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MP begins process to give ₹1k to state's 12mn women

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday launched the electronic process to transfer ₹1,000 each in the bank accounts of 12 million women under the state's Ladli Behna scheme and said the amount will be gradually increased to ₹3,000.

Kuki group blocks crucial highway after fresh violence

A section of the National Highway-2 (NH2) was once again blocked by a Kuki organisation following fresh violence that claimed three lives in ethnic clashes-hit Manipur, people familiar with the development said on Saturday.

AAP to rally support against ordinance at Ramlila Maidan meet

In its first major public show of strength against he Union government’s ordinance on services in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold a mega rally at central Delhi’s historic Ramlila Maidan with party leaders saying that nearly one lakh people from Delhi are expected to attend the event which will be attended by AAP national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, party MPs and MLAs and other top leaders of the party.

Illegal Tipu memorial demolished in Maha, security up, say cops

An \"unauthorised\" monument dedicated to Tipu Sultan has been demolished by the civic body in Maharashtra's Dhule district, police said on Saturday.

Make stand clear on quota for Muslims, UCC: Shah to Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray should make his stand clear on issues like the Uniform Civil Code and reservation for Muslims, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Saturday, adding that one \"cannot stand on two stones\".

Supriya, Praful named NCP working presidents

Praful Patel and Supriya Sule will be working presidents of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), party president Sharad Pawar announced on Saturday, a month after the veteran leader said that he wanted to focus on creating a new leadership in the party.

Bengal clashes continue, Oppn seeks central forces' deployment

Political clashes continued in West Bengal on the second day of submitting nominations for the high-stakes panchayat elections on Saturday, as the Opposition approached the governor seeking deployment of central forces and the state election commission planned an all-party meeting to review the law and order situation, people aware of the matter said.

Sreeshankar's historic leap for Indian long jump

Indian athletics has made significant improvements in the last few years. While Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra has been the brightest spark, long jumper M Sreeshankar is among those who are part of that conversation, promising a lot in the build-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Cyclone may cause heavy rain in coastal Karnataka, Kerala

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday warned that the very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is expected to intensify further in the next 12 hours and move northwards.

Will relaunch stir if no arrest made: Wrestlers

The protesting wrestlers on Saturday announced they will relaunch their agitation if Delhi Police files a weak charge sheet against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.

Panel formed to restore social amity in Manipur

The central government has formed a peace committee led by Manipur governor Anusuiya Uikey to restore amity among warring ethnic groups and initiate a dialogue between them, the home ministry said on Saturday.

PERFORMANCES OF PRIDE: OTT, BUT DITCH THE OVER-THE-TOP

Celebrating Pride Month, we dive into actors' reference points, personal journeys and learnings that helped them ace portrayals of queer characters with empathy and realism

This Shahid Kapoor-starrer serves everything bloody half-baked

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Isha's quest for nuanced queer storytelling

Actor Isha Talwar talks about her apprehensions playing a queer character in her latest, as she didn't want it to be just \"on the surface\"

Can't be part of a typical love story. In fact, I will look ludicrous: Kishore

Being a part of the latest anthology series Modern Love Chennai was too good an opportunity to pass up for actor Kishore. He, not only collaborated with showrunner-director Thiagarajan Kumararaja, but also worked with the acclaimed maker Bharathiraja, which was a \"blessing\".

Yoga se nahin hoga if you make these five mistakes!

IN THE RUSH TO FINISH OFF EXERCISES, PEOPLE OFTEN END UP MAKING SOME MISTAKES, SUCH AS SKIPPING WARM-UP OR RELAXATION, WHICH MAY LEAD TO HEALTH HAZARDS AND INJURIES

Has Hamilton zoomed into Shakira's heart?

Shakira and Lewis Hamilton spotted together again

Purple party: Care for a fruity summer indulgence?

In summers, nothing like a bowl of fresh phalsa (Indian sherbet) or juicy jamun (Java plum) to beat the heat. Just in time, these fruity indulgences have made their way to markets in the Capital.

People feel I recovered fast, so I don't understand seriousness of cancer

On National Cancer Survivors Day (June 4), actor Chhavi Mittal posted a workout video on Instagram and shared how she has \"garnered strength to fight the dreaded disease\". But, she was soon met with comments of her going overboard and being \"too much\" when it comes to cancer awareness.

Old, still gold: Djokovic, Alcaraz and the battle of the generations

The Serb displays supreme control to beat Alcaraz in 4 sets as cramps impede the 20-year-old top seed in French Open semis

Brij Bhushan looms over WFI polls

The election to the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) might hit a roadblock as several state associations have raised objections over the federation’s former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh forming “parallel bodies” in some states and putting his “family members and people close to him” at the helm of these bodies to ensure control.

Rahane, Thakur show fight but Aussies in driver's seat

Rahane and Thakur help India reach 296 but Australia still comfortably placed with lead of 296 runs

FEMA violations: Xiaomi, execs get notice from ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued show cause notices to Xiaomi, its executives and three private banks Citibank, HSBC and Deutsche Bank in a ₹5,551.27 crore foreign exchange probe against the Chinese phone maker, the agency on Friday said.

Economy expected to grow in 6.5-7.0% range this fiscal: CEA

With 7.2% growth in FY23, India is one of the fastest-growing economies, he said

Evidence grows of explosion at collapsed Ukraine dam

Evidence was growing on Friday that there was an explosion at the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine around the time it collapsed, according to Ukrainian and US intelligence reports and seismic data from Norway.

Pakistan unveils $51bn budget

It will need to satisfy IMF to secure the release of stuck bailout money for the crisis-ridden nation

CM Shinde orders probe into death threat to NCP's Pawar

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Friday ordered a probe into an alleged death threat to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on social media, and assured all necessary precautions for the latter's security.

Farmers lay siege to Punjab power office

PROTEST AGAINST COMMERCIAL RATES

Mumbai couple were married but hid their union, say police

Fifty-six-year-old Manoj Sane, who was arrested for killing 32-year-old Saraswati Vaidya and hacking her body into several parts before disposing them at various places in Mumbai on June 4, was married to the deceased but the couple had concealed their union, police said on Friday.

BJP looks to bring old allies on board for 25 yrs of NDA

It’s an anniversary that came and went almost unnoticed. In early 1998, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was formed. And it came to power in March that year, after the general elections.