Director Keerthiswaran’s debut film Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, continues to perform steadily at the box office, crossing the ₹30 crore mark within its first three days of release. Released on Friday across Tamil and Telugu theatres, the coming-of-age rom-com has benefited from strong audience turnout and the festive boost from the ongoing Diwali…

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As the festival of lights approaches, Delhi is preparing to celebrate Diwali in a manner that aims to balance tradition with environmental responsibility. This year, authorities and the Supreme Court have permitted the sale and use of CSIR-NEERI-certified green crackers in the Delhi-NCR region from October 18 to 20. These measures come at a time…

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Patna witnessed a tense scene on Sunday as Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) worker Usha Devi staged a protest outside the residence of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. The protest came after Devi, a long-time party member, was denied a ticket to contest from the Bodh Gaya constituency in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Scheduled for…

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All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday urged the Indian government to take urgent steps to secure the safe return of four Indian nationals currently trapped in Russia and allegedly forced to participate in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The appeal comes amid growing concern from the families of the men, one of…

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Delhi Police have submitted a comprehensive chargesheet spanning approximately 400 pages in a magistrate’s court against the man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her Camp Office in Civil Lines. The submission marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation, as authorities aim to ensure accountability in…

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Happiness and excitement returned to Delhi’s bustling markets on Sunday as the sale of green firecrackers officially began, ahead of Diwali. This year, the Supreme Court permitted the use of certified eco-friendly firecrackers, aiming to strike a balance between traditional festivities and environmental responsibility. The decision has brought relief not only to families eager to…

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday used the occasion of the ninth Deepotsav festival in Ayodhya to criticise opposition parties and highlight the city’s transformation into a symbol of faith and development. Speaking after inaugurating the festival, where he performed the ceremonial ‘Rajyabhishek’ (coronation) of Ram and Sita, including ‘pujan’, ‘vandana’, and ‘aarti’,…

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A passenger’s power bank caught fire on board an IndiGo flight bound for Dimapur at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday, but swift action by the cabin crew ensured that all passengers remained safe, officials confirmed. The incident occurred on IndiGo flight 6E 2107, which was scheduled to depart Delhi at 12:25 hours for…

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Hyderabad: The banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) has publicly condemned the surrender of its top leaders, declaring them “traitors to the revolution” and calling on party cadres to mete out punishment in accordance with what it terms “revolutionary justice.” The central committee’s denunciation comes after senior leaders, including Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Sonu and…

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Kanpur: A devastating fire tore through a temporary firecracker market at MG College ground in Fatehpur on Sunday, gutting more than 65 shops and destroying dozens of two-wheelers, officials and eyewitnesses said. Fireworks worth several crores of rupees were reduced to ashes, while several people sustained minor burn injuries in the chaotic blaze. Eyewitnesses reported…

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