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Stampede at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj: What we know so far, Election Commission asks Arvind Kejriwal to furnish proof on Yamuna poisoning claim, Torn Jeans, Skirts Banned At Siddhivinayak Temple In Mumbai As Shrine Imposes New Dress Code, Sky Force box office collection day 5: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya-starrer crosses ₹70 crore, India making strong push to host 2036 Olympics: Modi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal judge blocks Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship, Senate advances Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite misconduct allegations, Should guide Amit Shah over Delhi's law and order situation': Kejriwal hits back at CM Yogi, Shardul Thakur: When someone has quality, he should be given more chances, The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on Thursday, with Jacques Audiard's Emilia Perez leading the pack. As per Variety, 'Emilia Perez' bagged 13 nominations including Best Picture, the most by a non-English-language film in Oscar history. It was followed closely behind by "The Brutalist," a historical epic the examines the immigrant experience, and "Wicked," the hit screen version of a long-running Broadway sensation, which both nabbed 10 nominations. The Academy Awards nominations were unveiled Thursday after voting had been extended twice because of the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 people and catastrophic property damage. This week, the Oscars announced that its March telecast will "acknowledge those who fought so bravely against the wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix shares soar to record high after ‘biggest ever’ subscriber gain in Q4 2024-25, Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles, Trump toughens crackdown on immigration and diversity, Always open to legitimate return of undocumented Indians, says S Jaishankar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump vows to halt 'illegal invasion' of US, Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners, Hamas frees 3 hostages as ceasefire passes 1st hurdle, Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’ but Grap 3 not invoked, TikTok restores US services, thanks Donald Trump for granting time to ‘make a deal’, Karan Veer Mehra is Bigg Boss 18 winner, beats Vivian DSena and Rajat Dalal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mahakumbh 2025: Underwater drones, AI cameras, NSG commandos part of security, Uttarakhand: 6 dead, 22 injured as bus falls into gorge in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand: 6 dead, 22 injured as bus falls into gorge in Pauri Garhwal, California wildfires live updates: Death toll rises to 24, most fatalities in Eaton Fire zone, Jasprit Bumrah's injuries likely to be roadblock for Test captaincy, surprise name joins race to succeed Rohit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's Champions Trophy squad announcement postponed, President Biden says Meta scrapping fact-checking in US is ‘really shameful’, 35-yr-old woman, killed by live-in partner in March, found in fridge in MP’s Dewas, Delhi-NCR foggy, rain expected; flight and, Despicable charade, no merit’ says Donald Trump after unconditional discharge in hush money case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dense fog alert: Zero visibility in parts of Delhi NCR as AQI drops; Flight departures hit at IGI, Pune woman murdered by colleague at office parking lot; viral video shows mute onlookers, California wildfires: ‘Apocalyptic’ fires continue, over 4,000 structures gone; toll likely to rise, All We Imagine As Light wins big at NYFCC awards, Rohit Sharma's post-Champions Trophy retirement plan mooted by his ex-IPL captain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran journalist, filmmaker, poet Pritish Nandy dies at 73, Showdown between AAP, BJP over ‘Sheesh Mahal’, ‘Raj Mahal’, Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area, kill 5 as thousands flee homes, What led to the stampede at Tirumala's Venkateswara Swamy temple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal, Thousands of homes destroyed, 126 killed as rescue efforts continue after earthquake in Tibet, Will BJP come to power in national capital after over 25 years? Ajith Kumar crashes race car into barrier ahead of 24H Dubai 2025, Gavaskar feels "big questions" about "out-of-depth" Rohit's future in Test has raised amid dwindling form Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone, Had Strong Support For ISIS: Biden, PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of multiple development projects in Delhi today, South Korea authorities enter impeached President Yoon's compound in arrest attempt, India's top order collapses to 57-3 at lunch vs Australia on Day 1 of 5th test, ‘Pushpa 2’ stampede case: NHRC seeks action taken report from Hyderabad police chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India launches its first space docking mission, "Rahul Gandhi Behaved Like A Bouncer": BJP MP Injured In Parliament Stand-Off, Shah Rukh Khan praises PM Modi's vision of WAVES Summit 2025, calls it ‘an occasion that champions, fosters creativity', Sunil Gavaskar Lashes Out At Seniors Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma After 4th Test Humiliation: "All They Had To Do..." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 1,000 vehicles stuck amid heavy snowfall in Himachal's Manali, Tamil Nadu to Retain No-Detention Policy Up to Class 8: Education Minister, Parallel cinema pioneer Shyam Benegal dies days after 90th birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brazilian film 'Malu' bags big prize at 29th IFFK, Ashwin’s desire to evolve all the time made him stand out: Shastri, Government shutdown is averted just after deadline as Congress rejects Trump’s debt limit demands, At least 2 dead and 60 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market in a suspected attack, India, Kuwait boost ties: Strategic partnership, key pact on defence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Telugu actor Allu Arjun walked out of jail today morning, a day after he was arrested in connection with the stampede outside a Hyderabad theatre screening 'Pushpa 2'., Dividends of Indian entities will be taxed at 10% in Switzerland from January 1 as the European nation has suspended the most favoured nation clause in its agreement with India., As the US prepares for Donald Trump to take office next month, nearly 18,000 undocumented Indians have been identified for deportation, according to government's data, Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut described Allu Arjun's arrest as a very unfortunate incident, but added that everybody should be held accountable., India pacer Mohammed Siraj continued to receive harsh treatment from the Australian spectators as the Brisbane crowd booed him the moment he ran in to bowl in the third Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stage set for Constitution debate in Lok Sabha today, Child among 6 dead after fire breaking out at private hospital in Tamil Nadu, Delhi government has decided to ban firecrackers throughout the year, India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to return as an opener in the third Test match against Australia, Allu Arjun says his character in Pushpa 2 The Rule is like ‘naya Bharat’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and BJP chief JP Nadda met Amit Shah at his residence late on Wednesday amid speculation over the allocation of portfolios, The Supreme Court has laid down eight factors that are required to be taken into consideration while deciding the permanent alimony amount, ChatGPT, the popular AI-powered chatbot, has gone offline due to a technical issue, leaving millions of users worldwide struggling to access the service, Elon Musk, whose wealth has been turbocharged since President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month, became the first person to reach $400 billion in net worth, the latest milestone for the world’s richest individual, Pushpa 2 The Rule has collected Rs 687 crore net at the box office in India within 7 days of its release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S.M. Krishna, former External Affairs Minister and Karnataka CM, dies, Maharashtra: Four killed, 25 injured as bus rams into vehicles in Mumbai's Kurla West, British wife of ousted Syrian leader Assad ‘not welcome in the UK’, Lammy says, "Can't Say He's One Of The Best": Kapil Dev On Jasprit Bumrah Amid Rohit Sharma Captaincy Talks, French film director denies child actor abuse in landmark trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syria's Assad is in Moscow after deal on military bases: Russian state media, Sambhal violence: District court grants survey team more time to submit report, Unjust and tyrannical rule’: How world reacted to Assad's ouster from Syria, Kochi theatre screens second half of Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna film without showing first half, Sunil Gavaskar said Jasprit Bumrah has to be used strategically and can play all five Border Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syria's al-Assad loses control of Daraa; rebels close in on Homs. What does it mean? , Eknath Shinde wants Home Ministry, talks in progress on portfolio allocation: Sena MLA, South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over martial law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will extend all possible cooperation to Devendra Fadnavis; will work as a team: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Security heightened at Shambhu border ahead of farmers' Delhi March, India prepares for Pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, Allu Arjun's action packed day of unscripted drama: Arrest, bail, night in jail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devendra Fadnavis is set to be sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Hasina mounts stinging attack on Muhammad Yunus for current situation in Bangladesh, French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote in Parliament, Former cricketer Ravi Shastri has backed KL Rahul to continue to open for India, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maharashtra CM Face to Be Unveiled After Crucial BJP Meet Today, South Korean president reverses martial law declaration, Congress delegation, led by Rahul & Priyanka, heads to violence-hit Sambhal, Princess of Wales joins royals as Qatari state visit to the UK starts, Comedian Sunil Pal goes missing, wife files police complaint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shinde is not upset, says party colleague Samant as outgoing CM heads for his village, Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia conducts strikes in support of Assad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devendra Fadnavis to be Maharashtra's next CM? Amit Shah's key meeting with Mahayuti leaders today, Ranchi Schools Closed Today For Hemant Soren's Swearing-In Ceremony, Attacks on minorities in Bangladesh: Indian-American body urges Biden, Trump to intervene, KL, Axar to play big role in terms of responsibility: DC co-owner on team's batting line-up, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah start a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting, BJP ally Ramdas Athawale backs Devendra Fadnavis, says Eknath Shinde should…, Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health, 13-year-old cricketer Suryavanshi can become India's latest T20 batting sensation, Barbara Taylor Bradford, best-selling author known for 'A Woman of Substance,' dies at 91 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shiv Sena MP on Eknath Shinde for CM demand: ‘Give reply to those who say BJP uses, throws allies’, Sambhal violence: SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq committed 'provocative acts', say police, India shatter multiple records on their way to historic win in Perth Test, Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parliament winter session begins today; Opposition demands discussion on Waqf, Manipur, U.P.’s Sambhal mosque survey clash: Internet suspended; schools shut after violence kills 3, injures 20 cops, Hezbollah targets Israeli naval and intelligence bases with over 160 projectiles, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25: Virat Kohli’s Unbeaten Ton Sets Target of 534 Runs for Australia in 1st Test, Diljit Dosanjh's Pune concert goes dry! Maharashtra excise dept cancels liquor permit to avoid ‘traffic issues’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India-US ties have strong foundation: White House confident in navigating crisis over Adani bribery charges, Centre announces staggered timings for staff as Delhi reels under pollution, Putin threatens UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates, India win toss, bat first in series opener v Australia, AR Rahman-Saira Banu Split: 'No One Happy To Call It Quits In Long Marriages', Says Divorce Lawyer Vandana Shah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

: Axis My India predicts Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra, MVA to get 90 seats, Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US with USD 250 million bribery, fraud, FBI arrests man accused of plotting attack on New York Stock Exchange, India bowling coach Morkel puts "natural leader" tag on Bumrah before BGT kicks off in Perth, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel makes 'The Sabarmati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Polling underway for Maharashtra assembly elections; final phase voting begins in Jharkhand, BJP plays purported voice notes of MVA leaders to target opposition, BJP's 'Bitcoin scam' charges rock MVA ahead of polling; Sule moves EC, Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship, booster misses landing, Rafael Nadal retires: Spanish tennis icon’s final match is Davis Cup loss vs Netherlands, CM Nayab Saini declares 'The Sabarmati Report' tax-free in Haryana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ganguly names Pant as "next-best red-ball batter" after Kohli, expects him to have "impact" in BGT, Autopsy Of Five Bodies Of Missing Six From Manipur Done; 'Last' One Found Floating In Assam, UK PM Starmer announces relaunch of FTA talks with India after Modi meet in Rio, DU JNU shift to online classes as air quality worsens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi air quality drops sharply to ‘severe plus’, emergency measures come into effect, Delhi AQI 'severe' for day 2; 10 flights diverted due to fog, Union home minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on Manipur as crisis intensifies, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Prithvi Shaw returns for Mumbai, Shreyas Iyer named captain, After Kanguva criticism, Resul Pookutty asks theatres to adjust speakers ‘well in time’ for Pushpa 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India vs South Africa: Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson slam hundreds as India crush South Africa by 135 runs, Delhi pollution: Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers to combat 'severe' AQI; violators to be fined ₹20,000, Trump’s Pentagon pick was flagged as a possible ‘Insider Threat’ in the National Guard, Jhansi hospital fire: 10 newborn babies killed, over 35 rescued; CM Yogi orders probe, What will Russia-Ukraine do to end war, Trump says; respect Modi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Delhi chokes, stricter GRAP-III anti-pollution curbs imposed from today, Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Kennedy for Health Secretary, Congress far ahead in vote-bank politics not interested in poverty eradication: PM Modi, Big Injury Scare For India: Sarfaraz Khan Hit On Elbow, Jaya Bachchan Siddhant Chaturvedi begin shoot of 'Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tilak Varma's century clinches 11-run win vs South Africa in third T20I; India lead series 2-1, Delhi air pollution: National capital records worst air quality as pollution hits 'severe' mark for first time this season, Amid controversy, EC checks bags of Maha CM Shinde, Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, Tilak Varma's century clinches 11-run win vs South Africa in third T20I; India lead series 2-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Roles For Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy In Donald Trump's Cabinet, Polling begins for 43 seats in first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections, Taliban appoint Ikramuddin Kamil as ‘Acting Consul’ at Mumbai mission; no official word from India yet, Rishabh Pant reaches Perth for practice sessions ahead of 1st BGT Test, Death threat to Shah Rukh Khan: Mumbai police arrest lawyer from Raipur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as India’s 51st Chief Justice today, Trump dials Putin, advises him not to escalate Ukraine war: Report, Vistara’s final flight today as it merges with Air India, Ritika Sajdeh drops blockbuster reaction after Aaron Finch defies Sunil Gavaskar to rush to Rohit Sharma’s aid, Veteran Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh dies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two village guards kidnapped, killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, Donald Trump appoints Susan Wiles as White House chief of staff, first woman to hold position, Jaishankar discussed security concerns with Australian counterpart, says India after Canada 'blocks' EAM's presser, NewGen stars have a chance to shine as Proteas challenge awaits, Sidharth Malhotra announces his next movie 'VVAN - Force of the Forrest' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mallikarjun Kharge Dissolves State Unit In Congress-Ruled Himachal Pradesh,PM Modi congratulates ‘friend’ Trump on his return to the White House for the second time, US Election Results: Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump, urges fight for ideals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S Jaishankar reacts to Khalistani attack on Hindu temple in Canada: 'Deeply concerning', Harris and Trump’s final push before Election Day brings them to the same patch of Pennsylvania, 36 killed as bus falls into gorge in Almora, If Rohit is not playing in first Test, Bumrah should captain India for entire Australia tour: Gavaskar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi AQI falls further, toxic air sets off alarm bells ahead of winter, Justin Trudeau wears sacred threads from 3 Hindu temples, shares Diwali video amid India-Canada tensions, Devotees attacked at Canada temple by Khalistanis, Trudeau condemns, BCCI to take strict action after whitewash; Virat Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin, Jadeja have played their last home Test together, Shah Rukh Khan reveals he has finally quit smoking, but still feels ‘breathless’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘B‘ in BJP stands for ‘betrayal‘, ‘J‘ for ‘jumla‘: Cong launches multi-pronged attack on PM Modi, Union minister Kiren Rijiju interacts with Chinese soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh, Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks, Kohli fails as India slump in chaotic 10 minutes in third Test, Angelina Jolie to be honoured with Performer Tribute at Gotham Awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BJP's Shaina NC joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena after party fields her as candidate, ED chargesheets AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan in alleged Delhi Waqf Board scam, Joe Biden Hosts Diwali Celebration At White House, Matthew Wade announces retirement from international cricket, Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Monday presented the ANR National Award 2024, instituted in the name of legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, to megastar Chiranjeevi. Nageswara Rao's son and actor Nagarjuna, his family members and several other Telugu film personalities were present on the occasion. Bachchan said he was deeply honoured for having been chosen to honour Chiranjeevi. He thanked Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and director of 'Kalki' fame Nag Ashwin for making him a part of their films. "I can now proudly say that I am a member of the Telugu film industry. I am proud to be a member of the Telugu film industry," he said. Bachchan has acted in Chiranjeevi's historical Telugu film 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy' in 2019, while Nagarjuna and Bachchan acted together in 1992 Hindi movie titled 'Khuda Gawah'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top news of the day: Delhi wakes up to 'very poor' air quality days ahead of Diwali, India, China to complete military disengagement today, Popular Youtuber couple found dead at their home, Rohit, Gambhir warned 'there'll be cracks in Indian team' over 'backfiring' selection, Vikravandi decked up for actor Vijay’s debut political rally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pop Icon Beyonce Introduces Harris At Texas Campaign Rally, PM Modi, German Chancellor Scholz express 'deep concern' over Ukraine conflict, reiterate need for "lasting peace", India-China to withdraw troops, dismantle structures from Ladakh, Israel attacks Iran Live: Series of explosions heard in Tehran, nearby military areas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Severe cyclone 'Dana' begins landfall process on Odisha coast: IMD, Canada backstabbed India, its behaviour ‘the pits’; Khalistan a criminal enterprise, says Sanjay Verma, 2 Army porters killed, 3 soldiers among 4 injured in Gulmarg terror attack, India's Washington Sundar picks his favourite wicket from day 1 in 2nd Test against New Zealand, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ will continue to break its own record every year: Kajol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meeting of Prime Minister with Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China on the margins of the 16th BRICS Summit, An attack targeting a Turkish defense company leaves 4 dead and 14 wounded, Cyclone 'Dana' to make landfall tonight; Odisha, Bengal brace for heavy rainfall , Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modi-Xi bilateral today, first in 5 years, after China confirms LAC agreement, Cyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal to evacuate people; Coast Guard on high alert, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to file nomination for Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll today, reaches Kerala with Sonia Gandhi, KL Rahul should sit out if Gill plays second Test against New Zealand: Manjrekar, Harvey Weinstein Diagnosed With Bone Marrow Cancer: Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US election Indian American Republican leaders slam Kamala Harris on policy issues, Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: Congress releases first list of 21 candidates, PM Modi departs for two-day Russia visit, to attend Brics Summit in Kazan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India’s envoy to Canada rejects involvement in Sikh activist’s killing, Delhi cops probe Khalistani link in mysterious blast near CRPF school, Doctor among 7 killed in Ganderbal's terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs: Women’s T20 World Cup, Salman Khan hosts Bigg Boss amid Lawrence Bishnoi threat: 'Kasam khuda ki…" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices