August 16, 2026
Salman Khan’s co-star Kunickaa Sadanand DEFENDS Pranit More amid Rs 370 biryani controversy: ‘You are a good boy with right values’ | Hindi Movie News

Salman Khan’s co-star Kunickaa Sadanand DEFENDS Pranit More amid Rs 370 biryani controversy: ‘You are a good boy with right values’ | Hindi Movie News

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As stand-up comedian Pranit More issues his second apology in the Rs 370 biryani controversy, actor and ‘Bigg Boss 19’ co-contestant Kunickaa Sadanand has come to his defence. She urged people to forgive him while acknowledging that the incident reflects a deeper, generational problem in society’s attitude towards women. Kunickaa Sadanand comes to Pranit More’s…

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Thomas Merton Quote: Quote of the day by Thomas Merton: “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”

Thomas Merton Quote: Quote of the day by Thomas Merton: “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”

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Art offers a profound experience, allowing us to discover hidden aspects of ourselves while simultaneously quieting our self-conscious inner voice. This dual process of finding and losing ourselves in creative pursuits or appreciation provides a vital escape from the constant demands of modern life, offering restoration and a sense of presence. While walking down a…

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Meta’s highest paid employee Alexandr Wang ‘admits’ the company’s previous AI policy didn’t work, says other labs are seeing the…

Meta’s highest paid employee Alexandr Wang ‘admits’ the company’s previous AI policy didn’t work, says other labs are seeing the…

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Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang has admitted that the company’s open-source AI playbook no longer fits its frontier models, with Muse Spark kept proprietary after early training flagged bio risk and other safety concerns. Wang says rival AI labs are seeing the same risks scale up. Meanwhile, Meta is testing subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook,…

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JoSAA Counselling 2026: Freeze, float, slide explained; know key terms before seat confirmation

JoSAA Counselling 2026: Freeze, float, slide explained; know key terms before seat confirmation

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The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has announced the Round 1 seat allotment results for JoSAA Counselling 2026. Candidates who have been allotted seats must complete the seat acceptance process, including fee payment and document verification, within the prescribed deadline.Students can check their seat allotment status on the official JoSAA website. The last date to…

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‘I always thought it mattered’: Dwayne Johnson reflects on missing Oscar nomination for ‘The Smashing Machine’; says, ‘It has lit a fire in my spine’

‘I always thought it mattered’: Dwayne Johnson reflects on missing Oscar nomination for ‘The Smashing Machine’; says, ‘It has lit a fire in my spine’

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Dwayne Johnson was thinking about being left out of the Oscar race even while he got awards buzz for his dramatic performance in ‘The Smashing Machine’. The ‘Moana’ star spoke about the emotional response of not being nominated in the Best Actor nominations list, and how it inspired him to move on. His candid look…

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TMC rift deepens: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar’s son sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee over MLA ticket claim

TMC rift deepens: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar’s son sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee over MLA ticket claim

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Mamata Banerjee (L), Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar (C), Dr Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar (R) KOLKATA: Amid the ongoing split in the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dr Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar, son of rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, has issued a legal notice to former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and several party leaders. He has denied allegations…

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AI-generated image Uttar Pradesh has provided functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to over 1.2 crore rural households, achieving nearly 90 per cent coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), according to data from the ministry of jal shakti, as the scheme approaches its 2024 target of “Har Ghar Jal”, piped water to every rural home.Launched in August 2019, JJM aims to deliver potable water at 55 litres per capita per day to all rural households through individual tap connections, replacing the earlier system of shared standposts. The programme, with a combined central and state outlay exceeding Rs 3.6 lakh crore.In UP, which has 1.3 crore rural households, the state’s Jal Nigam (Rural) is the nodal implementing agency, executing the scheme across 822 blocks and over 59,000 Gram Panchayats. Officials said multi-village water supply schemes, connecting clusters of villages to shared treatment and pumping units, have driven rapid progress, particularly in the Terai region and eastern UP.Each village under the scheme has a Paani Samiti, or Village Water and Sanitation committee, responsible for overseeing construction, collecting user charges for maintenance, and managing operations. A Jal Sahiyya, typically a woman from the village, conducts mandatory quarterly water quality testing at multiple points across the village to ensure compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards and World Health Organisation drinking water standards.The expansion of piped water access is expected to significantly ease the burden on women and girls in rural households, who have traditionally spent hours collecting water from distant sources, time that development researchers say could now be redirected toward education, work, and health.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUP Government Constitutes SIT To Investigate Alleged Irregularities In Ram Temple DonationsModi-Trump Meeting At G7 Comes Amid India-US Tensions Over Sailors’ Deaths And Iran ConflictIndia’s Russian Oil Imports Rise 6.6% In May; Russia Remains India’s Second-Largest Crude SupplierStone-Pelting Rocks Patliputra Station As Students Demand More TrainsDRDO’s Three Successful Missile Tests Put India Among Nations Capable Of Countering ICBM ThreatsCong Leaders Demand Accountability, Apology From US After Three Indian Sailors Killed In StrikeRubio Tells EAM All Vessels Must Follow US Orders In Hormuz; India Protests Death Of 3 MarinersKalyan Banerjee Targets Rebel TMC Leaders: ‘If TMC Wins In 2029, Will They Resign?’Joint Tribes’ Council Accuses Kuki Cadres Of Killing Six Naga Captives, Seeks Immediate ArrestsCentre’s High-Level Committee On Demographic Changes Begins Work With Focus On Border Regions123PhotostoriesWhat happens when you eat 1 banana daily for 45 daysThis wild cat can crush a skull with one bite10 baby boy names symbolising fortune and good luck6 most prestigious residential neighbourhoods in Thane for homebuyersNot every cancer begins with pain: Doctors reveal the everyday symptoms people often ignore for too longCrossover of Imtiaz Ali’s characters: Director says at a dinner table, ‘Geet will make bad order; Tara will help’ – Exclusive7 social skills that can help children become confident and make friends easily5 ancient temples in Karnataka that are architectural marvelsLong before becoming the world’s first trillionaire, Elon Musk survived on hot dogs and oranges for a day in CanadaWhat people who stay healthy into their 80s do differently every day123Hot PicksStephen A SmithUS Trade DealBullet Train ProjectBeijing ProtestYogi AdityanathPM ModiSpaceX IPORohit SharmaFortnite Gold Sprite Power Hour Start TimingTop TrendingAsha Sharma Net WorthUPSC Prelims ResultNEET Admit Card 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupPune Techie SuicideAbhishek BanerjeeComedian PranitTMC Leader Kunal GhoshCBSE Class 10 Second Board Result

AI-generated image Uttar Pradesh has provided functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to over 1.2 crore rural households, achieving nearly 90 per cent coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), according to data from the ministry of jal shakti, as the scheme approaches its 2024 target of “Har Ghar Jal”, piped water to every rural home.Launched in August 2019, JJM aims to deliver potable water at 55 litres per capita per day to all rural households through individual tap connections, replacing the earlier system of shared standposts. The programme, with a combined central and state outlay exceeding Rs 3.6 lakh crore.In UP, which has 1.3 crore rural households, the state’s Jal Nigam (Rural) is the nodal implementing agency, executing the scheme across 822 blocks and over 59,000 Gram Panchayats. Officials said multi-village water supply schemes, connecting clusters of villages to shared treatment and pumping units, have driven rapid progress, particularly in the Terai region and eastern UP.Each village under the scheme has a Paani Samiti, or Village Water and Sanitation committee, responsible for overseeing construction, collecting user charges for maintenance, and managing operations. A Jal Sahiyya, typically a woman from the village, conducts mandatory quarterly water quality testing at multiple points across the village to ensure compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards and World Health Organisation drinking water standards.The expansion of piped water access is expected to significantly ease the burden on women and girls in rural households, who have traditionally spent hours collecting water from distant sources, time that development researchers say could now be redirected toward education, work, and health.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUP Government Constitutes SIT To Investigate Alleged Irregularities In Ram Temple DonationsModi-Trump Meeting At G7 Comes Amid India-US Tensions Over Sailors’ Deaths And Iran ConflictIndia’s Russian Oil Imports Rise 6.6% In May; Russia Remains India’s Second-Largest Crude SupplierStone-Pelting Rocks Patliputra Station As Students Demand More TrainsDRDO’s Three Successful Missile Tests Put India Among Nations Capable Of Countering ICBM ThreatsCong Leaders Demand Accountability, Apology From US After Three Indian Sailors Killed In StrikeRubio Tells EAM All Vessels Must Follow US Orders In Hormuz; India Protests Death Of 3 MarinersKalyan Banerjee Targets Rebel TMC Leaders: ‘If TMC Wins In 2029, Will They Resign?’Joint Tribes’ Council Accuses Kuki Cadres Of Killing Six Naga Captives, Seeks Immediate ArrestsCentre’s High-Level Committee On Demographic Changes Begins Work With Focus On Border Regions123PhotostoriesWhat happens when you eat 1 banana daily for 45 daysThis wild cat can crush a skull with one bite10 baby boy names symbolising fortune and good luck6 most prestigious residential neighbourhoods in Thane for homebuyersNot every cancer begins with pain: Doctors reveal the everyday symptoms people often ignore for too longCrossover of Imtiaz Ali’s characters: Director says at a dinner table, ‘Geet will make bad order; Tara will help’ – Exclusive7 social skills that can help children become confident and make friends easily5 ancient temples in Karnataka that are architectural marvelsLong before becoming the world’s first trillionaire, Elon Musk survived on hot dogs and oranges for $1 a day in CanadaWhat people who stay healthy into their 80s do differently every day123Hot PicksStephen A SmithUS Trade DealBullet Train ProjectBeijing ProtestYogi AdityanathPM ModiSpaceX IPORohit SharmaFortnite Gold Sprite Power Hour Start TimingTop TrendingAsha Sharma Net WorthUPSC Prelims ResultNEET Admit Card 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupPune Techie SuicideAbhishek BanerjeeComedian PranitTMC Leader Kunal GhoshCBSE Class 10 Second Board Result

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Uttar Pradesh has provided functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to over 1.2 crore rural households, achieving nearly 90 per cent coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), according to data from the ministry of jal shakti, as the scheme approaches its 2024 target of “Har Ghar Jal”, piped water to every rural home.Launched in August…

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‘He said it’s fine’: Shubman Gill reveals Rohit Sharma’s reaction after costly mix-up in Afghanistan ODI

‘He said it’s fine’: Shubman Gill reveals Rohit Sharma’s reaction after costly mix-up in Afghanistan ODI

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Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Shubman Gill has revealed what Rohit Sharma told him after their costly mix-up resulted in the former India captain’s run-out during the first ODI against Afghanistan, saying the veteran opener brushed aside the incident after watching the replay.Rohit was looking in ominous touch before a misunderstanding with Gill…

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NTA SWAYAM January 2026 admit card out at exams.nta.nic.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here

NTA SWAYAM January 2026 admit card out at exams.nta.nic.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here

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NTA SWAYAM January 2026 admit card out The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 semester examinations. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets from the official website.The SWAYAM January 2026 semester examinations…

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Samyuktha Hegde SLAMS Pranit More over Rs 370 biryani controversy: ‘ The way you are rolling on the stage laughing; your sorry means nothing’

Samyuktha Hegde SLAMS Pranit More over Rs 370 biryani controversy: ‘ The way you are rolling on the stage laughing; your sorry means nothing’

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to rape that some readers may find distressing.Samyuktha Hegde has become the latest celebrity to speak out against comedian Pranit More over the Rs 370 biryani controversy. The actress sharply rejected his second apology and called out the remarks made on his show as an example of rape culture,…

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Prakash Raj to join Cockroach Janata Party protest in Bengaluru today

Prakash Raj to join Cockroach Janata Party protest in Bengaluru today

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BENGALURU: Actor and activist Prakash Raj is set to participate in a protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on Sunday as part of a nationwide campaign demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged failures in the education sector.The protest comes amid allegations of multiple examination…

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Prince Harry’s 10-minute clash with Queen Elizabeth II over Meghan Markle’s wedding resurfaced: ‘She was really very upset;’ here’s what saddened the royal highness

Prince Harry’s 10-minute clash with Queen Elizabeth II over Meghan Markle’s wedding resurfaced: ‘She was really very upset;’ here’s what saddened the royal highness

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding appeared to the world as a fairy-tale happy ending for the couple. However, according to the resurfaced claims from one of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s closest confidantes, the months leading up to the ceremony were marked by tension, hurt feelings, and growing concern behind palace walls. The…

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Quote of the day by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: “Wealth is something that is bestowed on you”; what true wealth really means, and why money is only one of the riches in life

Quote of the day by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: “Wealth is something that is bestowed on you”; what true wealth really means, and why money is only one of the riches in life

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Modern society often equates wealth with bank balances, pushing for more earnings and possessions. However, true richness extends beyond material wealth, encompassing time, health, courage, and belonging. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar suggests wealth is often a gift, encouraging humility and gratitude, and a broader perspective on what constitutes a rich life. Ask a hundred…

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‘We are not like Hitler, should keep doors open’: RSS chief Bhagwat backs Hosabale on Pakistan dialogue

‘We are not like Hitler, should keep doors open’: RSS chief Bhagwat backs Hosabale on Pakistan dialogue

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Thiruvananthapuram: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat during a lecture meeting, marking the 100 years celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat supported the organisation’s general secretary, Dattatreya Hosabale, over his remarks calling for talks with Pakistan, which had sparked a…

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Why was IShowSpeed kicked out off FOX Sports set? Zlatan Ibrahimović humiliates streamer over Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup prediction

Why was IShowSpeed kicked out off FOX Sports set? Zlatan Ibrahimović humiliates streamer over Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup prediction

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IShowSpeed went viral during FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage after Zlatan Ibrahimović jokingly kicked him off the FOX Sports set for predicting Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal would win the tournament. Thierry Henry’s stunned reaction quickly became a meme online. Despite the playful dismissal, Speed doubled down on his support for Ronaldo. The streamer also grabbed…

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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu reacts to US restricting Anthropic’s Fable 5 model, says ‘why pay money to …’

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu reacts to US restricting Anthropic’s Fable 5 model, says ‘why pay money to …’

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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has reacted to the US government’s decision to restrict access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, saying Indian organizations should focus on open-source alternatives instead of relying on foreign companies. Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sridhar Vembu said the move shows how technology has become…

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Tragic Bungee Jumping Accident in Brazil: Woman Dies Without Safety Rope | World News

Tragic Bungee Jumping Accident in Brazil: Woman Dies Without Safety Rope | World News

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A 21-year-old woman died in Limeira, Brazil, after being launched from a height of approximately 40 meters during a bungee jump activity without being connected to the safety rope, according to military police and witness accounts.Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a physical education and sports management graduate, died at the scene at the so-called “Ponte…

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