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‘Bengal has never believed in culture of hatred’: Dev says manipulated videos of him being circulated to mislead people

‘Bengal has never believed in culture of hatred’: Dev says manipulated videos of him being circulated to mislead people

In West Bengal, BJP sealed a landslide victory with 207 seats in the 294-member assembly, ending the Trinamool Congress’s uninterrupted 15-year rule. Actor Dev, who has been associated with Mamata Banerjee‘s TMC for years now, took to his Facebook account to strongly react to videos of him getting mobbed by people who shouted ‘chor (thief)’ at him. Dev said that these videos are fake and made to mislead people. (Also read: Dev reacts after BJP sweep in West Bengal, hopes new government ends ‘culture of bans’ in Bengali film industry) Dev has issued a statement after videos of him went viral on social media. What Dev said Dev took to his Facebook account to address the social media chatter surrounding a video in particular, where he was seen in public. As he made his way in the midst of a tight security, hundreds of people rushed around him and were heard shouting ‘chor (thief)’. Dev did not react and was seen trying to cover his face due to the dust around the place. In the …

Exclusive | Kalpana Iyer on her 70th birthday wish, viral fame, and why she left Bollywood for Dubai: ‘I never manipulated’ | Bollywood News

Exclusive | Kalpana Iyer on her 70th birthday wish, viral fame, and why she left Bollywood for Dubai: ‘I never manipulated’ | Bollywood News

As Dhurandhar brought the 80s cult song “Rambha Ho” back to the silver screen, it introduced the disco track to an entirely new generation. Veteran actor Kalpana Iyer, who originally featured in the song in the 1981 film Armaan, also got her share of internet buzz after a video of her grooving to the track at a wedding went viral on social media. As audiences rediscover her electrifying screen presence, Kalpana speaks about stepping away from Bollywood, her sudden viral fame, and why she feels this moment, arriving just months before she turns 70, is nothing short of destiny. Thanks to your song “Ramba Ho” being used in Dhurandhar, everyone is talking about your dance in the film Armaan. Let me begin by saying a heartfelt thank you to the grandparents, parents, children, and everyone. The younger generation’s love, affection and support for me has been overwhelming. I am grateful and thankful. I am happy because this has been something I have been waiting with all my heart for years. If “Ramba Ho” has given …

Stranger Things Finale Theory Goes Viral: Fan Claims Viewers Were Manipulated By Vecna | Web-series News

Stranger Things Finale Theory Goes Viral: Fan Claims Viewers Were Manipulated By Vecna | Web-series News

Last Updated:December 31, 2025, 21:22 IST A Stranger Things fan theory has gone viral on TikTok, claiming viewers were psychologically manipulated by Vecna, fueling debate before the finale. Stranger Things season 5 volume 3 will premiere on January 1 in India.(Photo Credit: Instagram) As Netflix gears up to release the highly anticipated finale of Stranger Things, a viral fan theory has taken over TikTok, sparking intense debate and speculation among viewers worldwide. Posted on December 30 by TikTok creator @in_the_west_7, the video has amassed over 10.4 million views and 1.9 million likes in just 24 hours, igniting fresh conversations about the show’s ending—and its relationship with its audience. The theory presents a bold, meta twist: that viewers themselves may have been manipulated by Vecna (played by Jamie Campbell Bower), just like the characters within the show. According to the creator, the series has subtly turned the audience into unwitting participants in Vecna’s psychological game. “I think that Will is going to be a traitor, and that Kali is going to be a traitor; they’re both …

Flyer’s Post Sparks X Debate On Mumbai’s Pollution And ‘Manipulated’ AQI Readings | India News

Flyer’s Post Sparks X Debate On Mumbai’s Pollution And ‘Manipulated’ AQI Readings | India News

Last Updated:December 01, 2025, 09:38 IST A viral post shows Mumbai’s dense smog, raising concerns over AQI accuracy and health risks as experts warn of worsening winter pollution. A viral post shows Mumbai’s dense smog, raising concerns over AQI accuracy and health risks as experts warn of worsening winter pollution. (Image: X) A social media post by a Mumbai-bound flyer has reignited concerns over the city’s deteriorating air quality, after he shared images showing a dense layer of smog hanging over the metropolis. X user Gaurav (@BigSolarEnergy) posted two visuals — one showing the city almost invisible behind a grey haze, and another taken from inside an aircraft moments before landing. “If you’ve flown into Mumbai in the last couple of weeks, you’ll notice a distinct layer of smog over the city,” he wrote. If you’ve flown into Mumbai in the last couple of weeks, you’ll notice a distinct layer of smog over the city.Official (rigged) AQI figure on this day was 163. This should be considered a bigger health emergency than covid. pic.twitter.com/1sPlhU3Ou7 — …

Manipulated by Pakistan, OIC issued absurd statement on Pahalgam attack: India | Latest News India

Manipulated by Pakistan, OIC issued absurd statement on Pahalgam attack: India | Latest News India

May 06, 2025 11:08 PM IST Jaiswal said OIC issued its statement at Pakistan’s behest, and its position was “absurd” in refusing to recognise the facts of the Pahalgam terrorist attack NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) stance on linking the Pahalgam terror attack to the Kashmir issue and said it is “absurd” that the 57-member grouping was refusing to acknowledge the “cross-border linkages” of the incident. Security personnel stand guard on the banks of Dal Lake, following a terrorist attack near south Kashmir’s Pahalgam in Srinagar. (REUTERS) The OIC had expressed deep concern at the “deteriorating security situation” in South Asia and called for restraint, while contending that the “unresolved” Kashmir issue was the “core challenge to lasting peace” in the region. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the OIC had issued its statement “at the behest of Pakistan”, and its position was “absurd in refusing to recognise the facts of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and its cross-border linkages”. He added, “This is yet another attempt by …

Meghan Markle’ ‘shrewd’ move amid ‘fears’ Prince Harry will get manipulated into…

Meghan Markle’ ‘shrewd’ move amid ‘fears’ Prince Harry will get manipulated into…

Meghan Markle’s recent decision to buy a home in Portugal may just be a clever way of keeping Harry’s royal ties at arm’s length, amid concerns about the royal family possibly “pulling him back into the fold.” The Duchess’s European base would reportedly allow her to stay close enough for family visits without getting too entangled. Colombia’s Vice President Francia Marquez (2nd R) greets Colombia’s former Education Minister Aurora Vergara (2nd L) next to Britain’s Prince Harry (C), Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan Markle during a picture (AFP) Meanwhile, royal experts are predictably speculating on Harry’s potential return to royal duties. Additionally, a former palace staffer claims that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to search for a home in Portugal after finding that life in the U.S. didn’t quite match their expectations. Meghan Markle ‘concerned’ about Harry getting ‘manipulated “Buying in Portugal is a shrewd move for Meghan,” an insider said according to Radar. She’s deeply concerned that the royal family might manipulate Harry into reintegrating without her, so she needs to …

David Dhawan Is ‘Selfish’ Person, Pahlaj Nihalani Makes SHOCKING Claim: ‘He Manipulated Govinda…’

Govinda and David Dhawan, the famous actor-director duo, collaborated in a series of hit 90s comedies. Pahlaj Nihalani, who introduced Govinda as an actor and gave several hits with him, reveals he has not been on good terms with the actor after the ‘Partner’ star betrayed him. Pahlaj Nihalani has made a series of shocking claims about Govinda and David Dhawan. Govinda and David, the famous actor-director duo, collaborated in a series of hit 90s comedies like Hero No 1, Coolie No 1, Raja Babu and Bade Miyaan Chhote Miyaan among others. However, it was Pahlaj who introduced Govinda as an actor in Bollywood and delivered hits like Shola Aur Shabnam and Aankhen. In a recent interview, the filmmaker opened up about his equation with Govinda and David. Pahlaj, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, called Govinda “unpredictable” and how David “manipulated” the actor. The veteran producer also claimed that David “lived on his mercy” until he tasted success. The producer, who has made multiple films with Chunky Panday and Govinda in the lead roles, …

Adhir Chowdhury’s ‘vote for BJP, not TMC’ video a manipulated clip: Police | Latest News India

Days after a video of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury “appealing” to people to vote for BJP instead of the ruling Trinamool Congress in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls went viral, the West Bengal Police on Friday said that the clip was manipulated. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. (PTI) “Our cyber team found that a portion of the video was cropped and circulated. This was probably done to gain some political advantage during the elections,” an officer told PTI. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “We are looking to trace the video’s source by locating its IP address,” the officer added. A case had been lodged at the Jangipur police station under relevant Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 499/500 (criminal defamation) and Section 66D of the Information Technology (IT) Act. Reacting to the police’s statement, Chowdhury, the West Bengal Congress Committee (WBCC) president, posted “Satyameva Jayate” (truth triumphs) on X (previously Twitter). “We strongly condemn this act of spin doctoring of the videos …

Kate Middleton Photo Recalled By Agencies Over Fears It’s “Manipulated”

The palace said the photo was taken earlier this week by Kate’s husband, Prince William (File) London: AFP and other news agencies removed from their services on Sunday the first official photo of Britain’s Princess Kate Middleton to be released since her abdominal surgery, saying the image was found to have been manipulated. The 42-year-old princess, whose husband Prince William is heir to the British throne, has been recovering mainly at their home in Windsor, west of London, since leaving hospital on January 29. The photo released by Kensington Palace to mark Mother’s Day in Britain shows the smiling Princess of Wales sitting on a garden chair, dressed in jeans, a sweater and a dark jacket, surrounded by her three laughing children, George, Charlotte and Louis. “Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months,” read a message accompanying the photo on the social media platform X. “Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day,” said the message, which was signed “C” for Catherine. Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support …

I&B Ministry issues advisory to refrain publishing any manipulated content

In the context of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has issued an advisory on Saturday, January 20 to newspapers, television channels, digital news publishers and social media platforms, advising them to refrain from publishing or telecasting any content that may be false or manipulated or has the potential to disturb communal harmony or public order in the country.  I&B Ministry issues advisory to check the spread of unverified, provocative and fake messages, in the context of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya. The Ministry has issued an advisory today, 20th January, 2024, to newspapers, television channels, digital news publishers and… pic.twitter.com/c9qepedkOR — ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2024 The Ayodhya Police, earlier on Saturday, cautioned people in the city against the rise of cyber crimes as the `Pran Pratishtha` day nears.  According to the police, amid the hoopla and rising public anticipation around the `Pran Pratishtha` ceremony, cybercriminals are defrauding unsuspecting people by sending fake QR codes for `donations` in the name of Ram Temple in exchange for free prasad …