July 31, 2026
Rajasthan launches ‘Khushishala’ in 1,500 govt schools to boost student mental health and well-being

Rajasthan launches ‘Khushishala’ in 1,500 govt schools to boost student mental health and well-being

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Rajasthan launches ‘Khushishala’ in 1,500 govt schools to boost student mental health and well-being For years, school conversations have largely centred around marks, attendance and learning outcomes. Rajasthan is now trying to add another measure to that list: how children feel in the classroom.The state has launched ‘Khushishala’, a mental health and wellbeing programme for…

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‘Dhurandhar’ singer Jasmine Sandlas faces severe backlash for turning up 3 hours late for Hyderabad concert: ‘Then you came and lip-synced at a live show’

‘Dhurandhar’ singer Jasmine Sandlas faces severe backlash for turning up 3 hours late for Hyderabad concert: ‘Then you came and lip-synced at a live show’

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Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has come under fire after several attendees of her Hyderabad concert alleged that the event was poorly managed and failed to meet expectations. Jasmine, who recently sang a number of tracks for ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ performed at Quake Arena in Hyderabad on June 27. However, many concertgoers claimed that…

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World’S Ugliest Woman: The reason this mother accepted the title of ‘World’s Ugliest Woman’ will break your heart

World’S Ugliest Woman: The reason this mother accepted the title of ‘World’s Ugliest Woman’ will break your heart

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Photo courtesy: rarehistoricalphotos.com For a child, a mother is the world’s most beautiful person. But for this one woman the world didn’t let her children feel the same. This heartbreaking story is about a mother who made an enormous sacrifice. This is the story of Mary Ann Bevan, a mother who took the title of…

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From Google engineer to AI startup founder: How a podcast with 100,000 YouTube views gave 23-year-old Aashna Doshi the confidence to quit Google

From Google engineer to AI startup founder: How a podcast with 100,000 YouTube views gave 23-year-old Aashna Doshi the confidence to quit Google

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Aashna Doshi: From Google to AI Startup Aashna Doshi, worked as an engineer at Google but the 23-year-old walked away from one of the most coveted paychecks in Silicon Valley. Her decision to leave the Search giant wasn’t spurred by corporate dissatisfaction instead she was fascinated by the growth of a creative side project that…

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Updated: Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 IST

Updated: Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 IST

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India’s P.V. Sindhu (AP/PTI) New Delhi: Fifty days from now, the world’s finest badminton players will walk into New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi (IG) indoor stadium for the BWF World Championships from Aug 17-23, returning to Indian soil for the first time since Hyderabad hosted the event in 2009. For the country’s badminton, this is far…

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Saif Ali Khan Interfaith Marriage: Saif Ali Khan reflects on interfaith marriages, reveals how he teaches Taimur and Jeh about religion: ‘There’s one God and he has many names’ | Hindi Movie News

Saif Ali Khan Interfaith Marriage: Saif Ali Khan reflects on interfaith marriages, reveals how he teaches Taimur and Jeh about religion: ‘There’s one God and he has many names’ | Hindi Movie News

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Saif Ali Khan reflects on interfaith marriages, reveals how he teaches his children Taimur and Jeh about religion (Image credits: Instagram) Saif Ali Khan has opened up about raising his children with an inclusive outlook towards religion, revealing that discussions about faith are a regular part of family life. Born to legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali…

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‘It’s about creating spaces for girls’: NBA’s long game beyond superstars

‘It’s about creating spaces for girls’: NBA’s long game beyond superstars

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Lauren Jackson (Special Arrangements) TimesofIndia.com in Singapore: Women’s sport for years fought one battle above all else: Visibility.It demanded television coverage, sponsorship, bigger crowds and, most importantly, the right to be taken seriously. And across much of the sporting world, that battle has shifted.The Women’s Premier League has transformed the commercial landscape of women’s cricket…

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Farmers stage a protest against the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) project at Byramangala near Bidadi, in Bengaluru. (Janata Dal (Secular) via PTI Photo) Bidadi, a small town on the outskirts of Bengaluru, has become the centre of a major controversy in Karnataka.At the centre of the row is the proposed Bidadi Smart City project, officially known as the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT), which the Congress-led Karnataka government is moving forward with despite strong pushback from farmers, local residents, environmentalists, and opposition parties.For chief minister DK Shivakumar – the Bidadi township is widely regarded as one of his most ambitious projects – the controversy comes just days after Congress elevated him to Karnataka’s top post.The issue has therefore acquired added political significance.Bidadi Smart City: India’s ‘first AI City’Termed by Shivakumar as the country’s “first AI City,” GBIT has been envisioned as a futuristic township and a sprawling work-live-play urban hub on the outskirts of Bengaluru.GBIT was initially conceived as the Bidadi Integrated Township in 2006 by Janata Dal (Secular) leader and then-chief minister HD Kumaraswamy as a housing solution for Bengaluru’s rapidly growing population. However, the proposal remained in abeyance for several years after real estate major DLF withdrew from the project following the global economic crisis of 2008-09. GBIT project timelineIn its current form, the project is estimated to cost Rs 18,133 crore and is planned across 7,481 acres spanning nine villages in Ramanagara and Harohalli taluks. On June 11, the administration issued a final acquisition notification for 499 acres across three villages. However, this is widely seen as the first step in a broader land acquisition process that could eventually extend across the entire proposed area. GBIT project in a nutshellIts key features would include AI-powered industrial and residential zones, employment opportunities for local communities, world-class schools and hospitals, and zero-traffic mobility corridors, among other planned amenities. Features of GBIT project However, criticism has continued to mount, prompting the state government to defend the proposed township as a key component of Bengaluru’s future growth.Bengaluru’s population pressure and Bidadi townshipLike the-then ruling BJP-JD(S) combine in 2006, the incumbent Congress government argues that GBIT is crucial to Bengaluru’s long-term expansion and to easing pressure on the city’s infrastructure—a position that is reflected in the demographic data.The metropolis was already home to more than 85 lakh people in 2011, as per the Census. An October 2025 report by Karnataka’s Directorate of Economics and Statistics projects Bengaluru’s population to rise from around 1.22 crore in 2021 to nearly 1.47 crore by 2031. Between 2025 and 2026 alone, the city’s population is estimated to have grown by 1.93%—the highest rate in the state. Bengaluru populationAs of 2021, Bengaluru accounted for 18.2% of Karnataka’s nearly 7 crore residents. Experts expect this share to rise to 20.7% by 2031, attributing the trend to the city’s strong migratory pull, driven by its diverse job market and its position as India’s foremost IT hub.Therefore, the data underscores the pressures associated with Bengaluru’s continued population growth and the broader debate over how that growth should be accommodated.This is where townships such as Bidadi enter the conversation.Yet, the debate is far from straightforward.Why farmers are up in arms against Bidadi townshipFarmer opposition to the project has been persistent. In the Ramanagara district, where Bidadi is located, protests have continued for more than 400 days.Cultivators argue that the township threatens fertile agricultural land, livelihoods and the local ecology, while also raising concerns about the land acquisition process and whether a sufficient number of affected landowners have consented to the project.Farmer leaders accuse the state government of occupying their fertile land without their consent.”This is cultivated and irrigated land. Not even one acre is uncultivated. Agriculture is going very well. They came here and occupied this land without our permission. There has been no discussion with farmers,” PTI quoted BN Srinivas Reddy, leader of a local farmers union, as saying.Another protesting farmer, Sumitra, also criticised the project.”The CM is saying they will do the Bidadi township project. This is all false. By doing this, they want to fill their treasuries,” she added.To address concerns over the acquisition, the Karnataka government has offered affected landowners two broad options: monetary compensation or a share in the developed township. Landowners can either opt for compensation of Rs 2.07 crore to Rs 2.5 crore per acre, depending on the land category, or retain up to a 50% share in the developed land. GBIT project: Compensation documentsAuthorities have also fixed compensation for trees that would be felled to make way for the “AI City”: Rs 25,000 per coconut tree, Rs 45,000 for a mango tree and Rs 6,000 for an arecanut tree.However, intensifying their campaign, protesters have written to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. They urged him to intervene and halt the acquisitions, which they say are being carried out without adequate consultation and could affect hundreds of farming families.Bidadi township: Land, livelihood, and ecologyAccording to an online petition, as many as 5,000 farmers across the nine revenue villages stand to lose their fertile agricultural land if the proposal proceeds.As per the petition, accommodating the “AI City” would require felling around 2 lakh trees, including 87,903 coconut trees, 83,536 arecanut trees, 12,550 mango trees and 2,344 chikoo trees. The petition further claims that more than 3 lakh banana plants would also be uprooted as part of the development.Additional claimed impacts include the potential loss of livelihoods for around 3,500 families, along with those engaged in dairy farming, horticulture, sericulture and other allied rural activities; loss of groundwater recharge and water security; and loss of active food production, with ragi alone cultivated on 231 acres of the proposed project area.With so much at stake, the project has sparked a battle of competing narratives. Both the ruling dispensation and the opposition cite the same figure—80% of affected farmers—but arrive at opposite conclusions: the government says 80% support the township, while the opposition insists that 80% are against it.Bidadi township row: Political stakes for CongressThe controversy comes as an early challenge for Shivakumar, who took oath as chief minister on June 3, ending a long wait.However, even as the political back-and-forth continues — largely between Shivakumar and Kumaraswamy — any electoral fallout from the controversy is unlikely to be immediate for the Congress, as Karnataka is not scheduled to go to the polls until May 2028.Yet, prolonged farmer opposition could carry political implications in the longer term. As per Census 2011, Karnataka had 13.74 million (1.37 crore) workers linked to the agricultural sector. Of these, 23.61% were cultivators and 25.67% were agricultural labourers.The party also holds all four assembly constituencies in Ramanagara district. This includes Kanakapura, a DK Shivakumar stronghold.What lies ahead for Bidadi township projectGBIT is the third major infrastructure-related project of a Congress government in Karnataka to face sustained public opposition.In July last year, a plan to acquire 1,777 acres for an aerospace park near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport was rolled back as farmers were opposed to it.In March 2017, a proposal to construct a steel flyover in the heart of Bengaluru was scrapped. The flyover would have required the felling of 812 trees.For GBIT, the government has initiated the process of compensating farmers whose land has been acquired for the project.Meanwhile, the JD(S) has indicated that it will move the Karnataka high court against the proposed township.For now, the debate over the project shows no signs of ending. The controversy also reflects a broader challenge facing Karnataka as it seeks to accommodate Bengaluru’s projected population growth while balancing concerns over land, livelihoods and development.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Look Inwards’: India Rejects Pakistan’s ‘Baseless’ Karachi Attack AllegationsPM Modi Thanks Citizens for Cutting Fuel Use, Postponing Gold Purchases Amid West Asia Crisis’Visit Ram Temple, Do Penance’: Yogi Adityanath Attacks Akhilesh Yadav Amid Donation Row | AyodhyaDelhi-Varanasi Bullet Train To Cut Delhi-Lucknow Travel Time To 2 Hours 10 Minutes: Ashwini VaishnawMahua Moitra’s Explosive Attack Over Ram Mandir Donation Row| ’70 KG Silver, 1,250 KG Gold Missing?’Mumbai Police Foil Alleged Mass Poisoning Bid at Muharram Procession; 14,900 Toxic Capsules SeizedCong Seeks Bigger Role in UP Alliance; New In-Charge’s ‘Equal Share’ Pitch Raises Stakes: ReportsBharat Taxi Rolls Out as India’s First Cooperative Cab Service; 500-City Expansion PlannedSix Op Sindoor Personnel Honoured; Opposition Questions Rajnath Singh’s Parliament RemarksOver 1.2 Lakh Waqf Assets Still Await Verification As June 30 Deadline Nears123PhotostoriesWhy beauty experts are warning against the viral ‘no-hair-brushing’ hair-fall hackHow to make high-protein Desi Ghee Paneer Fried Rice for dinnerPsychology says people are being emotionally bankrupt and don’t even know: Philosopher explains howQuote of the day by Kangana Ranaut: ‘What you do and what you are is more important than who you marry’Single or married? 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Farmers stage a protest against the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) project at Byramangala near Bidadi, in Bengaluru. (Janata Dal (Secular) via PTI Photo) Bidadi, a small town on the outskirts of Bengaluru, has become the centre of a major controversy in Karnataka.At the centre of the row is the proposed Bidadi Smart City project, officially known as the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT), which the Congress-led Karnataka government is moving forward with despite strong pushback from farmers, local residents, environmentalists, and opposition parties.For chief minister DK Shivakumar – the Bidadi township is widely regarded as one of his most ambitious projects – the controversy comes just days after Congress elevated him to Karnataka’s top post.The issue has therefore acquired added political significance.Bidadi Smart City: India’s ‘first AI City’Termed by Shivakumar as the country’s “first AI City,” GBIT has been envisioned as a futuristic township and a sprawling work-live-play urban hub on the outskirts of Bengaluru.GBIT was initially conceived as the Bidadi Integrated Township in 2006 by Janata Dal (Secular) leader and then-chief minister HD Kumaraswamy as a housing solution for Bengaluru’s rapidly growing population. However, the proposal remained in abeyance for several years after real estate major DLF withdrew from the project following the global economic crisis of 2008-09. GBIT project timelineIn its current form, the project is estimated to cost Rs 18,133 crore and is planned across 7,481 acres spanning nine villages in Ramanagara and Harohalli taluks. On June 11, the administration issued a final acquisition notification for 499 acres across three villages. However, this is widely seen as the first step in a broader land acquisition process that could eventually extend across the entire proposed area. GBIT project in a nutshellIts key features would include AI-powered industrial and residential zones, employment opportunities for local communities, world-class schools and hospitals, and zero-traffic mobility corridors, among other planned amenities. Features of GBIT project However, criticism has continued to mount, prompting the state government to defend the proposed township as a key component of Bengaluru’s future growth.Bengaluru’s population pressure and Bidadi townshipLike the-then ruling BJP-JD(S) combine in 2006, the incumbent Congress government argues that GBIT is crucial to Bengaluru’s long-term expansion and to easing pressure on the city’s infrastructure—a position that is reflected in the demographic data.The metropolis was already home to more than 85 lakh people in 2011, as per the Census. An October 2025 report by Karnataka’s Directorate of Economics and Statistics projects Bengaluru’s population to rise from around 1.22 crore in 2021 to nearly 1.47 crore by 2031. Between 2025 and 2026 alone, the city’s population is estimated to have grown by 1.93%—the highest rate in the state. Bengaluru populationAs of 2021, Bengaluru accounted for 18.2% of Karnataka’s nearly 7 crore residents. Experts expect this share to rise to 20.7% by 2031, attributing the trend to the city’s strong migratory pull, driven by its diverse job market and its position as India’s foremost IT hub.Therefore, the data underscores the pressures associated with Bengaluru’s continued population growth and the broader debate over how that growth should be accommodated.This is where townships such as Bidadi enter the conversation.Yet, the debate is far from straightforward.Why farmers are up in arms against Bidadi townshipFarmer opposition to the project has been persistent. In the Ramanagara district, where Bidadi is located, protests have continued for more than 400 days.Cultivators argue that the township threatens fertile agricultural land, livelihoods and the local ecology, while also raising concerns about the land acquisition process and whether a sufficient number of affected landowners have consented to the project.Farmer leaders accuse the state government of occupying their fertile land without their consent.”This is cultivated and irrigated land. Not even one acre is uncultivated. Agriculture is going very well. They came here and occupied this land without our permission. There has been no discussion with farmers,” PTI quoted BN Srinivas Reddy, leader of a local farmers union, as saying.Another protesting farmer, Sumitra, also criticised the project.”The CM is saying they will do the Bidadi township project. This is all false. By doing this, they want to fill their treasuries,” she added.To address concerns over the acquisition, the Karnataka government has offered affected landowners two broad options: monetary compensation or a share in the developed township. Landowners can either opt for compensation of Rs 2.07 crore to Rs 2.5 crore per acre, depending on the land category, or retain up to a 50% share in the developed land. GBIT project: Compensation documentsAuthorities have also fixed compensation for trees that would be felled to make way for the “AI City”: Rs 25,000 per coconut tree, Rs 45,000 for a mango tree and Rs 6,000 for an arecanut tree.However, intensifying their campaign, protesters have written to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. They urged him to intervene and halt the acquisitions, which they say are being carried out without adequate consultation and could affect hundreds of farming families.Bidadi township: Land, livelihood, and ecologyAccording to an online petition, as many as 5,000 farmers across the nine revenue villages stand to lose their fertile agricultural land if the proposal proceeds.As per the petition, accommodating the “AI City” would require felling around 2 lakh trees, including 87,903 coconut trees, 83,536 arecanut trees, 12,550 mango trees and 2,344 chikoo trees. The petition further claims that more than 3 lakh banana plants would also be uprooted as part of the development.Additional claimed impacts include the potential loss of livelihoods for around 3,500 families, along with those engaged in dairy farming, horticulture, sericulture and other allied rural activities; loss of groundwater recharge and water security; and loss of active food production, with ragi alone cultivated on 231 acres of the proposed project area.With so much at stake, the project has sparked a battle of competing narratives. Both the ruling dispensation and the opposition cite the same figure—80% of affected farmers—but arrive at opposite conclusions: the government says 80% support the township, while the opposition insists that 80% are against it.Bidadi township row: Political stakes for CongressThe controversy comes as an early challenge for Shivakumar, who took oath as chief minister on June 3, ending a long wait.However, even as the political back-and-forth continues — largely between Shivakumar and Kumaraswamy — any electoral fallout from the controversy is unlikely to be immediate for the Congress, as Karnataka is not scheduled to go to the polls until May 2028.Yet, prolonged farmer opposition could carry political implications in the longer term. As per Census 2011, Karnataka had 13.74 million (1.37 crore) workers linked to the agricultural sector. Of these, 23.61% were cultivators and 25.67% were agricultural labourers.The party also holds all four assembly constituencies in Ramanagara district. This includes Kanakapura, a DK Shivakumar stronghold.What lies ahead for Bidadi township projectGBIT is the third major infrastructure-related project of a Congress government in Karnataka to face sustained public opposition.In July last year, a plan to acquire 1,777 acres for an aerospace park near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport was rolled back as farmers were opposed to it.In March 2017, a proposal to construct a steel flyover in the heart of Bengaluru was scrapped. The flyover would have required the felling of 812 trees.For GBIT, the government has initiated the process of compensating farmers whose land has been acquired for the project.Meanwhile, the JD(S) has indicated that it will move the Karnataka high court against the proposed township.For now, the debate over the project shows no signs of ending. The controversy also reflects a broader challenge facing Karnataka as it seeks to accommodate Bengaluru’s projected population growth while balancing concerns over land, livelihoods and development.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Look Inwards’: India Rejects Pakistan’s ‘Baseless’ Karachi Attack AllegationsPM Modi Thanks Citizens for Cutting Fuel Use, Postponing Gold Purchases Amid West Asia Crisis’Visit Ram Temple, Do Penance’: Yogi Adityanath Attacks Akhilesh Yadav Amid Donation Row | AyodhyaDelhi-Varanasi Bullet Train To Cut Delhi-Lucknow Travel Time To 2 Hours 10 Minutes: Ashwini VaishnawMahua Moitra’s Explosive Attack Over Ram Mandir Donation Row| ’70 KG Silver, 1,250 KG Gold Missing?’Mumbai Police Foil Alleged Mass Poisoning Bid at Muharram Procession; 14,900 Toxic Capsules SeizedCong Seeks Bigger Role in UP Alliance; New In-Charge’s ‘Equal Share’ Pitch Raises Stakes: ReportsBharat Taxi Rolls Out as India’s First Cooperative Cab Service; 500-City Expansion PlannedSix Op Sindoor Personnel Honoured; Opposition Questions Rajnath Singh’s Parliament RemarksOver 1.2 Lakh Waqf Assets Still Await Verification As June 30 Deadline Nears123PhotostoriesWhy beauty experts are warning against the viral ‘no-hair-brushing’ hair-fall hackHow to make high-protein Desi Ghee Paneer Fried Rice for dinnerPsychology says people are being emotionally bankrupt and don’t even know: Philosopher explains howQuote of the day by Kangana Ranaut: ‘What you do and what you are is more important than who you marry’Single or married? Scientists discover rare link between marital status and cancer riskThree- two- three: The magical relationship rule that Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas swear by to keep their marriage strongPsychology says women who retain their surname after marriage may have these 7 common personality traitsForget overnight oats! Try these 6 traditional Indian porridges for breakfastScience says these 7 parenting beliefs may be quietly making life harder for parents and childrenTrisha Krishnan’s champagne gold silk saree is serving rich bridesmaid energy and we’re completely obsessed123Hot PicksChinese proverb of the dayJapanese Proverb Of The DayErling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Combined Net worthFIFA world cup 2026Rams FanRam Temple DonationNigerian Proverb of the dayUS Strike on IranKetan Agarwal MurderTop TrendingK BhagyarajMumbai Local Train DeathRam Temple Donation RowFIFA World Cup 2026NFL TradeUS Iran CeasefirePriyanka GandhiSergei IvanovMK StalinMumbai Local Train News

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Farmers stage a protest against the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) project at Byramangala near Bidadi, in Bengaluru. (Janata Dal (Secular) via PTI Photo) Bidadi, a small town on the outskirts of Bengaluru, has become the centre of a major controversy in Karnataka.At the centre of the row is the proposed Bidadi Smart City project,…

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Indian engineer left ₹9 LPA job offer for US Master’s, now survives on part-time work with education loan burden

Indian engineer left ₹9 LPA job offer for US Master’s, now survives on part-time work with education loan burden

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Indian engineer left ₹9 LPA job offer for US Master’s, now survives on part-time work as ₹40 lakh loan weighs on family A software engineer’s account of a friend who declined a ₹9 lakh per annum (LPA) campus placement to pursue a Master’s degree in the United States has sparked discussion on social media, with…

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Inside Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour’s relationship: From strange challenges to reuniting for a spy thriller

Inside Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour’s relationship: From strange challenges to reuniting for a spy thriller

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Inside Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour’s evolving relationship. Image credits: Instagram Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour bid goodbye to the supernatural world of Hawkins last year – and now, they are set to feature in a spy thriller as the father-daughter duo. The ‘Stranger Things’ stars have been under the microscope, as speculations…

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The Himalayan Monal: Meet the rare nine-coloured jewel of the Himalayas that looks like a fantasy creature |

The Himalayan Monal: Meet the rare nine-coloured jewel of the Himalayas that looks like a fantasy creature |

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Discover the Himalayan Monal, a dazzling pheasant often called the ‘nine-coloured bird’ for its spectacular iridescent plumage. This national bird of Nepal and state bird of Uttarakhand inhabits high-altitude Himalayan forests. Despite its beauty, its population is declining due to hunting, habitat loss, and climate change, making this mountain jewel increasingly vulnerable. The Himalayas have…

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Father ‘forgives’ girlfriend who kicked his 18-month-old toddler to death, sparks outrage in China

Father ‘forgives’ girlfriend who kicked his 18-month-old toddler to death, sparks outrage in China

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The child’s mother, the man’s ex-wife, called for a full investigation A father in southern China has triggered widespread public outrage after reportedly signing a letter of understanding forgiving his girlfriend, who is accused of killing his 18-month-old son by kicking him in the abdomen.The case, which took place in the Guangdong province, gained national…

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A tale of two photographs: Palestinian journalist’s images capture horror of Israeli prisons

A tale of two photographs: Palestinian journalist’s images capture horror of Israeli prisons

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Israeli authorities placed Bani Mufleh under administrative detention in June 2025 and released him in January 2026. Two photographs of Palestinian journalist Mujahid Bani Mufleh, one taken before his detention and another after his release from Israeli custody, have drawn fresh attention to allegations surrounding conditions inside Israeli prisons. Citing his case, the Palestinian Prisoner’s…

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Salman Khan’s co-star spit chicken in his hand 20 times during ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ shoot: ‘It’s not even his own kid and he’s getting..’ |

Salman Khan’s co-star spit chicken in his hand 20 times during ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ shoot: ‘It’s not even his own kid and he’s getting..’ |

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Salman Khan is often praised for his generosity, and actor Manoj Bakshi recently shared two lesser-known moments from the sets of the 2015 blockbuster ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ that, according to him, reflect the superstar’s humble nature. Bakshi, who played Qureshi in the film, spoke about Salman’s bond with child actor Harshaali Malhotra and also recalled an…

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Kerala government orders probe after protocol lapse causes Vijayan to miss flight

Kerala government orders probe after protocol lapse causes Vijayan to miss flight

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NEW DELHI: Kerala government on Sunday ordered an enquiry after leader of opposition in the Kerala assembly Pinarayi Vijayan missed his flight from New Delhi to Kerala due to a lapse in protocol.Kerala House Additional Resident Commissioner Aswathy Sreeniva said that a meeting was held on Sunday during which explanations were sought from protocol officials.“The…

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Ayaan Agnihotri reveals how mamu Salman Khan is ‘very particular about work’ and never spoon-feeds him: ‘He says go and get it done yourself’

Ayaan Agnihotri reveals how mamu Salman Khan is ‘very particular about work’ and never spoon-feeds him: ‘He says go and get it done yourself’

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Ayaan Agnihotri, nephew of Salman Khan, is determined to make it on his own merit. He revealed that Salman never spoon-feeds him and always pushes him to get things done independently. On the nepotism tag, Ayaan said that for his family, it is simply about being a close unit. Ayaan Agnihotri, nephew of Salman Khan,…

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Female cadet pilot injured after being struck by running propeller during deboarding at Kanpur FTO

Female cadet pilot injured after being struck by running propeller during deboarding at Kanpur FTO

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The incident occurred on June 26 after a night instructional sortie on a Tecnam P2006T aircraft (VT-NBV). (File photo) LUCKNOW: A cadet pilot hailing from New Delhi, injured her lower back after being struck by a running propeller while deboarding a twin engine training aircraft at Garg Aviation’s Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Kanpur.The Directorate…

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