went missing and said Congress confirmed his meetings with people across South America. Congress leader Rajesh Thakur contrasted Gandhi's student outreach with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign appearances. CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah dismissed the criticism as foolish and said Gandhi spent...
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma maintains a strict dietary regimen during Navratri by consuming only lemonade and coconut water while avoiding grains for eight consecutive months. The chief minister describes his practice as a spiritual discipline that provides mental clarity and inner strength rather than a simple tradition. His daily routine combines fruits, boiled vegetables, tea, cow's milk and coconut water with complete grain exclusion.
Sharma completed 42 official programs during the festival period and traveled outside Jaipur 18 times while maintaining his austere schedule. The chief minister incorporates yoga, meditation, and regular walks into his daily routine to balance spiritual practice with his governmental...
Twinkle Khanna joined Kajol at Durga Puja celebrations while dressed in a green saree with dark borders and matching blouse. Kajol wore pink fabric with a sleeveless top as both actresses added earrings and makeup suitable for the festival. Rani Mukerji appeared in red attire during the event, and Bipasha Basu attended with husband Karan Singh Grover and their daughter Devi.
The actresses recently launched their Amazon Prime Video chat program Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle on Sept. 25. Salman Khan and Aamir Khan appeared as initial guests, and Salman discussed his Trigeminal Neuralgia condition and future fatherhood plans. Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan will feature in the next episode after six years apart. A preview clip showed a...
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif acknowledged his nation maintains stronger ties with Beijing than Washington during a recent interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan in New York. Asif stated that defence cooperation with China continues to expand because of what he described as unreliable support from the United States. His comments emerged while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Sept. 25.
The minister emphasized that Pakistan's relationship with China dates back to the 1950s, and he praised Beijing as a dependable supplier of military equipment. Asif said the country cannot maintain strategic futures with both Washington and Beijing simultaneously. Pakistan...
Actress Bhagyashree shared relationship advice on social media on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of careful evaluation before accepting marriage proposals. The Maine Pyar Kiya star advised women to look beyond initial attraction and examine how potential partners handle criticism, frustration, and anger in difficult situations. She emphasized that shared values and principles are more important than chemistry alone for lasting marriages.
The actress encouraged viewers to observe whether partners maintain high behavioral standards in private moments when no one is watching them. She suggested evaluating compatibility in terms of family, career, and financial priorities before making commitments. Bhagyashree uses her Tuesday social...
The BJP criticized CPI leader D. Raja on Tuesday after he questioned the government's Naxal Mukt Bharat program during a press conference on Monday in Delhi. Raja compared the initiative to previous slogans and suggested the government pursue dialogue with Maoist groups instead of military action. He warned that continued BJP and RSS influence threatens constitutional values.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao responded by stating that India's Constitution does not permit killing innocent people or establishing parallel governments. BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha labeled Raja's comments as sympathy for Naxalism and called urban Naxals a major threat. RLD leader Malook Nagar pointed to rising Naxalite incidents across multiple...
