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Terror suspects open fire at brick kiln workers in J&K’s Kulgam NEW DELHI: Two non-local labourers were injured after suspected terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday evening, PTI reported citing officials said.This is a breaking storyGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi Riots Case: Tahir Hussain, Four Others Get Life Term For IB Officer Ankit Sharma’s MurderIndia Signs Rs 4,000 Crore Credit Agreement With Bhutan, Reviews Rs 10,000 Crore Development PackageIndian Navy Receives Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, Strengthens Deep-Sea Rescue CapabilityCabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore Samudra Manthan Scheme To Boost Offshore Oil And Gas ExplorationMeta India Head Named In FIR As Posts Criticising PM Modi Surface; Social Accounts Under Scanner’My Father Was Almost Lynched’: Injured Delhi Cop’s Daughter Emotional Appeal After Violence | Watch’Cracks Appeared Hours Before Collapse’ Rescue Teams Search For Survivors In Maharashtra’s BhiwandiCJP’s Saurav Das Says Abusive Remarks Deserve Defamation Cases, Not Criminal Prosecution | WatchRajya Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Law As PM Modi Vows Zero Tolerance Against Exam MafiasPM Modi Releases New Selfie Video On Instagram As Rajya Sabha Clears Anti-Paper Leak Bill123PhotostoriesBreast cancer often begins without pain: Doctor explains the early warning signs every woman should know and why timely screening can save livesWhy children are more vulnerable to heatwaves than adults: Doctor explains the hidden risks of heat, humidity and dehydrationAs Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ revives traditional fashion, meet the woman who gave India the blouse, petticoat and modern Nivi sareeWho is Vinnie Takair? Danish singer spotted with Aryan Khan in London sparks dating rumoursOptical Illusion personality test: What you feel most drawn to first says a lot about who you really are10 baby names inspired by Greek mythology7 science-backed upgrades to improve your brain health and memoryFriendship Day Cards 2026: Best friendship day greeting card images to share with your friends7 traditional Kashmiri breads and what makes them so specialInside Archana Puran Singh’s 75-year-old Dehradun home: A lush garden, vintage interiors and a massive living room123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

Terror suspects open fire at brick kiln workers in J&K’s Kulgam NEW DELHI: Two non-local labourers were injured after suspected terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday evening, PTI reported citing officials said.This is a breaking storyGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi Riots Case: Tahir Hussain, Four Others Get Life Term For IB Officer Ankit Sharma’s MurderIndia Signs Rs 4,000 Crore Credit Agreement With Bhutan, Reviews Rs 10,000 Crore Development PackageIndian Navy Receives Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, Strengthens Deep-Sea Rescue CapabilityCabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore Samudra Manthan Scheme To Boost Offshore Oil And Gas ExplorationMeta India Head Named In FIR As Posts Criticising PM Modi Surface; Social Accounts Under Scanner’My Father Was Almost Lynched’: Injured Delhi Cop’s Daughter Emotional Appeal After Violence | Watch’Cracks Appeared Hours Before Collapse’ Rescue Teams Search For Survivors In Maharashtra’s BhiwandiCJP’s Saurav Das Says Abusive Remarks Deserve Defamation Cases, Not Criminal Prosecution | WatchRajya Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Law As PM Modi Vows Zero Tolerance Against Exam MafiasPM Modi Releases New Selfie Video On Instagram As Rajya Sabha Clears Anti-Paper Leak Bill123PhotostoriesBreast cancer often begins without pain: Doctor explains the early warning signs every woman should know and why timely screening can save livesWhy children are more vulnerable to heatwaves than adults: Doctor explains the hidden risks of heat, humidity and dehydrationAs Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ revives traditional fashion, meet the woman who gave India the blouse, petticoat and modern Nivi sareeWho is Vinnie Takair? Danish singer spotted with Aryan Khan in London sparks dating rumoursOptical Illusion personality test: What you feel most drawn to first says a lot about who you really are10 baby names inspired by Greek mythology7 science-backed upgrades to improve your brain health and memoryFriendship Day Cards 2026: Best friendship day greeting card images to share with your friends7 traditional Kashmiri breads and what makes them so specialInside Archana Puran Singh’s 75-year-old Dehradun home: A lush garden, vintage interiors and a massive living room123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

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Terror suspects open fire at brick kiln workers in J&K’s Kulgam NEW DELHI: Two non-local labourers were injured after suspected terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday evening, PTI reported citing officials said.This is a breaking story Source link

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Jul 31, 2026, 21:10 IST

Jul 31, 2026, 21:10 IST

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Melanie Woods wins T54 1500m gold again after a dramatic Commonwealth Games rerun caused by a crash controversy/ Image: Instagram@melaniewoods__ Scotland’s Melanie Woods has won the Commonwealth Games women’s T54 1500m title for a second time in less than 40 hours after successfully defending the gold she had initially earned in one of the most…

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Aquarius Monthly Predictions for August 2026: Keep meetings, family responsibilities, payments, health routines and travel plans organised

Aquarius Monthly Predictions for August 2026: Keep meetings, family responsibilities, payments, health routines and travel plans organised

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The emotional weather shifts quickly, but the stronger current keeps moving in your support. As August begins, the opening days suggest that you will feel confident in handling expenses, competition and difficult situations. Travel may bring both happiness and useful opportunities. Towards the end of this phase, your social life becomes more active, with stronger…

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US proposes stricter J-1 visa compliance rules; Indian researchers, doctors could be affected

US proposes stricter J-1 visa compliance rules; Indian researchers, doctors could be affected

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Thousands of Indian researchers, doctors, professors and trainees heading to the US on J-1 exchange visitor visas could face stricter compliance requirements under a proposal by the Trump administration to tighten oversight of one of America’s most widely used academic and cultural exchange programmes.This proposal by the US Department of State (DOS) comes just weeks…

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A 5,280 Colorado home is being sold without inspections; the buyer must remove the woman living inside, and she says she will not leave

A $215,280 Colorado home is being sold without inspections; the buyer must remove the woman living inside, and she says she will not leave

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Viral Colorado home listing warns buyers they must remove the ‘occupant’ living inside A home listed for $215,280 in Colorado has gone viral after people noticed an unusual Zillow listing that bans home inspections and leaves the buyer responsible for evicting the current resident. The woman living in the house says she has no intention…

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The Board’s spokesperson, Dr SQR Ilyas, said that making Vande Mataram legally mandatory for all communities was incompatible with both constitutional principles and Islamic belief. NEW DELHI: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday strongly criticised Parliament’s passage of a Bill that makes alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram a punishable offence, calling it an attack on religious and constitutional freedoms and urging the government not to impose patriotic expressions through legal compulsion.In a press release issued on 31 July, the Muslim body said the legislation was contrary to the constitutional, secular and democratic ethos of the country and amounted to a serious assault on the religious freedom of citizens. It argued that compelling participation in a song or slogan carrying religious connotations violated fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.The Board’s spokesperson, Dr SQR Ilyas, said that making Vande Mataram legally mandatory for all communities was incompatible with both constitutional principles and Islamic belief.“Any attempt to make Vande Mataram compulsory for all sections and religious communities through legal coercion is not only objectionable but also contrary to the fundamental principles of the Constitution,” he said.The AIMPLB said that during the framing of the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly accepted only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at the national level, while the religious connotations of the remaining portions were not considered compatible with India’s secular character.Dr Ilyas argued that certain passages of the song depict the motherland in the form of a goddess and exhort people to worship her, which he said was contrary to the Islamic doctrine of Tawheed, or the absolute Oneness of God.“Therefore, compelling a Muslim to participate in a song, slogan or practice carrying a religious meaning contrary to his or her faith is wholly unacceptable,” he said.The Board also cited Articles 25 and 19 of the Constitution, saying they protect the freedom of religion and freedom of expression, including the right not to participate in expressions that conflict with an individual’s conscience.“These constitutional safeguards clearly imply that no citizen can be compelled to adopt or participate in any song, slogan, ideology or symbol against his or her religious beliefs and conscience,” the statement said.Referring to the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala, Dr Ilyas said the court had upheld this principle even in the context of the national anthem.“The Court held that a person could not be punished merely for not participating in an act when doing so was contrary to his or her religious beliefs. The Court also made it clear that, in certain circumstances, freedom of expression includes the right to remain silent, and that respectful non-participation cannot be regarded as disrespect.”The AIMPLB sought to distinguish between patriotism and religious devotion, saying that love for one’s country should not be equated with worship.“Love for the motherland and worship of the motherland are two entirely different concepts. Muslims deeply love their country and consider love for the homeland part of their civic and moral responsibility, but they cannot regard the country as a deity or goddess.”The Board added that patriotism should be judged by a citizen’s commitment to the Constitution, the country’s people and their rights rather than by the recitation of a particular slogan or song.It also urged the government to prioritise issues such as unemployment, inflation, poverty, education, healthcare, economic inequality and social injustice instead of pursuing what it described as sensitive and divisive measures.“Diverting public attention from fundamental issues by inflaming emotional and religious controversies serves neither the national interest nor the cause of democracy.”Concluding its statement, the AIMPLB said that India’s unity could only be strengthened by protecting constitutional supremacy, religious freedom and equal rights for all citizens.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“A strong and united India can only be built where every citizen enjoys equal dignity, justice and freedom; where anyone’s patriotism is not judged through the prism of his or her religious beliefs; and where the supremacy of the Constitution, religious freedom and fundamental civil rights are protected at all costs.”The Vande Matram Bill, passed by both Houses of Parliament on Friday, seeks to make alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram a punishable offence and gives legal backing to its mandatory observance in specified contexts. Supporters have described the measure as a way to promote national unity and respect for a national symbol, while critics argue that it could compel citizens to participate in patriotic expressions regardless of their religious beliefs or freedom of conscience, raising concerns over constitutional rights and religious freedom.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi Riots Case: Tahir Hussain, Four Others Get Life Term For IB Officer Ankit Sharma’s MurderIndia Signs Rs 4,000 Crore Credit Agreement With Bhutan, Reviews Rs 10,000 Crore Development PackageIndian Navy Receives Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, Strengthens Deep-Sea Rescue CapabilityCabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore Samudra Manthan Scheme To Boost Offshore Oil And Gas ExplorationMeta India Head Named In FIR As Posts Criticising PM Modi Surface; Social Accounts Under Scanner’My Father Was Almost Lynched’: Injured Delhi Cop’s Daughter Emotional Appeal After Violence | Watch’Cracks Appeared Hours Before Collapse’ Rescue Teams Search For Survivors In Maharashtra’s BhiwandiCJP’s Saurav Das Says Abusive Remarks Deserve Defamation Cases, Not Criminal Prosecution | WatchRajya Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Law As PM Modi Vows Zero Tolerance Against Exam MafiasPM Modi Releases New Selfie Video On Instagram As Rajya Sabha Clears Anti-Paper Leak Bill123PhotostoriesBreast cancer often begins without pain: Doctor explains the early warning signs every woman should know and why timely screening can save livesWhy children are more vulnerable to heatwaves than adults: Doctor explains the hidden risks of heat, humidity and dehydrationAs Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ revives traditional fashion, meet the woman who gave India the blouse, petticoat and modern Nivi sareeWho is Vinnie Takair? Danish singer spotted with Aryan Khan in London sparks dating rumoursOptical Illusion personality test: What you feel most drawn to first says a lot about who you really are10 baby names inspired by Greek mythology7 science-backed upgrades to improve your brain health and memoryFriendship Day Cards 2026: Best friendship day greeting card images to share with your friends7 traditional Kashmiri breads and what makes them so specialInside Archana Puran Singh’s 75-year-old Dehradun home: A lush garden, vintage interiors and a massive living room123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

The Board’s spokesperson, Dr SQR Ilyas, said that making Vande Mataram legally mandatory for all communities was incompatible with both constitutional principles and Islamic belief. NEW DELHI: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday strongly criticised Parliament’s passage of a Bill that makes alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram a punishable offence, calling it an attack on religious and constitutional freedoms and urging the government not to impose patriotic expressions through legal compulsion.In a press release issued on 31 July, the Muslim body said the legislation was contrary to the constitutional, secular and democratic ethos of the country and amounted to a serious assault on the religious freedom of citizens. It argued that compelling participation in a song or slogan carrying religious connotations violated fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.The Board’s spokesperson, Dr SQR Ilyas, said that making Vande Mataram legally mandatory for all communities was incompatible with both constitutional principles and Islamic belief.“Any attempt to make Vande Mataram compulsory for all sections and religious communities through legal coercion is not only objectionable but also contrary to the fundamental principles of the Constitution,” he said.The AIMPLB said that during the framing of the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly accepted only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at the national level, while the religious connotations of the remaining portions were not considered compatible with India’s secular character.Dr Ilyas argued that certain passages of the song depict the motherland in the form of a goddess and exhort people to worship her, which he said was contrary to the Islamic doctrine of Tawheed, or the absolute Oneness of God.“Therefore, compelling a Muslim to participate in a song, slogan or practice carrying a religious meaning contrary to his or her faith is wholly unacceptable,” he said.The Board also cited Articles 25 and 19 of the Constitution, saying they protect the freedom of religion and freedom of expression, including the right not to participate in expressions that conflict with an individual’s conscience.“These constitutional safeguards clearly imply that no citizen can be compelled to adopt or participate in any song, slogan, ideology or symbol against his or her religious beliefs and conscience,” the statement said.Referring to the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala, Dr Ilyas said the court had upheld this principle even in the context of the national anthem.“The Court held that a person could not be punished merely for not participating in an act when doing so was contrary to his or her religious beliefs. The Court also made it clear that, in certain circumstances, freedom of expression includes the right to remain silent, and that respectful non-participation cannot be regarded as disrespect.”The AIMPLB sought to distinguish between patriotism and religious devotion, saying that love for one’s country should not be equated with worship.“Love for the motherland and worship of the motherland are two entirely different concepts. Muslims deeply love their country and consider love for the homeland part of their civic and moral responsibility, but they cannot regard the country as a deity or goddess.”The Board added that patriotism should be judged by a citizen’s commitment to the Constitution, the country’s people and their rights rather than by the recitation of a particular slogan or song.It also urged the government to prioritise issues such as unemployment, inflation, poverty, education, healthcare, economic inequality and social injustice instead of pursuing what it described as sensitive and divisive measures.“Diverting public attention from fundamental issues by inflaming emotional and religious controversies serves neither the national interest nor the cause of democracy.”Concluding its statement, the AIMPLB said that India’s unity could only be strengthened by protecting constitutional supremacy, religious freedom and equal rights for all citizens.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“A strong and united India can only be built where every citizen enjoys equal dignity, justice and freedom; where anyone’s patriotism is not judged through the prism of his or her religious beliefs; and where the supremacy of the Constitution, religious freedom and fundamental civil rights are protected at all costs.”The Vande Matram Bill, passed by both Houses of Parliament on Friday, seeks to make alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram a punishable offence and gives legal backing to its mandatory observance in specified contexts. Supporters have described the measure as a way to promote national unity and respect for a national symbol, while critics argue that it could compel citizens to participate in patriotic expressions regardless of their religious beliefs or freedom of conscience, raising concerns over constitutional rights and religious freedom.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi Riots Case: Tahir Hussain, Four Others Get Life Term For IB Officer Ankit Sharma’s MurderIndia Signs Rs 4,000 Crore Credit Agreement With Bhutan, Reviews Rs 10,000 Crore Development PackageIndian Navy Receives Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, Strengthens Deep-Sea Rescue CapabilityCabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore Samudra Manthan Scheme To Boost Offshore Oil And Gas ExplorationMeta India Head Named In FIR As Posts Criticising PM Modi Surface; Social Accounts Under Scanner’My Father Was Almost Lynched’: Injured Delhi Cop’s Daughter Emotional Appeal After Violence | Watch’Cracks Appeared Hours Before Collapse’ Rescue Teams Search For Survivors In Maharashtra’s BhiwandiCJP’s Saurav Das Says Abusive Remarks Deserve Defamation Cases, Not Criminal Prosecution | WatchRajya Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Law As PM Modi Vows Zero Tolerance Against Exam MafiasPM Modi Releases New Selfie Video On Instagram As Rajya Sabha Clears Anti-Paper Leak Bill123PhotostoriesBreast cancer often begins without pain: Doctor explains the early warning signs every woman should know and why timely screening can save livesWhy children are more vulnerable to heatwaves than adults: Doctor explains the hidden risks of heat, humidity and dehydrationAs Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ revives traditional fashion, meet the woman who gave India the blouse, petticoat and modern Nivi sareeWho is Vinnie Takair? Danish singer spotted with Aryan Khan in London sparks dating rumoursOptical Illusion personality test: What you feel most drawn to first says a lot about who you really are10 baby names inspired by Greek mythology7 science-backed upgrades to improve your brain health and memoryFriendship Day Cards 2026: Best friendship day greeting card images to share with your friends7 traditional Kashmiri breads and what makes them so specialInside Archana Puran Singh’s 75-year-old Dehradun home: A lush garden, vintage interiors and a massive living room123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

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The Board’s spokesperson, Dr SQR Ilyas, said that making Vande Mataram legally mandatory for all communities was incompatible with both constitutional principles and Islamic belief. NEW DELHI: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday strongly criticised Parliament’s passage of a Bill that makes alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram a punishable offence, calling…

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Satyadev on ‘Rao Bahadur’: ‘I had to sit for five hours for prosthetic; we shot for 85 days, working 17-hour days’ – Exclusive

Satyadev on ‘Rao Bahadur’: ‘I had to sit for five hours for prosthetic; we shot for 85 days, working 17-hour days’ – Exclusive

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‘Rao Bahadur’: Satyadev gives a glimpse into his character.(Image Credit: Instagram) After a successful theatrical run, ‘Rao Bahadur’ is now available on OTT for streaming. Directed by Venkatesh Maha, the movie has Satyadev (Satya Dev Kancharana) as the titular character Ramappa Rao Bahadur. In the psychological period drama, the 37-year-old Satyadev seamlessly embodies a 60-year-old…

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Michael Dell shares ‘one page’ that ‘changed his life 42 years ago’; says: I started by upgrading PCs from a dorm room, and today Dell is …

Michael Dell shares ‘one page’ that ‘changed his life 42 years ago’; says: I started by upgrading PCs from a dorm room, and today Dell is …

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Dell CEO Michael Dell has publicly shared the “one page” that he says has changed his life 42 years ago. He shared a copy of Dell Computer Corporation’s statement of earnings for the three months ended July 31, 1984, on X (formerly Twitter). He said the document convinced his parents that he should not return…

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Travel alert for visa holders in US: Immigration experts say domestic flying has become risky, alarming rise in number of airport arrests

Travel alert for visa holders in US: Immigration experts say domestic flying has become risky, alarming rise in number of airport arrests

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Immigration experts advise visa holders to cancel domestic travel plans amid what they called an alarming rise in the number of airport arrests. Immigration experts warned against international travel for visa holders for the time being, as several instances of foreigners denied re-entry were reported. But now, the experts are urging people to exercise caution…

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“Transparency must be brought”: Jharkhand students continue indefinite Satyagraha over alleged JPSC, JSSC irregularities

“Transparency must be brought”: Jharkhand students continue indefinite Satyagraha over alleged JPSC, JSSC irregularities

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Students gather in Ranchi as the indefinite Satyagraha against alleged JPSC, JSSC recruitment irregularities enters its third day. (Credit: ANI) The indefinite Satyagraha by students against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations entered its third day in Ranchi on Friday, with protesters refusing to call off the agitation until the state government addresses their demands…

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Arjun Kapoor opens up on his physical transformation, losing 50 kilos of weight, his fitness journey and why therapy is a non-negotiable: ‘What someone else might achieve in three months could take me six’

Arjun Kapoor opens up on his physical transformation, losing 50 kilos of weight, his fitness journey and why therapy is a non-negotiable: ‘What someone else might achieve in three months could take me six’

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Arjun Kapoor made his debut with ‘Ishaqzaade’ and went through a drastic physical transformation to be an actor. He lost 50 kilos of weight and in a recent interview, he has opened up on his journey with fitness, mental health and acting. After years of struggling with obesity and chasing appearance-driven goals, he says fitness…

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‘India always supportive of dialogue and diplomacy’: Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM Araghchi

‘India always supportive of dialogue and diplomacy’: Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM Araghchi

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The conversation came as tensions between Iran and the United States intensified, with Tehran claiming fresh strikes on American military facilities in Kuwait (File photo) NEW DELHI: India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar speaking to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and urging…

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‘Not Morocco, please’: The human stories behind Spain’s migrant crisis – report

‘Not Morocco, please’: The human stories behind Spain’s migrant crisis – report

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Human stories behind the Spanish migrant crisis Spain faced a crisis as thousands of exhausted migrants from Morocco found their way onto Spanish soil barefoot, drenched and clutching waterproof pouches containing their mobile phones.The unprecedented influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta transformed the city of 84,000 residents within hours, with parks turning into makeshift…

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ICAR UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 out at icarcounseling.com: Direct link to download allotment letter here

ICAR UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 out at icarcounseling.com: Direct link to download allotment letter here

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ICAR UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has announced the Undergraduate (UG) Seat Allotment Result 2026 for round 1 counselling. Candidates who took part in the counselling process can now check and download their provisional seat allotment letter from the official counselling website, icarcounseling.com. As per the…

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‘Sardar 2’ teaser out: Karthi gears up for his toughest mission yet in P.S. Mithran’s spy thriller with bigger action, intense spy missions and global scale

‘Sardar 2’ teaser out: Karthi gears up for his toughest mission yet in P.S. Mithran’s spy thriller with bigger action, intense spy missions and global scale

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Karthi is back in action as the makers of ‘Sardar 2’ unveiled the much-awaited teaser of the upcoming spy thriller, offering a glimpse into a bigger and more ambitious sequel. Packed with explosive action sequences, international locations and high-stakes espionage, the teaser has already generated massive buzz among fans. Directed by P.S. Mithran, the film…

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Pakistan minister invokes ‘cockroaches’ analogy, says united Gen-Z can ‘turn everything upside down’

Pakistan minister invokes ‘cockroaches’ analogy, says united Gen-Z can ‘turn everything upside down’

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Pakistan interior minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday declared that the country’s governance system had “collapsed”, calling for the creation of new administrative units or provinces and urging political parties to reach a consensus on sweeping constitutional and governance reforms. He warned that without structural changes, Pakistan would remain trapped in recurring political and economic crises.Addressing…

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