Pinarayi Vijayan: ‘A complete surprise’: Pinarayi Vijayan’s first reaction on Kerala assembly loss; calls BJP rise ‘serious’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Outgoing Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the Left Democratic Front’s defeat in the Kerala assembly elections came as a “complete surprise”, while asserting that the alliance would function as a responsible opposition and continue to push for social welfare measures in the state.Vijayan, in a first statement after defeat, said…

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Who is Salil Ankola? From Tendulkar’s debut partner to actor, selector and now battling depression | Cricket News

Salil Ankola and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) Former India cricketer Salil Ankola has once again found himself in the spotlight after TOI learnt that the former fast bowler is currently undergoing treatment for severe depression at a rehabilitation and mental health care centre near Pune. While the news has sparked concern across the cricket fraternity,…

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‘Peddi’: Ram Charan starrer sports action drama enters final stage as edit gets locked; makers confirm |

Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ directed by ‘Uppena’ fame Buchi Babu Sana, is one of the most anticipated films to release this summer. After the makers announced its revised release date, they went on to confirm that the film’s edit has been locked on Thursday. Final edit locked The makers took to their X (formerly Twitter) handle…

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India Bangladesh Relations: MEA reacts to Dhaka’s ‘pushback’ remarks after BJP’s Bengal win, seeks faster repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday said Bangladesh’s remarks on alleged “pushback” incidents must be viewed in the context of the repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, while urging Dhaka to expedite pending nationality verification cases.Responding to remarks made by Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman following the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal assembly elections, ministry of…

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‘The moment he walked in, I said yes’: Bhagyashree on playing Rajmata Jijabai in Riteish Deshmukh’s dream project ‘Raja Shivaji’ | Hindi Movie News

Bhagyashree is stepping into one of the most emotionally layered roles of her career with ‘Raja Shivaji’, where she portrays Rajmata Jijabai, the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The actress recently opened up about what convinced her to instantly become part of Riteish Deshmukh’s ambitious historical drama and why the story deeply moved her. According…

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Operation Sindoor: Operation Sindoor anniversary: MEA says India gave ‘befitting reply’ to Pakistan-backed terror, reiterates ‘right to defend’ | India News

File photo: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, asserting that India had given a “befitting reply” to Pakistan for sponsoring cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack.Speaking during a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the world had recognised the April…

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‘Kartavya’ trailer out: Saif Ali Khan plays a ‘Mahadev ka bhakt’ cop torn between professional duty and family safety |

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kartavya’ stars Saif Ali Khan as a cop under pressure after a journalist is shot in his care. As he investigates a larger conspiracy, his family faces threats. Directed by Pulkit, the film also stars Rasika Dugal and others. Kartavya premieres on Netflix on May 15, 2026. Shah Rukh Khan’s production ‘Kartavya’,…

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Shelley Simpson: UK travel boss jailed over £300k holiday ‘ponzi scheme’ used to pay children’s school fees | World News

A former travel company director who conned dozens of customers out of nearly £300,000 through fake luxury holiday bookings has been jailed after a court heard she used part of the money to cover private school fees for her children.Shelley Simpson, 46, ran Portsmouth-based Sphere Events Limited between 2019 and 2022, promising clients discounted rates…

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Saif Ali Khan opens up on ‘looking up to Shah Rukh Khan’ and how he pitched ‘Kartavya’: ‘SRK said there’s a lovely script’ |

Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Kartavya’ is set for a digital release, featuring him as a cop torn between duty and family. He revealed Shah Rukh Khan encouraged creative freedom as a producer. Directed by Pulkit, the film stars Rasika Dugal and others. Saif will also be seen in Haiwaan with Akshay Kumar. Saif Ali Khan’s crime…

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Kerala government formation: Decision on CM face likely by Sunday as AICC observers meet Congress leaders | India News

NEW DELHI: The Congress is expected to finalise its chief ministerial pick for Kerala by Sunday after newly elected MLAs and senior leaders conveyed their views with AICC observers following the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. The United Democratic Front (UDF), which secured a decisive victory with 102 seats in the…

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