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<div>Debinna Bonnerjee’s little munchkins surprise her with a special Valentine’s Day gift</div>

Debinna Bonnerjee’s little munchkins surprise her with a special Valentine’s Day gift

ENTERTAINMENT
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Television actress Debinna Bonnerjee received a special surprise from her girls this Valentine's Day.Her daughters, Lianna and Divisha, gifted their mom a beautiful handmade card to express their unconditional love for their mother on Valentine's Day.In the video uploaded by Debinna on her official Instagram handle, her kids are seen presenting her with an adorable card, which they had carried in a red envelope.The card had a sketch of Debinna, her husband Gurmeet Choudhary, Lianna, and Divisha.Overwhelmed by the sweet gesture, Debinna poured her heart out in the caption, saying, "You expect flowers from your partner…You don’t expect a handmade Valentine’s Day card from your kids. Not for mumma… but for us. All four of us their explanation of what this home feels like...
PIL in Supreme Court against false FIRs

PIL in Supreme Court against false FIRs

INDIA, TOP STORIES
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and state authorities to install "display boards" at police stations, court complexes and public offices highlighting the penal provisions and punishment for filing false complaints, false charges and giving fabricated evidence.The plea, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay through advocate-on-record Ashwani Kumar Dubey, contended that such preventive measures are essential to secure the right to life, liberty and dignity of innocent citizens guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.According to the petition, the proposed display boards should be installed at all police stations, tehsil and district court premises, panchayat bhawans, municipal offices ...
Dark, painful chapter: VP Radhakrishnan recalls horrific Coimbatore serial bombings

Dark, painful chapter: VP Radhakrishnan recalls horrific Coimbatore serial bombings

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New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the Coimbatore serial bombings in 1998, calling it a "dark and painful chapter" in the country's history.This year marks the 28th anniversary of the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts, where 12 explosions killed 58 people and injured over 200, targeting BJP leader L.K. Advani's rally during a period of communal tensions.In a post on X, the Vice President said, "I pay my heartfelt homage to the innocent lives lost in the tragic Coimbatore serial bomb blasts of 14 February 1998, a dark and painful chapter in our nation's history."He recalled that on February 14, 1998, L.K. Advani was visiting the city when a series of "horrific explosions shook Coimbatore and left deep scars ...
<div>‘Intellectual bankruptcy’: Shiv Sena (UBT) in Saamana slams BJP over Parbhani Mayor’s election</div>

‘Intellectual bankruptcy’: Shiv Sena (UBT) in Saamana slams BJP over Parbhani Mayor’s election

INDIA, TOP STORIES
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (SS-UBT) on Saturday took a swipe at the BJP for criticising Syed Iqbal's election as Mayor of Parbhani Municipal Corporation terming it "intellectual bankruptcy". The Thackeray camp strongly defended Syed Iqbal's election, saying that it was a reward for loyalty.In the scathing editorial of party mouthpiece Saamana in Maharashtra, it said that while many issues are raging, the BJP and its "subservient circle" are creating an uproar for what they called installation of a 'Khan' in Parbhani. But this is a case of BJP "hiding its own flaws while criticising others".The editorial took strong objection to "selective opposition", saying that BJP has historically appointed Muslim leaders to high-ranking positions, including the Presidenc...
<div>Akshay Kumar relives his ‘Gajab Beizzati Moment’: My friend had actually started crying…</div>

Akshay Kumar relives his ‘Gajab Beizzati Moment’: My friend had actually started crying…

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Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar, who is presently seen as the host of the reality game show, "Wheel of Fortune" relived his 'Gajab Beizzati Moment' during a latest episode.The 'Shark Tank India Special' episode saw Sharks Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, and Namita Thapar stepping onto the stage with Akshay for some fun time.During the rapid-fire segment, Shark Aman asked Akshay, “What has been your most ‘Gajab Beizzati ’ moment?”Reacting to this, Akshay recalled an incident from years ago when he was attending a large event with one of his closest friends. An argument broke out, and someone began abusing his friend repeatedly.“He abused once, and I told him not to. He did it again. Then a third time. I kept warning him four or five times, but he just wouldn’t stop,” Akshay remembered.U...
<div>Prabhu Deva shares video clip of Vadivelu singing ‘Pon Ondru Kanden’ in Indonesia’s scenic Mount Bromo!</div>

Prabhu Deva shares video clip of Vadivelu singing ‘Pon Ondru Kanden’ in Indonesia’s scenic Mount Bromo!

ENTERTAINMENT
Chennai, Feb 14 (IANS) Wishing all his followers a happy Valentine's Day, actor, director and dance choreographer Prabhu Deva has now shared an adorable video clip of actor Vadivelu singing the Tamil hit number 'Pon Ondru Kanden' from the cult classic 'Padithal Mattum Podhuma' in the scenic Mount Bromo resort in Indonesia. Taking to his X timeline to post the video clip, Prabhu Deva wrote, "Happy Valentine’s Day." The clip he posted shows both the actors, who are good friends and have delivered several blockbusters together, taking a walk in a scenic location. The clip shows Prabhu Deva requesting Vadivelu to sing the number and the comedian obliges. Vadivelu and Prabhu Deva have delivered several superhit comedy entertainers together. Some of them include 'Kadhalan', 'Engal Anna', 'Manad...
Seven years on, Dinanagar pays tribute to Pulwama martyr Constable Maninder Singh

Seven years on, Dinanagar pays tribute to Pulwama martyr Constable Maninder Singh

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New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The Dinanagar town in Punjab's Gurdaspur solemnly observed the 17th martyrdom anniversary of CRPF Constable Maninder Singh, one of the 40 personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, with floral tributes and heartfelt remembrance ceremonies attended by officials, family members and residents on Saturday.Chief Judicial Magistrate Harpreet Singh, Colonel Vishwanath of the 25 MAC Unit and Lieutenant B.S. Negi of the 3 JAK LI Unit paid floral tributes to the fallen soldier, honouring his supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.The ceremony reflected both grief and pride as the nation marked seven years since one of the deadliest terror attacks on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.Recalling the tragic day, Lakhvish Singh Attri, brother of Constable Maninder Sing...
<div>TN to appoint new industry partners for ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ skill courses in 2026–27</div>

TN to appoint new industry partners for ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ skill courses in 2026–27

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Chennai, Feb 14 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government, on Saturday, decided to appoint new industry and training partners for the academic year 2026–27 under its flagship "Naan Mudhalvan" upskilling initiative, aiming to introduce trending and employment-oriented courses across colleges in the state. The move is intended to strengthen skill development among students pursuing Engineering, Arts and Science, Polytechnic and ITI programmes by aligning academic learning with current industry requirements. The Naan Mudhalvan scheme offers free, employment-linked skill development training to youth in the 18–35 age group. The programme is fully funded by the state government through the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC). A senior official from the Higher Education Department said the ...
Jaipur road accident: 5 from MP killed after car rams into trailer in Chaksu

Jaipur road accident: 5 from MP killed after car rams into trailer in Chaksu

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Jaipur, Feb 14 (IANS) A tragic road accident in Chaksu, Jaipur claimed the lives of five people, including a woman, after a car crashed into a trailer on the Kota–Jaipur National Highway (NH-52). The victims were residents of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.According to Chaksu Police Station SHO Manohar Lal Meghwal, the accident occurred around 5:30 am on Saturday near Tigaria Mod in Chaksu. The car was travelling from Madhya Pradesh towards Jaipur when the driver reportedly dozed off, causing the vehicle to ram into a moving trailer ahead.The impact was so severe that the car was completely mangled, and the bodies were badly trapped inside. Four people, including a woman, died on the spot.A seriously injured young man succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.The deceased have been id...
Kolkata: Girl commits suicide after not faring well in Maths exam

Kolkata: Girl commits suicide after not faring well in Maths exam

INDIA, TOP STORIES
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) A secondary (Madhyamik) examination student died by allegedly committing suicide in the Topsia area of Kolkata, the police said on Saturday. The girl committed suicide by hanging herself with a veil after her Mathematics examination did not go well.According to police sources, the body of the minor was recovered from her house on Thursday night. The family of the deceased girl claims that she was depressed since the math exam which she took on the same day. The police have registered a case of unnatural death and started investigating the entire incident.The secondary exams ended on February 12. The family of the deceased girl said that although the rest of the exams were good, she was worried about the math exam. The family claimed that the girl was suffering from ...