Gurugram web developer fired after controversial ‘Rs 370 biryani’ remark at Pranit More’s stand-up show

A Gurugram-based web developer has been dismissed from his job after comments he made during a stand-up comedy show sparked widespread criticism online. What began as an audience interaction at comedian Pranit More’s performance soon turned into a social media controversy, with many users condemning the remarks and questioning the attitudes reflected in them.

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President Murmu confers Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakras and Shaurya Chakra awards: Here’s full list of recipients

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred seven Kirti Chakras, including two posthumously, 15 Vir Chakras, including three posthumously, and 29 Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumously, on personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and State and Union Territory Police forces.

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Rebel TMC leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar announces to form separate faction, claims support of 20 MPs

A fresh political storm appears to be brewing within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar announced her decision to form a separate faction within the party and claimed that she has the backing of 20 Members of Parliament (MPs). The dramatic remarks have intensified speculation about internal divisions within the ruling party in West Bengal and could have significant political implications if the claims materialise into a formal split.

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Several Indian workers killed in Dubai after minibus collides with truck

Several Indian workers were killed in a tragic road accident in Dubai on Monday (Kune 8) after a minibus carrying them collided with a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road, the authorities said.

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Kangana Ranaut shares her take on objectification as Janhvi Kapoor’s Peddi controversy sparks debate

Bollywood actress and Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut is currently busy with the promotions of her upcoming film Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. During an interview with PTI, she shared her views on the controversy surrounding the film Peddi and Janhvi Kapoor during an interview.

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Govt cuts subsidised LPG cylinders for Ujjwala beneficiaries: Here’s how many refill they will get now

The government has reduced the annual limit of subsidised LPG cylinders under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ (PMUY) from 9 to 4. A senior government official on Monday said that this change was made keeping average household consumption in mind. 

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Cargo vessel with 24 Indians seafarers catches fire after attack off Oman coast; India repons

An incident of fire on board a foreign-flagged oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers was reported on Monday afternoon near the Omani coast, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) confirmed. The incident occurred at around 1:30 pm on board the vessel MT Marivex, south of the Strait of Hormuz, which was sailing from Karwar in India to Duqm in Oman.

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Which Indian players have won Player of the Match award on Test debut? Manav Suthar joins elite list

Manav Suthar created history on his Test debut as he churned out a stellar performance for India during the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. The Rajasthan all-rounder, who has been impressive in the domestic circuit, was called into the Indian side for the Test match as Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel were rested. 

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‘Please mention the itinerary’: Man turns living room into a mountain trek, internet can’t stop laughing

Travel content shared on social media usually features breathtaking mountain views, expensive gear and carefully planned adventures. But one content creator has gone viral for proving that you do not need any of those things to recreate the hiking experience, at least in your imagination.

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Why was Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh’s Takht shelved? Actor Mahir Pandhi finally reveals the reason

It was in 2019, when filmmaker-producer Karan Johar posted a photo of a majestic throne, with the title and star cast of what was supposed to be his magnum opus – Takht. Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Janhvi Kapoor were the key cast of the film, as per the announcement. However, the film was never made and was shelved without any formal announcement.

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