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Houthis stop trade for biggest rival as war begins; before Bab Al Mandeb strait, MBS’ ports blocked?

Houthis stop trade for biggest rival as war begins; before Bab Al Mandeb strait, MBS’ ports blocked?

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Published on Jul 21, 2026 01:50 am IST The Middle East situation has sharply escalated as Yemen’s Houthi rebels enter the conflict, announcing a naval blockade and ordering closures of ports Saudi Arabia. The move comes as Iran conducts strikes on U.S. and allied assets in the Gulf, and follows Saudi strikes on Sanaa’s airport that prompted Houthi retaliation. This video unpacks the Houthi blockade, the port closures, the sequence of actions involving Iran and Saudi Arabia, and what these developments mean for regional security and global energy markets.   Home / Videos / Houthis stop trade for biggest rival as war begins; before Bab Al Mandeb strait, MBS’ ports blocked? 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

BJP inducts three more leaders from rival parties in Bihar

BJP inducts three more leaders from rival parties in Bihar

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday inducted three more leaders, including former assembly candidate Chetna Jhamb, into its fold ahead of the July 30 Bankipur assembly bypoll. BJP Bihar president Sanjay Saraogi is felicitated with a garland along with former leaders of Jan Suraaj, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) and an independent leader after they latter joined the BJP during a press conference in Patna on Thursday. (PTI) Among those who joined the BJP were young entrepreneur Chetna Jhamb, a former assembly candidate who contested the 2025 Bihar assembly election from the Samastipur constituency as an Independent candidate after parting ways with Jan Suraaj Party before the election, finishing third in the contest; Shruti Shri, block pramukh of Fatuha in Patna district, and Anand Madhukar Yadav, who served as the national vice-president of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) led by Mukesh Sahani. They were accompanied by hundreds of supporters who also enrolled as BJP members at the party’s state headquarters in Patna, said a press release issued by the BJP. Speaking at the induction function, …

Sindarov’s biggest rival will help him prepare to face India’s Gukesh

Sindarov’s biggest rival will help him prepare to face India’s Gukesh

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5 min readChennaiUpdated: Jul 16, 2026 05:54 PM IST Javokhir Sindarov recoiled at the question, simple enough as it was. Since he had won the FIDE World Cup and then the Candidates to secure a shot at the world champion’s crown, was he now Uzbekistan’s numero uno? “No, come on!” he said almost as if he had been embarrassed by the question itself. “If you ask me even 10 years from now, I will not say so because (Nodirbek) Abdusattorov is super strong. But I never want to say something like this: that I am better than him.” Sindarov was at the Norway Chess tournament at the time, answering questions from Indian journalists about his remarkable rise to becoming a world championship contender. But in the giddy recollection of his own rise, he wanted to make sure that his contemporary’s achievements were not minimised. “For young players in Uzbekistan, Nodirbek was like a superhero,” Sindarov had said. “If you are the best chess player in the country and no one can beat you, then it’s …

Rift in AMMA: No end to impasse in Kerala film body as rival camps hold firm

Rift in AMMA: No end to impasse in Kerala film body as rival camps hold firm

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Actor Shwetha Menon | Photo Credit: KK MUSTAFAH The warring factions in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) in Kerala appear to be in no mood to relent amidst the continuing deadlock following the stay issued by the Ernakulam Munsiff court on the functioning of the ad-hoc committee formed at the general body meeting of the actors’ body held in Kochi on June 21. The signs of a protracted legal battle emerged when actor Shwetha Menon, who had approached the court alleging that the ad-hoc committee was formed in violation of the laws of the association, opposed the plea by actor Ansiba Hassan to implead her in the case. The crisis had worsened after she announced that she would continue to remain president of the association, though she had announced her resignation at the general body meeting. Ramesh Pisharody, actor and MLA, who resigned from the post of convener of the ad-hoc committee following the court order, will inform the court that Ms. Menon could not continue exercising her powers as she had publicly …

Once a rival to Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn, this actor left Bollywood: Where is Avinash Wadhwan now?

Once a rival to Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn, this actor left Bollywood: Where is Avinash Wadhwan now?

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There was a time when Avinash Wadhawan was considered among Bollywood‘s most promising young stars. In the early 1990s, he was signing multiple films, working with leading female actors and was even being considered for projects that eventually made stars out of actors like Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar. While his contemporaries went on to become superstars, Avinash’s career took a dramatically different turn. Today, the actor is largely missing from mainstream Bollywood and is instead seen occasionally on television and OTT platforms. Here’s a look at what happened to the once-popular star. Avinash Wadhawan’s Bollywood journey. From engineering graduate to accidental model Long before he became an actor, Avinash was known for his academic excellence. A bright student, he regularly earned scholarships during college, easing the financial burden on his parents. He completed his engineering degree from Delhi School of Engineering and later aspired to pursue an MBA. After securing admission to IIM Lucknow, he eventually chose Mumbai’s Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management. But fate had other plans. While studying there, …

Shiv Sena defeats UBT rival by 83 votes in Parbhani-Hingoli MLC election

Shiv Sena defeats UBT rival by 83 votes in Parbhani-Hingoli MLC election

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Shiv Sena candidate Saeed Khan on Monday defeated Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) nominee Vivek Navandar by 83 votes in the election to the Parbhani-Hingoli local authorities constituency of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, an election official said told news agency PTI.  The counting of votes for the June 18 elections to 11 seats in the legislative council was conducted on Monday. Voting held in 11 constituencies The biennial elections were initially announced for 17 seats, including one bypoll. However, polling was required in only 11 constituencies after candidates of the ruling Mahayuti alliance secured unopposed victories in six seats. The Mahayuti alliance comprises the BJP, the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the NCP faction headed by Sunetra Pawar. Saeed Khan secures decisive victory In the Parbhani-Hingoli local authorities constituency, Khan secured 242 votes, while Navandar received 159 votes. Independent candidate Sushilkumar Deshmukh polled 56 votes. According to officials, eight of the total 465 votes cast were declared invalid, reported PTI.  Counting continues for other MLC seats The Parbhani-Hingoli result was …

Actor who was once a rival to Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan disappeared after debut; one rumour even declared him dead

Actor who was once a rival to Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan disappeared after debut; one rumour even declared him dead

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Several newcomers dream to make it big in Bollywood. Just that one big break and their life will change forever. The same happened to this young actor back in the 90s and early 2000s, when Bollywood was going through a strange phase. The yesteryear actors had been relegated to character roles and the industry have chances to many newcomers. (Also read: One of the most promising faces of the 1990s, co-starred with Aishwarya Rai: Where is Chandrachur Singh now?) This actor debuted with a hit musical drama. From Akshay Kumar to Shah Rukh Khan, these stars were merely trying to make themselves hold ground with their early films. Amid this, one actor broke the mould and delivered a big hit with their debut itself. But after that, he disappeared suddenly! We are talking about none other than Nakul Kapoor. Nakul’s early career Nakul’s journey to stardom began in 1998 with the music album Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat Tumse. It became a hit, after which he was roped in to star in to star in films. …

Karipur gold case unveils rival smuggling, dacoity network

Karipur gold case unveils rival smuggling, dacoity network

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The police have uncovered a network involving alleged gold smuggling and a planned dacoity at the Calicut International Airport. The case emerged after the arrest of 16 people linked to rival gangs. The groups were reportedly trying to seize smuggled gold from an international passenger who arrived at the airport last Sunday (June 7). The investigation began after the police arrested 14 people, including a woman, who allegedly gathered at the airport on June 7 to abduct a passenger and rob him of gold and cash. Acting on a tip-off, the police caught them from the airport’s parking area. The police said the accused had reached the airport in five groups to carry out the robbery. Two cars, a scooter, and 14 mobile phones were seized from them. WhatsApp chats recovered from the phones allegedly showed planning for the operation. According to the police, the group acted on instructions from Ansar Kaippekandi, a Kannur native based in Saudi Arabia, and Ali Akbar of Parappanangadi. Both were suspected to have coordinated the operation. The case developed …

Billed as the next Rajesh Khanna, once rival to Shah Rukh Khan: Where is Prithvi Vazir now?

Billed as the next Rajesh Khanna, once rival to Shah Rukh Khan: Where is Prithvi Vazir now?

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Many actors make a smashing debut in the film industry but struggle to match up to that standard in the next few years and are ultimately left behind. The 90s were a tumultuous time in Bollywood when the younger generation of actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar were vying for the best of the lot . Among this crop of talented actors was one name that made a sensational debut but things did not turn up in his favour after a few years. (Also read: One of the most promising faces of the 1990s, co-starred with Aishwarya Rai: Where is Chandrachur Singh now?) Prithvi Vazir in a new picture shared on his Instagram account. About Prithvi Vazir’s career We are talking about Prithvi Vazir, simply known as Prithvi. The actor made his film debut in 1992 with Dil Ka Kya Kasoor opposite Divya Bharti. The film was a huge hit, making Prithvi an overnight sensation. The audience was blown away by Divya and Prithvi’s performances together with Nadeem-Shravan’s hit songs at …

12 injured in clashes between rival groups in Nuh villages after Eid prayers

12 injured in clashes between rival groups in Nuh villages after Eid prayers

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Clashes broke out between rival groups in two villages in Nuh district after Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) prayers, leaving at least 12 people injured in both incidents, police said. Scuffle broke out between rival groups in Nuh villages after Eid prayers (Representative image/ HT photo) The first incident occurred in Nizampur village, where the clash stemmed from an old Panchayat election dispute that left six people injured. An argument had broken out between a faction led by Jamil and the one led by Ramzi after the morning prayer that soon escalated into a violent clash. According to eyewitnesses, the two groups pelted stones at each other and also used sticks and axes in the fight, creating panic in the village. After receiving information, police from the Akera police station arrived at the scene and pacified the warring factions. Inspector Virendra Kumar, SHO of Akera Police Station, said that neither party has filed a complaint yet and added that they are monitoring the situation. Kumar said they will take action once they receive a complaint. The second …