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Emraan Hashmi Debunks Reports of Being Part of RD Burman Biopic

Emraan Hashmi Debunks Reports of Being Part of RD Burman Biopic

Looks like promoting his upcoming release, Awarapan 2, hasn’t kept Emraan Hashmi away from the latest happenings in Bollywood! A couple of days ago, it was reported that the actor had joined the cast of director Neeraj Pandey’s upcoming film, a biopic on legendary music composer RD Burman. Reports suggested that Emraan would play the role of Mehmood in the Farhan Akhtar production venture. While the reports got many fans excited and set social media abuzz, it turned out to be short-lived as Emraan clarified the buzz. Emraan Hashmi clarifies… Hours after reports claimed that Emraan Hashmi had been cast in the film, he rubbished them and revealed that he had not even been approached for the project. In a post on social media, the actor clarified that he was not doing the role. “Just to clarify, the report about me playing Mehmood saab in a biopic is untrue. I haven’t been approached for the film, nor am I doing it,” he clarified, setting the record straight. Farhan Akhtar, who is also bankrolling the film, will …

India’s US ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra debunks ‘myths’ on FCRA bill: ‘Transparency, clearer rules’

India’s US ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra debunks ‘myths’ on FCRA bill: ‘Transparency, clearer rules’

Amid the controversy surrounding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill(FCRA), 2026, India’s ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has taken to social media to debunk some ‘myths’ about the bill. India’s ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has taken to social media to debunk some ‘myths’ about the FCRA bill (PTI) In a thread on X, the ambassador to the US has stated that the bill aims to improve transparency, make way for better governance and clearer rules. The Indian envoy debunked five myths surrounding the bill, most of which allege that the FCRA will target religions or NGOs’ assets, or cut off foreign aid to civil society. FCRA Bill 2026: Myths debunked The following are the five myths debunked by the Indian ambassador to the US. Myth: India is framing a new law to cut off foreign aid to civil society. Truth: Regulation of foreign financial flows in public and political spaces is a sovereign step driven by national security concerns. It is an accepted feature of modern governance in …

Salman Khan’s team debunks reports of issues with CBFC

Salman Khan’s team debunks reports of issues with CBFC

Over the past few days, reports about Salman Khan‘s Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace running into certification-related hurdles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had been doing the rounds. Amid this, Salman Khan Films has now issued a statement clarifying that the reports are inaccurate. Salman Khan’s team refutes rumours of Maatrubhumi CBFC issues Salman Khan’s production banner confirmed that the film has not yet been presented to the CBFC for certification. As a result, the reports of censorship issues are false. It has further urged media outlets and the public to avoid sharing unverified information. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Riteish Deshmukh debunks Raja Shivaji budget claims of Rs 100 cr: ‘Never asked about Sholay’s budget’ | Bollywood News

Riteish Deshmukh debunks Raja Shivaji budget claims of Rs 100 cr: ‘Never asked about Sholay’s budget’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiMay 9, 2026 10:36 AM IST Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji released on the big screen on May 1, and audiences responded in an enthusiastic manner, which was evident from the film’s box office response. The film performed particularly well in its Marathi version, clearly surpassing its Hindi counterpart. As of now, the film has grossed Rs 66.38 crore. Amid this success, there has been speculation that the film’s budget was around Rs 100 crore. Riteish has now opened up and addressed these claims. ‘Only the producers know the real numbers’ In a conversation with Hindustan Times, he said, “About the figures floating around regarding Raja Shivaji’s budget, only the producers know the real numbers. The last thing we need to do as filmmakers is to discuss the budget of a film because it doesn’t affect anything.” He further explained, “Why does the budget matter? If someone asks me, I ask them, ‘How much are you paying for a ticket to watch it?’ They say ‘Rs 100’ or ‘Rs 250–300’, and I reply, ‘That’s …

PIB debunks fake claims about RBI allowing exchange of discontinued currency

PIB debunks fake claims about RBI allowing exchange of discontinued currency

The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has dismissed reports circulating online, which claimed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new guidelines permitting the exchange of discontinued currency.  The fact-checking unit dismissed these claims as fake, clarifying that the RBI has made no such announcement. “Some news reports claim that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines to exchange discontinued currency notes. This claim is Fake. The RBI has made NO such announcement,” said the PIB unit in a post on X. “The official RBI website is the only authentic source for updates on financial regulations and currency-related announcements. For accurate and verified information, users are advised to visit the official website of the Reserve Bank of India,” the post added. It further stated that one should never forward unverified messages.  “Stay vigilant and share only information from trusted, official sources. If you encounter any suspicious message, photo, or video related to the Central Government, report it to the Press Information Bureau for verification via WhatsApp or …

Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera, Shah Rukh’s bodyguard Ravi get salaries in crores? SRK’s ex security chief debunks claims: ‘Who pays Rs 10 lakhs?’ | Bollywood News

Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera, Shah Rukh’s bodyguard Ravi get salaries in crores? SRK’s ex security chief debunks claims: ‘Who pays Rs 10 lakhs?’ | Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan’s former bodyguard Yaseen Khan has addressed the widespread buzz around celebrity bodyguards earning crores annually, calling such claims misleading. Yaseen explained how the system actually works, while also recalling how he helped change payment norms in the industry. In a conversation with Hindi Rush, Yaseen dismissed viral claims about bodyguards earning Rs 2–2.5 crore a year, saying such figures are exaggerated. “I feel social media spreads the wrong message. It’s not like people earn Rs 2-2.5 crore. If someone is a bodyguard for a big star, they have a fixed salary. Apart from that, whenever a film is being made, a separate contract is drawn up. Depending on the producer, they are paid a certain amount for that film.” ‘Bodyguards weren’t paid by producers earlier’ He revealed that earlier, bodyguards weren’t compensated by producers during film shoots. “As far as I remember, earlier in the film industry, bodyguards weren’t paid. There were rules that only the driver, makeup man and spot boy were paid by the producer. When I started working with …

Dhurandhar actor Vivek Sinha reveals his earnings from Aditya Dhar film are exhausted, debunks ₹1 crore fee rumours

Dhurandhar actor Vivek Sinha reveals his earnings from Aditya Dhar film are exhausted, debunks ₹1 crore fee rumours

Dhurandhar The Revenge has been breaking records and enjoying a dream run at the box office. Each of the film’s characters has been receiving immense love from the audience. Actor Vivek Sinha, who was also a part of the film, recently debunked rumours about being paid ₹1 crore for the movie. Actor Vivek Sinha talks about his fees for Dhurandhar. Vivek Sinha says he didn’t get ₹1 crore as fees for Dhurandhar Vivek, who essays the role of terrorist Zahoor Mistry, one of the hijackers in the 1999 IC 814 Kandahar hijack, addressed the rumours surrounding his remuneration for his role in Aditya Dhar’s film. He took to Instagram and shared a video thanking fans for all the love before saying, “Kuch logon ne social media pe ek format banaya hai jismein likha hai ki Dhurandhar ke actors ko kitna paisa mila. Usmein mera naam bhi hai aur kuch logon ne likha hai mujhe ₹80 lakh milen hai aur kuch ne likha hai mujhe ₹1 crore mila hain. Itna paisa nahi mila hai kasam se” …

Govt debunks claims of US seeking India nod for Iran strikes

Govt debunks claims of US seeking India nod for Iran strikes

The Centre on Saturday dismissed as “baseless” claims circulating on social media that the United States had sought India’s permission under the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) to use Indian territory for launching strikes on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged citizens to remain cautious and avoid sharing unverified information amid sensitive geopolitical developments. MEA warns against misinformation In an official statement, the MEA said such claims have no factual basis and are misleading. “Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims and posts on social media,” the ministry said, cautioning users against amplifying rumours. Fake News Alert! Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims and posts on social media! pic.twitter.com/oKRc2kefAo — MEA FactCheck (@MEAFactCheck) March 21, 2026 No provision for offensive operations under LEMOA Officials clarified that LEMOA, signed between India and the United States in 2016, is strictly a logistics-sharing agreement and does not allow offensive military operations from each other’s territory. Under the pact, both countries can access each other’s military facilities for support such as …

Israel Ambassador Reuven Azar debunks viral rumours about Netanyahu

Israel Ambassador Reuven Azar debunks viral rumours about Netanyahu

Dismissing viral claims regarding the health and status of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has confirmed the leader is “very much alive” and clarified that recent footage of him is authentic. The Ambassador addressed the viral social media rumours, asserting that a recent video of the Prime Minister at a cafe is genuine and was not created using artificial intelligence. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

MEA debunks fake claim on Iran rejecting PM Modi’s request on Strait of Hormuz

MEA debunks fake claim on Iran rejecting PM Modi’s request on Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) Fact Check Unit has dismissed as false a claim circulating on social media alleging that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s request to allow Indian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. In a clarification, the MEA stated that the viral claim is completely fake and has no basis in fact. The MEA urged citizens to remain cautious and not fall for misleading information being shared online. Fake News Alert! This is Fake News. Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims on social media! pic.twitter.com/GFTs75JYh0 — MEA FactCheck (@MEAFactCheck) March 13, 2026 Viral claim declared fake According to the MEA`s Fact Check Unit, social media posts had claimed that Iran refused India’s request regarding the passage of Indian vessels through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The posts also alleged that Iran had adopted a policy barring entry to countries allied with the United States and Israel, specifically mentioning India. However, the MEA has categorically denied these claims, stating that no such decision …