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Cops fact-check Harbhajan Singh over viral zombie drug clip: ‘From Rajasthan, not Punjab’

Cops fact-check Harbhajan Singh over viral zombie drug clip: ‘From Rajasthan, not Punjab’

A political slugfest erupted on Tuesday after BJP MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video showing two people under the influence of drugs and claimed that Punjab was “besieged by addictions”. The video featured two men wearing turbans and standing motionless in a hunched back position. (X/@harbhajan_singh) The video went viral on social media, with many claiming that the two youth visible in the clip were under the influence of “zombie drug”. However, this particular term was not used by Singh as he shared the clip. While Harbhajan Singh claimed that the clip was indicative of the state of drug addiction in Punjab, the Punjab Police was quick to fact-check him, saying the video was from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan and not Punjab. Who said what BJP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh re-shared a video that purportedly showed two men standing motionless, calling the situation “very sad.” He added that the youth of Punjab deserves better and called for urgent action. “Very sad to see the situation of Punjab. Punjab and its youth deserve better. This issue …

Farhan Akhtar takes a jibe at Ranveer Singh amid Don 3 controversy

Farhan Akhtar takes a jibe at Ranveer Singh amid Don 3 controversy

After months of making headlines and leaving the industry divided, the Don 3 row may have taken a backseat, but it’s far from over. While more updates in the matter are awaited after the Producers Guild of India is stepping in again to resolve the dispute, Farhan Akhtar recently brought back the controversy to light. The actor-filmmaker, who recently celebrated 25 years of Dil Chahta Hai, was speaking about how Saif Ali Khan almost quit the film days before filming. That’s when he decided to take a subtle jibe at Ranveer Singh exiting Don 3. Farhan Akhtar takes a jibe at Ranveer Singh During a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, Farhan was asked about Saif almost leaving the project 25 years ago. Responding to it, Farhan shared that Saif was caught in a difficult situation back then due to scheduling issues and thus eventually decided to leave the film even though everyone was trying to convince him to stay. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

Farhan Akhtar takes a swipe at Ranveer Singh over Don 3 exit: ‘Seems to be a pattern’

Farhan Akhtar takes a swipe at Ranveer Singh over Don 3 exit: ‘Seems to be a pattern’

Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3 saw Bollywood divided, legal notices being sent and film body getting involved. While Farhan Akhtar and Ranveer remain at loggerheads regarding the matter, Farhan, in a recent interaction, seems to have taken a jibe at Ranveer Singh, calling his exit a ‘pattern’. Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar are embroiled in a dispute over the film Don 3. ‘Seems to be a pattern nowadays’ During an interaction with The Hollywood Reporter India on the occasion of 25 years of his directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai, Farhan was speaking about the film’s lead actor Saif Ali Khan and how he wanted to quit the film just days before they were supposed to start filming. Farhan shared that before the film’s shooting began, Saif faced a date issue as the schedule of another film he was set to do shifted. Since Saif was in a difficult situation, he decided to leave Farhan’s film despite everyone trying to convince him to stay. The director shared, “For me, it was just like my head …

‘Meri nalayak aulaad’: Honey Singh reacts to Badshah’s stage name claim after Samay Raina’s joke on India’s Got Latent

‘Meri nalayak aulaad’: Honey Singh reacts to Badshah’s stage name claim after Samay Raina’s joke on India’s Got Latent

Comedian Samay Raina is back in the news, but this time around it’s because of a harmless song that aired during his show, India’s Got Latent. In Season 2 Bonus Episode 2, which aired on August 10, 2026 for members only, Samay seemed to have made a light mockery of rapper Badshah by making an indirect reference to the ongoing feud between him and rap artiste Yo Yo Honey Singh. Samay Raina and Badshah on the latest episode of India’s Got Latent season 2. Samay Raina makes Honey Singh reference This moment occurred immediately after a contestant’s performance. A clip of Samay’s performance soon made its way onto X, where one user shared it with the caption, “#SamayRaina Very Badly Roasted To Badshah, His Expressions.” Samay picked up the microphone, joked about tuning it and started singing. He had the audience laughing when he sang, “Yo Yo Honey Singh ka fan hoon main,” which many viewers took as a cheeky reference to Badshah. He then continued with, “Karta maa-behen hoon main. Mere saare ang dekho, …

Exclusive | Upasana Singh calls EGM ‘illegal’ after 11 CINTAA members resign

Exclusive | Upasana Singh calls EGM ‘illegal’ after 11 CINTAA members resign

In a significant development within the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA), 11 members of its 21-member Executive Committee have resigned from their respective positions, amid allegations of prolonged tensions over the functioning of the association and calls for fresh elections. They alleged that the functioning of the association had increasingly become concentrated around CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon and Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure, along with a section of other Executive Committee members. CINTAA crisis: Upasana Singh calls EGM ‘illegal’ after 11 EC members resign General Secretary Upasana Singh says the differences had been building for over two years, with the committee increasingly divided over how the association should function. “This has been going on for the past two to two-and-a-half years, since we have been here. Since then, we have been going through a lot of trouble. Many people have resigned in between because of the tensions within the committee, and there was a very bad atmosphere,” Upasana tells us. According to her, one of the key disagreements has been over the manner in …

Trouble in CINTAA: 8 members resign amid allegations against Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure, reveals Upasana Singh

Trouble in CINTAA: 8 members resign amid allegations against Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure, reveals Upasana Singh

Eight elected members of the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) Executive Committee have resigned from their posts as well as from the committee with immediate effect, citing a loss of confidence in the association’s current functioning. The members have also called for fresh elections. Padmini Kolhapure, Upasana Singh, Poonam Dhillon The resignations were submitted to CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh. The eight members are Hemant Pandey, Mukesh Rishi, Sahila Chadha, Heta Parmar, Puneet Issar, Vindu Dara Singh, Vikas Verma and Deepak Parashar. Also read: ‘Ranveer Singh could have approached us’: CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon reacts to Don 3 dispute and FWICE’s ‘ban’ In a joint letter, the members listed alleged repeated instances of the association moving away from collective decision-making, consultation and constitutional governance. They alleged that decision-making had increasingly come into the hands of CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon and Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure, along with some other members of the Executive Committee. One of the key allegations in the letter concerns the manner in which official communication and representation on behalf of …

‘False, fabricated, politically motivated’: Delhi court on sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Singh

‘False, fabricated, politically motivated’: Delhi court on sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Singh

A Delhi court, while acquitting former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had held that the sexual harassment allegations against him were “false” and “fabricated”, and part of a “deep conspiracy which seems to be politically motivated”. Last week, a Delhi court acquitted Singh, former BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh, and Vinod Tomar, former WFI assistant secretary, for lack of evidence, two years after the trial began. (Shrikant Singh) Last week, a Delhi court acquitted Singh, former BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh, and Vinod Tomar, former WFI assistant secretary, for lack of evidence, two years after the trial began. “Allegations are false and fabricated” In a detailed judgment, parts of which HT has seen, additional chief judicial magistrate Ashwini Panwar observed: “I have no hitch in saying that the version given by the victims…discredits the prosecution case completely and also shows that the entire allegations are false and fabricated, made against the accused persons in a deep conspiracy which seems to be politically motivated.” Also read | Brij Bhushan cleared in sexual …

Bengali actor Jeet reflects on playing revolutionary Ananta Singh in his biopic

Bengali actor Jeet reflects on playing revolutionary Ananta Singh in his biopic

Bengali superstar Jeet was familiar with revolutionary Ananta Singh, but working on Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat made him discover “his journey — highs and lows, struggles, convictions, and the sacrifices” of the freedom fighter. In the Pathikrit Basu-directed biopic, set in 1960s Kolkata, Jeet portrays nine phases of Singh’s life. “It’s a journey that keeps unfolding. I never knew the depth of his life until this story came to me. He’s not a one-dimensional character; every phase of his life adds a new perspective. As an actor, opportunities to portray someone with so many shades are rare,” he tells mid-day. 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

After meeting PM Modi, Sukhbir Singh Badal’s SAD backs women’s quota, delimitation bills

After meeting PM Modi, Sukhbir Singh Badal’s SAD backs women’s quota, delimitation bills

A day after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced the party’s support for the Women’s Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal. (HT_PRINT) The Shiromani Akali Dal, at a meeting of its senior leaders in Chandigarh on Saturday, demanded the immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said in a post on X. “The Shiromani Akali Dal draws inspiration from the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, who championed the dignity, equality and equal rights of women. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (@SGPCAmritsar) has already set an example by providing for women’s reservation in its House,” he said. Also Read: Sukhbir meets Modi, rekindles SAD-BJP alliance talks ahead of Punjab elections The party also extended its support to the Delimitation Bill. According to Badal, after detailed deliberations on key issues before Parliament, the Shiromani Akali Dal demanded a fair and equitable delimitation process that ensures equal representation to all states. The Shiromani Akali Dal supported the proposal …

KKR all-rounder Ramandeep Singh ties knot with Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan actor Charlie Chauhan; Arshdeep, Naman and Jay attend

KKR all-rounder Ramandeep Singh ties knot with Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan actor Charlie Chauhan; Arshdeep, Naman and Jay attend

Cricketer Ramandeep Singh and actor Charlie Chauhan entered into a blissful bond during a traditional Punjabi wedding ceremony that was attended by family members, close friends, fellow cricketers and personalities from the television industry. KKR all-rounder Ramandeep Singh ties knot with Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan actor Charlie Chauhan during an intimate ceremony (Instagram) Posting their wedding photo in a collaborative Instagram post they wrote: “8 years of us, and finally… forever.” In the videos and photos going viral on social media, they can be seen tying the knot as per a traditional wedding at a Gurudwara. All-rounder Ramandeep plays for Punjab in domestic cricket and Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) while Charlie is known for television shows Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan and Best Friends Forever. Among those spotted at the celebrations were India pacer Arshdeep Singh, Mumbai Indians batter Naman Dhir, Mumbai Indians fast bowler Ashwini Kumar and Punjab cricketer Jassinder Singh. Actor Jay Bhanushali shared a picture from the wedding celebrations on his Instagram Story. Arshdeep too took to Instagram to post their …