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Urban local bodies elections in Himachal today, governor tells citizens to vote responsibly | Chandigarh News

Urban local bodies elections in Himachal today, governor tells citizens to vote responsibly | Chandigarh News

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2 min readMay 17, 2026 08:28 AM IST With the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Himachal Pradesh going to elections on Sunday, Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday appealed to voters to come forward and cast their votes responsibly, calling voting both a right and a duty. The voting for four municipal corporations of Solan, Mandi, Palampur and Dharamshala, 25 municipal councils and 22 nagar panchayats will take place at 589 polling stations across the state between 7am and 3pm. A total of 3,60,845 voters, including 1,80,963 male and 1,79,882 female and 1,808 first-time voters, will exercise their franchise in the urban local body elections. The counting of votes for the municipal councils and the nagar panchayats will be conducted on the same day, while the counting for the four municipal corporations will take place on May 31. The Governor said, “ULB elections play an important role in strengthening local self-governance and ensuring better civic facilities and development in towns and cities.” The Governor also made a special appeal to first-time voters and youth to participate …

Karnataka HC says Ranveer Singh should behave responsibly, grants him interim relief in Kantara mimicry row

Karnataka HC says Ranveer Singh should behave responsibly, grants him interim relief in Kantara mimicry row

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Last year, actor Ranveer Singh found himself in the centre of a controversy after copping a fair amount of criticism for his mimicry of actor Rishab Shetty from Kantara 2. The mimicry took place at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2025, which Rishab also attended, when Ranveer took to the stage and did an exaggerated take on Rishab’s Daiva act from the Kantara films. He also erroneously referred to the daivas as ‘ghosts’. The actor had approached the Karnataka High Court to challenge the FIR registered against him. Ranveer Singh imitated Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 climax scene. Karnataka HC says Ranveer should act responsibly On Tuesday (February 24), the Karnataka HC heard the actor’s plea and responded to the issue under Justice M Nagaprasanna. Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayy, who represented the actor, argued that his remarks were taken out of context and that there was no intention to hurt any community. As per the latest update from news agency ANI, the Court said, “You could be Ranveer Singh or anyone. But one shouldn’t have …

‘Don’t Waste Time Because It’s Cheap’: PM Modi Urges Students To Use Internet Responsibly | India News

‘Don’t Waste Time Because It’s Cheap’: PM Modi Urges Students To Use Internet Responsibly | India News

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Last Updated:February 06, 2026, 11:45 IST This is the ninth edition of the “Pariksha Pe Charcha”, and it has surpassed all previous records in terms of registration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students during the 9th edition of ‘Pariksha pe Charcha’. (Image: ANI) PM Modi on Friday cautioned students against the use of online gaming apps that involve betting and urged them to use social media platforms responsibly. He further encouraged the kids to use the internet and technology available today in order to benefit themselves and said, “Don’t waste time because they are cheap and easily accessible in our country”. While addressing the ‘exam warriors’ through “Pariksha Pe Charcha“, the Prime Minister said, “Gaming is a skill. The Internet and technology are cheap in India nowadays. Don’t waste time because it’s cheap and easily accessible in our country, utilise it for our benefit.” However, he further cautioned students against the use of online betting apps and highlighted the passage of the legislation in Parliament that prohibits all forms of online betting and gambling …

‘Act Responsibly’: India Calls Out Pakistan’s Ceasefire Breach, Says Forces Asked To Respond Strongly

‘Act Responsibly’: India Calls Out Pakistan’s Ceasefire Breach, Says Forces Asked To Respond Strongly

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Last Updated:May 10, 2025, 23:38 IST Misri said that Indian armed forces have been told to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of ceasefire. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said that armed forces gave an adequate response to the ceasefire violations. (IMAGE: YouTube/MEA) India on Saturday night said Pakistan has violated the ceasefire agreement that both sides committed to earlier in the day. In a late-night press briefing, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said that Pakistan broke the pact hours after Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries spoke. #WATCH | Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, “An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to stop the military action that was going on for the last few days. For the last few hours, this understanding is being violated by Pakistan.… pic.twitter.com/BNGnyvTnUH— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2025 “For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding (which was) arrived at earlier this evening,” Misri said. “The armed forces are giving an adequate …

Telangana Women’s Commission threatens legal action over ‘obscene’ Telugu songs: ‘This is a warning to act responsibly’

Telangana Women’s Commission threatens legal action over ‘obscene’ Telugu songs: ‘This is a warning to act responsibly’

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Recently, there have been songs in Tollywood that have come under fire for their questionable choreography. And it turns out it’s not just the audience concerned because the Telangana State Women’s Commission issued a warning on Thursday to take legal action should ‘objectionable’ and ‘derogatory’ songs continue to be made. (Also Read: Internet wants Ketika Sharma’s song Adhi Dha Surprisu banned for ‘vulgar’ steps, lyrics: ‘Women are shown as objects’) Sitar Song, Dabidi Dibidi and Adhi Dha Surprisu recently came under fire for questionable dance steps. Telangana State Women’s Commission issues warning to Tollywood Sharada Nerella, Chairman of the Telangana State Women’s Commission, issued a press note on Thursday. She claimed that the commission received ‘several complaints’ that the ‘dance steps used in some songs are vulgar and demeaning to women’. The press note states that this is a ‘grace concern’ given that cinema is a powerful medium. “In this context, the Women’s Commission is warning film directors, producers, choreographers and related groups to act responsibly. Indecent dance steps that belittle women should be stopped …

At Maha Kumbh, Adityanath praises saints for acting responsibly post-stampede; hits out at Sanatan Dharma opponents

At Maha Kumbh, Adityanath praises saints for acting responsibly post-stampede; hits out at Sanatan Dharma opponents

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U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Swami Rambhadracharya, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj attends Patta Abhishek ceremony of Mahant Gopaldas Ji Maharaja during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, on February 1, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI In his first visit to the Maha Kumbh after the January 29 stampede, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Saturday praised the saints for “acting with such restraint” that day as he took a veiled potshot at political opponents, saying they tried to besmirch the glory of the mega event so that it “becomes a matter of great global embarrassment”. He said this soon after conducting an aerial survey of pilgrim management measures at the Maha Kumbh venue ahead of the February 3 Basant Panchami Amrit snan. Also read | At the Kumbh Mela, faith and fatalities After landing in Prayagraj, he directly headed to Sangam Nose, the site of the stampede, to inspect it. He was briefed by Mela Officer Vijay Kiran Anand and DIG Vaibhav Krishna about the incident. …

Allu Arjun urges fans to express feelings responsibly both online, offline

Allu Arjun urges fans to express feelings responsibly both online, offline

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New Delhi, Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun on Sunday appealed to his fans to not resort to any kind of abusive language or behaviour, both online and offline, amid fresh allegations against him in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. Allu Arjun urges fans to express feelings responsibly both online, offline A 35-year-old woman died and her eight-year-old son was injured on December 4 during a stampede-like situation at the cinema hall in Hyderabad when thousands of fans jostled to have a glimpse of the actor at the premiere of his recent release “Pushpa 2: The Rule”. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday alleged that Arjun visited the theatre during the film’s screening despite police permission being denied, a charge that the actor denied. On Sunday, Arjun shared a word of caution for his fans on social media. “I appeal to all my fans to express their feelings responsibly, as always and not resort to any kind of abusive language or behavior both online and offline,” he said in a statement posted on X. …

Allu Arjun hits out at Konda Surekha over her remarks on Samantha-Naga Chaitanya divorce: ‘Act more responsibly’

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Allu Arjun posted a statement on social media condemning Telangana leader Konda Surekha’s recent controversial statement on Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce. Several other celebrities, including Chiranjeevi, Sudheer Babu, Lakshmi Manchu, and others, have also spoken up. (Also Read: Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Nani object strongly to Konda Surekha’s remarks on Samantha-Naga Chaitanya divorce) Allu Arjun called out Telangana leader Konda Surekha for her recent remarks. Allu Arjun on Samantha’s divorce row Arjun captioned his statement, “#FilmIndustryWillNotTolerate,” reflecting the hashtag used by his uncle, actor Chiranjeevi. His statement reads, “I strongly condemn the baseless derogatory comments made about film personalities and film families. This behaviour is deeply disrespectful and goes against the values of our Telugu culture. Such irresponsible actions should not be accepted as normal. I urge the parties involved to act more responsibly and respect individual privacy, especially towards women. We must promote respect and dignity in society as a whole.” Chiranjeevi had also used the hashtag while sharing his statement on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “It is a shame that celebs …

How to responsibly get rid of the stuff you’ve decluttered

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Now that Apple’s latest iPhones are using USB-C cables instead of the traditional Lightning cables, anyone who upgrades to a new iPhone may find themselves with a lot of excess cables. If you’re one of those unfortunates, what do you plan to do with them? While we’re always being told how to simplify our crammed living spaces and get rid of all the stuff we’re no longer using or wearing, it’s often hard to figure out just how to do it responsibly without adding to the world’s excess trash. Because just dumping them isn’t an option. Reusing and recycling old and unneeded stuff has become an important aspect of the push to preserve the world’s environment. Many states and urban areas are mandating the recycling of tech, metals, paper goods, or other substances, but even if you live in an area where the law doesn’t require it, you probably still want to do the right thing. The problem is finding how and where you can get rid of your stuff with the greatest advantage to …

Joe Biden on Kevin McCarthy’s win: This is a time to govern responsibly | World News

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US President Joe Biden on Saturday congratulated Congressman Kevin McCarthy on his election as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and said that this a time to govern responsibly. McCarthy, 57, was elected as the House Speaker in a historic post-midnight 15th ballot on Saturday. He replaced Nancy Pelosi, 82, of the Democratic Party. “This is a time to govern responsibly and to ensure that we’re putting the interests of American families first,” Biden said in a statement soon after McCarthy was elected as the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. He officially secured the speaker’s gavel and was elected during the 15th round of votes on the fourth day with 216 votes, which included some last-minute drama. “(First Lady Dr) Jill (Biden) and I congratulate Kevin McCarthy on his election as Speaker of the House. The American people expect their leaders to govern in a way that puts their needs above all else, and that is what we need to do now,” he said. Biden said he is prepared to work with …