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Bengali actor and ex-MP Mimi Chakraborty filed a police complaint after being allegedly harassed during a cultural event in Bongaon, North 24 Parganas. She claimed a man, Tanay Shastri, asked her to leave the stage. Organisers denied the allegations, citing her late arrival and claiming she was treated respectfully. Police are investigating.
Vijay Deverakonda is set to star in a period drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan. On Republic Day, the film’s title was revealed as ‘Ranabali’, creating a buzz on social media. Rashmika Mandanna will play the female lead opposite Vijay in this highly anticipated, visually striking, and much-awaited cinematic project.
The West Indies has announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, which starts on February 7. The Squad: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Sampson, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde.
The Tamil crime drama ‘Sirai’, starring Vikram Prabhu, was a box-office hit, earning over Rs. 31 crores. After streaming on ZEE5 in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, the Telugu version is now available, delighting local audiences. Produced by S.S. Lalit Kumar, the film features L.K. Akshay Kumar and music by Justin Prabhakaran.
In Pakistan, police arrested the son of a former cricketer for allegedly raping his housemaid at his farmhouse. The complainant filed the FIR on January 23. Authorities are investigating and conducting medical tests. Reports show crimes against women rose 25% in 2025, with most cases occurring at home, and perpetrators often known to victims.
A Minneapolis woman, Jennifer McDermid, has gone viral on X after sharing a photo of pasta frozen solid in extreme cold conditions. With wind chills plunging to minus 21°F and even minus 45°F, she humorously said she ‘had to try pasta’ in such weather. The quirky post sparked amused reactions, jokes, and sharing as users […]
The Telangana govt has issued G.O. No. 103, introducing major amendments to the Media Accreditation Rules-2025, aimed at strengthening inclusivity and accountability in journalism. Along with prioritising women in accreditation allotment, the revised norms mandate media organisations to ensure at least 33 percent representation of women as desk journalists.
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a notification inviting applications for 572 Office Attendant posts. Candidates who have passed Class 10 from a recognised board are eligible to apply. The prescribed age limit is 18 to 25 years as of January 1, 2026. Interested applicants can submit their applications online until Feb 24, as […]
In Shahjahanpur, UP, a young couple jumped from a restaurant’s second floor to escape harassment by Bajrang Dal members. The men demanded IDs, questioned their caste, and recorded them. Both were seriously injured and are hospitalized. Police filed an FIR against eight men, including Pravesh, Sonu, and Harshit, for rioting and mischief.
Prime Minister Modi advised youth to add sea buckthorn, or Leh Berry, to their daily diet. Its fruits, leaves, and seeds can be consumed as juice, tea, capsules, powder, or oil. Packed with flavonoids, vitamins, terpenoids, polysaccharides, and amino acids, sea buckthorn provides multiple health and medicinal benefits.
The fourth T20 clash between India and New Zealand is set for January 28 in Visakhapatnam, with the hosts already sealing the series 3-0. India is expected to test bench strength and experiment with combinations, while New Zealand will aim to salvage pride with a strong performance. The match begins at 7 pm and will […]
Jennifer McDermed from Minneapolis shared a photo on X of pasta frozen in mid-air. The city faced -21°F (-29.4°C) temperatures and wind chills of -45°F (-42.8°C). She tried the experiment due to extreme cold. Users called it “crazy,” and the video quickly went viral, attracting widespread attention for the frozen pasta stunt.
As the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls approach, speculation grows over whether Vijay’s TVK party can secure a majority independently. While Vijay’s immense star power and mass appeal energise youth and undecided voters, the party’s lack of grassroots organisational strength. Electoral success will depend on candidate selection and campaign effectiveness.
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While Sunday is observed as holiday in India, several countries follow different traditions. Nations like Iran, Afghanistan, Djibouti, and Somaliland observe Friday as the weekly off, reflecting religious practices. Countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Bangladesh, Egypt, and Maldives follow a Friday-Saturday weekend.