Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling Rs 17.3 crore worth of gold and cash at Bengaluru airport. Ranya, daughter of Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao, was intercepted with gold strapped to her body. A raid at her apartment revealed designer gold ornaments and cash. The investigation now extends to a Bengaluru jewelry boutique.
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A Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and a party worker were critically injured in a shooting during a road inauguration event in West Bengal's Malda district. The incident occurred less than two weeks after a TMC councillor's murder in the same district. Police are investigating the attack.
The BCCI is considering new guidelines for players and support staff following India's defeat in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Former cricketer Sunil Joshi advises against knee-jerk reactions and split-coaching. He supports continuing with Gautam Gambhir as head coach for all formats despite recent setbacks, emphasizing consistency and avoiding divergent coaching methods.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath supported the Uniform Civil Code, citing a statement by Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, emphasizing the global respect for majority sentiments. Adityanath criticized the opposition for opposing the code, advocating for an end to majority-minority distinctions.
Opposition leaders have strongly criticised Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's remarks questioning the Supreme Court's authority, accusing him of undermining the judiciary and violating constitutional norms. They defended the Supreme Court’s role in ensuring justice and protecting legislative authority. Leaders from Congress, TMC, RJD, DMK, and Kapil Sibal have called for institutional sensitivity and respect for the separation of powers.
India celebrated avoiding the follow-on in the drawn third Test against Australia in Brisbane, despite still trailing by almost 200 runs. Captain Rohit Sharma defended the celebrations, calling it a "little victory" given the match situation and weather conditions. Australia expressed surprise at the Indian team's reaction, suggesting they were reluctant to bat again.
South Indian cinema in 2025 promises an exciting lineup of films with major stars like Yash, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Vijay. Anticipated releases include 'Coolie,' 'Thug Life,' and 'Thalapathy 69,' highlighting diverse storytelling and high production values that aim to captivate audiences nationwide.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed due to snow accumulation between Ramsoo and Qazigund and shooting stones, landslides, and mudslides between Nashri and the NAVYUG Tunnel, officials said on Friday.
Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' is receiving positive reviews after its theatrical release, following the success of 'Gadar 2'. The film earned Rs 9.5 crore on its opening day, performing well in northern regions. However, it faces competition from Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' in the south. By Friday afternoon, 'Jaat' had collected Rs 1.39 crore, bringing its total to Rs 10.
A 50-year-old school teacher from Alibaug committed suicide by jumping off Atal Setu near Ulwe after facing harassment from recovery agents of an instant loan app. The agents allegedly circulated morphed nude images to his contacts due to his inability to repay an outstanding loan of Rs 12,000.