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Supreme Court refuses urgent mention of plea against Punjab CM’s stray dogs statement

Supreme Court refuses urgent mention of plea against Punjab CM’s stray dogs statement

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The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to urgently hear a plea alleging that Bhagwant Mann misinterpreted its recent stray dogs ruling by claiming the court had given a “free hand” to kill stray dogs. The apex court advised the petitioner to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court instead 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

Maharashtra child rights body considers recommending mention of birthdate on wedding invitations

Maharashtra child rights body considers recommending mention of birthdate on wedding invitations

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The Maharashtra child rights body’s move to recommend the mention of birthdates of bride and groom on wedding invitations comes after the recent discovery of 86 suspected cases of adolescent mothers in Solapur. File | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is considering recommending to the State government that birthdates of bride and groom be mentioned on marriage invitations to curb child marriages and teenage motherhood in the State. “We are planning to write to the Rajasthan government, which has a similar policy in place. We will study the policy, existing laws, and then send a proposal to the Maharashtra government,” Pankaj Deore, Secretary of the Commission, told The Hindu on Wednesday. Published – April 29, 2026 05:19 pm IST 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

Threat mail to Delhi assembly with mention of Tamil Nadu polls| India News

Threat mail to Delhi assembly with mention of Tamil Nadu polls| India News

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Days after a security breach raised concerns at the Delhi assembly, two bomb threats were received by the House on Monday, threatening to “blow up the Vidhan Sabha with 15 cyanide gas-filled RDX bombs”. The threat also mentions the Tamil Nadu assembly polls. The threat comes just days after a car drove through the gates of the Delhi assembly in a major security breach. (Hindustan Times) The threat emails, sent to the official ID of Vidhansabha Sabha Secretariat and to Speaker Vijender Gupta’s ID, said that the Delhi Assembly would be “blown up because S V Shekhar was sent to South India and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as a “BJP Brahmin agent”. The emails, written entirely in Hindi, received on both the IDs, carried the same content. The threat email, accessed by HT, carried a subject line, reading: “Within 3 hours, we’ll carry out blasts in your Delhi Vidhan Sabha with 15 cyanide gas-filled RDX bombs. Only the Muslim employees should be evacuated from the premises.” The email also mentions the politics in Tamil …

Anurag Kashyap dismisses Epstein files mention, says he never went to Beijing: ‘My name is clickbait’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap dismisses Epstein files mention, says he never went to Beijing: ‘My name is clickbait’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 11, 2026 04:09 PM IST Anurag Kashyap has reacted to his name being mentioned in the controversial Jeffrey Epstein files. Known for his outspoken nature, the filmmaker responded with humour after being named alongside prominent personalities like Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking and said that it is easy for people to use his name for clickbait because many are quick to believe anything written about him. In an interview with Mid-Day, Anurag said, “We were recently talking about Mr Ambani and Mr Modi’s names appearing in the Epstein files. That file also mentions my name. It is there in a random email. We often receive invites from places like Harvard and Yale. I have no idea about this because I have never even been to Beijing. I had gone to Shanghai in 2014 for a recce for the film Bombay Velvet. I was like, ‘Kya baat hai, kya company hai meri.’” He added, “Recently someone questioned me about the Epstein files and I said, ‘The thing is, my name is clickbait and …

Assamese film ‘Moi Eti Nixhasor’ wins Special Mention at US competition| Entertainment News

Assamese film ‘Moi Eti Nixhasor’ wins Special Mention at US competition| Entertainment News

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Guwahati, Assamese feature film ‘Moi Eti Nixhasor’ on a thief’s life on the backdrop of the state’s social and political landscape, has won the ‘Award of Excellence Special Mention’ at the Accolade Global Film Competition, its filmmaker said on Sunday. Assamese film ‘Moi Eti Nixhasor’ wins Special Mention at US competition Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Bidyut Kotoky, the movie revolves around Koduwa a cunning village thief who navigates social unrest and prejudice with wit and heart. The ‘Award of Excellence Special Mention’ is a significant achievement within the US-based Accolade Global Film Competition, which Movie Maker Magazine has named one of the top 25 festivals worth the entry fee, Kotoky said. “We are deeply honoured by this recognition from such a prestigious global platform. This award belongs to the entire creative team that brought Koduwa’s world to life,” he told PTI. This rare distinction places the film among the top 10 entries of the entire competition, a feat reserved for projects that set the highest standard for artistry and technical brilliance, Kotoky emphasised. The …

Rima Das’ Not A Hero receives special mention at Berlinale; her National Award-winning film Village Rockstars earned 10 times its budget in Assam alone | Regional News

Rima Das’ Not A Hero receives special mention at Berlinale; her National Award-winning film Village Rockstars earned 10 times its budget in Assam alone | Regional News

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4 min readGuwahatiFeb 22, 2026 05:00 PM IST Rima Das’ latest film Not A Hero has received a special jury mention at the Berlin International Film Festival. The Assamese film had its world premiere in the Generation Kplus Competition, a category dedicated to stories about children and young adults. This is Rima’s third film to get a screening at the Berlinale after Bulbul Can Sing (2018) and Village Rockstars 2 (2024), and her second to receive a special mention after Bulbul Can Sing did in the Generation 14plus section in 2019. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Rima, who writes, directs, shoots, and edits her rooted, indie films, made her feature film debut with Man with the Binoculars: Antardrishti in 2016. But her breakthrough happened with the 2017 coming-of-age film Village Rockstars. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, it was selected as India’s official entry for the 91st Academy Awards, the first Assamese film to get that distinction. Village Rockstars also fetched Rima her maiden National Award, for both Best Film and Best Editor. That …

Rima Das’ Not a Hero wins Crystal Bear Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

Rima Das’ Not a Hero wins Crystal Bear Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

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Acclaimed filmmaker Rima Das has won the Crystal Bear Special Mention at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival for her film ‘Not A Hero.’ The award ceremony was held on Saturday, at which the jury awarded the film a special mention. The members of the Children’s Jury Generation Kplus included Walter Moritz Arndt, Gustav Arnz, Thabani Dabulamanzi, Rosa Sophie Krasznahorkai, Vera Marsh, Emir Efe Ozeren, and Alma Sofia Villanueva Bullemer. Not A Hero was screened in the Generation Kplus Competition section last week. Rima Das attended the world premiere of the film at the Berlin Film Festival. (Rima Das (Instagram)) What Rima Das said Rima Das said the recognition is “deeply meaningful”. “Not a Hero was made by listening closely and trusting children, their quiet strength, their courage, and their right to choose who they want to become. I’m grateful to the Generation jury, the Generation team, and the audiences who received the film with such openness and care,” she said in a statement. About the film Not a Hero stars Bhuman Bhargav Das, who …

‘Die!’: Vir Das shares abusive DM as ‘Two Indias’ monologue resurfaces after recent mention in parliament

‘Die!’: Vir Das shares abusive DM as ‘Two Indias’ monologue resurfaces after recent mention in parliament

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Actor and stand-up comedian Vir Das has once again found himself at the centre of online debate after his controversial ‘Two Indias’ monologue resurfaced during a speech in the Lok Sabha by TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. The reference in Parliament led to the clip regaining attention, sparking fresh reactions across social media, including a disturbing message sent directly to the comedian. Actor Vir Das’s ‘Two Indias’ monologue returned to the spotlight after a reference in Parliament, leading to fresh social media reactions and an abusive message sent to him. (AFP) Vir Das shares abusive DM on his social media Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vir shared a screenshot of an abusive direct message he received after the renewed attention. The message contained explicit language and a death threat. Instead of responding with anger, the comedian chose biting sarcasm to address the situation, posting a lengthy, poetic reaction alongside the screenshot. “Ahhhhh the gentle words that float towards you like a feather on an autumn breeze every time the Two India speech goes viral again because …

Bad Bunny enjoying Super Bowl moment, no mention of ICE with press

Bad Bunny enjoying Super Bowl moment, no mention of ICE with press

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SAN FRANCISCO Bad Bunny took the stage three days before his highly- anticipated halftime show at Super Bowl LX and talked about the party he intends to put on through his music at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Bad Bunny enjoying Super Bowl moment, no mention of ICE with press No mention of ICE. No mention of President Donald Trump. In a conference room packed full of international media who waited two hours to hear from the global superstar, Bad Bunny took questions only from two Apple Music representatives and a trio of junior reporters. And the focus remained purely on Bad Bunny’s music, family and how he has balanced an on- going tour while preparing for the halftime show. “To be honest, there’s a lot,” he said Thursday. “I’m still in the middle of my tour. I just was at the Grammys last week. All that, I mean, I’ve been working on this show, on what we’re gonna do next Sunday, so it’s been a lot. “But, of course, there’s a lot of grateful and …

No mention of boycotting India A match as PCB announces Pakistan A squad for Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars | Cricket News

No mention of boycotting India A match as PCB announces Pakistan A squad for Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars | Cricket News

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2 min readFeb 3, 2026 06:35 PM IST The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the Pakistan women’s A team for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars. The announcement comes just two days after the country’s government stated that its senior men’s cricket team will not take the field for their scheduled match against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup on February 15. Incidentally, Pakistan A face India A in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars on the same day. Pakistan A are placed in Group A alongside India A, UAE and Nepal, while the Group B comprises of Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia and hosts Thailand. Top two sides from each group will play semi-finals after playing three games each. The PCB made no mention of a possibility of boycotting the match in their press release announcing the squad. The only mention of the fixture itself is towards the end of the release in which PCB listed out the team’s group stage matches. The Pakistan government on Sunday directed its …