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Gaya’s stalled steel plant project causes unease among NDA leaders

A British Airways passenger on a Boston to London flight endured a horrifying experience when a co-passenger allegedly urinated in her seat and remained there for the entire six-hour journey. The Redditor, who shared photos of the wet seat and the woman’s bare feet intruding on others’ space, expressed shock and concern for the next…

Tanishaa Mukerji addresses the debate surrounding actors’ demands. She argues these requests are not mere luxuries. They are essential for maintaining performance during grueling schedules. She highlights the long hours actors work. She emphasizes the need to respect their requirements. She also notes negotiation is possible for smaller productions. Bigger productions can accommodate more demands.

The legacy of the late lyricist Na. Muthukumar, celebrated for his heartfelt contributions to Tamil cinema, is under discussion. Following claims by lyricist Karthik Netha about assisting Muthukumar, the artist’s brother, N. Ramesh Kumar, refuted these assertions, clarifying that poet Velmurugan was Muthukumar’s sole assistant. Velmurugan, now a director, exemplifies the enduring impact of Muthukumar’s…

Florida Gators’ defensive lineman Brendan Bett faced severe backlash after spitting on USF player Cole Skinner during their recent game. The unsportsmanlike conduct resulted in a penalty, contributing to the Gators’ 18-16 defeat against the University of South Florida.

In Rourkela, Dipak Sharma, an employee, fell victim to cyber fraud. He lost Rs 4.87 lakh after being promised a job and high investment returns. Sharma contacted a company found on social media. He deposited money over four days. Suspicion arose when further deposits were requested. Jhirpani police are investigating the case. They are seeking…

Evening news wrap: Nepal’s KP Oli ousted as prime minister; PM Modi conducts aerial survey of flood-hit Himachal. Read this & more

Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, detained under the National Security Act, cast his vote in the 2025 vice-presidential election from Dibrugarh Central Jail via postal ballot. The Election Commission of India facilitated this process, ensuring Singh’s constitutional right was upheld. His vote, dispatched to Delhi, holds significance in the election between the NDA and opposition…

Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union finance minister, is scheduled to visit Katihar. She will engage with ‘makhana’ farmers at Chandeli Bharra village. The visit includes inspecting ‘makhana’ farming activities and a processing unit. Sitharaman will participate in a financial inclusion programme with banks. She will also visit Chhitabari.

Small tea growers protest over reduction of green leaf prices