K’taka CM’s concern for Wayanad sign of slavery, says BJP MLC C.T. Ravi

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K’taka CM’s concern for Wayanad sign of slavery, says BJP MLC C.T. Ravi

Bengaluru: Criticising the offer of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the Kerala government to build 100 houses in landslide ravaged Wayanad, the BJP on Wednesday chided his concern as a sign of slavery. Priyanka Gandhi represents the Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency which was hit by major landslides this year in which over 200 people lost their lives as two villages were swept away. BJP MLC and former National General Secretary, C.T. Ravi stated that the Karnataka government has given assurances of building houses for the victims of the landslide. “The gesture is right in terms of humanity. However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s concern in this regard does not seem to be out of concern for humanity. This is a clear sign of slavery. Wayanad was represented by the Leader of Op...

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Ranbir Kapoor talks about ‘Ramayana’: It’s India’s greatest story

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Mumbai: Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has finally opened up about his upcoming film “Ramayana”, which he described as “India’s greatest story” and also shared an update about “Animal” sharing that it is a three-part franchise. Talking about “Ramayana” directed by Nitesh Tiwari to deadline.com, the star said that he has finished shooting part one of the film and will "shoot part 2 soon". Ranbir said, “I am currently working on a film called Ramayan, which is India's greatest story. It's being produced by Namit Malhotra...It's got artists, creators and different crew members from all around the world. It's made over two parts. It's the story of Lord Ram and Raavan and it's India's greatest story.” He added: “And to say it to this new generation with the kind of technology that we hav...

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Kareena Kapoor reveals who her ‘favourite couple’ is

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Mumbai: Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan has shared a glimpse of her favourite couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu. Kareena took to her Instagram, where she shared a picture of Soha and Kunal sitting. In the image, Soha is seen reading a book, while her husband Kunal is listening to her with full attention. The Bollywood diva captioned the image: “Favourite couple Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan.” Kunal and Soha were in a relationship since May 2009. The couple got engaged in July 2014 and got married in Mumbai on January 2015. They welcomed their daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu in September 2017. On December 8, Kareena celebrated the birthday of her mother-in-law and veteran star Sharmila Tagore. The actress took to Instagram to wish her mother-in-law on her birthday. She shar...

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Australia: 100 arrested in police operation targeting Sydney drug dealers

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Sydney: Over 100 people have been charged and arrested in a major police operation targeting Sydney drug dealers, police in Australia's state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Monday. Among the 108 people who were arrested and have been charged following the operation across Sydney over three weekends, 64 have been charged with supply of a prohibited drug and 44 with drug possession offences. One person was also charged with a domestic violence-related offence, reports Xinhua news agency. Anyone convicted of supplying a prohibited drug in NSW faces a maximum penalty of 15 years imprisonment. During the arrests, police officers from Strike Force Northrop seized cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of 210,000 Australian dollars ($134,33...

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Four dead, ten missing as minibus plunges into canal in Egypt’s Asyut

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Cairo: Rescue teams in Egypt's Asyut province recovered the bodies of four people after a minibus carrying 14 passengers plunged into a canal in the Dayrout district. Search efforts are ongoing for the remaining missing passengers, while divers and water police are currently involved in the operation, state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported. Egypt has a high rate of traffic accidents. Some blame the situation on careless driving, while others say the real cause is the poor condition of Egypt's roads. According to the official statistics agency CAPMAS, road accidents in the country claimed 5,861 lives in 2023. --IANS

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Healthy diets reduce chronic pain: Australian study

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Canberra: Adopting a healthy diet can reduce the severity of chronic pain, an Australian research has found. In a new study, researchers from the University of South Australia found a direct link between greater consumption of food within the federal government's Australian Dietary Guidelines and lower levels of body pain, particularly among women, reports Xinhua news agency. "It's common knowledge that eating well is good for your health and well-being. But knowing that simple changes to your diet could offset chronic pain could be life-changing," Sue Ward, a co-author of the study, said. Previous research has found that over 30 per cent of people globally suffer from chronic pain, with women and people who are overweight or obese more likely to be affected. The new study foun...

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BJP conspired with EC to murder the spirit of democracy: Maharashtra Congress chief

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Mumbai: Following the crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, state unit Congress president Nana Patole on Sunday accused the BJP of conspiring with the Election Commission to "murder the spirit of democracy". In an interview with IANS, Patole said that the election results shocked everyone as the public had decided to oust the Mahayuti government and bring the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to power. He also talked about MVA’s electoral prospects in future elections, rumblings within MVA, RSS chief’s statement on fertility rate and more. Following is the full interview: IANS: Were the Maharashtra election results shocking for Congress? Where do you think the party failed? Nana Patole: More than us, the public of Maharashtra is shocked. This is because the public was...

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Over 40 Delhi schools receive bomb threats; students, staff evacuated

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New Delhi: More than 40 schools in Delhi, including DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar, received bomb threats via email on Monday morning, triggering a swift evacuation of students and staff, according to the authorities. The threats disrupted the peak morning hours as school buses arrived, parents dropped off children, and staff prepared for the day. The Delhi Fire Department received the first alert from GD Goenka School at 6:15 a.m., followed by a second call from DPS RK Puram at 7:06 a.m. Emergency response teams, including bomb detection squads, dog units, and local police, were immediately dispatched to both campuses. A thorough search operation was conducted, and no suspicious objects were found, a police official confirmed. Students were sent home as a p...

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The Wheel Of The Time Season 3: Teaser and release date revealed

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Mumbai: Prime Video has unveiled the teaser for Season 3 of its fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" along with its release date. The third season will premiere globally on March 13, 2025. The teaser was revealed at the Thunder Stage at CCXP24 in São Paulo, Brazil. Showrunner Rafe Judkins and cast members Josha Stradowski (Rand al'Thor) and Madeleine Madden (Egwene al'Vere) participated in a panel, sharing a fun and insightful conversation with hosts Aline Diniz and Ikaro Kadoshi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erxeLAg85fg They previewed the series' upcoming action and shared what's in store for many fans' favorite characters. The teaser showcases a changing world, where the Shadow’s roots have taken hold and the battle between Light and Dark has become so consequential that Moirai...

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Maharashtra: 106 legislators-elect take oath as MLA

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Mumbai: Remembering gods and saints, on the second day of the special session of the Maharashtra legislature, 106 newly elected members on Sunday took oath as Members ofthe Legislative Assembly (MLA). A total of 173 MLAs took oath on the first day, and so far, 279 MLAs have been sworn in. As the remaining eight MLAs were absent, their swearing-in will take place on Monday. After the swearing-in of 106 legislators, Protem Speaker Kalidas Kolamkar adjourned the House for the day. The proceedings of the second day of the state assembly started at 11 a.m. The Maha Vikas Aghadi on Saturday had boycotted oath-taking. However, the state Congress president Nana Patole was the first to take oath on Sunday He tried to dissuade the Treasury bench members with the Constitution book i...