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India’s official Oscar entry in the international feature film category, “2018: Everyone is a Hero,” a Malayalam film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, has been excluded from the final 15 nominations for the 2024 Academy Awards. The announcement was made by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Friday. Jonathan Glazer’s historical … Read more
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of insensitivity towards women and their safety in response to wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia returning their medals. Taking to X, Gehlot expressed concern over the retirement of Sakshi Malik, a Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist, and Bajrang Punia’s decision to return his … Read more
The mind-numbing power of unrelenting violence takes center stage in “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire,” an unabashedly gory three-hour Telugu-language epic directed by Prashanth Neel. While the film, watched in its Hindi dub, differs in terrain from Neel’s previous Kannada actioner, KGF, it retains scalding intensity and elevated decibel levels. Set in the lawless country … Read more
The Finance Ministry responded on Friday to reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioning India about alleged government debt vulnerabilities. The ministry asserted that certain presumptions made in the IMF report do not accurately reflect the current factual position. A key point highlighted by the finance ministry is that the majority of India’s general … Read more
Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Friday to stage a protest under the banner “Save Democracy.” The demonstration was in response to the recent suspension of 146 opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) during the Winter Session, which concluded on Thursday. Prominent opposition figures, … Read more
A Romania-chartered plane en route from Dubai to Nicaragua, carrying 303 Indian passengers, has been detained in France on suspicion of human trafficking. The French authorities acted upon an anonymous tipoff, leading to the grounding of the flight at Vatry airport. The Indian embassy in France is actively investigating the situation, with embassy officials securing … Read more
Renowned wrestler Sakshi Malik’s emotional decision to retire from wrestling following the election of Sanjay Singh as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India, a loyalist of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has sparked political reactions, particularly from Congress leaders. In a press conference where Malik symbolically placed her shoes on the table … Read more
In a recent episode of Bigg Boss 17, emotions ran high as contestants Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain engaged in a heated argument after a nomination task. The dispute ignited when Vicky Jain made comments about the challenges faced by married men. During the episode, Ayesha Khan inquired about married life, prompting Vicky to humorously … Read more
The United Nations Security Council vote on a resolution aimed at enhancing aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip has been postponed for another day. The delay comes as diplomats engage in ongoing talks to prevent a potential third U.S. veto concerning actions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict that has persisted for two months. Initially scheduled … Read more
On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court made a groundbreaking decision to disqualify former US President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot. The ruling is based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, citing Trump’s alleged involvement in inciting the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Here’s a … Read more
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has suspended three additional Opposition MPs, bringing the total number of suspensions to 146. The move follows a protest led by the INDIA bloc, marching from Parliament to Vijay Chowk against the government. The suspended MPs, DK Suresh, Nakul Nath, and Deepak Baij, all belong to the Congress party. Lok … Read more
In a significant development, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has submitted its survey report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex to the district court in Varanasi. The court, which had dismissed pleas challenging the maintainability of a 1991 lawsuit seeking the restoration of a temple beneath the mosque, is scheduled to reveal the contents of … Read more
In a significant move, the French parliament has approved a controversial immigration bill, supported by President Emmanuel Macron’s government. The decision comes after Macron faced a major rebellion within his own party over the toughened-up legislation, with various amendments further tightening the immigration measures. The lower house voted in favor of the legislation by a … Read more
In a recent interview with The Financial Times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed, for the first time, the United States’ claims of an Indian national’s alleged role in a plot to murder Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Nikhil Gupta, a 52-year-old Indian national, was charged by US federal prosecutors on November 29 in connection with … Read more
As Shah Rukh Khan gears up for the release of his latest movie, “Dunki,” he engaged in a Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter) to connect with fans. During the session, the Bollywood star provided insights into how his wife, Gauri Khan, and youngest son, AbRam, reacted after watching the film. Responding to a user’s … Read more