Lucky Ali apologises after targeting Javed Akhtar for ‘Hindu-Muslim’ comment: ‘Monsters may have feelings too’
Singer Lucky Ali recently courted controversy after calling out Javed Akhtar over a controversial Hindu-Muslim remark from a past event that resurfaced online. While some supported his remarks, others hailed his comment as distasteful. After this became a social media chatter, the O Sanam singer apologised to the veteran lyricist-poet.
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Mehbooba Mufti announces support for National Conference in Rajya Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday announced support for the ruling National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha polls which will be held a day later.
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Australia ends India’s 17-year unbeaten run in Adelaide, chase down 265 runs to seal series
The India vs Australia series was supposed to be about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s comeback to international cricket after seven months. But the hosts have spoiled the party in just two matches and sealed the series in Adelaide as Shubman Gill has conceded his debut ODI series as captain with a game to go. Australia chased down 265 runs in the second ODI in Adelaide and even though they lost eight wickets, the hosts always seemed to be in control of the run-chase. This also turned out to be India’s first loss in Adelaide since 2008 in the ODI format.
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OPINION | Iran’s Hijab Law: Video exposes double standards
In Iran, the wearing of hijab by women in public spaces is mandatory. According to the “Chastity and Hijab” bill enacted in 2023, women who defy dress codes risk long prison sentences, steep fines, and even death sentence for repeated violations. The regime uses drones, surveillance apps and licensed informants to monitor what women wear in public. Only recently, the Iranian regime announced it would deploy 80,000 personnel to enforce dress codes because there has been a spike in the number of women appearing in public without hijab. While ordinary women in Iran face harsh punishment for violating the dress code, a video has suddenly become viral on the internet and this has sparked a furore across Iran.
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‘Siddaramaiah is in the last stage of political career’: Son Yathindra names his potential successor
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra, stirred controversy within the state Congress on Wednesday by saying that his father is in the final stages of his political career and he should take on the role of a ‘margdarshak’ (mentor) to his party colleague and Cabinet Minister Satish Jarkiholi.
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OPINION | Gangs of London streets: Welcome action by police
In a major crackdown against mobile phone snatchers and shoplifters, the London Metropolitan Police arrested 46 people after a two-week-long operation. They were arrested for phone snatching and for buying and smuggling out stolen phones. Nearly 40,000 stolen phones were smuggled out from the United Kingdom to China in the last one year. Nearly 28 properties across London and Hertfordshire were searched during the crackdown against phone snatchers and smugglers. London Mayor Sadiq Khan described this as “the largest operation of its kind in the history of the UK”. He said, “it was humbling to see first-hand how the Met are going after the leaders of international smuggling gangs as well as street robbers and snatchers fuelling this industrial-scale crime.” In my prime time show ‘Aaj Ki Baat’ on India TV last night, we showed videos of phone snatchers and police nabbing the criminals.
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‘You left me’: Singer Rishabh Tandon’s wife Olesya pens heartbreaking message after his death, shares photos
Renowned music composer and actor Rishabh Tandon, best known by his stage name Faqeer, died last night, October 21, due to alleged heart attack. As fans mourn his demise, Rishabh’s wife took to Instagram and shared a series of photos with her late husband, and penned a heartbreaking note.
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IND vs AUS 2nd ODI weather report: Will rain spoil Rohit-Kohli’s ODI return to Adelaide after 6 years?
Australia are 1-0 ahead in the three-match ODI series against India after winning the opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The match was interrupted by rain on multiple occasions, and eventually, it turned out to be a 26-over-per-side contest. The second ODI is scheduled to take place at the Adelaide Oval as the Indian team returns to play at their most favoured venue in ODIs after six years. But will rain spoil the party for the visitors in Adelaide as well?
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Mumbai building collapse: Seven injured as portion of old Madanpura structure caves-in
A portion of the old Salvation Army Welfare Association building in Mumbai’s Madanpura locality collapsed on Wednesday (October 22), injuring seven people. The incident occurred around 12:30 pm when the first-floor section of the ground-plus-one structure gave way suddenly, sending debris crashing to the floor below. According to civic officials, fire brigade units, local police, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ward staff reached the site within minutes to begin rescue and debris removal operations.
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Jammu and Kashmir Bypolls: ‘Aga vs Aga’ in Budgam, women at the forefront in Nagrota
The nomination process for the by‑elections to the Budgam (constituency 27) and Nagrota (constituency 77) Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Monday. The polls, scheduled for 11 November with counting on 14 November, were a result of the resignation of Omar Abdullah from Budgam and the death of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana in Nagrota.
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