Why Rajesh Khanna’s double role in Aradhana was nearly dropped, and what Shakti Samanta did next

Long before Hindi cinema became the glitzy, star-driven industry it is today, power often rested elsewhere. As recalled in an excerpt from Rajesh Khanna’s biography, film distributors once played a decisive role in shaping movies -sometimes demanding major changes after watching just a few reels.

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India successfully conducts maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket | Video

The maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) was successfully conducted on Monday (December 29) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur town in the Balasore district of Odisha, marking a major milestone in India’s precision strike and long-range artillery capability.

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Teacher Recruitment Exam-4 to be conducted soon in Bihar, says state education minister

Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar on Monday confirmed that the state will soon begin appointments under the Teacher Recruitment Exam 4. Speaking to reporters in Patna, he recalled that 1.70 lakh teachers were selected in TRE 1 and another 70,000 in TRE 2, while only a portion of the 87,774 vacancies in TRE 3 could be filled. “We will soon ensure TRE-4 appointments,” Kumar assured as per news agency PTI.

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BMC elections 2026: Congress releases first list of 87 candidates | Check here

The Indian National Congress (INC) on Monday released its first list of 87 candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The polling for the elections to all municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the BMC, will take place on January 15. The results were will be declared on January 16.

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The Raja Saab trailer 2.0: Prabhas pulls off a Joker, battles Sanjay Dutt in haunted mansion

After Kalki 2898 AD, Prabhas is gearing up for The Raja Saab. The film will hit the screens on January 9, and the makers have just dropped another trailer, leading up to the release. 

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Tim David ruled out of BBL due to hamstring injury ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

In a major moment for Australia’s star cricketer, Tim David has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing Big Bash League season. It is worth noting that scans confirmed a Grade 2 strain in his right hamstring. Notably, David represents Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL, and he will not be playing any part in the ongoing season of the BBL anymore. 

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‘Won’t rest until he is hanged’: Unnao rape survivor after SC stays Sengar’s suspension of life sentence

“I will not rest until he is hanged,” the Unnao rape survivor said on Monday, expressing relief and satisfaction after the Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of convict Kuldeep Sengar. Acting on a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the high court’s decision, the apex court also issued a notice to Sengar, seeking his response.

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Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes fourth player in women’s cricket history to achieve major milestone

In a historic moment for ace India women’s batter Smriti Mandhana, the star batter completed 10,000 runs in international cricket. It is worth noting that the India opener just needed 27 runs to achieve the major milestone, and with a good start against Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I, the opener did just that. 

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First image of IAF’s S-400 revealed, marks new era in India’s air defence system

The Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to strengthen its combat capabilities, with the S-400 air defence system emerging as a key milestone in this effort. The first image of the IAF’s S-400 system has now been released, highlighting a major boost to India’s air defence preparedness. The advanced system is expected to significantly enhance the country’s ability to protect its airspace and is being seen as the beginning of a new era in India’s air defence architecture.

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Ajit Pawar led-NCP releases first list of candidates for BMC elections 2026

Ajit Pawar led-NCP releases first list of candidates for BMC elections 2026 

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