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AICWA seeks FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, ₹1 crore compensation after worker’s death on Love & War set

AICWA seeks FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, ₹1 crore compensation after worker’s death on Love & War set

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love and War has come under scrutiny following the death of crew member Chandradhari Singh Yadav during the film’s shoot in Mumbai. Now, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking the registration of an FIR against Bhansali, ₹1 crore in compensation for the deceased’s family, and a high-level investigation into the matter. AICWA demands FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali. (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL / AFP) (AFP) ‘Safety norms were not followed’ AICWA president Suresh Shyamlal Gupta wrote the letter to the Chief Minister, and the association’s X account posted it on social media. A part of the letter read, “The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the implementation of workplace safety measures on film shooting sets. Despite the film being a large-scale production featuring prominent actors such as Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt, mandatory safety norms were not followed on the set, resulting in the unfortunate death of a worker. Had the required safety measures been strictly implemented and …

India slams Pakistan over ‘politicising’ UN forum: ‘J&K was, is, and will remain internal matter’

India slams Pakistan over ‘politicising’ UN forum: ‘J&K was, is, and will remain internal matter’

India once again sharply rebuked Pakistan at a United Nations Security Council meeting, accusing Islamabad of “politicising” the international forum and reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir was an “internal” part of India. This is the second time in a month that New Delhi has criticised Pakistan’s remarks at the UNSC. (ANI Video Grab) In response to the remarks made by Pakistan’s representative during the meeting, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, said these were “unwarranted.” “I also refer to the unwarranted remarks made by the representative of Pakistan. It is incredible that a co-chair expected to be balanced and unbiased in conduct has chosen to politicize this forum,” Harish said, according to ANI news agency. The Indian envoy to UN further reiterated a position asserted by New Delhi several times in the past. “I would only like to stress for brevity of time that the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is a matter strictly internal to India, it has always been is and will remain so,” Harish added. Pakistan has previously made …

24 Marathwada colleges barred from BSc admissions

24 Marathwada colleges barred from BSc admissions

3 min readNew DelhiJun 24, 2026 11:49 AM IST Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University in Maharashtra’s Nanded has barred admissions to first-year B Sc courses in 24 affiliated colleges due to a lack of laboratories and faculty members required to run the programme. The action was taken following an Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) of affiliated colleges. According to university authorities, admissions to the first year of the B Sc courses have been suspended for the 2026- 27 academic year, giving these colleges another year to make the required arrangements and resume admissions from the next academic year, as their affiliation continues. They are also allowed to admit students to non-BSc courses. Authorities said the decision was taken to ensure that no compromise is made on the quality of higher education. The circular issued by the university states: “During the AAA inspection, undergraduate colleges offering the B Sc programme were found to have received an ‘F’ grade. In addition, some colleges did not submit proposals for the AAA Online inspection. It was also observed that …

Heavy downpour in Mumbai, IMD issued Orange alert

Heavy downpour in Mumbai, IMD issued Orange alert

People cross a road under umbrellas during heavy rainfall, in Mumbai, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The city received rain showers as monsoon activity continued across parts of Maharashtra. | Photo Credit: PTI After an intense overnight rainfall, Mumbai woke up to heavy downpour on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an Orange alert for the city and neighbouring districts, including Thane, Raigad, and Palghar. Monsoon tracker LIVE on June 24, 2026 IMD forecasted moderate to intense spells of rain for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, and Sindhudurg. The city recorded of 195mm rainfall on June 24 at 8am from June 23 at 8 a.m., with eastern suburb receiving 167 mm and western suburb 208 mm.  After a delay of 13 days, Mumbai drenched into a heavy rainfall starting from Tuesday (June 23, 2026) after the southwest monsoon hit Mumbai. According to IMD, the Southwest Monsoon has advanced into the central Arabian Sea causing rainfall in several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Telangana and Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. The heavy rainfall …

Vicky Kaushal’s father Sham Kaushal reveals whether grandson Vihaan looks more like him or Katrina Kaif

Vicky Kaushal’s father Sham Kaushal reveals whether grandson Vihaan looks more like him or Katrina Kaif

Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif welcomed their bundle of joy, Vihaan, in November 2025. However, the couple has chosen to keep him away from the public eye and has not revealed his face. As a result, fans have had to rely on updates about the little one from family members. Recently, Vicky’s father and stunt director Sham Kaushal revealed whether the baby looks more like Vicky or Katrina. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif welcomed their baby boy in November last year. Sham on Vihaan Speaking to India Today, Sham admitted that he thinks Vihaan looks more like Vicky. Talking about his grandson, Sham said, “He has changed my life. Whenever I am busy with work and can’t hug him physically, I do a couple of video calls with him and talk to him. He is so nice. I thank God as much as I can.” Sham also spoke about Vicky’s childhood and shared that he wasn’t a naughty kid but was very sorted and well-behaved. The stunt director praised his daughter-in-law Katrina and …

‘Pralay incoming?’: Ranveer Singh’s next shaping up amid Don 3 row, meets Hansal Mehta | Bollywood News

‘Pralay incoming?’: Ranveer Singh’s next shaping up amid Don 3 row, meets Hansal Mehta | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiJun 24, 2026 11:15 AM IST There’s a lot of speculation about Ranveer Singh’s next project after historic franchise, Dhurandhar, which amassed over Rs 3000 crore at the worldwide box office. While rumours about Pralay, a zombie apocalypse thriller, have been doing the rounds for months, there has been no official announcement from the actor or the makers’ end. Ranveer Singh spotted at Hansal Mehta’s office However, on Tuesday evening, Ranveer was spotted at filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s office in Bandra, Mumbai. The actor was dressed in all-black, shielding his face with a black cap and a black mask, as he exited the office of True Story Films LLP, the new production house started by Hansal and Sahil Saigal, which is rumoured to be backing Pralay, which is being helmed by Hansal’s son Jai Mehta, best known for co-directing the 2020 popular SonyLiv period financial thriller show Scam 1992 along with his father. Also spotted at Hansal’s office was casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who seems to be putting together the cast for Pralay. Chhabra …

Quick And Easy Coconut Curry Chicken Soup: A Wholesome Recipe You Should Try At Home This Monsoon Under 30 Minutes

Quick And Easy Coconut Curry Chicken Soup: A Wholesome Recipe You Should Try At Home This Monsoon Under 30 Minutes

Monsoon calls for some food that brings you the cosy and warm feeling with every bite. Coconut curry chicken soup is a Thai-inspired dish with veggies, chicken chunks, and rice. The bold and bright flavours can be quite comforting on a monsoon afternoon. This high-protein soup comes with vitamins, amino acids, as well as minerals, which make it ideal for your daily diet. Coconut Curry Chicken Soup (Freepik) This creamy coconut curry chicken soup contains many ingredients and flavours that come from Thai curry paste, fish sauce, cilantro, and lime. This coconut curry chicken soup is not overpowering. One can adjust the level of the spices based on preference. The red curry paste in this soup will add a little bit of heat. When craving a comforting monsoon special one-pot meal to satisfy your cravings, this soup is for you. A Comprehensive Nutrient Comparison Between Coconut Curry Chicken Soup vs. Regular Chicken Clear Soup While both soups offer comfort during the rainy season, they differ significantly in texture, flavor profile, and nutritional density. Feature Coconut …

The Odyssey gets an AI narrator with Christopher Nolan’s favourite actor Michael Caine’s voice; but there’s a catch

The Odyssey gets an AI narrator with Christopher Nolan’s favourite actor Michael Caine’s voice; but there’s a catch

A new audiobook of Homer’s epic The Odyssey, read by an AI-generated Michael Caine, was released Tuesday, just weeks ahead of the premiere of Christopher Nolan‘s film adaptation. While the audiobook is not connected with Nolan’s film, it is interesting to note that Michael Caine has been a frequent collaborator of the filmmaker, having worked in almost all his films for the last 20 years. Michael Caine is narrating a new The Odyssey audiobook. AI Michael Caine narrates The Odyssey The 13-hour recording features the voice of the 93-year-old British actor — star of The Italian Job and Get Carter — along with a cast of other voices from a library compiled by ElevenLabs, which pays performers every time their voices are used. The narration has Michael Caine’s approval. “The Odyssey is one of the greatest stories ever told. For nearly three millennia, its themes of perseverance, loyalty, temptation, and the enduring call of home have resonated across cultures and generations. By bridging classical storytelling with digital innovation, this timeless epic is reimagined for modern …

‘Comedy is more challenging in age of memes and reels,’ feels Akshay Kumar, praises stand-up comics

‘Comedy is more challenging in age of memes and reels,’ feels Akshay Kumar, praises stand-up comics

Actor Akshay Kumar may be known for his impeccable comic timing, but the Bollywood star says comedy has become more difficult in the digital age, where memes and Instagram Reels are entertaining people on a daily basis. The actor also appreciated stand-up comedians for how they make people laugh. Akshay Kumar attends the promotion of his action-comedy film Welcome to the Jungle in Mumbai on June 23. (Photo by Sujit JAISWAL / AFP) ‘Comedy has become more challenging’ Akshay, who is gearing up for the release of his comedy, Welcome to the Jungle, opened up about how tough comedy is in today’s times. “It has become much more challenging. Today, there are reels, memes and comedy content everywhere. But comedy is like a huge river; it never dries up. There are so many forms of comedy, there’s physical comedy, situational comedy, slapstick comedy, dark humour,” the actor told PTI in an interview. The actor also opened up about how different avenues of comedy have opened up in the last few years in India, including stand-up. …

PM Modi meets Panchayat actors Binod and Bhushan, asks ‘Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi?’ | Web-series News

PM Modi meets Panchayat actors Binod and Bhushan, asks ‘Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi?’ | Web-series News

4 min readBengaluruJun 24, 2026 10:23 AM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with Panchayat actors Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar has gone viral online. The Prime Minister recently met the actors, best known for playing Binod and Bhushan in the hit web series Panchayat. The interaction took place during a public event attended by several notable personalities, including actor Ram Charan and entrepreneur Upasana Konidela. A video from the interaction, shared by PM Modi on social media, was filled with laughter, warmth and light-hearted conversation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Bhushan and Binod In the video, the Prime Minister is seen greeting the actors and jokingly asking, “Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi sunta hai?” The remark left both actors smiling and made it clear that PM Modi is familiar with the popular series. Sharing a glimpse of the interaction on Instagram, PM Modi captioned the post, “Binod se kuch baatein.. (A few moments with Binod).” The video was shared with Panchayat’s iconic theme music, adding a special touch for fans of the show. The …