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O’Romeo trailer: Avinash Tiwary’s transformation as Jalal impresses viewers; fans say, ‘Such a chameleon’

The much-awaited trailer of Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo has finally dropped, giving fans a glimpse into the romantic crime drama. The trailer also showcases Avinash Tiwary’s striking transformation as Jalal. The actor’s intense look and physical makeover, including his hairstyle, have left viewers impressed, with many taking to social media to praise him.

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China reluctant to join Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza, insists on UN-led approach

China has shown hesitation about joining a proposed Gaza peace body put forward by US President Donald Trump, saying it would only consider participation in the initiative if it is backed by the United Nations. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China remains firmly committed to multilateralism and supports an international system led by the UN. He stressed that Beijing does not support any move that weakens the role of the global body.

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Indore water contamination: HC orders preservation of key records, seeks fresh status report

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday directed the Indore administration to preserve all original records linked to the contaminated drinking water crisis in the city’s Bhagirathpura area. The court’s order came amid concerns raised by petitioners that crucial documents could be tampered with. A division bench of Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi was hearing multiple public interest litigations (PILs) related to deaths allegedly caused by consumption of contaminated water in the locality.

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Noida techie death case: NDRF team pulls out Yuvraj Mehta’s car from water-filled pit | VIDEO

In the latest development in the Noida techie death case, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams on Tuesday retrieved the car of deceased software engineer Yuvraj Mehta and loaded it onto a truck. Yuvraj had died after his vehicle plunged into a water-filled pit at an under-construction site in Sector 150 of Greater Noida on the intervening night of January 16 and 17.

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BMC polls: Race to register councillor factions intensifies as parties aim to prevent defections

As the race for the Mumbai mayoral post heats up, all parties are registering their councillor factions. This is being done to ensure that even if cross-voting occurs, members remain bound by the party whip. Since the anti-defection law does not apply to municipal corporations, this strategy has become standard practice for every party.  

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Skipping tolls could block vehicle services: Govt links unpaid fees to ownership, fitness and permits

Vehicle owners who skip tolls on National Highways may now face administrative hurdles, as the government has made clearance of pending toll dues mandatory for several key services. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Tuesday notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, aimed at improving toll compliance and discouraging evasion.

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Zakir Khan announces long break from comedy; hints at final show on June 20

Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has revealed that he will be taking a long break from comedy. Zakir, who enjoys a robust fan following, shared the news during a recent live show in Hyderabad, which was part of his ongoing Papa Yaar tour. A video from the show has been going viral.

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Prayagraj Magh Mela authorities issue notice to Swami Avimukteshwaranand over ‘Shankaracharya’ claim

The Magh Mela administration in Prayagraj has issued a notice to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, seeking an explanation for presenting himself as the Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth. The notice was served on Monday, in which the Mela administration cited a Supreme Court order that bars the appointment of any Shankaracharya for the Jyotishpeeth until an appeal in this regard is finally decided.

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Tata Punch Facelift earns 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating: Full crash test scores explained

Tata Motors recently launched the Tata Punch facelift in India. Within days of its launch, Bharat NCAP—the agency responsible for assessing the safety of new cars—has released its crash test report for the updated model. The Tata Punch facelift has achieved an impressive 5-star safety rating under the Bharat NCAP programme. Here’s a detailed look at its crash test scores and safety performance.

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Maharashtra Govt opposes Abu Salem’s parole, cites flight risk and diplomatic fallout with Portugal

The Maharashtra government has told the Bombay High Court that allowing gangster Abu Salem to go on parole could have serious consequences, including the risk of him fleeing the country and damaging diplomatic relations between India and Portugal. In an affidavit submitted to the court on Tuesday, the state opposed Salem’s request for 14 days of parole following the death of his elder brother. The government said that if any relief is to be granted, it should be limited to a maximum of two days as emergency parole.

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