Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has responded to the criticism surrounding his casting as Lord Rama in filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated Ramayana, saying that he does not believe there is one specific actor who can be considered the only “right” choice to portray the revered Hindu figure. The actor’s comments come amid growing public interest...
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a strong show of support from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at Parliament, days after stepping down from the education ministry amid intense political pressure and protests linked to the NEET-UG examination controversy. Pradhan made his first public appearance at the Parliament complex...
The government on Monday introduced a proposed legislation in the Lok Sabha aimed at strengthening action against question paper leaks and other irregularities linked to competitive and public examinations, even as Opposition members raised protests in the House. The Bill seeks to establish stricter legal provisions to deter organised attempts to compromise the integrity of...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned alleged incidents of abuse involving journalists during protests over the NEET examination controversy, describing attacks on media professionals as unacceptable. The party has also questioned what it called “selective outrage” over incidents involving journalists, arguing that press freedom must be defended consistently, regardless of political affiliations. The controversy...
A major fire broke out at a coconut oil mill in the Beypore area of Kozhikode district in Kerala, leaving the industrial facility completely gutted and causing extensive damage to machinery, infrastructure and stored materials. Fire and Rescue Services personnel worked for several hours to contain the blaze, which was fuelled by large quantities of...
Anthropic has introduced Opus 5, a new addition to its Claude family of artificial intelligence models, positioning it as a more efficient and cost-effective option for users who need advanced AI capabilities for everyday professional work and software development. The company says the new model delivers performance approaching that of its more powerful Fable 5...
A communal confrontation in Nepal’s Sunsari district, located close to the country’s border with India, has left one person dead and more than a dozen others injured, including security personnel. The violence, which erupted after tensions between members of two religious communities, has prompted local authorities to impose indefinite restrictive orders in several parts of...
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is set to undertake an extensive 45-day door-to-door public outreach campaign across Andhra Pradesh, with the objective of highlighting the achievements of the coalition government during its first two years in office. The campaign, beginning July 27, is expected to bring the party’s elected representatives and grassroots organisation directly into...
Television actor Jasmin Bhasin has addressed the recurring questions surrounding her marriage plans with longtime partner Aly Goni, making it clear that she does not believe such personal decisions should be dictated by constant public speculation or outside pressure. The actor, who has been in a widely followed relationship with Aly for several years, has...
Vietnam is preparing to introduce tighter restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, as authorities seek to strengthen protections for young people in the digital environment and address growing concerns over online safety. The proposed move is part of a broader effort to create a safer online space for children,...