Anurag Kashyap reacts to removal of Satluj from OTT, says it’ll make ‘more people want to watch it’

Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj continues to spark debate after its sudden removal from Zee5. The film, which fought a three-year battle over certification before finally releasing on the streaming platform, was taken down just two days after its premiere. No official reason has been shared for its removal so far.

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Telangana DSP booked in disproportionate assets case; ACB unearths alleged assets worth over Rs 200 crore

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets case against Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sankireddy Bheem Reddy after allegedly discovering assets far exceeding his known sources of income.

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Maharashtra brings new bill to crack down on dance bars exploiting permit rules loophole; know all about it

The Maharashtra government has introduced a new bill in the state Assembly to bring licences for live music performances and orchestras in hotels, restaurants and bars under the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance in Hotels, Restaurants and Bar Rooms and Protection of Dignity of Women (Working Therein) Act, 2016, instead of the Maharashtra Police Act.

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Record-breaking devotee rush at Amarnath Yatra adds pressure on authorities; Baba Barfani vanishes

The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra has witnessed an unprecedented surge in pilgrim numbers this year, surpassing records of the past four decades. However, amid the massive influx of devotees, rising concerns over environmental changes, overcrowding and global warming, the revered natural ice formation of ‘Baba Barfani’ has disappeared from the holy Amarnath Cave.

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Microsoft lays off 4,800 jobs, cuts global workforce by 2.1%; Xbox hit hardest

Technology giant Microsoft said on Monday that it would be cutting 4,800 jobs, reducing its global workforce by 2.1 per cent. The decision is a part of company’s restructuring phase and Xbox will see the majority of job cuts, as Microsoft begins its new fiscal year.

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70 thefts in 45 days: SIT preliminary report widens Ram Temple donation probe; Anil Mishra under scanner

As the probe widens into the alleged embezzlements of donations at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has found that the theft was systematic and continued over an ‘extended period’, and was not a ‘one-off act’. The development follows the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s high-level meeting that accepted general secretary Champat Rai’s resignation.

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Mumbai battles floods, fallen trees and traffic due to heavy rain; schools to remain shut amid alert

Mumbai experienced intense rainfall on Monday as well, leading to flooding, transport disruptions and several weather-related incidents across the city. Although the rain eased slightly during the afternoon, strong winds continued to create problems by uprooting trees and damaging infrastructure.

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Congress to challenge MP Waqf Board reorganisation with Hindu members in SC; BJP defends move

The Congress has objected to the Madhya Pradesh government’s decision to reconstitute the state Waqf Board by appointing two Hindu members, calling the move legally questionable. The party said it would challenge the decision in the Supreme Court, while the BJP defended the appointments, arguing that the Waqf Board’s role extends beyond religious institutions.

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Spain knock Portugal out of FIFA World Cup 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo’s last dance ends tragically

In one of the hardest-fought battles of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain has beaten Portugal 1-0 and has advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament. Throughout the game, both sides were equally matched and were looking to breach each other’s defences. 

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Ram Temple theft case exposed BJP’s rift, clear division between Centre and UP government: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday once again launched a blistering attack at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over allegations of embezzlements of donation at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and claimed that the incident has exposed the difference between central and the Uttar Pradesh governments.

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