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Salman Khan’s former girlfriend Somy Ali has now come out in his support. For the unversed, the ‘Dabangg’ star has been sent several death threats by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Ali, who dated Khan in the ‘90s was recently in the news for extending an open invitation to Bishnoi for a virtual chat on Zoom. For the unversed, Khan had sparked the ire of the Bishnoi community for allegedly killing a Blackbuck in 1998. In an interview with India Today, Ali stated that Khan was not aware of the significance of the animal to the community, so there was no need for him to apologise. “Why should he apologise for something he didn't know about? That's like doing something inadvertently, and unintentionally and being forced to apologise for it. It makes no sense. It's not about ego. People say that he (Salman) is very arrogant and he has a reputation. I have nothing to do with him or his family today. I just don't want anyone murdered, in Bollywood or Hollywood. Violence is never the answer."

influential leaders in some segments reflects its risk-aversion approach in the wake of the poor show in general elections in the western state. Sreejaya Chavan, daughter of former CM and Congress turncoat Ashok Chavan who joined the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, is among the kin of regional satraps picked by the BJP for the November 20 contest. Sreejaya, who holds a law degree, will make her electoral debut from the home turf Bhokar segment, represented by the senior Chavan, in Nanded district. The BJP has renominated Nitesh Rane, son of former Union minister and Konkan strongman Narayan Rane, from the Kankavli seat in Sindhudurg district.

Himanta Biswa Sarma ceremoniously launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 to provide land rights to indigenous people. Under MB 3.0 steps will also be taken to digitize various land related services and publish maps for the benefits of the people of the state as several new rules have been implemented to simplify the process of giving land rights to the people. Sarma also launched the Project Closed User Group (CUG) of ASDMA. CUG is a contiguous special series of mobile numbers, which will be allotted to the officials and staff under the Revenue and Disaster Management Department for facilitating seamless communication and efficient coordination during emergencies. Under project CUG, government officials of the department will be equipped with specially allocated SIM cards for critical communications.

real estate developer Prestige Group is targeting Rs 10,000 crore in annual revenue from the National Capital Region from as early as next financial year as part of its aggressive expansion plans in the region, chairman and managing director Irfan Razack said. The company, which currently generates no revenue from the NCR, is expected to launch a mid-segment project in Ghaziabad, an uber-luxury project along Kasturba Gandhi Marg in Lutyens’ Delhi and has an under-construction hotel and office project at Aerocity near the capital’s airport. “I believe that the NCR market, if we approach it correctly, and with the type of projects we have along with properly growing the pipeline, has the potential to generate Rs 10,000 crore in sales annually,” Razack told ET.

Peacock series Hysteria, featuring Julie Bowen, Anna Camp, and Bruce Campbell, has captivated viewers with its unique blend of horror and thriller elements. Set during the 1980s' Satanic Panic, the show follows high school students and their families as they become entangled in mysterious and sinister events. The story centers around the disappearance of local high school quarterback Ryan Hudson, which sends the town into a frenzy, suspecting a dark ritual behind the tragedy. As the season unfolds, a series of supernatural occurrences and desperate cover-ups create a tense atmosphere. Fans are now eagerly awaiting news about Hysteria Season 2, as the show's creators hint at further developments.

finance ministry is considering a proposal to raise the posts of Chief General Managers in public sector banks in view of their increasing business and profitability. As per existing government guidelines, there can be one Chief General Manager (CGM) for four General Managers in a public sector bank (PSB). These guidelines were issued in 2019 and since then there has been marked improvement in performance of PSBs despite the pandemic, sources said. Business of PSBs have witnessed significant growth and consequently they booked record profit, sources said, adding the Department of Financial Services under the Finance Ministry is reviewing CGM positions for achieving the next level of growth by PSBs.

entrepreneur unwittingly became the poster boy for toxic work culture when he openly boasted about how he sacrificed sleep and tranquility to be a top-percentile earner. Taking to X, Kushal Arora, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, claimed that his long work hours, lack of sleep, and missed social gatherings were the sacrifices he made to achieve his goals. According to him, these efforts led to financial success, and he now earns an impressive $500,000 (approximately Rs 4 crore) annually. However, Arora's post on X (formerly Twitter) was met with backlash, as many users criticized his approach to success. Instead of receiving the admiration he may have anticipated, social media users accused him of putting undue pressure on younger generations. The post also sparked a broader discussion about the importance of sleep, maintaining work-life balance, and the possible negative impacts of prioritizing career achievements over personal well-being. In his post, shared on October 16, Arora wrote: «I am 23 years old, earning over $500,000 annually. While others my age were partying and relaxing, I was spending sleepless nights working, skipping social events, facing failures and rejection, and sacrificing work-life balance. But that was my choice. Are you building your dream life?»

Omar Abdullah for attempting to politicise and create controversy over restoring statehood to the region. Speaking to ANI, Chugh said «Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have committed to restore statehood and he will fulfill his promise but the Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah has been doing politics continuously and has been creating unnecessary controversy.» On October 19, the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet passed a resolution urging the Union Government to restore statehood of the Union Territory.

Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has stayed the appointment of Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, to any post in the party in Jalna district. Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, Pangarkar joined the Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Friday in the presence of party leader and former state minister Arjun Khotkar. Khotkar earlier said that Pangarkar, a former Shiv Sainik, has returned to the party and has been nominated as the chief of the Jalna assembly poll campaign. A statement from the Shiv Sena on Sunday said that if Pangarkar has been given any party post in Jalna district, the decision has been stayed.

heavy rainfall as an upper air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea has moved to the North Andaman Sea on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. This circulation is expected to lead to the formation of a Low-Pressure Area over the East Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining North Andaman Sea in the next 24 hours. According to the IMD, «It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by October 23, over East Central Bay of Bengal.»

JMM and Congress over seat-sharing for the Jharkhand assembly polls, the RJD on Sunday said it would not settle for less than 12 seats, but it will not sabotage the prospects of the INDIA bloc even if it goes solo. The JMM and Congress on Saturday announced that the two parties would contest 70 of the state's 81 assembly seats. «Less than 12-13 seats are not acceptable to us as the RJD has a strong hold on 18-20 seats. If we are asked to contest three-four seats, we are not ready to make any sacrifices,» Rashtriya Janata Dal spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha said.

CRPF) school in Rohini, Delhi, resembles a crude bomb and there is a foul smell to it, told sources at the Forensic Science Laboratory to ANI. However, a clarity will be received once a proper forensic study is done. Additionally, a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA), as well as personnel from the National Disaster Relief Force arrived at the site of explosion. National Security Guard (NSG) commandoes were also present at the site to assist in a probe by Delhi Police. A forensic team has examined the site and collected samples.

Neeraj Chopra, who recently fractured his hand while training for Diamond Leagure as well his ongoing troubles with groin injury has opened on his insecurities as he sets eyes for his dream of 90m throw. On his future plan, Neeraj said his target was to throw beyond 90 metres. «Everyone expected a gold from me at the Paris Olympics. I was confident of gold but had a fear of injuries. I won medals in two World Championships, but injury still bothers me and prevents me from training effectively. I can't push myself. I know I can do better, but I lack confidence due to injury. I want to be fully fit before returning to the field,» he said. «After that, the journey through Diamond League, Asian Games, and Olympics was good. I am grateful to God for what I have achieved. However, I won't stop here. Winning gold at the World Championship for the country has now become my mission,» he said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's action in response to the violence in Bahraich, which included issuing a demolition notice to the accused, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad expressed on Sunday that he does not understand why CM Yogi is taking this approach, as there is no provision for the use of bulldozers in the rule of law. Speaking to ANI, Prasad said that the UP Chief Minister appears to want to enforce his own version of law in the state. «As far as the bulldozer is concerned, it is not mentioned anywhere in the law, whether in the IPC, CrPC, or the Evidence Act. No matter how severe the crime, the law allows for provisions such as the death penalty, but there is no provision for using a bulldozer and demolishing property. I don't understand why Yogi Baba is doing this. He seems to have his own system; he wants to implement his own law in Uttar Pradesh. These actions are not in line with the rule of law, they belong to 'jungle law' where lawlessness prevails, and authorities do as they please,» said the Samajwadi Party MP.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday, announced its candidates for all four assembly seats in Punjab that will face by-polls on November 13. The party has nominated Gurdeep Singh Randhawa for the Dera Baba Nanak assembly seat. AAP has fielded Ishaan Chabbewal for the Chabbewal seat, Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon for Gidderbaha, and Harinder Singh Dhaliwal for Barnala.

Giriraj Singh has alleged that members of the Congress and RJD vandalised a temple and its idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur, at 5 a.m. on Sunday. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, «Some individuals have vandalised a temple and its idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur, at 5 a.m. I have received information that the RJD and Congress are responsible for this. Their aim is to incite riots and make it seem as if this occurred after my visit. I want to make it clear to the administration that the RJD and Congress are behind this. Rahul Gandhi has openly allowed for civil unrest in the country. The real culprits must be apprehended.» Earlier today, Giriraj Singh claimed that Hindus from the JD(U), RJD, Communist parties, Congress, and BJP are supporting his 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' in Bihar.

Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman recently concluded their bilateral naval exercise, 'Naseem Al Bahr' off the coast of Goa. The exercise lasted from October 13 to October 18. The Indian Navy highlighted the details of the naval exercise on the social media platform, X. https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1846497469431214142/photo/3

Yamuna River, stating that it contains harmful organic matter which releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere. Speaking to ANI, Professor Sachchida Nand Tripathi, Dean of the Kotak School of Sustainability at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, said, «The effect of froth on the Yamuna River is dangerous. The frequent occurrence of froth is primarily due to the large amounts of surfactants from soap, detergents, and other pollutants in untreated wastewater flowing into the river.» «After the monsoon, the stable atmosphere and rising temperatures create ideal conditions for froth formation. Later, in October, when temperatures drop, it helps stabilise the froth. However, this froth contains harmful organic matter that releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere. The partitioning of froth also releases volatile organic gases and semi-volatile organic compounds. These organic gases become precursors to secondary organic particulate matter,» he added.

Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased. The Prime Minister also announced Rs. 50,000 for those injured in the accident. «The accident in Dholpur, Rajasthan, is heartbreaking. My condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives, including innocent children. May God give them the strength to bear this pain. I also wish for the speedy recovery of all those injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is providing all possible assistance to the victims,» the Prime Minister's Office posted on X.

Maldives has floated a new foreign currency regulation, limiting types of transactions allowed in foreign currency and imposing mandatory foreign currency exchange controls on tourism establishments and banks. Maldivian economy appears to have taken a hit after calls to Indian tourists to avoid the picturesque island nation as a response to President Mohamed Muizzu's 'India Out' campaign last year. Maldives last month averted a potential default on an Islamic bond payment after India extended a USD 50 million interest-free loan. With its forex reserves not matching its import bill, the island nation's central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on October 1 introduced a new regulation, requiring all foreign currency income generated by the tourism industry to be deposited in local banks.

cyclonic circulation has formed over Andaman Sea and it is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area by Monday. It may have an impact on coastal areas of north Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Bangladesh next week. «The cyclonic circulation is formed over central Andaman Sea. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea around October 21. Thereafter, it is likely to move northwestwards and intensify further into a depression around October 23,» said IMD in a bulletin. Amid speculations on the formation of a cyclone this month as forecast by certain international models, IMD Director General Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra said that a clearer picture will emerge only after formation of the low-pressure area.