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Most sexualised profession: Kangana Ranaut on nurses’ lack of respect, says British-era uniform gives them foreign look

Most sexualised profession: Kangana Ranaut on nurses’ lack of respect, says British-era uniform gives them foreign look

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Ahead of her film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata release, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut says nurses lack respect and recognition despite their crucial role in healthcare. The film, inspired by the true story of Mumbai’s Cama Hospital staff during the 26/11 terror attacks, puts nurses, ward boys, and hospital workers at the heart of its story. Kangana Ranaut during the trailer launch of Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata. (ANI Photo) (Girish Srivastav) Nurses are underpaid, overworked and overlooked Speaking to ANI, Kangana said she hopes the film encourages audiences to rethink how they view the nursing profession. “Badlaav hona chahiye logon ke joh bhaav hai unke liye usme badlaav hona chahiye (There should be a change in people’s emotions towards them, that change should happen)… I think it is the most sexualised profession. They are underpaid, they are overworked, and they are most sexualised.” According to the actor, nurses are often denied the dignity and respect they deserve. Kangana added that nurses perform many essential duties that go unnoticed. She said that people do not give them the respect they …

Vadh 2 actor Amitt K Singh says film shattered his ‘outsider’ perspective; recalls shooting in real ‘British-era’ jail

Vadh 2 actor Amitt K Singh says film shattered his ‘outsider’ perspective; recalls shooting in real ‘British-era’ jail

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For Amitt K Singh, Vadh 2 is not just another film credit but a rare opportunity that challenged long-standing industry notions. Stepping into the shoes of a police officer investigating a murder inside a prison, the actor found himself working in a real British-era jail — a setting that added an unsettling realism to his performance. More importantly, the project helped him shed the belief that lead roles in Bollywood are out of reach for outsiders. Amitt K Singh talks about his bond with Neena Gupta and shooting in real jail for Vadh 2. In a candid interview with Hindustan Times, Amitt revealed that Vadh 2 was shot in a real jail and that the film shattered his perception that outsiders do not get lead roles. On shooting in a real jail The actor revealed that Vadh 2 was shot in a real jail and, recalling his experience, said, “The jail where we shot is a real-life location. It’s a British-era jail in Bhopal, and the energy inside is very heavy. When I went there …

PM Modi Unveils ‘Seva Teerth’ As His Office Moves Out Of British-Era South Block | India News

PM Modi Unveils ‘Seva Teerth’ As His Office Moves Out Of British-Era South Block | India News

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Last Updated:February 13, 2026, 14:45 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the new ‘Seva Teerth’ complex at Kartavya Path, marking the relocation of the PMO from the British-era South Block. Photos of Seva Teerth, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi (Social Media) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated ‘Seva Teerth’, the new complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2 at Kartavya Path, marking the relocation of his office from the British-era South Block. Prior to the inauguration, an official statement from the PMO had said, “The Friday inauguration marks a transformative milestone in India’s administrative governance architecture and reflects the Prime Minister’s commitment to building a modern, efficient, accessible and citizen-centric governance ecosystem.” Following the unveiling of the name, the Prime Minister would formally inaugurate the complexes and address a public programme at 6 pm. PM Modi Unveils ‘Seva Teerth’ as New Name for Complex Housing PMO, NSCS and Cabinet SecretariatThe Prime Minister has unveiled the name Seva Teerth for the complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office …

British-era irrigation locks in Godavari delta to open for tourism

British-era irrigation locks in Godavari delta to open for tourism

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An irrigation lock at Choppella near Ravulapalem in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. | Photo Credit: T. APPALA NAIDU The District Tourism Council is all set to document the building infrastructure and assess the structural stability of the irrigation locks along the banks of irrigation channels in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district to throw them open for tourism activities.  Built by the British during the 1850s in the Godavari Delta, the Irrigation Locks continue to be an essential system to regulate the distribution of the Godavari water in the Godavari Delta after water is released into the respective Deltas from the Sir Arthur Cotton barrage at Dowleswaram. The irrigation locks play a pivotal role in the distribution and conservation of the river water meant for agriculture. The personnel deployed at the irrigation lock are also tasked with guarding against illegal diversion of the Godavari water for aquaculture ponds.  Locals gather in the evening at an irrigation lock at Sakhinetipalli in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. | Photo Credit: T. APPALA NAIDU Major locks …

Meghalaya group wants Assam CM to help bring NE under restrictive British-era law

Meghalaya group wants Assam CM to help bring NE under restrictive British-era law

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GUWAHATI A Meghalaya-based organisation has urged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to help bring the entire Northeast under a restrictive British-era law. The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) stated that the Northeast, comprising eight States, needs to be brought under the Inner-Line Permit (ILP) regime due to constant threats from political leaders in Bangladesh to destabilise the strategic region. The ILP, implemented under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873, is a temporary travel document for non-native Indians seeking to enter certain States sharing international borders. The ILP is applicable in four northeastern States – Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland. Both Indians and foreigners need to acquire the Protected Area Permit, a variant of the ILP, to visit the border or protected areas of Sikkim. In a letter to Mr. Sarma on Monday (December 29, 2025), HITO president Donkupar Dkhar said that repeated references to India’s strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor by Bangladeshi leaders, including the country’s interim head, Muhammad Yunus, make the ILP all the more relevant today. The Siliguri Corridor, also known …

Fire guts British-era building housing school in Nainital; no casualties reported

Fire guts British-era building housing school in Nainital; no casualties reported

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Published on: Dec 10, 2025 03:53 am IST Officials said the blaze was likely caused by a short circuit. A British-era building, housing Saraswati Shishu Mandir school, in the Mallital area of ​​Nainital, was gutted after fire broke out in the structure on Tuesday evening, officials said. Nainital Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nawazish Khaliq said that the administration received information about the fire at around 7:30 pm.(ANI Video Grab) Officials here said that no casualties were reported in the blaze, which was likely caused by a short circuit. Nainital Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nawazish Khaliq said that the administration received information about the fire in the building at around 7:30 pm, following which fire department personnel reached the spot. He said that the fire was brought under control after several hours. Chief Fire Officer Gaurav Kirar said that the fire spread very rapidly because the building was entirely made of wood. Fire tenders from Bhimtal and Bhawali, in addition to Nainital, had to be called to control the fire. Eyewitness Gaurav Joshi said that the building belonged to a …

His Grandfather Was A British-Era Deputy Inspector General!

His Grandfather Was A British-Era Deputy Inspector General!

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Salman Khan’s Grandfather Was A Top Cop In Pre-Independence India (Photo Credit – Instagram) Salman Khan has a massive fan base worldwide, owning a legacy spanning over three decades. He has delivered numerous roles throughout his illustrious career, especially those filled with larger-than-life charisma, which remain iconic. Of all the roles he played, one beloved persona is that of a police officer. Salman Khan has famously donned the police uniform in movies like Wanted, Garv, Radhe, and the Dabangg franchise. But did you know Bhaijaan holds a connection to the police force in real life? Salman Khan has a proud and honorable ancestral link to the police force. His grandfather, Abdul Rashid Khan, served as a DIG (Deputy Inspector General) during the British era. The Tiger actor’s roots trace back to a legacy of honor and service. His grandfather, Abdul Rashid Khan, was a highly respected police officer who held the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Indore state during the British Raj, a rank considered the highest position awarded to Indian officers …

Parliament Passes Telecommunications Bill To Replace British-Era Laws

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Ashwini Vaishnaw said Telecommunications Bill 2023 aims “to replace two colonial-era laws”. New Delhi: Parliament today passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote. It was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a short debate. The Bill seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. It also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety. Besides, it provides for stopping transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence. According to the bill, the press messages of correspondents accredited to the Centre or state governments shall …