The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi, after 27 years, successfully passed its first bill in the Delhi Assembly on Friday. Following the passage of the Fee Regulation Bill, Delhi’s Education Minister, Ashish Sood, stated that the bill would end the exploitation of parents and prevent the inappropriate detention of students in libraries. The bill aims to stop the coercive collection of fees and bring an end to arbitrary fee practices. On Friday, the Delhi government passed a crucial bill, the Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill 2025, aimed at regulating fee hikes in…
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Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. This announcement was made on Trump’s social media platform, Truth. Trump indicated that all parties involved, including Ukrainian President Zelensky, are nearing a ceasefire agreement to resolve the conflict that has been ongoing for three years. Earlier, speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump suggested that the agreement might involve the exchange of some territories, emphasizing that this would be for a better future. However, the Kremlin has not yet provided any information regarding…
The anticipation for any major film’s release typically begins to build a week in advance, and Yash Raj Films’ highly awaited ‘War 2’ is no exception. The film has already created a buzz, particularly in the North American market, where it became the fastest Indian film to surpass $100,000 in advance ticket sales, achieving this milestone within just 7 hours. News has emerged that the grand Telugu event for ‘War 2’ is scheduled, with the event location also confirmed. The grand Telugu pre-release event for ‘War 2’ will take place on the evening of August 10th at the Yusufguda Police…
The controversy surrounding voter lists in Bihar politics continues to simmer. Opposition parties are consistently criticizing the Election Commission, using it as a means to target the BJP. RJD spokesperson Chitranjan Gagan alleged that despite eight days passing since the deadline for claims and corrections, the Election Commission is not providing adequate responses to the information requested by the RJD and the India coalition parties. Instead, the commission is repeatedly sending the same information in letters to the party. Meanwhile, prominent social worker Rahul Yadav, along with numerous associates and hundreds of youths, joined the JDU on Friday. Umesh Singh…
Tripura’s Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen experienced a brain hemorrhage at the Agartala Railway Station. Sen, who was en route to Dharmanagar by train, suddenly fell unconscious in a restroom at the station. The 72-year-old was immediately transferred to Tripura Medical College (TMC) for medical evaluation, which confirmed a brain hemorrhage. Doctors have recommended immediate surgery. Sen has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Dharmanagar constituency four times. He first won in 2008, representing the Congress party. In 2013, he retained the seat under the Congress banner. Later, he…
A tragic bus accident in southwestern Kenya has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people. The bus was carrying passengers returning from a funeral when it plunged into a ravine. According to police reports, the vehicle was traveling from Kakamega, a western city, towards Kisumu. The accident occurred when the driver lost control of the bus while approaching a roundabout at high speed. Among the deceased are 10 women, 10 men, and a 10-year-old girl. Road accidents are common in Kenya and the broader East African region due to factors like narrow, poorly maintained roads and speeding. A…
Air India has decided to increase the retirement age for pilots to 65 years and for other employees to 60 years. Currently, the retirement age for both pilots and other employees in the airline is 58 years. The announcement regarding the increase in retirement age was made by CEO and MD Campbell Wilson at the airline’s town hall. The retirement age for Air India pilots will be increased to 65 years, and the retirement age for other employees will be increased to 60 years. Air India has approximately 24,000 employees, including about 3,600 pilots and about 9,500 cabin crew members.…
The film, ‘Maharani,’ joins a lineage of cinematic explorations into the complex relationship between a woman of the house and her domestic help. Comparable films and series, such as ‘Arth’ starring Shabana Azmi and Rohini Hattangadi, ‘Dabba Cartel’ featuring Shabana Azmi and Nimisha Sajayan, and ‘Dear Maa’ with Jaya Ahsan and Anubha Fatehpuria, have delved into this often ambiguous and layered connection. However, ‘Maharani,’ directed by Viral Shah, doesn’t achieve the same depth. Despite the efforts of Manasi Parekh and Shraddha Dangar, both accomplished actresses, the film struggles to create a believable rapport between mistress and maid, or, from a…
Following a drawn Test series against England, where a young Indian team demonstrated resilience, the focus has shifted to Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and workload management. Discussions amongst experts and fans highlight differing opinions, with some critics expressing strong views on the Indian bowler. Former England bowler Monty Panesar suggested that Mohammed Siraj’s ability to win matches for Team India necessitates a specific message for Bumrah. Bumrah played only three matches in the five-Test series. It was pre-decided that Bumrah would play only three matches during the tour. Coincidentally, India didn’t win any of those matches, and he was absent from…
The film ‘Pardes,’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, has completed 28 years since its release. The movie, a romantic drama, garnered significant success at the box office. Its songs are still popular and considered among the best of the 90s era. The film, directed by Subhash Ghai, was released on August 8, 1997. The film’s budget was 8 crore, but it earned a worldwide collection of 40.82 crore, proving to be a superhit. The film featured Shah Rukh Khan, Mahima Chaudhry, and Apurva Agnihotri in leading roles, alongside Amrish Puri, Alok Nath, Rakesh Thareja, and Aditya Narayan in supporting roles. The…