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Ryan Reynolds was absent from Blake Lively's red carpet appearance at the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival last Friday, fueling speculation about rising tensions. Meanwhile, protests and legal drama continue to overshadow Blake Lively's most recent film, Another Simple Favor. Blake Lively's hopes of putting her legal troubles behind her for the evening were dashed when a huge 'Justice for Justin Baldoni' placard was thrown high into the air. However, the troubled actress braved the red carpet at the premiere of her new film, Another Simple Favor, at the SXSW film festival in Austin on Friday night, sporting a tight pink PVC coat and matching dress. She had only made a few public appearances since filing a shocking lawsuit against Baldoni in December of last year, alleging sexual harassment.

gender equality, and resilience through a heartfelt LinkedIn post recounting his childhood experience. He shared how being locked inside his house every afternoon in Dhanbad shaped his perspective on life and leadership.

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BJP MP lost his cool inside the Lok Sabha with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijuju rushing to him to calm him down as he shouted at his party colleagues. Andaman and Nicobar MP Bishnu Pada Ray lost his temper and his ire appeared to be primarily directed at BJP chief whip Sanjay Jaiswal.

Aman Sao was killed in an encounter when members of his gang tried to free him from police custody in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Tuesday, officials said. The incident took place a day after state Director General of Police Anurag Gupta said most crime plots in Jharkhand are being hatched inside jails and executed with the help of criminal gangs. The shootout happened on Tuesday morning when the gangster, accused in over 150 cases and convicted in some cases, was being brought to Ranchi from Raipur jail in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, they said. «Suddenly, members of Sao's gang attacked the vehicle in which he was being brought and attempted to free him near Chainpur in Ramgarh police station area, around 180 km from Ranchi, resulting in a gunfight in which Sao was killed and another police personnel was injured,» Medininagar Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manibhushan Prasad said. Officials said that as his gang members launched the attack to free him, Sao snatched an INSAS rifle from an STF jawan and started firing, prompting the police to retaliate in self-defence, leading to Sao's death. Palamu Superintendent of Police Reeshma Ramesan said Sao was being brought to Ranchi from Raipur in connection with an NIA case.

Rachin Ravindra's video during the award ceremony from Champions Trophy has gone viral as it claims that he is truly an Indian at heart. During the runner-up prize distribution, a social media user observes that only Ravindra checked what was inside the box, while his team mates were least concerned about it after losing the Champions Trophy 2025 final against India. The video now has over a million likes and people have hilarious comments on the post.

Anand Vihar in east Delhi, a fire official said on Tuesday. The Delhi Fire Services received a distress call at 2:22 am on Tuesday and dispatched three fire tenders to the scene. The flames were brought under control by 2:50 am, the official said. At 3:10 am, station officer Feroz confirmed that three charred bodies were recovered from inside the hut.

federal agencies. The pair also joined forces on social media to push back against criticism of US support for Ukraine. Musk claimed his Starlink satellite internet system was critical to Ukraine’s military operations, suggesting the front lines would collapse without it. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski criticized Musk’s remarks as a veiled threat, noting Poland pays millions annually for Starlink services in Ukraine and warned of seeking alternatives if SpaceX became unreliable. Rubio quickly defended Musk, denying any threats to cut Ukraine’s access and praising Starlink as vital to Ukraine’s survival in the war.

West Bengal assembly on Monday after the Speaker suspended BJP MLA Dipak Barman and ordered marshals to escort other two BJP MLAs -Shankar Ghosh and Manoj Oraon — out of the assembly. A motion was brought against the BJP MLAs for misconduct and disruption of the House on the first day of the second phase of the budget session of the legislative assembly which began on Monday, after a vacation. Chaos broke out inside the House when BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee, while delivering his speech, was stopped and his microphone was silenced by the Speaker. Then BJP MLAs, led by chief whip Shankar Ghosh, started protesting after which the marshals were asked to escort Ghosh and Oraon out. Later, the BJP-led Opposition staged a walkout in protest against the Speaker's action.

Rachin Ravindra had an unforgettable ICC Champions Trophy 2025, finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer. But while the world applauded his on-field heroics, it was a subtle moment during the award ceremony that had cricket fans buzzing. As the Kiwis received their runners-up medals after a thrilling final against India, fans noticed something peculiar—Ravindra, unlike his teammates, stepped off the podium, immediately opened his medal box, and inspected the prize. And just like that, social media erupted, calling it “the most Indian thing ever.”

Krispy Kreme shops with a new assortment of limited-edition doughnuts. Krispy Kreme will introduce the special treats to all participating locations across the country starting on Monday, March 10. An annual dole out of complimentary doughnuts for numerous lucky customers has also been announced. The brand aims to capitalise on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day, set to be celebrated on March 17 this year. Read on to know about which of the special treats you can get this week.

IKEA flatpacks which are affordable, easy-to-assemble furniture kits, in order to build makeshift bedrooms inside federal office buildings, that they are trying to dismantle in the first place. This comes as they work to shrink the same government agencies they’re temporarily living in, according to recent Politico report. DOGE has fired several federal workers and canceled their contracts, and pushed to reduce government property in just a few weeks. But while slashing costs, employees aren’t skimping on sleep. At least four rooms on the 6th floor of the General Services Administration (GSA) building have been turned into sleeping spaces, complete with IKEA beds, lamps, and dressers, two employees told Politico.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. FOR TEN DAYS, since the shouting-match in the Oval Office, Ukraine has been scorched by Donald Trump’s wrath. Now comes a moment of catharsis—or another round of brutal punishment.

IIM graduate who reportedly quit his job just 10 days after joining due to a misunderstanding about his role. According to the Reddit user, who previously worked as an inside sales representative, he was asked to train a newly hired account executive—an IIM graduate who had secured a lucrative package of Rs 21 lakh per annum, along with a Rs 2 lakh joining bonus. However, despite the attractive salary, the new recruit resigned in less than two weeks. The reason? He believed he was hired for a marketing position but was instead assigned to sales for the first year. Feeling misled, he decided to leave. The Reddit user recounted a conversation where the graduate expressed frustration, saying he hadn’t expected to handle sales accounts. When reassured that this was common in the industry, the IIM graduate firmly stated that he didn’t want to continue. Despite having a student loan, the graduate later accepted a role in operations and supply chain management with a lower salary of Rs 16 lakh per annum.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When you see it from a distance, the new Google India campus on Bengaluru’s chaotic Outer Ring Road does look like the infinity symbol. With a curved, rounded structure, both in the outer walls of the building as well as the roof, the building creates an impression of the endless loop.

Zomato's rise as a public company has been rapid as it has expanded into businesses beyond food delivery over the past few years. Adding quick commerce through its Blinkit acquisition and later buying out Paytm Insider to bulk up its going-out business, Zomato's success has emanated from combining profitability with the growth potential of its quick commerce unit and other new businesses which drove its market capitalisation to an all-time high of ₹2.75 lakh crore ($32 billion) by December 2024.

The Ballad of Wallis Island is an upcoming comedy directed by James Griffiths. Carey Mulligan plays a lead role in the film, which focuses on a musician facing unexpected challenges during a performance on a remote island. The movie is scheduled for release on March 28, 2025.

A recent Instagram post featuring Meghan in a purple Northwestern University sweatshirt—eerily similar to the one worn by Diana in 1996—has reignited tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family. Behind the palace walls, William is reportedly furious, feeling that Meghan is using his late mother’s memory for attention. «William is seething,» an insider spilled to Radar Online. «He’s always been incredibly protective of his mother’s legacy, and he sees Meghan’s repeated nods to Diana’s style as more than just fashion choices—they feel calculated.»

Five workers entered a water tank to clean it but passed out inside while doing the job, said a fire official. Others at the construction site alerted the fire brigade, which rescued the five men and rushed them to the state-run JJ hospital. However, doctors declared them dead, said an official.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Imagine a world full of basketball-sized “Orbs" that stare deep into our eyes, capturing the unique pattern of our irises.

Recently, a woman provided her social media audience with an exclusive inside look at Google’s Gurgaon, India, office, and her video quickly gained immense popularity.