France’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned just hours after unveiling his cabinet, highlighting growing political instability. This marks a significant challenge for President Emmanuel Macron, who faces immense pressure to secure broad support and demonstrate a clear break from previous policies amidst a divided parliament.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the SIT report on alleged Pakistani links of Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and his family as “damaging and damning.” The report, submitted on September 10, will soon have its gist made public to inform people nationwide about Gogoi’s “actual character.”
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at 89 in Mumbai. The acclaimed star, known for his iconic roles, was also a cricket enthusiast. He once met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on a flight. Dharmendra’s family, including wife Hema Malini and children Sunny, Bobby, and Esha Deol, are prominent in the film industry. Many personalities…
Chaitanya Raj Singh, the Maharawal of Jaisalmer, has called out NCERT for a historical inaccuracy in a Class 8 textbook, which incorrectly depicts Jaisalmer as part of the Maratha Empire. Singh’s concerns, voiced on social media, prompted NCERT to form a committee of experts to review the content and address the issue.
Mumbai markets are vibrant with Raksha Bandhan festivities, showcasing a wide array of rakhis. Labubu-themed rakhis are incredibly popular, alongside trendy evil-eye designs. Handmade and traditional options like bejeweled bhaiya-bhabhi rakhis and intricate thewa designs also attract buyers seeking unique and personalized gifts, with prices ranging from ₹40 to ₹600.
Heavy rainfall in Pune district has prompted water discharge from major dams like Khadakwasla, Panshet, and Varasgaon. Khadakwasla’s discharge reached 15,000 cusecs, leading PMC to issue flood alerts for low-lying areas and close riverside roads. Waterlogging caused traffic snarls across the city, with teams deployed to clear affected areas.
The University of California, supported by students, staff, faculty, and labour unions, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The suit challenges the federal government’s alleged misuse of civil rights laws to suppress academic freedom and cut off research funding. UCLA alone was fined $1.2 billion. The administration’s actions have extended to all 10…
Since its inception, Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films has built a strong reputation for delivering quality, crowd-pleasing stories — from Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Cocktail (2012) to Badlapur and Hindi Medium. But it was in 2018, with Stree, that Vijan and director Amar Kaushik opened a new chapter in Hindi cinema — creating the Maddock…
