Raja Shivaji box office collection: A look at Riteish Deshmukh directorial’s day 1 performance?

Released on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Raja Shivaji is not merely a historical film, but a narrative that evokes the spirit of Swarajya (self-rule) and Maratha identity. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, the film has been received well by audiences.

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Noida International Airport to begin commercial flight operations from Jun 15, marking milestone in aviation

Here comes a piece of good news for the passengers. The Noida International Airport (NIA) on Friday announced that it will start commercial flight operations from June 15, marking a key milestone in the long-awaited greenfield aviation project in Uttar Pradesh. IndiGo will operate the first passenger flight from the airport, followed shortly by Akasa Air and Air India Express, according to a statement issued by the airport operator.

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NEET 2026 dress code: What to wear and to avoid on exam day

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026) is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 3. NEET UG will be held in a single shift from 2 to 5:20 PM. The candidates need to report at the exam centre by 1:30 PM and they should carry admit card. 

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Ian Bishop analyses possible reasons behind Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav’s struggles in IPL 2026

Mumbai Indians are currently ninth on the points table, with two wins to their name in eight games. They have made several changes to the bowling unit but are yet to find stability, which is one of the biggest reasons behind their poor show in IPL 2026. In their previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai smacked 243 runs on the board in the first innings, but ended up conceding 249, with eight balls remaining.

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Ganga Expressway to remain toll free for 15 days in big relief for travellers on new 594-km corridor

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the newly inaugurated Ganga Expressway will remain completely toll-free for the first 15 days after the commencement of commercial operations. He confirmed that no toll charges will be collected during this period which will allow commuters to travel freely on the new expressway.

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Harbhajan Singh moves High Court after Punjab Police withdraws security, seeks immediate restoration

Rajya Sabha MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the removal of his security cover by the Punjab Police. In his plea, he questioned the state authorities on why his police protection was withdrawn and requested the court to order immediate reinstatement. According to PTI sources, his security was taken away last Saturday (April 25). It is noteworthy that Harbhajan, along with six other MPs including Raghav Chadha, had recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Cruise boat capsizes in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur; four killed

At least four people have died, and several others are feared missing after a cruise boat carrying over 30 tourists capsized in the Bargi Dam near Khamariya Island in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur on Thursday evening.  According to preliminary reports, the boat was carrying more than 30 tourists when it lost balance amid a severe storm and capsized. Rescue operations were launched immediately in the area as authorities rushed to the spot.

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Gujarat Titans stun defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, register four wicket win in Ahmedabad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrived in Ahmedabad on the back of a famous nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. They bundled the hosts for 75 runs and got the job done rather comfortably with the bat. It was expected to give them confidence as RCB arrived as favourites against the inconsistent Gujarat Titans. 

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Mamata Banerjee reaches Bhabanipur EVM strong room, alleges tampering of vote machines

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday rushed to Sakhawat Memorial School in south Kolkata, the counting centre for the Bhabanipur assembly constituency, where EVMs from the April 29 polls are stored in strong rooms, amid suspicions of malpractice and tampering of the voting machines.

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Bengal elections: BJP, TMC leaders face off as clash erupts outside EVM strong room in Kolkata

Tensions flared in Kolkata’s Chowringhee area after leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) clashed outside an EVM strong room. The situation escalated when BJP leader Tapas Roy arrived at the spot, triggering heated exchanges between supporters of both parties. The confrontation drew significant attention as security personnel moved in to prevent the situation from spiralling further. The situation occurred after TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged her leaders and workers to maintain round-the-clock vigilance over EVM strongrooms.

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