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Anupam Kher refuses to change stance despite backlash for calling Ram Mandir embezzlement case a ‘minor thing’

Anupam Kher refuses to change stance despite backlash for calling Ram Mandir embezzlement case a ‘minor thing’

Actor Anupam Kher has landed in the middle of a social media storm over his remarks on the donation embezzlement controversy at Ayodhya‘s Ram Mandir. The actor drew flak after calling the alleged irregularities in counting offerings from the temple’s donation boxes “a very minor thing.” Now, Anupam has hit back at trolls, asserting that he stands firmly by his statement and insisting that no amount of noise can force him to change his stance. At the moment, Anupam Kher is shooting for his next movie Shri Ram Bhoomi in Ayodhya. (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL / AFP) (AFP) Anupam Kher reacts to backlash On Monday, Anupam took to social media platforms Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) to address the backlash surrounding his remarks. Sharing a video, the actor responded to the criticism head-on, making it clear that he has no regrets over his statement and continues to stand by what he said. In the video, Anupam is heard saying, “A few days ago, I visited the Ram Mandir and spoke what was in …

‘Kya aap the wahan par?’: Bhagyashree fires back at trolls for calling her lassi promotion video fake

‘Kya aap the wahan par?’: Bhagyashree fires back at trolls for calling her lassi promotion video fake

Actor Bhagyashree has clarified after being called out for making a fake promotional video on enjoying lassi. It all started when a video of her promoting lassi at a local shop in Kashi went viral on social media. People claimed that she did not drink the lassi after filming the promotional video because of its sugar and fat content. The actor shared a new reel to slam the negative comments, saying it is a ‘shame’ that idle minds have nothing positive to say. Bhagyashree was seen enjoying lassi at a shop in Kashi. What Bhagyashree said Bhagyashree shared a video of herself enjoying a kulhad lassi at a local shop in Kashi called Pehelwaan ki lassi, explaining that it is a very good refreshment during the summers and also helps with digestion. In the caption, she wrote a long note, which began: “I had been up since 3am to do the mangala aarti, then walking down the Gangaghats in the immense heat, this lassi was just the energy booster I needed. Sprinkled with dryfuits on …

‘Peace can’t be one-sided’, ‘forgotten Pahalgam’: BJP, oppn react to letter calling for India-Pak talks

‘Peace can’t be one-sided’, ‘forgotten Pahalgam’: BJP, oppn react to letter calling for India-Pak talks

Several political parties, including the BJP and the Congress, reacted to reports of an open letter from 100 prominent citizens calling for resumption of dialogue and peace between India and Pakistan. A Pakistani Ranger stands guard during the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony at the border gates of Pakistan and India at the Wagah border post. (AFP) While the BJP drew a red line on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism as a precondition for any talks with the neighbouring country, Congress opposed the initiative over Pahalgam attack last year. Also read: BJP’s Nitin Nabin, Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge invited for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Iran next week The remarks come after 117 signatories urged the leaders of the two nations to take diplomatic measures, including resumption of dialogue and reconnecting people-to-people ties. The development comes days after reports of Track 2 talks between the two nations in Colombo. National Conference chief Dr Farooq Abdullah, separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, RJD MP Manoj Jha, former TMC minister and current AJUP leader Humayun Kabir were among the 61 …

Is Donald Trump calling himself a god-like Atlas? Viral AI image from Truth Social goes viral

Is Donald Trump calling himself a god-like Atlas? Viral AI image from Truth Social goes viral

US President Donald Trump has drawn fresh attention after sharing an AI-generated image on his Truth Social platform, portraying himself as a god-like figure resembling Atlas, carrying the globe on his shoulders. This is not the first time Trump’s social media activity has attracted attention. (Truth Social/ @realDonaldTrump) The image shows Trump draped in an American flag while lifting the Earth above his head, styled in a mythological, larger-than-life depiction. The post was shared without any caption, leaving its intent open to interpretation. The post came shortly after US military action targeting drone storage facilities in Iran, following an incident involving a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Mirror US. While no direct connection has been confirmed between the military developments and the social media post, the overlap has added to the discussion around Trump’s recent online activity. Also Read: Donald Trump posts AI montage video chanting ‘everybody loves Trump’; viral clip sparks buzz Trump’s recent flurry of social media posts The president has been highly active on Truth Social in …

Savannah Guthrie faces flak for calling cops on streamer Alex Zabel outside mom Nancy Guthrie’s home

Savannah Guthrie faces flak for calling cops on streamer Alex Zabel outside mom Nancy Guthrie’s home

Savannah Guthrie contacted law enforcement earlier this month after she was told that a controversial YouTube personality was streaming outside her missing mother Nancy Guthrie’s home. Police records obtained by TMZ said that Savannah reached out to authorities on June 11 and told them she had been told that YouTuber ‘Criminal Network’ was livestreaming and parked in front of Nancy’s Arizona residence. Savannah Guthrie visits the Today show at Rockefeller Plaza in New York on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) (AP Photo/Charles Sykes) The YouTuber was identified by authorities as Alex Zabel. Savannah allegedly getting him arrested has led to some backlash against her on social media. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) said in an official statement at the time, “PCSD had received several complaints regarding Mr Zabel’s behavior. At the time of the incident, Mr Zabel was live-streaming from outside the residence.” Deputies approached him, and during the arrest, a PCSD sergeant was knocked to the ground, the statement continued. Zabel was then taken into custody without any further …

Video claiming to show Algerian fans calling Messi ‘enemy of Allah’ was fake

Video claiming to show Algerian fans calling Messi ‘enemy of Allah’ was fake

2 min readJun 18, 2026 01:05 PM IST Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City on Tuesday. By the time the final whistle blew, a video claiming to show Algerian fans chanting “Messi is the enemy of Allah” before the match had already spread across X, TikTok and Instagram, drawing millions of views and a wave of anti-Muslim commentary. The video had nothing to do with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A fact-check published by ‘Lead Stories’ on Wednesday found the footage was filmed outside the World Trade Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where Algerian fans had gathered for a pre-match pep rally ahead of a friendly against the Netherlands on June 3 — nearly two weeks before the Kansas City game. The audio, meanwhile, was a separate TikTok sound entirely: a chant originally directed at Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, dubbed over the Rotterdam footage and recaptioned. The posts began appearing on TikTok as early as June 13, three days before the Algeria-Argentina match, with captions placing the footage …

AR Rahman responds to viral post calling Main Vaapas Aaunga ‘anti-national’ | Bollywood News

AR Rahman responds to viral post calling Main Vaapas Aaunga ‘anti-national’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJun 17, 2026 09:58 PM IST While Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga continues to generate conversation on social media, with many viewers praising its emotional depth and AR Rahman’s music, the film’s box office performance has remained largely modest. Amid the ongoing discourse, Rahman reacted to a viral social media post that accused the film of being “anti-national.” Taking to his Instagram Stories, the Oscar-winning composer shared a screenshot of a satirical post that mocked claims against Main Vaapas Aaunga for allegedly “showing Pakistan without terrorists and secret agents.” Reacting to the post, Rahman simply added a laughing emoji. AR Rahman’s Instagram Story. ‘Kun Faya Kun’ draws from the Quran and Rigveda Even as Main Vaapas Aaunga continues to divide opinion online, its soundtrack has received widespread appreciation from audiences. The film marks the fifth collaboration between AR Rahman and director Imtiaz Ali after Rockstar, Highway, Tamasha, and Amar Singh Chamkila. Days before the film’s release, Ali had reflected on the making of one of his most celebrated collaborations with Rahman, “Kun Faya …

Khushbu Sundar proud of daughter Anandita shutting down trolls calling her ‘trans person’ as an insult

Khushbu Sundar proud of daughter Anandita shutting down trolls calling her ‘trans person’ as an insult

Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar and filmmaker-actor Sundar C’s daughters Avantika and Anandita grew up in the public eye thanks to their parents’ fame. Their younger daughter, Anandita, who worked as a creative producer on the upcoming Tamil film Double Occupancy, got candid on the JFW podcast about being called a ‘trans person’ by trolls. Khushbu was proud of her daughter for speaking out. Anandita Sundar is Khushbu Sundar and Sundar C’s younger daughter. Anandita Sundar shuts down trolls Anandita spoke on the podcast about how she has been trolled from a very young age and the effect it had on her. She then revealed that the latest ‘insult’ she seemed to face was being called a ‘transperson’. “See, I think transgender people are beautiful. Right? I think they’re great, I think they’re so nuanced and beautiful. And I know many transgender people who are just the sweetest, kindest people I’ve ever met in my life. But when I open Instagram, people’s favourite ‘insult’ to use with me is that I look like a trans person. So, …

Sshura Khan hits back at troll calling husband Arbaaz Khan an ‘old man’: ‘Vintage model’ | Bollywood News

Sshura Khan hits back at troll calling husband Arbaaz Khan an ‘old man’: ‘Vintage model’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJun 16, 2026 11:43 AM IST Ever since actor Arbaaz Khan tied the knot with makeup artist Sshura Khan in 2023, the couple has frequently found themselves at the receiving end of online trolling over the age gap between them. Now, once again, a social media user took a swipe at Sshura, but this time she chose to respond with humour. During a recent Q&A session with her followers on social media, a user asked her whether she was happy with an “old man,” seemingly referring to Arbaaz. Sshura responded with writing, “Are you for real? He’s not an old man; he’s a limited-edition vintage model.” Sshura Insta Story Arbaaz Khan on his age gap with Sshura Two years ago, in an interview with The Indian Express, Arbaaz had addressed the age gap between him and Sshura. He said, “Though my wife is much younger than me, it is not like she is 16 years old. She knew what she wanted in her life, and I knew what I wanted in my life. …

Samyuktha Hegde slams Pranit More’s apology over ₹370 biryani row, calling it shameful: ‘Your sorry means nothing!’

Samyuktha Hegde slams Pranit More’s apology over ₹370 biryani row, calling it shameful: ‘Your sorry means nothing!’

The ₹370 biryani”> ₹370 biryani remark on comedian Pranit More‘s show has sparked a massive backlash on social media. 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra said that he went on a date with a woman where he paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and therefore deserved a “return” on his investment. Pranit laughed and gave him the platform to speak on the show. On Saturday, he issued a second apology through a video statement and asked for a second chance to improve as a person. Actor Samyuktha Hegde is the latest to join the list of celebrities who have spoken out on the controversy. Samyuktha Hegde has reacted to the second apology issued by Pranit More. What Samyuktha said The actor slammed Pranit More’s apology and posted in the comments section of the Instagram account of Pranit More. She wrote, “Pranit, stop reading a telepromt!! You didn’t get carried away or anything, that’s who you really are, the way you are rolling on the stage laughing like that is the best thing you have ever heard, …