June 16, 2026
Director Suresh Triveni opens up on casting Madhuri Dixit in ‘Maa Behen’: ‘Madhuri ma’am is beautiful with comedy’

Director Suresh Triveni opens up on casting Madhuri Dixit in ‘Maa Behen’: ‘Madhuri ma’am is beautiful with comedy’

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Madhuri Dixit-Nene instantly accepted ‘Maa Behen’ after one narration. Director Suresh Triveni, shifting to lighter storytelling post-Jalsa, praised her comic timing and dedication. The film, co-starring Triptii Dimri, Ravi Kishan, and Dharna Durga, features Madhuri as a fun-loving mother. Triveni admired her humility during 14 workshops and commitment to learning. Madhuri Dixit-Nene immediately agreed to…

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7-year delay, no evidence, only allegations: Why Supreme Court quashed 498A case against in-laws

7-year delay, no evidence, only allegations: Why Supreme Court quashed 498A case against in-laws

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The Court pointed out that there is no use of criminal law in situations where unfounded accusations are raised. (AI image) In a significant ruling addressing the evidentiary threshold in matrimonial prosecutions, the Supreme Court of India quashed criminal proceedings against the sister-in-law and parents-in-law of a complainant, holding that vague and omnibus allegations, unsupported…

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Piyush Goyal (PTI photo) MUMBAI: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal triggered a minor tremor on Sunday after he said Praful Patel had been appointed NCP’s national president. Patel quickly clarified on X that the reports on his appointment were “totally baseless”, and Goyal later said he had been “misled” .In an interview to PTI, Goyal said the NCP, as part of Mahayuti, had performed very well and claimed that the leadership of the NCP was clearly with Ajit Pawar and now with Sunetra Pawar, and that Praful Patel had been appointed as national president.NCP firmly with NDA, asserts TatkareState NCP chief Sunil Tatkare Sunday said NCP’s decision to be with NDA was firm and intact, and those who are in tune with it and with being in NDA led by BJP could take their own decision, referring indirectly to NCP-SP led by Sharad Pawar.Budget 2026’Nothing for common man, Bengal’: Mamata slams Centre’s ‘Humpty Dumpty’ budgetUnion Budget 2026-27: What gets cheaper, what gets costlierLatest income tax slabs FY 2026-27: What are the income tax slabs, rates under new and old tax regime after Budget 2026? Check full details & FAQsTatkare’s statement, which came after he was asked a question about a possible merger, indicated that the door for a merger of the two NCPs may not be completely shut yet, but the rival faction would have to accept Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s line.He, however, said those who started merger talks “even before Ajit’s final rites were performed” should answer why it was done. After Sunetra Pawar’s swearing-in, there was speculation that merger talks would be put in cold storage. NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar said there will be no political talks in Pawar family for 13 days, and after that, they would take a stand.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Boycott Will Hurt Its Own Cricket, Says Former Cricketer Madan LalFormer NITI Aayog CEO Hails Budget 2026 Amid Global Economic Uncertainty”Reform Express Moving At Speed Under PM Modi” Piyush Goyal On Budget 2026Union Budget 2026 Bets Big On Rare Earths, Chips & Orange Economy: Nirmala Sitharaman’s Full SpeechBudget 2026: “Post Op Sindoor, Expected More…” FICCI President Anant Goenka Flags Defence GapsBudget 2026 Overview: What Citizens And Businesses Should KnowBudget 2026 Sets Long-Term Direction For India’s Economic Growth: KidwaiGrowth Momentum Will Continue Says FM Sitharaman As Budget 2026 Bets On Tech Cities And Reforms“All Talk, No Solutions” Oppn Slams Centre Over Economy, JobsUnion Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman Announces Key Customs Duty Relief Across Key Sectors123Photostories12 Indian dishes among the 100 Best Rated Coconut Dishes in the WorldUnion Budget 2026: What is Coconut Promotion Scheme, how will it impact us, and easy ways to add coconut to daily mealsTop 5 cities in India for real estate investment in 2026’Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, ‘Pavitra Rishta’ and more: Most popular love stories of TV shows6 tips to bake a perfect cake in an air fryerUnion Budget 2026: Complete list of commodities that will get cheaper and costlier in the food and beverage industryUnion Budget 2026: 6 nuts that got attention of the government and whyRohit Shetty, Salman Khan, Rakesh Roshan: Bollywood celebs who faced gunshot incidentsNo one Killed Jessica’, ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’, ‘Veer-Zaara’: 5 fearless roles that prove Rani Mukerji is Bollywood’s ultimate Mardani!Union Budget 2026: From coconut to chocolate, things which have got attention in this year’s budget and why123Hot PicksBudget highlights 2026Budget Income Tax SlabUnion Budget 2026February 2026 bank changesIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingToronto Raptors vs Utah JazzGiannis AntetokounmpoBoston Celtics vs Milwaukee BucksMLB Trade RumorsDwyane Wade WifeBruce AriansUnion Budget Speech LiveStock Market BudgetUnion Budget SpeechJustin Herbert

Piyush Goyal (PTI photo) MUMBAI: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal triggered a minor tremor on Sunday after he said Praful Patel had been appointed NCP’s national president. Patel quickly clarified on X that the reports on his appointment were “totally baseless”, and Goyal later said he had been “misled” .In an interview to PTI, Goyal said the NCP, as part of Mahayuti, had performed very well and claimed that the leadership of the NCP was clearly with Ajit Pawar and now with Sunetra Pawar, and that Praful Patel had been appointed as national president.NCP firmly with NDA, asserts TatkareState NCP chief Sunil Tatkare Sunday said NCP’s decision to be with NDA was firm and intact, and those who are in tune with it and with being in NDA led by BJP could take their own decision, referring indirectly to NCP-SP led by Sharad Pawar.Budget 2026’Nothing for common man, Bengal’: Mamata slams Centre’s ‘Humpty Dumpty’ budgetUnion Budget 2026-27: What gets cheaper, what gets costlierLatest income tax slabs FY 2026-27: What are the income tax slabs, rates under new and old tax regime after Budget 2026? Check full details & FAQsTatkare’s statement, which came after he was asked a question about a possible merger, indicated that the door for a merger of the two NCPs may not be completely shut yet, but the rival faction would have to accept Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s line.He, however, said those who started merger talks “even before Ajit’s final rites were performed” should answer why it was done. After Sunetra Pawar’s swearing-in, there was speculation that merger talks would be put in cold storage. NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar said there will be no political talks in Pawar family for 13 days, and after that, they would take a stand.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Boycott Will Hurt Its Own Cricket, Says Former Cricketer Madan LalFormer NITI Aayog CEO Hails Budget 2026 Amid Global Economic Uncertainty”Reform Express Moving At Speed Under PM Modi” Piyush Goyal On Budget 2026Union Budget 2026 Bets Big On Rare Earths, Chips & Orange Economy: Nirmala Sitharaman’s Full SpeechBudget 2026: “Post Op Sindoor, Expected More…” FICCI President Anant Goenka Flags Defence GapsBudget 2026 Overview: What Citizens And Businesses Should KnowBudget 2026 Sets Long-Term Direction For India’s Economic Growth: KidwaiGrowth Momentum Will Continue Says FM Sitharaman As Budget 2026 Bets On Tech Cities And Reforms“All Talk, No Solutions” Oppn Slams Centre Over Economy, JobsUnion Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman Announces Key Customs Duty Relief Across Key Sectors123Photostories12 Indian dishes among the 100 Best Rated Coconut Dishes in the WorldUnion Budget 2026: What is Coconut Promotion Scheme, how will it impact us, and easy ways to add coconut to daily mealsTop 5 cities in India for real estate investment in 2026’Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, ‘Pavitra Rishta’ and more: Most popular love stories of TV shows6 tips to bake a perfect cake in an air fryerUnion Budget 2026: Complete list of commodities that will get cheaper and costlier in the food and beverage industryUnion Budget 2026: 6 nuts that got attention of the government and whyRohit Shetty, Salman Khan, Rakesh Roshan: Bollywood celebs who faced gunshot incidentsNo one Killed Jessica’, ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’, ‘Veer-Zaara’: 5 fearless roles that prove Rani Mukerji is Bollywood’s ultimate Mardani!Union Budget 2026: From coconut to chocolate, things which have got attention in this year’s budget and why123Hot PicksBudget highlights 2026Budget Income Tax SlabUnion Budget 2026February 2026 bank changesIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingToronto Raptors vs Utah JazzGiannis AntetokounmpoBoston Celtics vs Milwaukee BucksMLB Trade RumorsDwyane Wade WifeBruce AriansUnion Budget Speech LiveStock Market BudgetUnion Budget SpeechJustin Herbert

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MUMBAI: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal triggered a minor tremor on Sunday after he said Praful Patel had been appointed NCP’s national president. Patel quickly clarified on X that the reports on his appointment were “totally baseless”, and Goyal later said he had been “misled” .In an interview to PTI, Goyal said the NCP, as…

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London Sikh restaurateur to sue Met police and mayor Sadiq Khan over ‘continuous discriminatory treatment’ amid non-halal row | World News

London Sikh restaurateur to sue Met police and mayor Sadiq Khan over ‘continuous discriminatory treatment’ amid non-halal row | World News

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London-based restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor has announced plans to take legal action against the Metropolitan Police and London Mayor Sadiq Khan after being released from custody following his arrest linked to ongoing tensions surrounding his non-halal restaurant.Kapoor, a Sikh businessman who runs Rangrez, a restaurant in London’s Hammersmith area, wrote in a post on X…

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MG Kashi Vidyapeeth releases BA, BSc semester admit cards; examination centres revised ahead of March 11 exams

MG Kashi Vidyapeeth releases BA, BSc semester admit cards; examination centres revised ahead of March 11 exams

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MG Kashi Vidyapeeth releases BA, BSC admit cards as exam centres change for Chandauli colleges MGKVP Admit Card 2026: Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth has issued admit cards for students appearing in the BA and BSC first semester examinations for the academic session 2025–26 in Varanasi and Chandauli districts. The examinations are scheduled to begin on…

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‘I’m not his gffff!!!’: Kartik Aaryan’s rumoured girlfriend FINALLY REACTS to the DATING RUMOURS

‘I’m not his gffff!!!’: Kartik Aaryan’s rumoured girlfriend FINALLY REACTS to the DATING RUMOURS

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Kartik Aaryan’s personal life is once again in the spotlight. This time, it all started with a calm beach photo. Kartik shared a relaxed picture from his Goa holiday. Soon after, people on the internet noticed something interesting. A woman named Karina Kubiliute had posted photos that looked very similar. The sea angle looked the…

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Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2026: When is Baglamukhi Jayanti? Know correct date and significance

Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2026: When is Baglamukhi Jayanti? Know correct date and significance

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Goddess Bagalamukhi is one of eighth Mahavidhya’s, who is mainly worshipped by the sadhaks to attain various powers. Bagalmukhi Jayanti is commemorated to celebrate the birth anniversary of Goddess Bagalamukhi. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. According to panchang, Bagalamukhi Jayanti is celebrated on Ashtami tithi of shukla paksha in…

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‘Hindus realising Christian nationalists are not friends’: Mehdi Hasan weighs in on JD Vance’s remarks about wife Usha’s religion

‘Hindus realising Christian nationalists are not friends’: Mehdi Hasan weighs in on JD Vance’s remarks about wife Usha’s religion

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British Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan weighed in on Vice President JD Vance’s comments about his Indian-origin wife Usha’s Hindu faith, saying conservative Hindus who sided with Donald Trump’s MAGA movement are now realising that Christian nationalists are not their friends. What is the row about? In a recent interview, Vance said he hopes his wife,…

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Let us make quality cinema for our children

Let us make quality cinema for our children

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Some of the greatest filmmakers India has ever produced have famously paid a heartfelt tribute to the child within. Bimal Roy produced Kabuliwala (1961), based on a story by Rabindranath Tagore and starring the great Balraj Sahni. Satyen Bose directed the heart-touching saga Jagriti (1954). Raj Kapoor produced Boot Polish (1954) and Ab Dilli Door…

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NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Oman on Sunday said it has learnt of an incident involving the Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel Virat 1 off the coast of Oman and that search and rescue operations are currently under way in coordination with Omani authorities.In a post on X, the embassy said the vessel was reportedly carrying 14 Indian crew members at the time of the incident.“The Mission has learnt of an incident involving an Indian Flagged Mechanised Sailing Vessel Virat 1, off the coast of Oman, reportedly embarked with 14 Indian crew. Search and Rescue is being coordinated with the Omani authorities and vessels in vicinity of the incident,” the embassy said.The mission did not immediately provide details on the nature of the incident, the condition of the crew, or the vessel’s last known location.Search and rescue efforts under wayAccording to the embassy, search and rescue operations are being coordinated with Omani authorities as well as vessels operating near the site of the reported incident.Officials have not yet disclosed whether contact has been established with the crew or if any rescue operations have yielded results.Further updates are expected as the search operation progresses.Incident comes amid concerns over Indian seafarers in regionThe development comes at a time when the safety of Indian seafarers in the Middle East has drawn increased attention.An Indian national recently died from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman. The Indian Embassy in Muscat had said necessary arrangements were being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India.Earlier, three Indian seafarers were killed in a US strike on a tanker off Oman, prompting diplomatic concerns from New Delhi.India’s foreign ministry later summoned the US chargé d’affaires and conveyed its “deep concern over the use of lethal and deadly force against civilian shipping”.India has more than 300,000 seafarers working across global shipping fleets, with over 18,000 employed in the Middle East, according to government data cited by news agency ANI.Get 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 MediaVideosRam Temple Donation Controversy Escalates: UP Government Forms SIT As Probe Widens In AyodhyaMahua Moitra Targets Sudip Bandyopadhyay Over Meeting With BJP Minister Amid Growing TMC RebellionIAF An-32 Crashes During Landing In Assam’s Jorhat, Co-Pilot Survives, Five Personnel KilledUP 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 Mariners123PhotostoriesInside Aditi Bhatia’s dreamy Mumbai home: Stunning balconies, a fancy vanity room and a walk-in closetCan this simple rice-cooking trick reduce arsenic? 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NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Oman on Sunday said it has learnt of an incident involving the Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel Virat 1 off the coast of Oman and that search and rescue operations are currently under way in coordination with Omani authorities.In a post on X, the embassy said the vessel was reportedly carrying 14 Indian crew members at the time of the incident.“The Mission has learnt of an incident involving an Indian Flagged Mechanised Sailing Vessel Virat 1, off the coast of Oman, reportedly embarked with 14 Indian crew. Search and Rescue is being coordinated with the Omani authorities and vessels in vicinity of the incident,” the embassy said.The mission did not immediately provide details on the nature of the incident, the condition of the crew, or the vessel’s last known location.Search and rescue efforts under wayAccording to the embassy, search and rescue operations are being coordinated with Omani authorities as well as vessels operating near the site of the reported incident.Officials have not yet disclosed whether contact has been established with the crew or if any rescue operations have yielded results.Further updates are expected as the search operation progresses.Incident comes amid concerns over Indian seafarers in regionThe development comes at a time when the safety of Indian seafarers in the Middle East has drawn increased attention.An Indian national recently died from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman. The Indian Embassy in Muscat had said necessary arrangements were being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India.Earlier, three Indian seafarers were killed in a US strike on a tanker off Oman, prompting diplomatic concerns from New Delhi.India’s foreign ministry later summoned the US chargé d’affaires and conveyed its “deep concern over the use of lethal and deadly force against civilian shipping”.India has more than 300,000 seafarers working across global shipping fleets, with over 18,000 employed in the Middle East, according to government data cited by news agency ANI.Get 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 MediaVideosRam Temple Donation Controversy Escalates: UP Government Forms SIT As Probe Widens In AyodhyaMahua Moitra Targets Sudip Bandyopadhyay Over Meeting With BJP Minister Amid Growing TMC RebellionIAF An-32 Crashes During Landing In Assam’s Jorhat, Co-Pilot Survives, Five Personnel KilledUP 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 Mariners123PhotostoriesInside Aditi Bhatia’s dreamy Mumbai home: Stunning balconies, a fancy vanity room and a walk-in closetCan this simple rice-cooking trick reduce arsenic? What a doctor wants you to knowKareena Kapoor Khan proves pink never retires in a traditional Banarasi suit and suddenly nothing else matteredWorld’s longest snakes and where travellers can spot themFrom music to handicrafts: 5 Indian markets that come to life at night, and what travellers need to know10 most common questions women Google during pregnancySuccess quote of the day by football GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo: “Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me…”7 traditional Indian foods that have been used to make alcohol for centuriesWhat happens when you eat 1 banana daily for 45 daysThis wild cat can crush a skull with one bite123Hot PicksAkhilesh’s daughterUS Trade DealNEET Admit CardJoSAA CounsellingKerala HSCAP 1st allotment resultPatliputra station protestCJP Bengaluru ProtestTelangana SIRDelhi restaurant fireTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC 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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NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Oman on Sunday said it has learnt of an incident involving the Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel Virat 1 off the coast of Oman and that search and rescue operations are currently under way in coordination with Omani authorities.In a post on X, the embassy said the vessel was reportedly…

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May 12, 2026, 06:00 IST

May 12, 2026, 06:00 IST

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Virat Kohli (Screen Grab) Virat Kohli delivered an emotional dressing room speech after Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a thrilling last-ball win against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, a victory that pushed the defending champions to the top of the points table and left them one win away from sealing a playoff spot. RCB held…

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