Aditya Dhar’s directorial venture, Dhurandhar, is currently the center of attention both domestically and internationally. This 2025 spy-action thriller has performed exceptionally well at the box office and is garnering praise from both audiences and the film industry. Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has openly praised the film. After returning to India after nearly two months abroad, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri first watched “Dhurandhar” and shared his reaction in a lengthy post on social media. He wrote that he felt proud after watching the film and that it clearly shows that a film like this doesn’t just happen. It requires a strong…
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In light of the deteriorating situation in Iran, the Indian government has issued a new travel advisory for its citizens. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that Indian citizens should avoid non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. The advisory was issued on Monday. The Ministry of External Affairs has urged Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin living in Iran to exercise utmost vigilance. The advisory specifically cautions against any demonstrations, protests, or crowded areas and to constantly monitor local conditions. It also urges regular adherence to information posted on the Indian Embassy in Tehran ‘s website…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was arraigned in federal court in Manhattan, New York, accompanied by his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro faces several serious charges, including terrorism and drug trafficking. Both were brought to a Manhattan court from a Brooklyn jail amid tight security. Earlier on Saturday, the US military had detained Maduro and his wife from their residence in a military operation. On the same day, US investigative agencies made public a 25-page indictment, in which Maduro and his associates have been accused of conspiring with international drug gangs to smuggle thousands of tons of cocaine into the US. According…
Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called on party leaders and workers to put in their best efforts for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. During an organizational meeting during his visit to Tamil Nadu, he emphasized the importance of taking the central Modi government’s public welfare schemes to every household. Amit Shah is in Tamil Nadu on a two-day visit, focusing on sharpening the BJP’s outreach campaign. He urged party workers to highlight the failures of the ruling DMK government and to make a concerted effort to ensure a NDA victory in the electoral arena.…
India defeated South Africa by eight wickets in the second Under-19 One Day International (ODI) in Benoni. With this victory, India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Due to bad weather, the match was reduced to 27 overs a side and the result was decided using the Duckworth-Lewis method. Batting first, South Africa Under-19s scored 245 runs in their allotted overs and set India a target of 246. Due to rain and interruption in play, a revised target was implemented, requiring India Under-19s to score 174 runs to win. The Indian team chased the changed target with utmost…
A major technical update issued by Airbus is temporarily grounding several A320 aircraft worldwide over the weekend. This is directly impacting flight operations for India’s two largest airlines—IndiGo and Air India. Both airlines have issued clear advisories to passengers regarding delays, schedule changes, and necessary precautions. Air India stated that under Airbus’s new directive, software and, in some cases, hardware realignment will be performed on A320 family aircraft. This process may take longer than usual, increasing the turnaround time for many flights. Air India wrote on social media that this change is necessary to improve safety and improve aircraft operations,…
The increasing number of bus accidents and fires in the country has raised serious concerns for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The Commission has issued a letter to the Chief Secretaries of all states and union territories, clarifying that dangerous design changes being made to public transport buses directly violate passenger safety and their fundamental right to life. According to the Commission, the greatest risk lies in buses where the driver’s cabin is completely separated from the passengers, making communication and rescue extremely difficult in an emergency. Complaints stated that in several accidents, lack of coordination between drivers and…
Sri Lanka is currently grappling with a severe natural disaster. Cyclone Ditwah has wreaked havoc, killing 69 people so far and leaving more than 34 missing . Meanwhile, India has begun rapidly sending humanitarian aid to its neighboring country in response to its emergency needs. On Saturday, an Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft arrived in Colombo, carrying approximately 12 tons of relief supplies . The supplies included tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated on X that “ Operation Sagar Bandhu has commenced and India is sending all possible resources to…
The Uttar Pradesh government has made a significant administrative decision, clarifying that Aadhaar will no longer be accepted as a proof of date of birth . The Planning Department has issued a formal order to all government departments, making it clear that Aadhaar will no longer be used as proof of date of birth for recruitment, service verification, educational document verification, and other government functions. This order was issued by Amit Singh Bansal , Special Secretary of the Planning Department . The department clarified that the date of birth given in the Aadhaar card is not verified against any official…
In a historic move, the Assam Assembly has passed the “Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025.” Under this law, polygamy will now be completely banned in the state, with anyone practicing it facing up to 10 years in prison and a hefty fine. After lengthy debate, opposition protests, and numerous amendments, the bill was finally passed by voice vote. Assam has now become the second state, after Uttarakhand, to ban polygamy. This law will not apply to Scheduled Tribe communities and Sixth Schedule areas. What are the provisions in the law? The new bill not only criminalizes polygamy but also…