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Vaibhavi Merchant shares special moments with Rani Mukerji, Rekha at IFFM 2026

Vaibhavi Merchant shares special moments with Rani Mukerji, Rekha at IFFM 2026

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Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant shared heartwarming pictures with her “fav girls” Rani Mukerji and Rekha from the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. Rekha also felicitated Rani, who received a special citation for excellence in acting at the festival 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

Salim Merchant, Sonu Nigam, and Shaan celebrate 30 years of friendship

Salim Merchant, Sonu Nigam, and Shaan celebrate 30 years of friendship

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Composer-singer Salim Merchant celebrated 30 years of friendship with fellow musicians Sonu Nigam and Shaan.  The singer shared a picture that captures the camaraderie they have maintained over three decades along with other musician friends.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Salim Merchant (@salimmerchant) Salim shared a picture in a joint social media post with his brother and musical collaborator Sulaiman Merchant. The picture features many familiar faces from the music fraternity, including Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant, Sonu Nigam and Shaan, along with other musicians and industry friends. The picture shows the group posing together indoors, with smiles and laughter capturing the easy camaraderie between the musicians. Salim’s post was accompanied by a nostalgic caption celebrating three decades of friendship. Salim write, “30 years of friendship. Through every high, every low, every laugh and every crazy moment… we’re still here, still together, still laughing like we’re 25. Here’s to three decades of friendship and to all …

BTS exit from Grammys not a surprise says Salim Merchant

BTS exit from Grammys not a surprise says Salim Merchant

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The Recording Academy, which hosts the Grammys, recently announced the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. This has raised multiple discussions, with popular K-pop band BTS officially stating that they will not be submitting their entry for the Grammys 2027 due to the introduction of such a category. However, acclaimed Indian music composer Salim Merchant states that “The Academy has a standard policy of giving preference to their artists; that is how the Academy operates, and it is their prerogative. I am not surprised at all [to learn] about BTS.” Merchant goes on to specify, “When AR Rahman got his Grammy for Slumdog Millionaire (2008), there was a very strong representation of his management in the United States of America (USA).” Salim Merchant (Photo: Instagram) Merchant emphasises that the Recording Academy is for the USA. “All the proceeds that the Grammy receives go to charity for the recording artists in America. So, as a non-American, there are very less chances that your entry will come in the main category,” he quips. The 52-year-old points out …

India summons Ukrainian ambassador after attacks on merchant vessels with Indian crew

India summons Ukrainian ambassador after attacks on merchant vessels with Indian crew

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The Ministry of External Affairs has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk, after attacks on merchant vessels with Indian crew on board. Smoke rises from the grain carrier Golden Leo under the Guinea-Bissau flag after Russian missile strike in the Black Sea close to Odessa, Ukraine, (AP) This comes after a vessel with four Indian crew was targeted at Ukraine’s Odesa port on Saturday. As per the statement from the Indian embassy in Kyiv, the incident occurred on Saturday when MV AGN Ragnar was hit at the Port of Odesa, one of Ukraine’s key Black Sea ports that has frequently come under attack since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022. Days before this attack, four Indian seafarers were killed in a Russian attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo. Following this, Russian chargé d’affaires Vladimir Ladanov was summoned to the external affairs ministry in full public glare, with TV crews filming his arrival on Tuesday morning. Ladanov was summoned as the Russian ambassador was away from New Delhi. This is a developing …

One Indian missing after attack on merchant ship in Strait of Hormuz: MEA

One Indian missing after attack on merchant ship in Strait of Hormuz: MEA

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India has condemned the attack on the Cyprus-flagged commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, after one of the ship’s 11 Indian crew members was reported missing, reported the PTI. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 10 Indian nationals have been rescued, while search efforts are continuing to locate the missing crew member. Embassy coordinating rescue efforts The MEA said the Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and is working with Omani authorities as search and rescue operations continue, according to the PTI. The ministry also thanked the Omani government for its support during the ongoing rescue mission. India calls for immediate de-escalation Expressing concern over the latest incident, India said the continued attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrying. The MEA called for an immediate reduction in tensions and urged all sides to pursue diplomatic negotiations to restore peace and stability in West Asia, the news agency reported. It also stressed that attacks on commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure must end and called for …

INS Trikand thwarts piracy attempt on merchant ship

INS Trikand thwarts piracy attempt on merchant ship

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The Indian Navy responded quickly to a piracy attempt on the merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden, helping ensure the safety of the ship and its crew, an official statement said on Thursday. The incident took place on July 1, when the St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier was sailing from Aden, Yemen. The vessel reported an attempted pirate attack about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti. The report was shared through the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), after which INS Trikand, already deployed in the region, was sent to intercept the vessel. The merchant ship was carrying 21 crew members, including one Indian national. During the incident, the vessel suffered damage to its bridge superstructure and nearby compartments. However, the crew followed anti-piracy procedures by taking shelter inside the ship’s citadel, a secure area designed to protect crew members during attacks. All crew members were reported safe. Indian Navy boards and clears the vessel According to the statement, on the morning of July 2, a boarding …

Radhika Merchant, Nita Ambani dazzle in twinning cream saree looks at wedding reception of MP Supriya Sule’s daughter

Radhika Merchant, Nita Ambani dazzle in twinning cream saree looks at wedding reception of MP Supriya Sule’s daughter

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On June 20, the grand wedding reception of MP Supriya Sule’s daughter, Revati Sule, in Mumbai was a true masterclass in high society fashion and political-corporate camaraderie. Also read | Nita Ambani dazzles in chikankari while Radhika Merchant embraces quiet luxury in designer dress Revati Sule, daughter of Supriya Sule, married industrialist Sarang Lakhani in a lavish ceremony attended by Nita Ambani (right) and Radhika Merchant (left), among others guests like Amitabh Bachchan and senior politicians. (HT Photo/ Raju Shinde) While the celebration drew a galaxy of top-tier politicians and Bollywood legends, it was the stylish mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo, Nita Ambani and Radhika Merchant, who stole the spotlight with impeccably coordinated ethnic looks. The Ambani women’s choice of attire redefined festive elegance, opting to twin in breathtaking, meticulously detailed cream sarees. What did Nita Ambani wear? Nita Ambani, founder-chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, exuded timeless grace in a rich ivory silk saree. The ensemble featured heavy, intricate traditional embroidery running along a striking border. She styled her hair in a classic, neat low bun …

Three merchant ships hit by the US off Oman coast had a chequered past

Three merchant ships hit by the US off Oman coast had a chequered past

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All three merchant ships disabled by US Navy strikes off the coast of Oman this week had earlier been detained, found unsafe or placed under sanctions, records show, even as the operator of the ship on which three Indian seafarers died denied any link to Iranian oil. A visual of the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello, with 24 Indian seafarers on board, attacked by U.S. forces off the coast of Oman, near Strait of Hormuz, on Wednesday (June 10). (Via ANI) India’s external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said two of the three ships had been sanctioned by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, while the third was “non-compliant”. The vessels are the Marivex, the Settebello and the Jalveer. The Marivex, the first ship struck this week, had 24 Indian crew aboard. The Palau-flagged tanker is linked to Panama-based Arihant Shipping and was sanctioned by OFAC in December 2025, when it sailed under the name Arihant. The Treasury said it had carried hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian fuel oil and bitumen …

Indian Navy conducts mid-sea operation, recovers unexploded warhead from merchant vessel off Oman coast

Indian Navy conducts mid-sea operation, recovers unexploded warhead from merchant vessel off Oman coast

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The Indian Navy has successfully completed a complex and high-risk operation involving the recovery and safe disposal of an unexploded missile warhead found onboard a crude oil tanker off the coast of Oman, an official statement said. The operation was carried out on the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel MT Olympic Life, which was en route from Fujairah in the UAE to Kochi when an explosion was reported in its hull on May 26, 2026. 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

Firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping: India tells UNSC amid ongoing Iran conflict

Firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping: India tells UNSC amid ongoing Iran conflict

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India voiced its firm opposition to attacks on merchant shipping amid the ongoing Iran conflict, as it told the UN Security Council that several of its nationals have died or are missing due to attacks in the region. “We expressed our deep concern at the conflict in Iran and the Gulf region that unfortunately began in the holy month of Ramadan and urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and prioritise the safety of civilians,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). West Asia war LIVE updates Addressing the UN Security Council open debate on ‘Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East: Mediation and Dialogue for Lasting Peace’, Mr. Parvathaneni said India is firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping, as many of its nationals are prominent in its global workforce. “Many Indian nationals have lost their lives or are missing as a result of attacks against countries of the region and against merchant vessels and sea lanes of communication,” …