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March 12, 2025

Ranya's stepdad under lens in smuggling case

The Karnataka government on Tuesday ordered a high-level probe into alleged misuse of protocol privileges at the Bengaluru airport by Kannada actor Ranya Rao and the possible involvement of her stepfather, DGP-rank senior IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao, in the gold smuggling case.

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ONOP bill won't take away voting rights: Ex-CJI Gogoi

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Manipur budget for 2025-26 that proposed an expenditure of ₹35,104 crore, with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying that all monetary support will be provided to the state for its development.

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Wrestling federation suspension revoked

THE MOVE WILL OPEN UP INDIA'S PARTICIPATION AT INTERNATIONAL EVENTS, ALLOW WFI TO ORGANISE NATIONAL CAMPS

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US recession fears bludgeon global markets

Technology shares led the biggest sell-off in American stocks since 2022, as investors ditched long-time market leaders on rising worries the economy is headed for a recession.

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Delhi court allows Michel to apply for passport from jail

A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the scrapped Agusta Westland chopper deal, to apply for a new passport from inside prison as part of fulfilling his bail conditions.

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India to build critical infra in Mauritius: PM

India is working with Mauritius to protect the island country's national interests and secure the Indian Ocean region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as he highlighted New Delhi's role in building critical infrastructure and boosting development.

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30 Killed as Rebels Take Hostages on Pak Train

Armed separatists launched a brazen attack on a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, taking hostages and leaving the fate of hundreds of travelers uncertain in one of the most stunning militant operations in the region in recent years.

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2 Years After Grisly Kanjhawala Killing, Case Falters as Pivotal Witness Dithers

Two years after 21-year-old Anjali Singh was killed after being hit by a car and dragged under it for almost 13km on New Year's Day, the trial in the sensational case appears to have run into trouble after the prosecution's key witness did not show up in court over 15 months, three summons and a bailable warrant.

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City Sees Season's Hottest Day With Mercury at 35°C

Tuesday was Delhi's hottest day of the season as the maximum temperature rose beyond normal and crossed 35°C in isolated pockets of the city, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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New Delhi is again the capital with world's worst air: Report

Larger city of 'Delhi' is named the world's 2nd worst city as per PM2.5 levels, finds report by IQAir; India has 6 of world's 10 most polluted cities

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Dignity of House Rules, Traditions Restored in Delhi Now: Speaker

Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday said that the order issued by the lieutenant governor to conclude the first session of the 8th Delhi assembly and convene the second session from March 24 to March 28, 2025, has reinstated the dignity of the Constitution, Assembly rules, and parliamentary traditions in Delhi.

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Man thrown off motorcycle after it hits pothole near Sangam Vihar, dies: Cops

A 38-year-old man died on Monday night allegedly after he fell off his motorcycle that lost balance due to a pothole in south Delhi's Tigri area, police officers said on Tuesday.

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NDMC's plan to make a clock tower at Talkatora roundabout moves forward

SOIL TESTING HAS DEEMED THE SITE SUITABLE; PROJECT APPROVAL IS LIKELY IN THE COMING MONTH, AFTER WHICH CONSTRUCTION MAY BEGIN

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Three dead as fire guts shanty in Anand Vihar

Three men were burned to death and one was injured when a shanty caught fire in Anand Vihar early Tuesday.

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HC Asks Police to Explore If AI Can Be Used to Trace Missing People

The Delhi high court has asked the Delhi Police whether any Artificial Intelligence (AI) software was available for checking the whereabouts of individuals who went missing owing to various reasons, including medical conditions and mental health issues.

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Waterways Body Signs MoU With Delhi Govt For Yamuna Ferry

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multiple agencies of the Delhi government to develop and boost \"cruise tourism\" and ferry services on a four kilometre stretch on the Yamuna between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, upstream of Wazirabad barrage.

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Noida int'l airport to be opened in May: Minister

The Noida International airport in Jewar is likely to be inaugurated in May, civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday.

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Husband Held for Suicide Abetment

A man, who is in his 30s, has been arrested on charges of abetment of suicide and cruelty after his wife allegedly died by suicide at her house in northwest Delhi's Rohini last week, police said on Tuesday.

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Experts Push for Preventive Health Tests Among Women

Health experts have raised concerns over what they said is a persistent trend of fewer women undergoing diagnostic tests for preventive action than men across all age groups despite significant medical advancements.

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Govt Must Pay Interest on Wrongly Kept Money

Govt cannot shrug off its obligation to reimburse...the accrued interest for the period of undue retention of such monies. SUPREME COURT, Bench of justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan

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Quality by any other spelling

A landmark reaches a landmark year

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MCD Told To Collect Toll Via Digital Means At GGM Border

The Union ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to collect toll from commercial vehicles at the Delhi-Gurugram border at Sirhaul only via digital means — not manually.

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JNU Issues Notice on Holding Student Polls After Protests

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Tuesday issued a statement regarding holding the students' union elections, after continued protests by the students against the delay in holding the polls.

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5 Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants Held With Forged Papers: Cops

Five Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested in two separate operations in the past few days for allegedly living illegally in the Capital.

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Subsidies on domestic solar panels to double

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will enhance solar rooftop adoption in Lutyens' Delhi by offering additional subsidies, matching those provided by the Central government and effectively doubling financial support for installations, NDMC vice-chairman Kuljeet Chahal said on Tuesday.

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Metro Services To Commence Only After 2:30 PM On Day Of Holi

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday said Metro services will start only after 2:30 pm on Friday — the day Holi will be celebrated — and asked people to plan their commute accordingly.

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BJP's Promise of LPG Cylinder on Holi Also a 'Jumla': Atishi

Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi assembly, Atishi on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for not fulfilling its promise of providing LPG cylinders before Holi.

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Court to cops: File FIR against Kejriwal for illegal billboards

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday directed the Delhi Police to register a first information report (FIR) against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal and two others for allegedly defacing public property by putting up political hoardings in Dwarka in 2019.

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Govt tables bill on new immigration framework in LS

The government on Tuesday introduced a new bill on immigration and the entry of foreigners into India, seeking to create a new framework that will replace four existing laws.

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India, US working on removing trade barriers

India and the US will focus on increasing market access for each other, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers, and enhancing supply chain integration, Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after an Indian ministerial delegation concluded the week-long America visit, as the two sides work on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) which they hope to conclude by the fall of 2025.

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Pradhan Makes Fresh Attack Amid NEP Furore

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday doubled down on his criticism of Tamil Nadu's DMK government for opposing and not implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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Row over delimitation, language continue to rock both Houses

Both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday witnessed heated exchanges as the Opposition and the government sparred over the possible delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP), and duplication of EPIC (voter ID) numbers.

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BJD Hints at Backing Oppn Bloc as Voter ID Controversy Heats Up

On Tuesday, seven Biju Janata Dal (BJD) lawmakers in the Rajya Sabha gave notices under Rule 267 to suspend the day's business to take up a discussion on the controversy surrounding the allegations of duplicate EPIC numbers.

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Sitharaman says law and order situation improved in Manipur

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Manipur budget for 2025-26 that proposed an expenditure of ₹35,104 crore, up from ₹34,899 crore envisaged in the budget estimate (BE) of 2024-25 and ₹32,657 crore under the revised estimate (RE) for FY25, even as Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said all financial support will be provided to the state for economic development.

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ENGINEER RASHID MOVES DELHI HC AGAINST ORDER DENYING PAROLE

Jammu & Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, alias Engineer Rashid, has approached the Delhi high court against the city court's order denying him custody parole to attend the ongoing Parliament Budget session.

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Security gaps in ICMR system as per Cert-In, reveals House panel report

THE COMMITTEE SAID THAT IT WANTS TO BE INFORMED ABOUT THE SECURITY PRACTICES ADOPTED BY MEITY

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Ministry: 22.49% energy in India generated via renewable resources

IN LAST 9 YEARS, CONTRIBUTION OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR TO TOTAL ENERGY GENERATION ROSE FROM 17.28% IN 2014-15 TO 20.75% IN 2023-24: REPORT

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ONOP bill does not take away voting rights, says former CJI

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Tuesday told a joint parliamentary committee (JPC), which is examining legislation aimed at ushering in simultaneous national and state elections, that the constitutional amendment bill did not take away the people's right to vote but only created a poll schedule.

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Gangster Aman Sahu Killed in Gunfight with Jharkhand Cops

Gangster Aman Sao was killed in an encounter with the anti-terrorist squad (ATS) of Jharkhand Police when members of his gang tried to free him from police custody in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Tuesday, officials said.

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3 BSF Personnel Killed, 13 Injured as Truck Falls in Gorge in Manipur

Three BSF jawans died and 13 others were injured on Tuesday, after the truck they were on board fell into a gorge at Changoubung village in Manipur's Senapati district, an official said.

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Convicted for daughter's rape, man dies by suicide

THE ACCUSED WAS ARRESTED IN 2021, AFTER HIS MINOR DAUGHTER FILED A RAPE COMPLAINT

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Tribunal Directs CBDT To Overhaul Transfer Policy Within 6 Months

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has called out the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on its transfer policy that grants preferential treatment to elite Group A officers while denying lower-ranked employees the right to live with their spouses.

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'Been out of India for 15 yrs...': Lalit Modi denies extradition reports

Fugitive cricket administrator Lalit Modi on Tuesday claimed that reports of an alleged extradition notice against him were \"fake news\", saying that he has been out of India for last 15 years and during that period he has been travelling to \"all countries that India has an extradition treaty with\".

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PM Receives Bhojpuri Welcome in Mauritius

A strong Indian element suffused the welcome accorded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mauritius and his interactions with the people and leaders of the Indian Ocean country, where almost three-fourths of the population trace their roots to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

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US Intel Chief to Visit India Next Week for Security Conference

Top intelligence and security officials from around the world, including US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, will gather in the Indian capital next week for a security conclave on the margins of Raisina Dialogue, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

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Cong MLA suspended in Odisha House scuffle

The Odisha assembly descended into chaos on Tuesday when members of the ruling BJP and the opposition engaged in a scuffle in the well of the House, leading to the adjournment of proceedings several times.

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EC Mandates Aadhaar Link Amid Voter List Row

Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed officials to make \"all attempts\" to link Aadhaar numbers with electoral roll data, according to a note circulated to Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) in all states and Union Territories, the Hindustan Times has learnt.

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4 Found Dead in Hyd, Cops Suspect Murder-Suicide

A 44-year-old man and his 35-year-old wife have died by suicide, allegedly after killing their two children, at Habsiguda area of Hyderabad on Monday night, police said on Tuesday, adding that the bodies of the couple were found in separate rooms, while their children were found dead on a bed.

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Tech Revolution in Judiciary Must Be Inclusive, Says Justice Surya Kant

Justice Surya Kant, a Supreme Court judge who is set to become India's Chief Justice in November this year, on Tuesday cautioned against \"digital exclusion\" in the judiciary, emphasising that justice must remain accessible to all.

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Appoint Trained Educators For Children With Special Needs: SC

The Supreme Court has mandated that all states and Union territories identify and recruit special educators in a bid to ensure the right to education for children with special needs (CwSN).

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K'taka to probe links of Ranya's stepfather in smuggling case

PROBE WILL LOOK INTO RANYA'S ALLEGED MISUSE OF PROTOCOL PRIVILEGES AT B'LURU AIRPORT

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Kerala Woman Who Faced Body Shaming, Dies of 'Extreme Dieting'

An 18-year-old woman in Kerala has died allegedly after following an unhealthy diet in an attempt to lose weight after being subjected to body shaming, doctors said on Tuesday.

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Shah: All state capitals in NE to get rail, road, air connectivity by '27

Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that all northeastern state capitals will have rail, air, and road connectivity by 2027, marking a step towards integrating the region with the rest of India.

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Man's Mutilated Body Found at Churhar Peak

A mutilated body of a man was found in a deep snow-covered gorge along the Churhar Trek in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday.

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Free trade deals call for more than tariff parleys

Web of compliances, regulatory regimes, domestic industry concerns can slow down India's talks with the EU and the UK

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Drowned out in the NEP debate

The education sector in India needs both the Centre and states to work together. Neither should insist on an upper hand

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Hits and misses in India's big cat story

Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh being designated a tiger reserve is testimony of India's success with tiger conservation.

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In Nicobar, ecology loses, but who gets a windfall?

Two years after the grant of environment and forest clearance, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO), the proponent of the Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project, recently released minutes of a series of meetings held to discuss implementation of environmental conditions under which the project was cleared.

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Rewriting the rules of formal engagement

Elon Musk bringing his young children to a meeting with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in the US has caused more than a flutter.

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American Military Cancels Climate Change Studies That Pentagon Chief Calls 'Crap'

The US military is cancelling more than 90 studies, including some that US defence secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed as climate change \"crap\".

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No objection to decision on NCQG at COP29 in Baku

There was no formal objection to the decision on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) at COP29 in Baku last year,Yalchin Rafiyev, Lead Negotiator for COP29 Azerbaijan said in among the first comments by the organisers on the controversial climax to the talks.

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Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire at Jeddah Talks

Ukraine has agreed to accept a US proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire and to take steps towards restoring a durable peace after Russia's invasion, according to a joint US-Ukraine statement on Tuesday.

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Duterte joins club of ex-leaders arrested for case at The Hague

Last weekend, Rodrigo Duterte rallied thousands of cheering Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong on his first overseas trip in years.

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US Lender Glas Trust Seeks to Bar Aakash From Amending AOA

Glas Trust Co. LLC, the US lender of bankrupt edtech firm Byju's, has moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) with a fresh plea that seeks to prevent Byju's subsidiary Aakash Educational Services from amending its articles of association (AoA) for restructuring and fundraising.

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Govt Eyes 2-3% LIC Stake Sale to Meet Shareholding Norm

The central government may divest 2-3% of its stake in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in 2025-26, depending on market conditions, as part of its efforts to meet the mandated 10% public shareholding requirement by 2027, two people familiar with the matter told Mint.

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Airtel, Musk's Starlink tie up, to challenge Jio

Sunil Mittal-chaired Bharti Airtel Ltd has inked a pact with Elon Musk-backed Starlink to offer satellite internet services in India, raising the stakes in the battle with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.

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IndusInd stock plunges on derivatives lapse

The shares fell 27.2%, wiping off more than ₹19,000 crore in market capitalisation

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RCB Beat MI, Help DC Grab Direct Final Berth

The final group game of this WPL came down to two teams with contrasting fortunes.

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My instinctive batting is paying dividends: Richa

Power-hitting of the young wicketkeeper has stood out despite RCB's poor run in the WPL this season

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Day-Night Match at Iconic MCG to Mark 150 Years of Test Cricket

Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket in 2027, it was announced Tuesday.

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Versatility among spinners helped India bag the title

Cricket has rarely witnessed bigger leg breaks delivered at such flat trajectories like that of Yuzvendra Chahal.

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Para World GP: Preeti Pal clinches silver in 100m

The opening day of World Para Athletics Grand Prix saw Indian men sweep the podium in discus F11 event while Preeti Pal, the double bronze medallist at Paris Paralympics, won a silver medal in women's 100m T35, T36, T38, and T44 classifications at the JLN Stadium here on Tuesday.

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All England: Lakshya, Malvika advances, Prannoy bows out

India's Lakshya Sen and Malvika Bansod fought their way to reach the second round of the All England Championships on Tuesday while compatriot HS Prannoy was eliminated in the opening round of the men's singles competition here.

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Imran's comeback film with Bhumi to start shoot in April

There has been a lot of buzz around actor Imran Khan's comeback in recent times.

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SRK's Mannat revamp plan in trouble? Activist cries foul, tribunal asks for proof

Actor Shah Rukh Khan's iconic Mumbai bungalow Mannat was recently in the news after it was reported that the Grade III heritage structure is set to undergo renovations this summer.

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Disney wins Moana copyright trial, but suit over sequel looms

The five-year legal battle over who created the 2016 hit animated film Moana has ended, with Disney emerging victorious.

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Here's Imlu's heartwarming journey to his forever home

Ten-month-old Imlu, a rescued indie pup, was abandoned following an accident when he was just a month old. But thanks to the care of a foster home, he made a full recovery and was ready for a loving family to call his own.

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Dipika Kakar reacts to rumours of her abandoning daughter from first marriage

Actor Dipika Kakar, who rose to fame with Sasural Simar Ka, has finally broken her silence on rumours that she had abandoned her daughter from her first marriage.

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