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Akshay Kumar remembers ‘Queen Katrina’ as he recreates ‘Ek Uncha Lamba Kad’ with Disha Patani in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’

Mumbai Nov 4 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar recently shared a special video featuring actress Disha Patani on his social media account. The video seems to be the new song of Akshay’s upcoming movie 'Welcome to the Jungle' and marks the remix version of his superhit song from his 2007 movie, 'Welcome', titled 'Ek Uuncha Lamba Kad', starring Katrina Kaif. The latest version of the song will be a part of the third franchise of the hit movie.Sharing the clip on his social media account, Akshay wrote, “From our hearts to yours!! What a throwback; 18 years & still an all-time favourite. With so much nostalgia, beautiful Disha & I bring you Welcome to the Jungle… Never forgetting our Queen Katrina.” The actor’s loving mention of Katrina Kaif won hearts, and fans soon flooded Kuma...

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Second schedule of Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas’s ‘Athiradi’ to begin on November 14?

ENTERTAINMENT

Chennai, Nov 4 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, the unit of director Arun Anirudhan's eagerly awaited Malayalam film 'Athiradi', featuring actors Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, and Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead, has now completed the first schedule of the film and intends to begin the second schedule on November 14. It may be recalled that sources in the industry had earlier said that the second schedule was to begin on November 12. However, now, sources indicate that the unit is to begin its second schedule on November 14.Sources also add that 'Rekhachithram' fame actor Zarin Shihab will be part of the cast.'Athiradi' has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs as it will be the first film to bring together Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, and Vineeth Sreeniva...

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Illegal Bangladeshi, Rohingya infiltrators fleeing from Bengal in groups since SIR announced: LoP Adhikari

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Kolkata, Nov 4 (IANS) The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly and senior BJP leader, Suvendu Adhikari, claimed on Tuesday that illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators have started fleeing from the state in groups since the Election Commission had announced the special intensive revision (SIR)."SIR for the illegal infiltrators is like what carbolic acid is for the snakes. Just as the Commission announced the application of SIR, these illegal infiltrators have started fleeing from West Bengal just as the snakes flee on application of carbolic acid," LoP Adhikari said while addressing a BJP rally at Sodepur in North 24 Parganas district.The rally was conducted as a mark of protest against the alleged attempts by the Trinamool Congress to spread misconceptions about...

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BJP demands apology from Jharkhand CM over ‘derogatory’ remark on trading community

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Ghatsila (Jharkhand), Nov 4 (IANS) Jharkhand’s political climate intensified on Monday after Chief Minister and JMM President Hemant Soren allegedly made an objectionable remark against the trading community.Addressing a press conference in Ghatsila, East Singhbhum on Tuesday, BJP State Executive President and Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu strongly condemned the Chief Minister’s comments and demanded an immediate public apology.Sahu said that during a rally in Musabani, Hemant Soren stated, “Businessmen first grab the feet and then grab the neck.”Calling the remark “highly derogatory and indecent”, Sahu said it amounted to insulting the hardworking and honest business community of Jharkhand.He said the business fraternity forms the backbone of the state’s economy and society, adding that trad...

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Maha govt approves Uttan-Virar sea link expansion up to Vadhavan Port

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) The cabinet committee on infrastructure, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the expansion of the Uttan-Virar sea link up to the upcoming Vadhavan Port in Palghar district.Fadnavis said that this is part of the government’s plan to address traffic congestion, adding that the government is expanding various infrastructure facilities to address traffic snarls on the major routes of Mumbai, Western Express Highway, SV Road and Link Road.The Chief Minister said that the length of the Uttan-Virar Sea Bridge project is 55.12 km, and the main sea bridge will be 24.35 km long. In this project, a 9.32 km long Uttan link road, 2.5 km Vasai link road and 18.95 km Virar link road will be constructed and extended up to the Vadhavan Port. “The work of...

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Sir David Beckham receives knighthood at Windsor Castle

SPORTS

Berkshire, Nov 4 (IANS) Former England captain Sir David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The football star was honoured for his services to sport and charity.Earlier this year, Sir David said he was "immensely proud" of being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours."I couldn't be prouder," said Beckham. "People know how patriotic I am - I love my country."I've always said how important the monarchy is to my family. I'm lucky enough to have travelled around the world, and all people want to talk to me about is our monarchy. It makes me proud."The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder earned 115 caps for England and captained the Three Lions for six years, from 2000 to 2006. He represented his country in three World Cups and two European Championsh...

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Congress accuses Punjab AAP of cheating women over poll promise of Rs 1,000 assistance

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Chandigarh, Nov 4 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Punjab Assembly and veteran Congress leader, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Tuesday, lambasted the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of betraying the trust of state's women through repeated lies and empty promises regarding the Rs 1,000 per month financial assistance scheme announced before the 2022 Assembly elections.Bajwa said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to power riding on the hopes of lakhs of women who believed in Mann's promise of direct financial support."Three years later, that promise lies buried under excuses and false assurances. Each time women remind the Chief Minister of his commitment, he dodges the issue with one pretext or another," the LoP said in a statement.The veteran Congress leader said that duri...

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Tent City to come up near Red Fort on 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur: Kapil Mishra

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New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Delhi government has firmed up plans to celebrate the upcoming 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on a grand scale by setting up a Tent City for devotees near the Red Fort, an official said on Tuesday.For the main events, three lawns of the historic Red Fort have been identified, where a grand Kirtan Darbar will be held, the official said in a statement.Proper arrangements for ‘Langar Seva’ will be made for devotees, and a Tent City will be set up at Ramlila Maidan to provide accommodation and essential facilities for visitors, said Minister for Art, Culture and Language and Tourism Kapil Mishra.Earlier, during a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, Mishra and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa reviewed preparations for the martyrdom anniversa...

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Chhattisgarh: Sonia Bai grateful to PM Modi for pucca house, says ‘will live a dignified life now’

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Raipur, Nov 4 (IANS) It was on the occasion of Chhattisgarh foundation day on November 1 that Sonia Bai of Piprahiyabhari village in Nagri development block of Dhamtari district saw her decades-old dream of owning a home getting fulfilled. And, that too at a grand occasion, which she couldn’t have dreamt of.Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the keys of the new house to her under the “Jan-Man Yojana” during the Rajyotsav ceremony, bringing cheers to her face.Sonia Bai, hailing from the Kamar tribe, was ecstatic and overjoyed to receive the house keys from the Prime Minister, and this was also an immensely proud moment for her.The tribal woman speaking to newsmen shared her days of utter struggle and also explained the welcome change, ushered in her and many others’ lives, with the ...

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A$AP Rocky is delighted to be a ‘girl dad’

ENTERTAINMENT

Los Angeles, Nov 4 (IANS) American rapper A$AP Rocky has expressed his love for being a "girl dad". The 37-year-old musician and his partner Rihanna welcomed their third child, Rocki Irish Mayers in September, and the proud dad is delighted to have a daughter.Rocky has sons RZA, three, and Riot, two, with his partner, reports ‘Female First UK’.The rapper has been honoured with the Fashion Icon Award at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, but he insisted style isn't something he'll be forcing on his kids.He told Extra, "Yo, being a girl dad is amazing. I mean, check me out. I'm glowing! You know what? I think that fashion is something you just kind of like got in you. It's just like, they pick up on it. If they do, they do. If they don't, so be it”.And a source previously explained that they alwa...