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King: 19 Russian fighters flown to Mumbai for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer

King: 19 Russian fighters flown to Mumbai for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer

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There’s more action coming Shah Rukh Khan’s way as he gears up for the next leg of ‘King’. mid-day has learnt that filmmaker Siddharth Anand has flown in 10 Russian fighters for a key action set-piece that will be filmed at Golden Tobacco Studios in Vile Parle, Mumbai, next week.     According to sources close to the production, an elaborate set depicting an old and long abandoned mill has been constructed at the venue. Beginning March 23, it will be a week-long shoot of fight sequences featuring Khan. “It’s one of the most elaborate action stretches planned for the film. The stunts designed are gritty and realistic, and the stunt artistes have been prepping for the past few weeks.” Siddharth Anand It’s not all kicks and punches though. The director will also film a special dance sequence, which insiders are touting to be a special highlight, next month. The source added, “It’s designed as a big moment in the film — visually striking and mounted on a scale that complements the larger-than-life tone of ‘King’.” …

ICC says final batch of West Indies and South Africa players has flown out of India after ‘complex operation’ | Cricket News

ICC says final batch of West Indies and South Africa players has flown out of India after ‘complex operation’ | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 12, 2026 02:37 PM IST The last group of players of the West Indies and the South Africa T20 World Cup teams, who were stuck in India due to the Israel-USA’s war with Iran, have flown out of India safely, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced in a statement on Thursday. The ICC said that the platers were sent back home in a “complex operation” that “took place under exceptionally challenging global travel conditions.” After Israel and USA had attacked Iran, the Asian country had responded by attacking many of its neighbours which resulted in air traffic from transit hubs like Dubai being affected heavily. “Within the past 24 hours, South Africa’s remaining 29 members and the West Indies’ final 16 members have departed on flights to their respective homelands, bringing to a close a complex operation that has taken place under exceptionally challenging global travel conditions,” the ICC statement read. Members from both South Africa and West Indies had slammed the lack of communication and had taken to social media to …

Centre Prepares To Evacuate Indians As Iran Protests Rage, First Batch Could Be Flown Out Today | India News

Centre Prepares To Evacuate Indians As Iran Protests Rage, First Batch Could Be Flown Out Today | India News

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Last Updated:January 16, 2026, 00:13 IST Parents of Indian students stranded in Iran told CNN-News18 that the first batch has been informed to be ready by 8 am tomorrow. In Iran, street protests initially erupted. Over time, arrests and executions took place. In such cases, hunger strikes re-emerge as they require no permission. (Getty Images) The central government is reportedly preparing to evacuate stranded Indian nationals from Iran amid growing concerns over safety due to ongoing unrest in the country. According to sources, the first batch of evacuees is expected to be flown out by tomorrow. Parents of Indian students stranded in Iran told CNN-News18 that the first batch has been informed to be ready by 8 am tomorrow. They said preparations for evacuation are underway and students have been asked to keep their documents ready. Additionally, a passenger manifest is being prepared, and necessary approvals are being taken from various authorities in both India and Iran. Government sources also told CNN-News18 that preparations are taking place to respond as per the situation on the …

A Lot Of Water Has Flown Under It, But Delhi’s Minto Bridge Is Finally Getting ‘Rain-Ready’ After Big Makeover

A Lot Of Water Has Flown Under It, But Delhi’s Minto Bridge Is Finally Getting ‘Rain-Ready’ After Big Makeover

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Last Updated:April 19, 2025, 06:30 IST The issue of waterlogging at Minto Bridge could be traced back to the 1950s, and almost every year, similar claims were made by the governments and agencies. Yet, the picture remains the same every time Delhi witnesses a good amount of rain The railway bridge has Connaught Place on one side and the New Delhi station on the other. File pic/ANI A flooded Minto Bridge, with a vehicle or two barely visible under the water, is an image that reappears every year when the monsoon hits the national capital. The historic railway bridge, built in the 1930s, has not just seen a lot of water flooding under it, but also the flood of politics, blame games, and agencies running away from their responsibilities. However, the picture is set to change this monsoon. The Public Works Department (PWD) in Delhi is undertaking some much-needed and awaited repairs to prevent waterlogging ahead of the monsoon. On Friday, the top ministers from the Delhi cabinet, including chief minister Rekha Gupta, inspected the …

540 Indians Rescued From Cyber Fraud Racket, Being Flown In From Thailand

540 Indians Rescued From Cyber Fraud Racket, Being Flown In From Thailand

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New Delhi: About 540 Indians lured into a cyber crime network with fake job offers have been rescued from Thailand and other countries. An Indian Air Force (IAF) flight carrying 283 rescued nationals returned yesterday and a second flight will bring back the rest from Mae Sot today. At least 42 of them are from the Telugu states, said Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, sharing information about the repatriation process. These nationals were lured with fake job offers and sold to fake call centres involved in cyber fraud in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. “These persons were subsequently made to indulge in cybercrime and engage in other fraudulent activities in scam centres operating in regions along the Myanmar-Thailand border,” said the Ministry of External Affairs. The Myanmar army rescued them. Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand secured the repatriation in coordination with the local authorities, the MEA said. They were brought to Mae Sot city in Thailand from where they are being flown to Delhi. The Golden Triangle Region in Southeast Asia, where the international borders …

Amitabh Bachchan shares epic throwback pic on son Abhishek’s 49th birthday: ‘Time has flown by so quickly’

Amitabh Bachchan shares epic throwback pic on son Abhishek’s 49th birthday: ‘Time has flown by so quickly’

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Feb 05, 2025 04:47 PM IST Amitabh Bachchan shared a rare 1976 throwback on son Abhishek’s 49th birthday, reflecting on time passing and the value of keeping thoughts to oneself. On Wednesday, as his son Abhishek Bachchan marked his 49th birthday, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan shared a rare black-and-white photo from 1976, the year Abhishek was born. The image was posted on Amitabh’s blog, showcasing a young Big B in a maternity ward. Surrounded by a group of nurses near an infant incubator, a tiny Abhishek can be seen wrapped in a cloth. Amitabh leans in with affection, gazing lovingly at his newborn son. He is dressed casually in a striped sweater, trousers, and a watch. Amitabh Bachchan shared a throwback picture on son Abhishek Bachchan’s 49th birthday Along with the picture, the iconic actor wrote: “Tonight will be a late one… Abhishek turns 49, and his new year begins… February 5, 1976. Time has flown by so quickly…” He continued with a reflective note: “Sometimes, there’s a desire to stir the mind and share …

Over 200 sky lanterns flown in Assam’s Dholai to attract voters for bypoll

Over 200 sky lanterns flown in Assam’s Dholai to attract voters for bypoll

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District Commissioner Cum Cachar Election Officer, Shri Mridul Yadav, IAS, initiated the launch of sky lanterns and hydrogen balloons at the B.N.M.P. H.S. School playground in Dholai. | Photo Credit: X/@dccachar Over 200 lanterns lit up the evening sky in Assam’s Dholai on Friday (November 8, 2024) as part of the Cachar district administration’s endeavour to encourage voter participation during the bypoll to the Assembly segment. An official statement said that the sky lanterns were flown from B.N.M.P. School Field as part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme. A total of 208 sky lanterns were launched, reflecting the number of polling stations in the constituency where the bypoll is scheduled on November 13, along with four other Assembly segments of the State. “Each lantern and balloon soared high, symbolising a powerful message to residents — every vote counts in shaping the future. At precisely 5.00 p.m., these vibrant symbols of democratic duty were launched, carrying reminders for all eligible voters to participate actively in the upcoming election,” the statement said. This …

Fighter director Siddharth Anand says his remark on ‘90% Indians not having flown in planes’ was taken out of context | Bollywood

Fighter director Siddharth Anand says his remark on ‘90% Indians not having flown in planes’ was taken out of context | Bollywood

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Oct 17, 2024 09:04 AM IST After the release of his last directorial Fighter, Siddharth Anand had claimed that “90% of Indians” who’ve never travelled via air didn’t relate to the film. Siddharth Anand‘s aerial action entertainer Fighter didn’t dominate the box office like the filmmaker expected it to. Months after attributing part of the reason to the lack of relatability with flying in planes among most Indians, Siddharth has now clarified his past remark in an interview with Bollywood Hungama. (Also Read – Siddharth Anand reacts to Fighter receiving legal notice: ‘IAF has been a co-collaborator on the film’) Siddharth Anand’s Fighter starred Hrithik Roshan as a fighter pilot. What Siddharth had said earlier After Fighter didn’t open to the numbers he expected, Siddharth had reasoned in an interview with Galatta Plus, “Fighter is a huge leap for a filmmaker. It’s a space that is unexplored and absolutely new. It has no reference point for the audience. They are like, ‘What are these planes doing?’ There is a huge percentage of our country, I …

Siddaramaiah was behind the smoke screen for all benefits flown to his wife from MUDA: Karnataka High Court

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Observing that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is “undoubtedly, behind the smoke screen for every benefit that has flown to his wife” in the form of 14 sites allotted to her in a posh locality in Mysuru, the High Court of Karnataka has said that how and why the rules were bent in favour of the family is what is required to be investigated. “If this does not require investigation, I fail to understand what other case can merit investigation, as the beneficiary is the family of the petitioner [Mr. Siddaramaiah] and the benefit is by leaps and bounds, it is in fact a windfall,” Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed in his judgment on Tuesday. In quick succession All the allegations would require investigation in the least, for the reason that “if Mr. Siddaramaiah was not in the seat of power, helm of affairs, the benefit with such magnitude would not have flown,” the court said while pointing out that “it is unheard of for a common man to get these benefits in such quick succession bending the …

Bipasha Basu Celebrates 8th Wedding Anniversary With Karan Singh Grover: ‘Time Has Flown By So Fast’

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Last Updated: April 28, 2024, 11:50 IST Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover got married in 2016. They welcomed a baby girl in 2022. Lovebirds Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover completed 8 years of marital bliss, as it’s their wedding anniversary today. To mark the special occasion, the actress shared a bundle of happy photos with her husband on her Instagram handle and also penned an emotional note for him. The note read, “My Everything ♾️ 8 years from the day we officially became husband and wife Time has flown by so fast. Thank you for loving me more each . 🙂 #happyofficialanniversarytous #monkeylove #choosingsunshine #choosinghappiness.” The couple met in 2015 and worked together on the film Alone. They fell for each other and tied the knot in 2016. Ever since then, they have been giving us a major couple of goals with their cute PDA. Bipasha and Karan share a great bond, which is visible through their social media posts. Earlier, in an …